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25 Of The Best Summer Dates When You're Short On Ideas

Grab your S.O and start planning!

Julia Stein

May 26, 2019

Bloomsburg University Susquehanna University

25 Of The Best Summer Dates When You're Short On Ideas

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1. Watch an outdoor movie

Either hit up a drive thru and enjoy some old-timey feels, or DIY it by putting up a sheet, getting a projector, and hanging up some lights!

2. Bike ride

Take a relaxing bike ride through your favorite parts of town, or even bike to some new places. Maybe hit up some local bike trails for an even prettier view!

3. Visit an Orchard

Nothing says summer than some fresh fruit. Call up your local orchard and see if they have a "Pick your own fruit" option. Its so fun, plus you get some delicious locally sourced fruit!

4. Visit an Amusement Park

For those thrill seekers, a day trip to an amusement park is perfect. Screaming for your life with your S.O is a perfect way to bond on a hot summer day!

5. Outdoor Concert

Check your local community page to see if there are any local outdoor concerts coming up! You can always check Ticketmaster, or even your local radio show. Outdoor concerts are always a fun experience, and a great way to bond over music with your S.O.

6. Picnic

This may be cheesy or a bit classic, but you should do it at least once! Grab a cooler, a blanket, and some great homemade food and head to the park or the beach! Enjoy the great scenery and the company of your partner!

7. Watch the Sunset or the Sunrise

Depending on if you're a morning person, or a night owl, watching the sunset and rise is beautiful. Take the time to find a great spot with a clear view, grab some blankets and relax.

8. Beach trip!

For those of you who have access to a beach, take advantage of it! Spend the day in the sun and sand with your partner. Have a sandcastle competition, search for seashells, and even take some fun summer pics!

9. Minor League Game

Spend the day in the stands rooting on your local Minor league players!

10. Hike

Hiking is a great way to get some exercise in, as well as enjoy the scenery of the world around you. Find some trails or state parks and hit the ground running! Hiking is a great way to get your endorphins going, why not do it with your S.O?

11. Ice Cream Crawl

This is something I've been dying to do! Plan out a course to all of your local ice cream shops/parlors and share a scoop from each place! Try a new flavor each time and see which you like the best!

12. Camp

Camp at a campsite or in your backyard, either way, its super fun! Have an overnight experience or try for the weekend. Pitch your tent and get the bonfire going for some yummy s'mores.

13. Beer Garden

For those who are 21+ find a local a beer garden and enjoy the day sipping on beer and taking in the beautiful scenery!

14. Winery

For those who are 21+ find the nearest Winery and head there for a day filled with laughter and great wine!

15. Mini Golf/ Arcade

Throw it back to your young days and take the day doing things from your past! Go play Mini Golf, or head to the arcade to win some fun prizes!

16. Day trip to a New Town

Have a hint of Wanderlust in your blood? Day trip to a new town! Explore a historic city, or maybe visit a town from your favorite show!

17. Get in the Water!

Boating? Fishing? Swimming? Surfing? Canoeing? Get into that nice cool water and have some fun!

18. Food Trucks

Hop from food truck to food truck for a flavor blast!

19. Museums

It doesn't matter what type of museum you and your S.O go to because you'll enjoy the day because you're with them! Take a train or drive to the closest museum and learn some fun facts with your honey!

20. Stargazing

Grab a blanket, pack some snacks, and find a place to relax under the stars!

21. Flea Markets

grab some cash and go buy some cheap items that you both can up-cycle! See who can make the better item!

22. Zoo/Aquarium

What's more fun than looking at cute animals all day?

23. Volunteer

Need something to do on a Saturday? Check out your local community center to look for volunteering opportunities!

24. Carnivals

Hit the Ferris wheel with some cotton candy and enjoy the view with your sweetie pie!

25. Road Trip

This takes some planning, but mark some of your favorite spots on a map and plan a route. Whether its a day trip or a two week trip, get excited to explore!

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25 Of The Best Summer Dates When You're Short On Ideas

Grab your S.O and start planning!

In This Article:

1. Watch an outdoor movie

2. Bike ride

3. Visit an Orchard

4. Visit an Amusement Park

5. Outdoor Concert

6. Picnic

7. Watch the Sunset or the Sunrise

8. Beach trip!

9. Minor League Game

10. Hike

11. Ice Cream Crawl

12. Camp

13. Beer Garden

14. Winery

15. Mini Golf/ Arcade

16. Day trip to a New Town

17. Get in the Water!

18. Food Trucks

19. Museums

20. Stargazing

21. Flea Markets

22. Zoo/Aquarium

23. Volunteer

24. Carnivals

25. Road Trip

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Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

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