Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a chill-seeker, or somewhere in between, summer is your golden ticket to adventure. We made this bucket list to help you make the most of the season, right here in our own backyard. Grab your calendar, your people, and your SPF. Let’s make it a summer to remember!
Backyard & Homegrown Fun
Sometimes, the best summer memories are made without leaving the driveway.
- Host a backyard movie night (bedsheets + popcorn = magic)
- Make homemade popsicles or ice cream (hello, strawberry lemonade swirl!)
- Start a sunflower or salsa garden
- Do a family car wash day (kids will love the hose war)
- Try stargazing from a hammock or blanket with a constellation app
Explore Local Favorites
Fayette, Coweta, and the surrounding counties are full of hidden gems!
- Pick peaches at Gregg Farms in Concord
- Visit Line Creek Nature Area or Chattahoochee Bend State Park for a shaded hike
- Spend a day at the splash pad at City Center Park in Fayetteville
- Check out a local farmer’s market and challenge yourself to a “local-only” dinner
- Take a golf cart picnic around Peachtree City
- Catch an outdoor concert or summer movie night at Southern Ground Amphitheater
Tastes of Summer
Food just tastes better when it’s sunny outside, trust us!
- Try every snow cone flavor at your local stand
- Host a watermelon seed spitting contest (yes, really)
- Make s’mores, but try a fancy version with peanut butter cups or caramel
- Bake a fresh cobbler with your peaches from Gregg Farms
- Plan a “Taste of Italy” night with friends (pizza oven optional)!
Cool-Down Adventures
Beat the heat with a splash!
- Float down the Chattahoochee or kayak at Lake McIntosh
- Spend the day at Great Wolf Lodge or Six Flags White Water
- Run through the sprinklers like a kid again (we dare you)
- Visit a new pool in a nearby town: road trip + swim day!
- Try paddleboarding at a nearby lake or beach
Just for Fun
Because summer isn’t just a season. It’s a state of mind.
- Make a “yes day” for your kids (within reason 😎)
- Watch the sunrise and sunset in the same day
- Create a summer scrapbook or photo wall
- Leave encouraging chalk messages around your neighborhood
- Take a break from screens for a full day (it’s harder than it sounds!)
Make It Meaningful
Let’s sprinkle a little heart into the heat.
- Volunteer as a family: animal shelters, food banks, or clean-up days
- Drop off treats to a neighbor or surprise someone with flowers
- Write postcards to family or friends, even the ones who live close!
- Make a summer memory jar to open at the end of the season
Ready, Set, Summer!
There’s no right way to do summer, just your way. Whether you knock out all 30+ ideas or just pick your favorites, we hope you’ll take time to savor the sunshine, connect with your people, and make a few memories you’ll be smiling about long after the tan fades.
We’re wishing you a season full of joy, wonder, and all the good stuff. ☀️
Happy summer,
The Gals at Good to Be Home 🐝
