Summer is here—which means school’s out, and you’re probably wondering what on earth to do with all this free time.
Maybe you’ve already scrolled through your phone a hundred times, binged your favorite shows, and somehow ended up reorganizing your bookshelf at 2 a.m. (relatable).
But summer isn’t meant to be boring.
It’s supposed to feel free and wild and kinda magical, even if you’re not going on some crazy vacation or living in a coming-of-age movie.
Whether you’re the kind of teen who’s always out with friends or more of the stay-in-bed-with-a-good-playlist type (no judgment, I’m both), this list is packed with fun, aesthetic, creative, and honestly doable things to do this summer.
Like, stuff that doesn’t require a million dollars or parents who are cool with spontaneous road trips.
This isn’t about “being productive” or proving anything.
This is just about living. Trying new things. Laughing more. Feeling alive.
And maybe collecting some core memories you’ll actually wanna remember someday.
So grab your phone, your journal, your BFF, or just your comfiest hoodie—and let’s make this summer the one you’ll always look back on and say: “Yeah, that was a good one.”
1. Have a beach day
Load up on snacks, sunscreen, and the loudest speaker you own. Even if you don’t swim, the vibe’s always worth it.
2. Make a summer playlist
Put together songs that feel like sunshine and good chaos. Then blast it every time you go out.
3. Go stargazing
No telescope needed. Just a blanket, some late-night snacks, and someone who won’t talk the whole time.
4. Paint on your windows with washable paint
It’s fun. It’s messy. It makes your room look like a Pinterest board. Win-win-win.
5. Host a backyard movie night
Grab a projector, hang a white sheet, and boom—you’re the coolest friend in the group now.
6. Make tie-dye shirts
Warning: everything you own may become rainbow-colored.
7. Eat watermelon straight from the rind
It’s sticky. It’s summer. It’s perfect.
8. Make homemade popsicles
Just juice + fruit + freezer = your new addiction.
9. Sleep under the stars
Or in your backyard. Bonus if you hear frogs at night.
10. Visit a farmer’s market
Buy weird veggies you can’t pronounce. Or just eat pie.
11. Take Polaroid photos
Even if they’re blurry, they look like a memory.
12. Make a scrapbook
Glue + chaos = a summer worth remembering.
13. Go thrifting with $10
You’d be shocked what treasures you’ll find.
14. Bake cookies for a neighbor
You’ll feel weirdly wholesome after.
15. Go on a photo walk
Pretend you’re in a movie. Capture weird little things.
16. Jump in a lake
Cold. Refreshing. Slightly dramatic. Iconic.
17. Write a summer journal
Just write whatever. Even if it’s nonsense.
18. Pick wildflowers
No stealing from gardens tho, be cool.
19. Volunteer at a shelter
Give your time. And get puppy cuddles? Yes.
20. Try a new ice cream flavor
Pick the weirdest one. Live a little.
21. Build a pillow fort
Yes, you’re a teenager. Yes, it’s still cool. Grab every blanket in the house, stack those couch cushions like your life depends on it, and make a little world of your own. Bonus points if you bring snacks and a playlist.
22. Learn how to cook one really good meal
Not just microwave mac and cheese. Like a real, “I could impress someone” kinda meal. Pasta with sauce from scratch? Fancy grilled cheese with caramelized onions? Go wild. Burn it once, then try again.
23. Dance in the rain
When was the last time you got soaked on purpose? Like, clothes-sticking-to-you, hair-everywhere soaked. No umbrella. Just music and a little recklessness. Pure main character energy.
24. Start a summer photo challenge
Pick a theme every day or week—like “yellow things” or “messy joy.” Don’t overthink it. Just shoot whatever feels right. Even if it’s just your feet in flip-flops.
25. Go on a spontaneous adventure
Doesn’t have to be far. Take the bus to a stop you’ve never been to. Walk a new street. Get lost a little. Let Google Maps save you later. Just do something unplanned for once.
26. Learn how to do a cartwheel
Even if you end up flopping dramatically onto the grass, it’s hilarious. Even better with a friend who’s just as bad. Trust me, it’s way more fun than TikTok makes it look.
27. Visit a small-town diner
Order pancakes at 3 p.m. or fries with extra ketchup. Eavesdrop on conversations. Pretend you’re passing through on a long road trip, even if you live 10 minutes away.
28. Make a friendship bracelet for someone
It doesn’t have to be fancy. Even if it’s lopsided or the knots are weird, they’ll love it. Handmade = heart made. Cheesy, but true.
29. Watch the sunrise at least once
Set an alarm, drag yourself out of bed, wrap up in a hoodie, and just sit. Watch the world turn gold and quiet. It’s weirdly emotional and totally worth losing sleep for.
30. Learn a TikTok dance (ironically or not)
Even if you’re just doing it in your room with the blinds shut, it’s fun. Mess it up on purpose. Or maybe get good at it. Who knows?
31. Go for a long walk without headphones
Just you and your thoughts. No distractions. Let your brain ramble a bit. It’s awkward at first but kinda freeing after a while.
32. Make a “things I love about summer” list
It can be dumb stuff. Like the sound of lawn mowers. Or sticky hands from popsicles. Or that one song that hits different when it’s hot out. Write it all down.
33. Play tourist in your own town
Go to the weird gift shop you’ve passed a thousand times. Take cringey selfies in front of local landmarks. Pretend you’ve never been there before.
34. Try a completely new hobby
Knitting? Skateboarding? Watercolor? Doesn’t matter if you’re bad at it. The point is to try something you’ve literally never done before. Be a beginner again.
35. Have a “do nothing” day
No plans. No expectations. Wake up late. Eat cereal in bed. Scroll a little. Nap. Be lazy on purpose. Let yourself breathe.
36. Bake something from scratch
Like, flour-all-over-the-counter, “is this enough sugar??” kind of baking. You’ll make a mess. It’ll smell amazing. The cookies might be wonky but you’ll be proud.
37. Interview your grandparents
Ask them what summer was like when they were your age. Record it. Write it down. You might learn something surprising. Or at least hear a wild story.
38. Try sleeping with your phone in another room
Just one night. See how weird (and maybe peaceful?) it feels to fall asleep without doomscrolling. Spoiler: it’s not that bad.
39. Make a dream board
Grab some magazines, scissors, tape, and a poster board. Cut out stuff that inspires you. A future apartment? A feeling? A dog in a tiny hat? Whatever. It’s your dream.
40. Ride your bike somewhere new
Not just the usual loop around the block. Go explore. Find a hidden street or a park you’ve never been to. Race the wind a little.
41. Plan a picnic (even if it’s just in your backyard)
Grab some snacks, a blanket, a book or speaker—and boom, you’re suddenly living in an indie film. Don’t stress about making it look cute. Crushed chips still count.
42. Try painting with your fingers
No brushes allowed. Just paint and your hands. It’s messy. It’s fun. It’s also secretly very calming. You might end up with something abstract and weird and totally you.
43. Spend an entire day barefoot
Yup, toes out. In the grass, on the porch, maybe even dancing in the kitchen. There’s something about it that makes you feel a little more alive (and slightly feral—in a good way).
44. Write a letter to your future self
Be honest. Be dramatic. Be mushy. Seal it up, hide it in a drawer, and forget about it until next summer.
45. Go to a playground at night
Swings hit different under moonlight. Just don’t get caught breaking curfew or anything. You didn’t hear it from me.
46. Watch a classic summer movie
Something like The Parent Trap or The Sandlot. You know, those nostalgic feel-good ones that make you wanna run through sprinklers or start a lemonade stand.
47. Make your own pizza
Use naan or pita bread if you’re lazy. Put weird toppings. Get creative. You’re the chef now.
48. Have a water balloon fight
Old school fun, zero regrets. Bonus points if you fill them with cold water from the fridge. You might lose friends over this, but it’s worth it.
49. Make a “tiny joy” list
Like when you find money in old jeans. Or when a stranger compliments your outfit. These little things? They matter more than you think.
50. Try learning a few words in a new language
Nothing wild—just “hello,” “thank you,” “where’s the pizza?” Pick a language you’ve always thought sounded cool. Who knows, it might stick.
51. Visit an animal shelter just to say hi
You don’t have to adopt anything (unless…). Just give some love to the animals. And maybe cry a little. In a good way.
52. Learn how to braid your own hair
Even if you mess it up 10 times first. Even if it turns out uneven. That’s the fun part.
53. Rearrange your room
Move the bed. Switch posters. Change your vibe. It’s wild how different your brain feels when your room layout changes.
54. Make your own iced coffee
Figure out how you like it. Sweet? Strong? Creamy? Start mastering your barista era. Save that Starbucks money too.
55. Sit in silence for 10 whole minutes
No music. No talking. Just sit. It feels weird and uncomfortable but also peaceful? Try it. You’ll see what I mean.
56. Take a walk after dinner
Even just around your block. That golden hour light hits, the air cools down, and everything feels a little softer.
57. Write a short story
It doesn’t have to make sense. It doesn’t have to be “good.” Just write something. Be dramatic. Be weird. Be funny.
58. Watch a thunderstorm
Sit by the window. Turn the lights off. Just listen and watch. There’s something oddly comforting about it all.
59. Make a “no phone for 1 hour” challenge
Tell your friends. Do it together. Or just try it solo. It’s harder than you think—and you might like the quiet.
60. Try a new fruit
Something you’ve never tasted before. Dragon fruit? Passionfruit? Starfruit? Just pick something pretty from the store and try it.
61. Make a “this summer I…” jar
Write down something you did every day (even if it’s small), fold it up, and toss it in a jar. Read them all at the end of summer.
62. Take goofy selfies
Not the aesthetic kind. I mean double-chin, crossed-eyes, can’t-stop-laughing kind. Document your chaos.
63. Compliment a stranger
It’s awkward at first but you’ll literally make their day. And weirdly, it makes your day better too.
64. Try journaling with no filter
Like full honesty. No pretending to be wise or poetic. Just brain dump. Complain. Cry. Vent. Celebrate. Whatever.
65. Spend a full day offline
No social media. No texting. Just real life for 24 hours. You’ll notice stuff you forgot to notice.
66. Learn how to whistle with your fingers
This one might take the whole summer. But imagine pulling it off at a concert one day. Power move.
67. Try meditating (even if you think it’s cringe)
Sit. Breathe. That’s literally it. You might hate it. Or… you might kinda need it.
68. Build a fairy house outside
Use sticks, leaves, tiny rocks. Make a little home for imaginary fairies. Feels silly. Also feels magical.
69. Make a “songs of the summer” playlist
Add songs that remind you of specific moments—your walk to the corner store, the pool day with your cousin, that one bad sunburn.
70. Learn constellations
Get a stargazing app or just Google it. Find Orion’s Belt. Pretend you’re an ancient traveler or something. It’s romantic, okay?
71. Make a summer-themed vision board
Grab some old magazines, Pinterest printouts, or just doodle what summer feels like to you. Tape it on your wall so every morning feels like sunshine and goals.
72. Have a themed dress-up day with your friends
Pick a vibe—Y2K, cottagecore, ‘90s mall rat, whatever. Get dressed, take pics, and fully commit to the bit.
73. Try to do a cartwheel again (yes, again)
Even if you tried this already and failed gloriously, do it again. It’s not about grace—it’s about laughing till your stomach hurts.
74. Make DIY body scrub
Sugar, coconut oil, a lil vanilla extract. It’ll smell like a cupcake and leave your skin soft enough to cancel lotion for a day.
75. Go people-watching at a café
Order something cold, grab a window seat, and pretend you’re the main character observing the world. Bonus if you give people backstories in your head.
76. Try drawing yourself as a cartoon
Doesn’t matter if you can’t draw. Make it weird. Give yourself pink hair or fairy wings. You’re an animated icon, babe.
77. Eat cereal for dinner
Because you can. And sometimes a bowl of cold, sugary crunchies just hits better at 7 p.m.
78. Lay in the grass and cloud-watch
No phones. Just look up and let your brain wander. Try finding shapes in the clouds like you’re 7 again. Feels weirdly healing.
79. Start a little herb garden
Even if it’s just basil in a jar on your windowsill. Watching something grow from dirt? Surprisingly satisfying.
80. Try roller skating
Even if you wipe out immediately. It’s chaotic, aesthetic, and lowkey thrilling. Also makes for amazing content if you film the fails.
81. Make a time capsule
Throw in a note to yourself, a photo, a candy wrapper from your fave snack, and bury it (or hide it somewhere safe). Future you will be grateful.
82. Take yourself out on a solo date
Go to the movies, a park, or a coffee shop. Just you and your own vibe. It’s awkward at first but lowkey empowering.
83. DIY a flower crown
Pick flowers from your garden or snag some faux ones from the dollar store. Wear it like the summer forest royalty you are.
84. Have a karaoke night (even if it’s just in your room)
Scream-sing your favorite songs. Add hairbrush microphones. Apologize to no one.
85. Read a book in one sitting
Find a comfy spot, grab snacks, and don’t move till you finish it. Feels like finishing a mini movie in your brain.
86. Host a board game night
Invite your chaotic friends and play something ridiculous like Uno or Monopoly. Expect drama. And snacks.
87. Visit a museum
Even if museums aren’t “your thing.” You might accidentally learn something—or at least find cool air conditioning.
88. Paint your nails weird colors
Like slime green. Or five different shades of blue. It’s not about looking polished, it’s about expressing your inner chaos.
89. Try a new hairstyle
Go full baby braids, space buns, or even shave one side (okay maybe ask permission first). Just have fun with your look.
90. Write a bucket list for next summer
Yeah, it’s early. But dreaming ahead is kinda fun. Plus, you’ll look back and see how far you’ve come.
91. Jump in a pool with all your clothes on
Don’t overthink it. Just go in. Fully dressed. It’s hilarious and weirdly freeing. (Maybe don’t wear jeans tho.)
92. Collect pretty rocks
Yep, be that rock person. Smooth ones, weirdly shaped ones, ones with sparkles. Keep ‘em in a jar. Boom—instant nature collection.
93. Make a s’mores dip in the oven
No campfire? No problem. Just melt chocolate and marshmallows in a pan. Dip graham crackers and thank yourself later.
94. Write poetry under the stars
Even if it’s cringe. Especially if it’s cringe. Romanticize your sadness. Or your joy. Or your awkward summer crush.
95. Go one whole day without complaining
Harder than it sounds, honestly. But kind of shifts your whole mindset. Worth trying.
96. Hang up fairy lights in your room
Even if it’s not Christmas. The glow makes everything look softer and feel calmer. Vibes = enhanced.
97. Make friendship keychains
Use beads, string, or even old charms you’ve had forever. Give them away or trade them like it’s middle school again.
98. Take a cold shower on a hot day
Like ice cold. It’ll shock your system and make you feel alive in the weirdest, best way.
99. Make a fake summer vlog
Even if you’re not posting it. Film clips, add dramatic music, narrate it like a documentary. You’re the star of your own life.
100. Lay on your floor and listen to sad music
No reason. Just let the melancholy wash over you. Cry if needed. Then go eat ice cream straight from the tub.
101. Have a themed sleepover
Think “spa night,” “movie marathon,” or “everything pink.” Decorate, dress up, go all in. You’ll laugh way too hard and barely sleep—and that’s kind of the point.
102. Make a “what I’m grateful for this summer” list
Doesn’t have to be deep. Grateful for mangoes and naps? That counts. Gratitude hits different in flip flops.
103. Learn to juggle
It’s harder than it looks. But also weirder than it sounds when you finally get it right. Use fruit, socks, whatever. Juggle your way into main character status.
104. Decorate your mirror with sticky notes
Put affirmations, jokes, random doodles. It’s like turning your mirror into your hype person.
105. Make a summer snack board
Throw together fruits, crackers, chocolate, popcorn… anything. Arrange it like a Pinterest board but eat it like a goblin.
106. Skip rocks at a lake
Find the flattest rock you can. Pretend you’re in a soft indie romance. Bonus if it actually skips.
107. Have a “yes” day
Say yes to everything (within reason). See where it takes you. Sometimes chaos leads to the best memories.
108. Make up a new smoothie recipe
Go wild with the combos. Pineapple + mint? Watermelon + cucumber? Banana + cinnamon? Taste test it like you’re on MasterChef.
109. Watch a movie in a language you don’t speak
Use subtitles. Feel the drama. Get inspired. You might end up loving French cinema or K-dramas.
110. Start a random “collection”
Like weird pins. Or mini spoons. Or photos of strangers’ cool shoes. Give your summer a silly little theme.
111. Paint a rock and leave it somewhere
Write a kind message. Leave it on a bench, or in a park. Imagine someone finding it and smiling.
112. Do a photo dump day on Instagram
Not curated. Not edited. Just your messy, weird, beautiful summer. Let people see the real stuff.
113. Learn origami
It’s relaxing, kind of addicting, and you’ll end up with a small zoo of paper animals by the end.
114. Try a new flavor of bubble tea
Taro? Lychee? Matcha? There’s a whole boba universe waiting for you. Don’t sleep on the tapioca pearls.
115. Walk barefoot in the rain
If it’s warm, go outside. Let your feet touch the wet ground. Close your eyes. Let the world feel big and soft.
116. Make a list of things you love about yourself
Not the fake humble stuff. The real “I actually like this about me” stuff. Stick it on your wall if you want.
117. Create a playlist for your future self
Pick songs that capture this exact version of you. Listen back in a year and try not to cry (or cringe).
118. Make ice cream in a bag
Yup, it’s possible. Milk, sugar, vanilla, ice, and rock salt. Shake it like crazy. Magic.
119. Try calligraphy or hand lettering
Even if your handwriting sucks. There’s something relaxing about fancy little swirls and loops.
120. Learn to shuffle cards like a pro
Overhand, bridge, that cool snap thing—be the card-dealing icon you were meant to be.
121. Visit a flower shop just to browse
Smell everything. Pick out your favorite. Leave with a single daisy and a weird sense of peace.
122. Make your own popsicles
Use juice, fruit chunks, yogurt, whatever you’ve got. Freeze. Feel accomplished. Eat 3 in one sitting.
123. Write a fake letter to your crush (don’t send it)
Say everything you’ve been holding in. Be dramatic. Rip it up or save it in your Notes app like a secret.
124. Sleep with the windows open
Let the night air drift in. Listen to the sounds. Wake up feeling kinda poetic.
125. Have a mini “glow up” day
Skincare, hair, outfit, music, affirmations. Not for anyone else—just to feel ✨ cute ✨ for you.
126. Make a comic strip about your day
It can be stick figures. It can be chaotic. It’s basically journaling with doodles. 10/10 would recommend.
127. Take a disposable camera everywhere
No deleting. No filters. Just one-and-done shots that capture real moments.
128. Go to the library and read something random
Pick a book based on the title or cover alone. Let the universe choose your next read.
129. Watch a sunrise and sunset on the same day
Start your day with light, end it with color. Feels poetic and grounding and honestly kind of magical.
130. Learn how to make one super impressive snack
Like fancy nachos. Or loaded fries. Something you can pull out when friends come over and they’re like “Whoa… okay chef.”
131. Watch old home videos
Laugh at your baby voice. Cringe at your old haircut. Feel weirdly sentimental about how far you’ve come.
132. Learn how to do a handstand against the wall
You’ll fall. A lot. But eventually, you’ll nail it. And then feel invincible.
133. Create a summer reading nook
Pile some blankets. Light a candle. Grab a book. Boom—you’ve got your own little escape pod.
134. Try henna tattoos
Buy a kit. Practice on your arm. Give your friends designs. It’s like temporary art that moves with you.
135. Make lemonade from scratch
Squeeze those lemons, add way too much sugar, and drink it while sitting on your porch like you’re in a vintage ad.
136. Record a voice memo every day
Just 10 seconds of how you feel, what happened, what song’s stuck in your head. Listen to it back someday.
137. Watch a movie outdoors
Even if it’s just from your laptop on the porch with a blanket. There’s something special about watching stories under the sky.
138. Send snail mail to a friend
Decorate the envelope. Doodle in the margins. Get excited imagining their face when they open it.
139. Try silent disco (alone or with friends)
Everyone puts in their own headphones and dances to their own beat. Looks unhinged. Feels incredible.
140. Collect fireflies in a jar (then let them go)
It’s like bottling summer magic. But always set them free.
141. Watch the clouds turn pink
There’s this moment—right before sunset—when everything turns soft and pink. Don’t miss it.
142. DIY a cute phone case
Stickers, glitter, charms—turn your phone into a personality. Bonus if it makes people ask, “Where’d you get that?”
143. Eat dessert before dinner
It’s summer. Who cares? Flip the rules and start with ice cream. Life’s too short for order.
144. Lay in a hammock
Even if it’s just a sheet tied between two chairs. Close your eyes. Swing a little. Let time slow down.
145. Try mirror affirmations
Stand there and say nice things to your reflection. It’ll feel dumb at first. But do it anyway.
146. Create a “no social media” corner
A cozy little nook where phones are banned. Just books, pens, tea, and soft pillows. Heaven.
147. Build a mini photo wall
Print your fave summer pics. Tape them to the wall like a gallery of memories. It’ll make your room glow.
148. Try blackout poetry
Take a newspaper or old book page. Black out words until you make a poem. Dark, weird, and oddly beautiful.
149. End the summer with a bonfire
Invite your people. Roast marshmallows. Tell stories. Watch the flames dance like it’s your own season finale.
150. Say thank you—to yourself
For getting through the messy, silly, emotional chaos of summer. You made memories. You grew. That’s more than enough.
I hope you loved this post! If you made it this far, then kudos, you’re really committed to making this Summer fun!
