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Summer Date Night Bucket List

By Dianna Kennedy 10 Comments

Schools are wrapping up, and we’re all looking forward to the longer days and unhurried pace of summer.

You’ve scheduled park playdates and camps for your children — but what about your marriage?

summer date night bucket list

I’m on a mission this summer to spend more dedicated time with my sweet husband. I created a Summer Bucket List for date nights, and I’m determined to make it through all eleven ideas!

Here’s what I plan to do this summer for date nights.

1. Fly a Kite 

I’ve flown kites with my children plenty of times, but I’d love my own turn. I’m planning on hitting a local park with Brett so that we can practice our kite flying skills together.

2. Spend a Day at the Pool WITHOUT the Kids

Our yearly pool membership is well worth the money we spend. We’re there at least 4 days a week, all summer long.

This year, I plan to carve out a day for Brett and I to head to the pool for an adult day. We can order a bucket of beer, relax on our pool raft and sit as far away from the baby pool as possible!

3. Visit a Summer Festival 

In our area, we’re loaded with summer festivals, church picnics, county fairs, Shakespeare in the Park and so much more. Check your city, or look for festivals and fairs within easy driving distance. Splurge on some cotton candy or caramel apples with your date.

summer bucket list date night4. Frisbee Golf

Enjoy a walk around your local parks with something new – check out frisbee golf.

You can get a little exercise, pack a picnic lunch and laugh with your husband. What fun!

summer date night bucket list5. Water Gun Fight

Here in Kentucky, summers can be scorchers. I found a fun way to beat the heat while enjoying the outdoors.

Over at The Dating Divas, they came up with a water gun fight. I’d forego the kool-aid in the guns and just use ice cold water. Don’t forget your shields!

summer date night bucket list
6. Hit the Batting Cages 

I haven’t picked up a bat since I was about 12 years old. I’m sure I’d be horrid, but it would be fun to grab a helmet and take a crack at the batting cages here in town. I just won’t keep score for myself.

summer bucket list date night7. Catch a Drive In Movie

Put a new twist on an old date night favorite and head to the drive in. Be sure to grab some candy to sneak in your purse!

summer date night bucket list 8. Take a Cave Tour

Summer is the perfect time of year to take a cave tour. You can escape the heat and humidity by taking a trip underground.

Tours range from the simple to advanced — get outside of your comfort zone a little!

summer bucket list date night 9. Find the Best Ice Cream in Town

Here in Louisville, we’ve got a handful of amazing spots for gourmet ice cream. Grab a cone and sit outside to people watch.

summer bucket list date night10. Go Kart Racing 

Little does my husband know, I’ve wanted to do this for years. I’ve got a competitive streak a mile wide.

Strap on your helmet and rev your engines!

summer bucket list date night 11. Check out the Farmer’s Market

A dear friend of mine gave me this date idea. She and her husband hit the local farmer’s market with their baskets in the morning, sampling the wares and planning a meal. They buy most of their ingredients there, then go home and cook together.

It’s a great way to support local farmers, enjoy the weather and get creative in the kitchen!

Ready to tackle some creative date nights this summer?

summer bucket list date night

Grab some white cardstock and print out the Summer Date Night Bucket List. (click here for the full size Version)

Pop it into an 8×10 frame and set it in your kitchen. As you go on a bucket list date, cross it off with a colorful dry erase marker. Have some fun!

Need more ideas for dates? I’ve got you covered.

Be sure and visit all my friends over at the iHomeschool Network for more Summer Bucket list ideas. You’ll find over 15 homeschooling bloggers sharing their ideas to make this summer your best yet! You can also stop by my friend Mel for more inspiring ideas with Inspire Me Wednesdays.

Filed Under: Around the House, Family Life Tagged With: date night, iHomeschool Network, marriage, Summer Bucket List

Comments

  1. lynn @ Maven of Savin' says

    May 22, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    These are some GREAT ideas Dianna and I will definitely be planning my BUCKET list for sure. Date night is one of the things we neglect and desperately need!

    Reply
    • Dianna Kennedy says

      May 23, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      Wooo hooo! My husband was pumped as he was reading over this! I was trying to get him to proofread it, but he was busy checking the calendar to go caving!

      Reply
  2. Sharla says

    May 23, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Date time as a couple is so important to keep the family strong. Great ideas!

    Reply
    • Dianna Kennedy says

      May 23, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      You’d better believe it, Sharla! A solid marriage is a wonderful legacy for my children.

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says

    May 30, 2013 at 9:09 am

    I’ve been trying to convince my husband to take me to the drive-in for the past several weeks. He finally agreed last weekend and wouldn’t you know it? I didn’t want to watch the movies that were showing!

    Reply
  4. Mel {MamaBuzz} says

    May 31, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    Loving these ideas! Things I might not have thought about. I love the drive in movies too. Thanks so much for linking up to Inspire Me Wednesday!

    Reply
  5. Jill says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    My husband would love Kart Racing. Thank you for the idea!

    Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

    Reply
  6. Lana @ ilovemy5kids says

    May 19, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    What great ideas! I love having fun with my honey…makes life so much sweeter! 🙂

    Reply

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