Many of us have decided to spend the New Year in the best possible way this year. We want things to be bigger and better than ever! We have renewed dreams, goals and desires that we want to experience and fulfill. But most importantly, we’re not going to let the challenges we’ve faced over the past few years stop us now.
One thing to always keep in mind is that “If we do what we’ve always done, we’ll always ‘get what we’ve got!’ So, with spring just around the corner, it would be a great idea to start brainstorming the many things you want to do. Make yourself a spring bucket list.
This article shares 101 spring bucket list ideas and activities to plan and participate in this year. We even discuss why you should make a bucket list.
Why should I make a bucket list?
A bucket list gives us something to look forward to. Who doesn’t like to live while looking forward to brighter days ahead? The end of each season brings new beginnings with new experiences on the horizon.
As summer comes to an end, we can’t wait for the weather to cool down. We can’t wait for it to warm up again in the coldest months, spring. Making a spring bucket list is a way to take advantage of the change of season and make the most of every minute.
Creating a spring bucket list will help you be ready to hit the ground running when the days are bright and sunny and the warmer temperatures roll in. “No more scary, cold and cloudy days!” So we start digging out short sleeves, dresses, flip-flops and shorts from our closets.
However, there are people who are happiest at home … they consider themselves home people all year round. And that’s okay, because we’ve got you covered with spring bucket list ideas and activities that don’t involve going anywhere.
Your spring bucket list doesn’t have to be as expensive or extravagant as many people think. It can also be small, simple things that make you happy.
What is the difference between bucket list and goal setting?
Creating a bucket list is similar to setting goals. It should be noted both can coexist. I like to think of bucket lists as small puzzle pieces that make up a larger, more detailed puzzle… a puzzle designed to fit together small adventures to achieve a larger goal.
For example, your goal this year may be to step out of your comfort zone in many areas. The bucket list activities are the pieces of the puzzle that will help you achieve this goal. It is a way to see our dreams and desires come true and brings great joy with it.
However, A bucket list is usually a list of things a person wants to do or accomplish before they die or “kick the bucket.” Therefore, they can push us to step out of our comfort zone and do things big and small. One way to achieve this create a vision board but on a smaller scale.
On the contrary, goals there may be more long-term gains that require a practical plan and discipline to achieve. However, once they are achieved, they bring deep satisfaction to our lives.
101 Spring Bucket List Ideas and Activities for 20206
Outdoor Spring Bucket List Ideas
Here are some outdoor spring bucket list ideas that you can add to your list right away.
- Plan a flower garden
- Go on a trip
- Singing in the rain
- Plant a vegetable garden
- Attend a major or minor league baseball game.
- Go on a scenic motorcycle tour
- Spend your spring break at the lake
- Go kayaking, rowing or rafting
- Go for a bike ride
- Go to the farmer’s market
- Take a helicopter ride
- Take a hot air balloon ride
- Go on a food truck food tour.
- Go climbing
- Enjoy the sunset on the beach
- Attend an outdoor concert
- Go to the cinema
- Go down the waterfall
- Go on a picnic
- Visit the botanical garden
- Run a marathon or color run
- Wait for Mardi Gras
- Visit the zoo
- Visit the vineyard
- Learn Goat Yoga
- Dine at the rooftop bar-in-grill
Spring bucket list to do inside
If you’re either more of an introvert or simply like to stay indoors, here are some indoor spring bucket list ideas and activities you might enjoy.
- Try new recipes exotic dishes.
- Bake creative desserts
- Spring cleaning, donation of old clothes and household appliances
- Shop for new spring clothes
- Eat at a restaurant you’ve always wanted to visit.
- Get a manicure and pedicure
- Relax with a good book and hot coffee
- Learn to paint on canvas
- Update your kitchen
- Rearrange your furniture
- Learn to play a musical instrument
- Learn a new language
- Spend a day doing nothing. Wear your pajamas all day.
- Read the book you’ve been waiting to read.
- Start your day with daily affirmations.
- Make a list of things you’ve been putting off and start doing the things on the list.
- Make a crossword
- Create a vision board
- Take time to meditate
- Stay up all night watching TV
- Have breakfast in bed
- Make a violin
- Reconnect with an old friend
Spring Bucket List Ideas for Families
Below are a few spring bucket lists for you and your family to do. We call it “simple pleasures with the family”.
- Take a family outing.
- Throw a backyard barbecue and invite friends and family over
- Eat popcorn and watch a movie with your family.
- Pick wild flowers and make a bouquet.
- Take the kids to the water park
- Playing soccer in the front yard
- Hunt for Easter Eggs
- Take your family fishing
- Take the family dog(s) to the dog park
- Buy a fish tank and let your kids choose fish and decorate the tank
- Building a tree house
- Have a water balloon fight
- Put a basketball goal in the yard for family fun
- Volunteer at the Humane Society
- At night, pitch tents in the yard and light a fire
- Stargazing
- Hunter hunting with children
- Go sightseeing and window shopping
- Play frisbee in the yard
- Pizza and movie night
- Family Puzzle Night
- Family Game Night – Play board games
- Have a water shoot
Spring Bucket List Ideas for Teens
As spring approaches, the whole family may want to make a spring bucket list. Here are some great spring bucket lists and activities for teens.
- Change your hair color.
- Visit a museum or an exhibition.
- Volunteer at a homeless shelter
- Learn to cook
- Make your own jewelry
- Open a blog
- Flying a drone
- Play miniature golf
- Create a Tik Tok dance video
- Go bowling with friends
- Capture your favorite landscapes
- Go window shopping
- Try out for a baseball or softball team
- Learn to skate
- Learn to drive
- Fly a kite
- Learn to bake cakes or cookies
- Take architectural photos of famous buildings, street signs and monuments
- Visit the farm
- Ride on four wheels
- Go-carting
- Find a job
- Redo your bedroom
- Go to a carnival with friends
- Write a love letter to your lover, boyfriend or girlfriend.
- Write a journal
- See a famous band in concert
- Make a thank you dinner for your parents
- Disconnect from all technology for a day. No cell phones, tablets, iPods, video games or computers. Spend the day outdoors.
Final Spring Bucket List Thoughts
Thanks Punxsutawney Phil, we still have a lot of winter ahead of us…so there’s no better time to start your spring bucket list than now.. Even if you don’t know where to start, the important thing is to start thinking about it. Try it for free journaling for inspiration.
think for yourself “Is there something I’ve always wanted to do?” And ask yourself, is this a good start to the season? If so, add it to your bucket list. Push yourself to do something that no one else expects, because you never know how much laughter and joy it will bring you.
if you want learning a new skilladd it to your spring bucket list! if you want to learn a new language or practice martial arts… add it to your bucket list! There’s no way to mess it up because it’s about you and what you really want.
Making a spring bucket list can give you the courage to step out of any area of intimidation you may have in life and turn it into a big adventure! It’s sometimes about stepping out of your comfort zone and reaching new heights.
For summer ideas, Check out our post on summer bucket list ideas to enjoy this year.
