Summer Date Ideas

So now that summer is in full swing and I haven't posted/linked anything to my "All About Love" tab, I think it's about time I posted something about Love. This is summer #2 where I don't get the joy of having a summer break and living the life of a student (though last summer I was still in grad school I had a job, internship, and school full time, so no break for me!). It's kind of depressing hearing from some of my friends who still get to embrace three months of time off and hear of the fun and "freedom" they have. But, none the less, I still plan to have an absolute blast this summer! So, for you with significant others (and those who have full time jobs and probably do not have a full summer off), here are some fun date ideas you can use, whether that's during a week you have off or on the weekend.

1. Go to the Zoo 

                                

We have a small (and free!) zoo in our town. It's a perfect place to walk around, feed the animals, and relax.

2. Watch the sun set 

Watching a sunset with your significant other can definitely be relaxing and intimate. We have a lake about 2 miles behind our house and James and I often go up there to watch it set over the water. But you don't have to have a lake to enjoy it!

3. Go for an evening stroll together 

This is another thing James and I often enjoy. Our house sits on about 2 acres of land and behind the house is just acres and acres of wheat fields. In the evenings we will go on a walk around our property and along the wheat fields. And of course our three crazy kitties will trail us and follow along like a pack of dogs. They are wackos! They rush through the wheat chasing each other and all you can see is the tops of the wheat moving. I will have to post a picture of the wheat fields sometime. It's beautiful with the sun setting over it. I just always forget to take my camera with me when we are out.

4. Get Froyo

I LOVE frozen yogurt. Such a yummy treat in the summer time. Our town is soon to get a frozen yogurt place called CherryBerry and I am psyched! Frozen yogurt places often offer multiple toppings and flavors to give you a nice variety of options. (If you're not into frozen yogurt, then hit up some ice cream stands)

5. Hit up an Amusement Park

              If you live in driving distance of an amusement park this would be a fun day trip.

6. Go to a fair or festival

This is another activity I just absolutely enjoy. Ever since I was a little kid my family would always go to festivals (Iris Festival, fall festivals, etc.) or go to our County Fair every August.

7. Enjoy a local landmark or museum

Here in southeast Kansas you have so many options and attractions..except...not. LOL! But we do have the Laura Ingall's homestead and famous Wayside post office and school house about 7-8 miles from our house. It's a fun place to visit and feel like a tourist. If you are in to the Laura Ingalls Wilder books/Little House on the Prairie movies/show then I would definitely suggest taking a road trip out to Independence, KS and check it out. But if you're not lucky enough to live in driving distance of the homestead, do some research and find some of your own local landmarks or museums.

8. Pack a Picnic


Whether it is the middle of the day or an evening, pack a quick picnic and enjoy nature. You could even enjoy it in your own back yard!

9. See a concert

Most towns offer concerts in the park during the summer time. This is a good activity to enjoy during a weekend.

10. Go swimming

This could include: a local pool, lake, waterpark, etc. Whatever the location cool off with some water fun!

11. Weekend getaway

Pick a random, fun location and take the weekend to enjoy the adventure!

12. Go to a ball game

There is nothing like routing for your local sports team and enjoying an evening outside. A good excuse to hang with friends too.