46 things to accomplish before summer ends
Officially, summer ends on September 23—the first day of the autumnal equinox. But let’s be honest, summer feels like it’s over the day after Labor Day. So, with just days of real, honest-to-goodness summer left, it’s time to get cranking on your summer bucket list. If you’re at a loss for what to do to make these final days of the season count, we’re here to help. Here are 47 things you should consider doing before Labor Day.
1. Catch the last outdoor movie for the season
2. Spend one last full day at the beach
3. Find/build a beach bonfire
4. Plan an epic Labor Day party
5. Throw a theme party, and make it creative
6. Go all out with your summer style and invest in some Flash Tattoos
7. Start prepping your fall style
8. Camp out at a state park
9. Let go of your summery cold soup recipes and start looking into warm soups!
10. Start stocking up on cozy pj’s
11. Savor those summer fruits while you still can
12. Throw one last BBQ, with all the grill-friendly foods you’ve been noshing on all summer
13. See an outdoor concert, and leave your jacket at home
14. Look into some winter cocktails, cider-based!
15. Hang out in a book store for an afternoon, just because
16. Have a board game marathon night with friends
17. Put some pastel color into your hair
18. Start making some cozy autumn playlists
19. Binge watch previous seasons of a show that is returning in September or October
20. Try making the wackiest ice-cream flavor you can think of
21. Find one last summer music festival
22. Take a farewell-to-summer road trip to a place you’ve never been
23. Have an outdoor dinner party
24. Scan all your family photos into your computer
25. Go for an early-morning hike, when it’s still misty
26. Buy something to amp up your style at a flea market/craft fair
27. Skate on a boardwalk
28. Start researching neighborhoods known for epic Christmas lights
29. Buy a turntable and start a record collection
30. Have a sushi-making party
31. Start experimenting with fall makeup looks and hair styles
32. Re-organize your closet and pack away those bikinis!
33. Cook a gourmet brunch for yourself or friends
34. Buy a fondue pot and discover all the fun dips to try
35. Have a perfect rooftop gathering
36. Build a fire pit in your yard
37. Float on a pool raft or hang out on a noodle
38. Make the BEST potato salad or pasta salad EVER
39. Read a classic book
40. Go paint-balling
41. Rent a convertible for an afternoon and go for a leisurely drive
42. Have a glam picnic with fancy snacks and cocktails
43. Dress like a flower child for a day
44. Have an impromptu photo shoot with friends
45. Watch a truly terrifying movie with friends and get all freaked out together
46. Go wine tasting
