Inspiration for an August Bucket List
Bucket lists are a fun way to think about tasks you want to accomplish or new things you want to try. I’ve put together a big selection of August bucket list ideas for you to consider. Pick some you’d like to do and make your own personal bucket list for August.
For a complete set of monthly bucket lists that include a monthly health and fitness activity, planning activity, family fun, organizing activity, a list to make, seasonal fun, and more, check out my monthly planning list pack.
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Ideas for Your August Bucket List
- make a family fun bucket list (Family Fun Month)
- get a special chew toy for your four-legged friend (National Dog Month)
- try a unique sandwich recipe (National Sandwich Month)
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- go out for lunch with a friend (National Girlfriends Day – 8/1)
- buy an adult coloring book (National Coloring Book Day – 8/2)
- try a watermelon salad recipe or just enjoy a slice (National Watermelon Day – 8/3)
- bake chocolate chip cookies (National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day – 8/4)
- visit a lighthouse – or take a virtual tour (National Lighthouse Day – 8/7)
- leave zucchini on your neighbor’s porch (Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day – 8/8)
- visit a bookstore (Book Lover’s Day – 8/9)
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- roast s’mores (National S’mores Day – 8/10)
- eat a creamsicle (National Creamsicle Day – 8/14)
- ride a roller coaster (National Roller Coaster Day – 8/16)
- browse a thrift shop (National Thrift Shop Day – 8/17)
- ask a senior citizen to tell you their story (National Senior Citizen’s Day – 8/21)
- eat outside (National Eat Outside Day – 8/31)
- call or hang out with your sister (Sisters Day – 1st Sunday in August)
- have a water balloon fight (National Water Balloon Day – 1st Friday in August)
- go bowling (National Bowling Day – 2nd Saturday in August)
- have a garage sale (National Garage Sale Day – 2nd Saturday in August)
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- teach your kids to build a fire
- watch the Perseid meteor shower
- go to the beach
- run through a sprinkler
- eat an ice cream sandwich
- make a succulent planter or terrarium
- attend an outdoor concert
- clean out the freezer
- make a list of family favorite recipes
- set up a meal planning system
- update your family calendar with fall activities
- finish back-to-school shopping
- make a few meals to freeze for the first week back to school
- clean out closets (make a list of what your kids need for fall/winter)
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- go to a state or county fair
- make snow cones
- set up a lemonade stand
- have a family talent show
- play glow-in-the-dark volleyball, tag, or bowling
- eat corn on the cob
- play cornhole or horseshoes
- enjoy a root beer float
- make homemade popsicles
- play frisbee
- draw with sidewalk chalk
- camp out in the backyard
- make homemade pizza
- grill veggies
- have a paint night with friends
- bake a fruit pie
- watch the sunset from a scenic overlook
- play outdoor Jenga, checkers, or chess
- read a historical fiction novel
- go kayaking or paddle boarding
- make iced tea
- shop summer clearance sales
- relax on the porch with a magazine
- fly a kite
- play mini-golf
- go to the zoo
- visit an art museum
- make a charcuterie board for dinner
Printable August Bucket List Ideas
Download a free printable list of these August Bucket List ideas for easy reference. Choose a few that appeal to you and enjoy the month of August!
Visit my monthly resources page for more ways to plan your year with monthly and seasonal rhythms.
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