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Are you looking for the ultimate bucket list ideas for summer for couples? This post includes over 100 amazing activities to make your own bucket list for life.

Why a bucket list? Well, a bucket list gives you something to look forward to. Like a fun list of inspirational life goals to achieve before you die.

We all know death is unavoidable, so why not make the best of life? Instead of tip-toeing through life, afraid to try new things only to make it safely to death.

Life is all about being true to yourself, finding inner peace, making a difference, and living each day to the fullest.

So, I hope you enjoy this list to make your own bucket list for summer, a bucket list for couples, friends or for life. If not, this book has 1000 bucket list ideas, big and small, the whole family will love.

Bucket list ideas for life

1. Be of service to others. Volunteer at a homeless shelter, nursing home, group home. Giving and being of service to others is one of the most selfless acts because of the sense of pride and accomplishment that you feel.

2. Pay off your debt. This may take some time to accomplish, but it will allow you to have more financial freedom.

3. Achieve financial independence and retire early.

4. Quit the job you hate. No more wasting your life and time getting paid to be miserable.

5. Get your dream job.

6. Get a college degree.

7. Buy your dream house.

8. Start a family. Adopt or have your own kids. It will never be a perfect time to start.

9. Renovate your home.

10. Adopt a pet.

11. Forgive someone. Release that anger or hate you’re holding onto, it not worth your happiness.

12. Write a book.

13. Start a blog.

14. Learn to play a sport, card game, board game.

15. Learn sign language.

16. Learn a new language.

17. Drive or buy a classic car.

18. Get baptised.

19. Develop and maintain a consistent morning and bedtime routine.

20. Create a budget and stick to it.

21. Create multiple streams of income.

22. Save 10% of your earnings.

23. Achieve your goal weight.

24. Challenge your fears.

25. Get your own place.

26. Tell your so call friend how you really feel.

27. Retire and fulfill your bucket list.

28. Start your business or side hustle.

29. Prepare a will, get life insurance, decide who will care for your kids if you die.

30. Declutter your entire house. It’s so liberating.

31. Go on a luxury cruise vacation.

32. Learn all about how to invest your money. And start investing.

33. Run a marathon or triathlon.

34. Walk on hot coal.

35. Donate blood and/or become an organ donor.

36. Become a mentor to someone in need. Kids, your peers, anyone who could benefit from your knowledge.

37. Attend a live event. WWE event, concert, show, Opera.

38. Learn to cook, bake, sew.

39. Quit smoking.

40. Master yoga and meditation.

41. Meet a famous or influential person.

42. Meet with a psychic, get a palm read, tarot card reading.

43. Become an expert in your field.

44. Try a 30 day raw vegan or vegan challenge.

45. Take a self-defence class, martial arts, taekwondo…

46. Sit for a nude painting.

47. Learn how to play an instrument.

48. Have a one-night stand.

49. Ask your crush out on a date.

50. Quit your day job and make your side hustle your main hustle.

51. Move to a new country.

Bucket list ideas for summer

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After being locked inside all winter, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. Below are summer bucket list ideas with friends to keep you occupied.

52. Spend the day at a beach, lake or river.

53. Visit a theme park. Canadas Wonderland, Disney Land, Universal Studios, Six flags.

54. Spend the day at a national park.

55. Visit a festival or carnival. Food festival, beer festival…

56. Complete a workout challenge. A boot camp, total body shred, abs challenge. Any problem area you have challenge yourself to work on it all summer. Here is a List of 30-Day Challenge Ideas to try.

57. Visit a campground, camping for a weekend, or glamping.

58. Go on a summer road trip with family. Pack up your RV, be sure to check Covid restrictions before visiting anywhere. Stop at beaches, national parks, museums, historic places and campgrounds.

59. Have a family barbecue or family reunion. Depending on where you live, there might be restrictions preventing large crowds. So check before inviting people. A family reunion is a great way to reconnect with family and close friends. To build memories and reminisce.

60. Visit a farm. It’s the best place to get fresh fruits and vegetables. Why not go strawberry, blueberry or apple picking and then bake yourself a pie. This could be a fun family adventure.

61. Create a summer reading list. Any books you want to read add it to your list and make it a goal to read them all. My summer reading list is all about personal development books.

Related: 10 Best Self-Improvement Books Of All Time To Read

62. Visit an abandoned ghost town.

63. Ride a zip line. This fun, thrilling ride will leave you screaming with fear and joy.

64. Ride in a hot-air balloon. If your afraid of heights this might not be the best way to get over that fear, start smaller. This gives you a chance to see landmarks from a different view.

65. Go scuba diving. This is a fun way to explore underwater life.

66. Learn how to swim.

67. Visit a nude beach.

68. Visit the Grand Canyon.

69. Go horseback riding.  

70. Go roller skating.

71. Start a garden. This is a slower-paced activity that brings you back to nature.

72. Take a hot yoga class.

73. Complete a DIY project.

74. Go Whale watching.

75. Edge Walk at Toronto’s CN Tower.

76. Visit the dead sea.

77. Plan to visit all Province or States.

78. Explore a jungle, Amazon Rainforest.

79. Swim with manatees and dolphins.

80. Visit the world’s largest swimming pool in San Alfonso del Mar.

81. Go rock climbing.

82. Visit and bath under a waterfall.

83. Go bungee jumping.

84. Go paragliding.

85. Skinny dipping.

86. Take a mud bath.

ideas for bucket list for couples

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A list of fun bucket list ideas for couples to keep your relationship interesting. If you’re just looking for Fun Things To Do For The Weekend this post has some awesome ideas.

87. Attend a nude event together or swingers’ party.

88. Kiss in the rain.

89. A romantic couple’s getaway.

90. Recreate your first date. Or have a fun prom night. Read this list of 27 Best Ideas For Date Night At Home.

91. Have a picnic or dinner on the beach.

92. Finally get married.

93. Plan a romantic trip for your next anniversary.

94. Have sex in a public place.

95. Start a family business.

96. Plan a couple’s photoshoot.

97. Get a couple’s massage together.

98. Stay up all night talking, reconnecting on a deeper level.

Related: The Best Flirty & Deep Relationship Questions To Ask

99. Have a romantic dinner overlooking an amazing view.

100. Plan a surprise for your partner.

101. Have a paint and sip class with your partner.

102. Visit an ice hotel.

103. Visit a winery or make your own wine together.

104. Learn a task together. Cooking, baking, DIY project…

105. Have dinner at the CN Tower in Toronto or overlooking Niagara Falls.

106. Have a crazy night in Vegas.

107. Stay at a five-star all-inclusive resort.

108. Couples camping or glamping trip.

109. Go to a drive-in movie theater.

110. Have a karaoke night.

111. Enjoy reading the same book then discuss it.

112. Visit a nude beach together.

113. Late-night skinny dipping with your partner.

114. Party all night at (place).

115. Go on a couple’s retreat.

116. Complete a DIY project together.

117. Weekend at a cabin in the woods.

118. Go backpacking (place).

119. See the most amazing (place, thing).

120. Vacation in the most amazing tropical paradise together.

121. Sell everything and go on a world trip.

122. Soak in Iceland’s blue lagoon.

123. Go on a safari in Africa together.

124. Carnival in Brazil.

125. Watch the sunset in a romantic paradise.

126. Plan your future together. Relationship goals, when to start your family, retirement…

127. Buy your dream house or finally move in together.

128. Complete a workout challenge together.

129. Go hiking, rock climbing, complete a marathon…

130. Couples’ road trip.

131. Start a new tradition.

132. Take dance lessons.

133. Unplug for a week or weekend. No social media, no phone, no technology. Spend time reconnecting to form a deeper bond.

134. Go skydiving. I personally like to stay close to the ground. But if you’re looking for a thrilling adventure, this is a good one to try.

135. Do something wild and crazy. Scuba dive with sharks, feed an alligator, build a house…

136. Get a divorce! Yes, I said it! Finally, leave that deadbeat partner who does nothing for mental health. If you’re in an abusive, controlling, or loveless relationship it’s time to focus on yourself.

Final Thoughts

Here are more Fun Things To Do For The Weekend or this post of 84 Fun Things To Do With Friends In Winter, Summer.

Start doing things for yourself and fulfill your heart’s desire one task at a time.

Why not make the most of your life, take on challenges, be adventurous and live a full, amazing life.

Want more bucket list ideas for summer? This amazing book has 1000 bucket list ideas for all ages.

How many of these ideas have you crossed off your bucket list?

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