35 Solo Summer Date Ideas

Written by: Macey Whiteside
Photo by: Lauren Lee

The pressure to have the “best summer ever” can be overwhelming. In reality, summer often consists of working and recovering from the busy school year. Instead of stressing over having a picture-perfect summer, why not embrace the time you have by focusing on yourself?

Going on “dates” alone this summer can be a wonderful way to prioritize wellness and self-care. Spend time connecting with yourself and doing what you love.

Here’s a list of 35 activities you can do entirely on your own, allowing you to have a fantastic summer without relying on anyone else.

Feel free to turn this list into a checklist and see how many you can complete by the end of the summer. You can also add your own solo date ideas to make it even more personalized.

I hope this list inspires you to try something new and exciting this summer and helps you to spend less time on your devices.

  1. Sign up for a yoga class
  2. Go for a solo picnic at a nearby park; bring a book, snacks or a journal
  3. Make jewelry: using clay, beads, etc, this can be cheap and fun
  4. Attend a pottery-making class, or buy a DIY kit
  5. Look up a recipe online and bake your favourite sweets
  6. Attend an outdoor summer concert, even if it is someone you don’t normally listen to!
  7. Go to a new coffee shop in your town
  8. Grab a good book and spend the whole day in a park tanning and reading
  9. Try out a new restaurant for lunch
  10. Take a day trip to explore a new town near you
  11. Go on a thrifting spree and try out new vintage/thrift stores
  12. Take yourself out for ice cream
  13. Make a flower arrangement using flowers you find in nature
  14. Go for a bike ride through trails or a park (it will be harder than you remember)
  15. Check out your local library and find a comfy spot to enjoy a book
  16. Watch the sunset or sunrise
  17. Book yourself a facial or massage (or both)
  18. Go out for brunch
  19. Explore a local museum
  20. Try out nature journaling
  21. Go for a run on a trail
  22. Take a long walk listening to a podcast
  23. Go to a local flea market
  24. Sign up for a workout class
  25. Join a run club !! (from experience this is so much fun)
  26. Buy an indoor or outdoor plant and spend some time repotting it and taking care of it
  27. Organize your planner or notion
  28. Buy a canvas and some watercolour paints and have a paint night
  29. Build a new wellness habit (for example, you could try meditation or yoga)
  30. Spend some time planning out how to make your next school year great
  31. Try a new outdoor sport like rock climbing or swimming
  32. Go to an orchard, farm, or garden to pick fresh in-season fruits
  33. Try your first cold plunge
  34. Buy a guided journal and spend an afternoon working on it
  35. Be a tourist in your town or city for the day and go into small businesses and restaurant

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