After a strange school year of tiresome Zoom classes, unpredictable sports seasons, and countless hours spent inside scrolling on TikTok, summer is finally upon us. With over 42% of Americans fully vaccinated, more and more states are relaxing their mask mandates, withdrawing COVID-19 restrictions, and returning back to normalcy. Summer fun seems to be officially back on for the first time in over a year, so what better time than now to make the most of it? Here is a list of 50 fun activities to add to your summer bucket list for 2021!

1. Go to the beach/lake
2. Have a picnic
3. Have an outdoor movie night
4. Get a job
5. Go to a food truck festival
6. Go to an outdoor music festival
7. Visit state parks
8. Visit an amusement/water park
9. Relax on a hammock
10. Start a YouTube channel
11. Go viral on TikTok
12. Go hiking
13. Try yoga
14. Try a new exercise
15. Re-decorate your room
16. Volunteer
17. Go to the zoo
18. Watch an early sunrise
19. Watch a beautiful sunset
20. Dye your hair or try a new hairstyle
21. Go to a museum
22. Have a bonfire
23. Stargaze
24. Spend a day in the city
25. Visit colleges
26. Learn how to play an instrument
27. Paint pottery
28. Read a new book series
29. Have a movie marathon
30. Make friendship bracelets
31. Have a sleepover
32. Take on a new craft
33. Go on bike rides
34. Visit the boardwalk
35. Play mini-golf
36. Start a business
37. Go out to eat with friends
38. Pull an all-nighter
39. Take daily walks around your neighborhood
40. Bake a cake
41. Try a new food
42. Learn a new language
43. Camp out in your backyard
44. Have a pool day
45. Have a dance party
46. Declutter your room
47. Hang out with a new friend
48. Start a podcast
49. Have a self-care night
50. Go a day without electronics