30 fun & simple summer activities to do before the end of August

July is here already and whether we like it or not, the summer is flying by. We spend so much of our lives looking forward to those few months of glorious sunshine, longer evenings and rain-free days, that when the time finally comes, we don’t know what to do with ourselves.

To help us make the most of the rest of these summer days, we’ve put together the ultimate bucket list. No matter whether you want to spend more time with the family or treat yourself to a few solo day trips, whether you’re looking for spice and adventure or a few moments of calm and tranquillity, we’ve got something for everyone with this list of 30 things to do before the end of summer.
 

1. Go to the beach

2. Collect sea shells

3. Throw a BBQ

4. Go to an outdoor cinema or watch a film out in your back garden

5. Make homemade ice lollies

6. Hike a mountain

7. Treat yourself to a 99

   

    

8. Swim in the sea

9. Watch the sunset

10. Go on a nature walk without your headphones

11. Make a fun summer playlist

12. Get highlights in your hair

13. Go strawberry picking

14. Drive with all the windows down

15. Drink piña coladas

16. Get a sweet summer manicure

17. Tie-Dye an old t-shirt

    

     

18. Go to an outdoor concert/music festival

19. Read a book about a sizzling summer romance

20. Eat watermelon

21. Watch Dirty Dancing

22. Go camping

23. Make strawberry jam

24. Ride a Ferris Wheel

    

     

25. Have a water fight

26. Take a road trip

27. Buy some sunflowers

28. Make Sangria

29. Go on a boat ride

30. Wear the damn shorts