As the heat of the summer wanes into the cooler months of autumn, days sometimes seem to slip away. Why not create some memories for the few weeks remaining before the kids go back to school? August is a popular month for camping (which is a great way to experience summer), but let’s face it, sometimes, we don’t have the time to reserve a weekend for camping or just don’t want to. Luckily, camping is not the only way to enjoy what is left of summer! Here are a few ideas for summer fun that can be done right in your backyard in just an afternoon or evening.
Have a Picnic
You don’t need anything fancy for a picnic, no baskets or fancy tablecloths. Just get what you like, and bring it outside in a box, tray or whatever you have. Don’t forget your camera for capturing those fun candid moments! See below for some yummy afternoon picnic ideas!
Main Course:
-Subs (we’ll make them for you if you want!)
-Sandwiches- pretty standard fare,Just pick your favorite!
-Wraps (buffalo chicken is my favorite!)
-If you are grilling or going to a park, they have grills you can use to make hot dogs and hamburgers. If you are like me, you might miss summer grilling more than anything else.
Sides:
-Pasta/Potato Salad
-Any fruit, strawberries and grapes are my favorite picnic fruits
-Animal crackers (because they are super fun, even for adults!)
-Graham crackers
-Chocolate chip cookies
Beverages
-Refreshing lemonade is always a fun way to celebrate summer!
-Punch
-Favorite sodas
Also, if your are celebrating with little ones, bring something for outdoor fun! Here are some ideas:
Bubbles, hula hoops, outdoor games such as horseshoes or bocce ball, a frisbee, football or soccer ball
You could also bring your picnic to a park with a playground. Don’t forget music! It helps to make any environment happier!
Romantic Picnic
Picnics aren’t just for kids! Take advantage of the temperate summer nights by bringing some wine, cheese, and grapes or strawberries out for a picnic under the stars with someone special! Maybe some chocolate too, because there is never a wrong time for chocolate.
Adventure Time!
There are many things that are just not as accessible in other months as in the summer, take the time to experience them! Take a boat tour in Alex Bay, head to the drive-ins, or visit the Thompson Park Zoo. Check out the zoo page for special events happening on the weekends to support the zoo!
Ice Cream
Okay...please understand that I am not by any means suggesting that ice cream is only good in the summer. That would be blasphemous. Ice cream is always awesome, but there is something special about having a delicious cone of your favorite delicious flavor when it’s warm outside. Why not set up an ice cream sundae bar to enjoy on a warm summer afternoon? Here’s
what you need:
-Dishes, cones, or waffle cones (or all of the above, just to be safe.)
-napkins or paper towels
-Ice Cream! If you have a lot of people to please, go with a half chocolate/ half vanilla, or a box of each, then pick out your favorite, because you deserve the best!
Toppings (I could actually go on for days about ice cream toppings, but I’ll just list a few favorites)
Use these and you ice cream will practically be a health food (I am no expert though)
-Sliced strawberries or bananas
-Raspberries or blackberries
-chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts
-granola
(not so healthy toppings)
-hot fudge
-Chopped chocolate
-crushed oreos
-caramel
-M&Ms
-strawberry syrup
Most importantly, take time to savor what’s left of the summer. Take photos and make memories that last. Live in the moment, and make this summer one to remember!
-CMWe’d love to hear from you! How are you saying good-bye to summer this year? Let us know in the comments!
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