121 Things to do this Summer for Couples

With over 100 things to do this summer for couples, there’s no reason you can’t plan a fun date night or two for you and your significant other.

I can’t tell you how many times my husband and I fail to decide on an activity to do on the weekend when we’re not working. If we fail to plan ahead, we most likely won’t do a darn thing which frustrates me.

So I brainstormed things to do this summer as a couple which resulted in this list.

I purposely kept the list generic so you can plug in the event or activity you would like to do anywhere in the country.

Many of these examples, like #7, #69, or #95, can be done with little or no effort while some activities may require a bit more planning. For example, #1 is “Go to a festival” but you’ll notice that I didn’t include examples of those festivals. 

You’ll find a ton of festivals throughout the U.S. and around the world to choose from. Do an internet search of festivals in your area.

Here in Ohio, we have a Blueberry Festival, Pumpkin Show, Renaissance Faire, and dozens of other events.

I found a couple that appealed to my husband, and I and made a note of the dates in my calendar. When that weekend rolls around and we’re discussing what to do, I’ll be reminded of that event.

Things to do this Summer for Couples

1. Go to a festival.
2. Stop at a bakery you’ve never been to and buy donuts for breakfast.
3. Take a walk along a beach.
4. Visit the library and check out a book to read together.
5. Take a walk in the rain.
6. Go geocaching.
7. Take a hike.
8. Visit a local museum.
9. Tour a factory.
10. Volunteer in a homeless shelter, humane society, nursing home, etc.
11. Go on a train ride.
12. Play mini-golf.
13. Plan and take a road trip.
14. Spend a day browsing antique stores.
15. Host a bonfire.
16. Go camping or glamping.
17. Go to the drive-in.
18. Go to an outdoor concert.
19. Go roller skating.
20. Hang around in hammocks.
21. Go to garage sales.
22. Go ice skating in an indoor rink.
23. Visit a roadside attraction. Here’s a huge list start with ——> Over 50 Roadside Attractions to Brake For
24. Go fishing.
25. Go on a ferry ride.
26. Watch the sunrise together.
27. Watch the sunset.
28. Visit a state or national park.
29. Go for a bike ride.
30. Try a new restaurant.
31. Watch a ball game.
32. Go to a winery, brewery, or distillery for a tasting event.
33. Tour a chocolate factory.
34. Play laser tag.
35. Shop at a thrift store.
36. Watch a parade.
37. Go to a car show.
38. Go kayaking.
39. Ride in a hot air balloon.
40. Go to the mall.
41. Watch a meteor shower.
42. Blow bubbles.
43. Play a board game.
44. Go to a farmer’s market.
45. Take a nap.
46. Watch fireworks.
47. Go to the zoo.
48. Go swimming.
49. Visit a root beer stand.
50. Make popsicles.
51. Cook dinner together.
52. Make homemade ice cream.
53. Have a BBQ.
54. Go horseback riding.
55. Jump on a trampoline.
56. Go bowling.
57. Plan a scavenger hunt with friends.
58. Get in a water balloon fight.
59. Get pedicures together.
60. Pick blueberries, strawberries, or apples.
61. Go to a waterpark.
62. Go to an amusement park.
63. Make your own craft brew.
64. Learn to ballroom dance.
65. Take a painting class. 
66. Play disc golf.
67. Go to a street fair.
68. Catch fireflies.
69. Go birdwatching.
70. Smooch and take your picture in a photo booth.
71. Make homemade lemonade or sun sweet tea.
72. Stay up all night binge-watching Netflix.
73. Roll down a hill.
74. Plant a garden.
75. Fly a kite.
76. Wade in a creek.
77. Try your hand at glass blowing.
78. Roast and eat S’mores.
79. Go canoeing.
80. Visit a nature center.
81. Visit a farm.
82. Take a photography class. 
83. Learn to sketch.
84. Go on a wagon ride.
85. Feed the ducks at a park.
86. Get a tattoo.
87. Adopt a dog or cat.
88. Sleep under the stars.
89. Try ax throwing.
90. Eat at a food truck.
91. Visit a botanical garden or arboretum.
92. Visit a historical site.
93. Ride a Ferris wheel.
94. Visit a memorial garden.
95. Go panning for gold.
96. Stroll through a cemetery.
97. Plan a pizza crawl.
98. Learn to box. 
99. Take selfies together. 
100. Go on a mural hunt.
101. Make homemade milkshakes.
102. Have a movie marathon.
103. Learn to hula hoop.
104. Take your dog for a walk.
105. Take a class and learn something new.
106. Take a horse and carriage ride.
107. Go rock climbing.
108. Take a vacation together.
109. Get a couples massage.
110. Rent a boat and relax on a lake.
111. Get a gym membership and work out together.
112. Stroll through an art museum.
113. Zoom around the track in a go-cart. 
114. Go stargazing. 
115. Go ziplining. 
116. Take a segway tour. 
117. Drink in a speakeasy. 
118. Take an architecture tour.
119. Document your day in photos. 
120. Explore your hometown like a tourist. 
121. Visit a county fair. 

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What ideas would you add to this list?