Summer is the perfect time to make lasting memories with your best friends. The warm weather and longer days provide ample opportunities for fun and adventure. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are 50 summer activities to do with your best friends this summer.

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1) Go to a drive-in theater: Experience the nostalgia of watching a movie under the stars at a drive-in theater. Bring some snacks and enjoy a movie night with your friends from the comfort of your own car.

2) Beach bonfire: Spend a cozy evening on the beach with a bonfire. Roast marshmallows, make s’mores, and enjoy the sound of waves crashing in the background.

3) Bookathon: Spend 24 hours (or whatever time length) binge reading your favourite books together. Make fun snacks and get dressed in your comfy clothes.

4) Do a short hike in your area: Explore the natural beauty of your area by going on a short hike. Find a local trail and embark on an adventure with your friends, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature along the way.

5) Take a late-night bike ride: Go for a bike ride at sunset or even under the stars. Enjoy the cool breeze and the peacefulness of the night as you pedal through your neighborhood or along a scenic path.

6) Spend the day at the beach: Pack a cooler, grab your sunscreen and towels, and spend a day at the beach with your best friends. Swim, sunbathe, and play beach games to make the most of your time by the shore.

7) Do a picnic at a park: Plan a picnic at a local park. Bring a blanket, some snacks, and refreshing drinks, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon with your friends, surrounded by nature.

8) Make viral tik toks: Learn the hottest trends, dances, challenges etc on tik tok right now and re create them. This is a fun way to get creative but also holding onto the memory through social media.

9) Go to a zoo: Spend a day at the zoo and learn about different animals from around the world. Take plenty of selfies with the animals and create lasting memories with your best friends.

10) Go thrift shopping: Embark on a thrift shopping adventure with your friends. Explore vintage stores, consignment shops, and flea markets to find unique and affordable treasures.

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11) Visit a carnival: and eat funnel cake: Indulge in some carnival fun by visiting a local fair or carnival with your friends. Enjoy thrilling rides, play games, and indulge in some delicious funnel cake or cotton candy.

12) Tye Dye: Head to your local Walmart and purchase a tye dye kit from the crafts section. You and your best friends can all pick a white shirt or a comfy outfit set and tye dye them together.

13) Plant flowers or vegetables: Spend a day getting your hands dirty by planting flowers or vegetables in your backyard or a community garden. Watch them grow and bloom throughout the summer months.

14) Visit an amusement park: Feel the adrenaline rush by visiting an amusement park with your friends. Enjoy thrilling roller coasters, games, and delicious treats as you make unforgettable memories.

15) Paint night-either candles or wine glasses: Get creative and paint fun or cute designs on a wine glass or candle. Whenever you see the glass or candle at your house, it will bring back memories of that day you and your best friends made them together.

16) Make popsicles: Beat the heat by making your own popsicles with your favorite flavors and ingredients. Get creative with different combinations and enjoy a refreshing treat with your friends.

17) Have an outdoor tea party: Set up a charming outdoor tea party with your friends. Brew some tea, prepare finger sandwiches and pastries, and enjoy an elegant afternoon in nature.

18) Chose a quiet/scenic tanning location: Pack your sunscreen, tanning lotion, speaker, and bathing suit and head to either a quiet and private area or a beautiful scenic area and tan with your friends. While tanning, spend this time relaxing either by music or reading a book.

19) Try a new sport: Golfing is a popular summer sport to do with friends. Most golf courses rent sets of clubs out to players. Enjoy the day at a golf course while riding the golf carts and drinking alcohol or alcoholic free beverages.

20) Go through your clothes and sell them: Declutter your wardrobe and make some extra cash by going through your clothes with your friends and selling them on Depop or other online marketplaces. It’s a fun way to revamp your wardrobe and earn some money.

21) Host an outdoor movie night: A really unique activity is getting an outdoor projector and a white bed sheet and enjoying a fun movie night under neath the stars with your friends. For extra fun, put on a scary movie and see who can stay outdoors the longest while watching.

22) Try food at a new food truck: Explore the food scene in your area by trying out food from a new food truck. Indulge in delicious street food and discover new flavors with your friends.

23) Go to a farmer’s market: Visit a local farmer’s market and enjoy the fresh produce, artisanal goods, and vibrant atmosphere. Support local vendors and pick up some tasty treats to enjoy together.

24) DIY Spa: Invite your friends over for a DIY spa day. You can look up recipes online to make face masks, or you can just purchase some. You can also give each other gel mani pedis, do each others hair and lots more!

25) Make friendship bracelets: Get nostalgic and make friendship bracelets with your friends. Get colorful threads, beads, and charms, and create unique bracelets that symbolize your bond and friendship.

26) Spend the day/night in a nearby town: Venture out of your town and take a trip to a nearby town. Explore the different things you can do their and the different places you can eat at.

27) Do a movie marathon: Plan a movie marathon day with your friends. Choose a theme or a series of movies, prepare some snacks, and snuggle up for a cozy day of movie-watching and bonding.

28) Bake cookies: Get your aprons on and bake cookies from scratch with your friends. Experiment with different cookie recipes, decorate them, and enjoy the delicious results together.

29) Pottery painting: Tap into your artistic side and go pottery painting with your friends. Pick out pottery pieces, paint them with your favorite colors and designs, and create unique pottery creations to cherish.

30) Make heart-shaped pizzas: Get creative in the kitchen and make heart-shaped pizzas with your friends. Prepare the dough, choose your favorite toppings, and bake heart-shaped pizzas to enjoy a delicious and fun meal together.

31) Online class: Join an online class together. There are a ton of different ideas that you and your friends can chose to learn about. It can be something random or something you both are very interested in.

32) Do all the touristy things in your town: Embrace the tourist in you and explore your own town or city like a tourist. Visit the iconic landmarks, try out local attractions, and see your hometown through fresh eyes with your friends.

33) Escape room: Head to an escape room and see if you and your friends can figure out how to get out. This is a great way for team building and problem solving together. There are a TON of different escape room themes out there to chose from!

34) Attend a workout class: Get active and try out a new workout class or fitness activity with your friends. Whether it’s a yoga class, a dance class, or a hike, challenge yourselves and have fun staying fit together.

35) Paddle board/kayak rentals: Head to your nearest beach that offers paddle board or kayak rentals! This is a fun experience to do outside with your friends while tanning and doing something different.

36) Pilates or yoga: Spread your workout mats indoors or outdoors. Search up a Youtube video to follow and get to it! This is a relaxing activity to do with your friends.

37) Put on temporary tattoos: Get creative and put on temporary tattoos with your friends. Choose from a variety of designs, apply them on your skin, and have fun showing off your cool tattoos.

38) Outdoor painting session: Unleash your inner artist and have a outdoor painting session with your friends. Create colorful masterpieces on canvas’ or paper, and enjoy the simple pleasure of artistic expression.

39) Make some delicious lemonade: Beat the summer heat by making refreshing lemonade with your friends. Squeeze fresh lemons, add some sugar and water, and create a tangy and sweet summer drink to enjoy together.

40) Do volunteering: Give back to your community by volunteering with your friends. Choose a cause or organization that you’re passionate about, and spend a day making a positive impact together.

41) Eat snow cones: Cool down with some icy treats by enjoying snow cones with your friends. Choose your favorite flavors, pile on the syrup, and savor the sweet and refreshing taste of snow cones.

42) Make a 5 or 10 year vision board: Think about where you want to be and what you want to accomplish in 5-10 years. Display your ideas on some sort of canvas or paper and talk about your ideas with your friends. Your friends may have some ideas or thoughts that could help!

43) Visit a local brewery or winery: Visit a local brewery or winery to savor artisanal beers or fine wines amidst the picturesque vineyards or brewing facilities, enjoying tastings and learning about the craft behind each sip. Also dressing cute!

44) Go strawberry picking: Embrace the season and go strawberry picking with your friends. Visit a local strawberry farm, pick plump and juicy strawberries, and enjoy the sweetness of freshly picked fruit.

45) Have a photoshoot in a flower field: Find a picturesque flower field in your area and have a fun and colorful photoshoot with your friends. Capture beautiful memories amidst the vibrant blooms and create stunning photos together.

46) Camping: Have a girls weekend camping in a provincial park or your local campground. Stay in a tent or RV and make fun memories all weekend.

47) Host a themed dinner party: Pick a theme and host a dinner party! For example, host a tropical paradise-themed dinner party where you can decorate with palm leaves and vibrant flowers, serve exotic cocktails in coconut shells, and feast on delicious island-inspired dishes like grilled seafood, tropical fruits, and coconut rice pudding for dessert.

48) Host a drinks party (or themed drinks party): First pick if you want your party to be themed or not. If not, have each friend make a drink that looks really good. You can get creative with fun drinking glasses, toppings and lots more!

49) Redecorate your room: Get creative and revamp your room with your friends. Rearrange furniture, add new decorations, and give your room a fresh look with the help of your friends’ input and creativity.

50) Reflect on your summer memories: As the summer comes to an end, take time to reflect on the memories you’ve made with your best friends. Look back on the adventures, laughter, and bonding moments, and express gratitude for the special time you’ve spent together.

In conclusion, summer is the ultimate time to create unforgettable, special memories with your best friends. From outdoor adventures to unique activities, there are plenty of fun things to do together. Use this list of 50 summer activities as inspo to plan an epic summer with your best friends and make the most of the warm weather and long days.