Summer is the perfect time to have some fun and make lasting memories with friends. There are so many amazing summer traditions that you can do together to create some fantastic experiences.
From a summer road trip to an end of summer party, here are some great summer traditions that you can start with your friends.
The Benefits of Summer Traditions
There’s something special and exciting about traditions. They can provide a sense of belonging and help us connect with one another.
They can help create new memories that we can look back on and cherish for years to come. Lastly, similar to the holiday season, where many people look forward to their holiday traditions. Such as decorating the Christmas tree or unwrapping gifts on Christmas eve. Summer traditions can help build anticipation and excitement for the summer season.
Ideas for Your Summer Traditions
1. Create a shared summer playlist
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2. Roast marshmallows and make s’mores
3. Draw on the sidewalk with chalk
4. Go on an annual summer getaway
5. Have summer movie nights
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6. Have a water balloon fight
7. Watch a new show together
8. Have an end of summer party
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9. Go on a road trip
10. Make lemonade
11. Start a fitness challenge
12. Watch the sunrise at the beach
13. Have a picnic
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14. Volunteer in your community
15. Go to a concert/music festival
16. Complete a jigsaw puzzle together
17. Have an at home spa night
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18. Tie dye shirts
19. Have a summer photoshoot
20. Have an all nighter
21. Stargaze
22. Write and mail each other letters
23. Go to a fair
24. Read a book together
25. Visit a flower field
26. Cook together
27. Collect seashells at the beach
28. Have an ice cream party
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29. Create and fly kites
30. Go fishing
More Activity Ideas
31. Have a game night
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32. Try a new restaurant
33. Go fruit picking (strawberries, peaches, blueberries, etc.)
34. Go to a water park
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35. Go wine tasting
36. Go to a farmers market
37. Get mani-pedis together
38. Watch the sunset
39. Have a sandcastle competition at the beach
40. Have a slumber party
41. Swim in the ocean
42. Go to a baseball game
43. Have a beach party
44. Go on a hike
45. Visit a museum
46. Spend a day at the lake
47. Have a bowling night competition
48. Have a sleepover
49. Go to a drive in theater or outdoor movie screening
50. Travel to a nearby city/town
51. Bike around your city
