June is that magical feeling month that swings between the breezy days of Spring and the full heat of summer. The days stretch to their fullest length, the sun seems to shine a little brighter, and there's an unmistakable energy in the air.
Whether you’re looking for ways to get outdoors, bring the outdoors inside, or recapture some of the childhood magic of summers gone by, there's no shortage of ideas to fill your days with fun. If you’re ready to make the most of it, here are some activities to inspire a June you won’t forget.
Pick up a beach read. Even if you're not heading to the beach, enjoy a fun summer page-turner. Think of it as a pool read, a park read, a patio read, or a hide-inside-with-the-AC running read.
And while looking for that summer read - Visit your local library! Remember the fun of the summer reading program when you were a kid? Lots of libraries also have summer reading programs available for adults.
Whether it’s glazed, frosted, jelly, or cream-filled, enjoy your favorite doughnut on National Doughnut Day, June 5th.
Create a wildflower bouquet. See what's growing in your own backyard or that empty lot down the street and bring the beauty of the outdoors into your indoors.
Celebrate National Best Friends Day on June 8th. Get together for coffee, a meal, or drinks. Send your long-distance friend a lovely card or handwritten note letting them know you love and appreciate them.
Make some cold brew tea. Or sun tea. Incredibly easy and so refreshing on a hot afternoon. And a fun way to observe Iced Tea Day on June 10th
Cook outside. Everything tastes better when prepared on the grill. And there's the added bonus of not having to heat up the house by turning on the stove or oven
Juneteenth observes the day when enslaved persons in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom... almost 3 years after the Emancipation Proclamation! Attend a Juneteenth event in your community, familiarize yourself with the 13th Amendment of the US Constitution, or take some time to learn more about the history of slavery throughout the world and the struggle to end it.
Attend a fair or festival. Summer is the prime season for everything from craft fairs to music festivals. Check your local community calendars for events near you.
Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Celebrate the dads or father-figures in your life!
June 21st is also the Summer Solstice for those in the northern hemisphere. Enjoy the longest day of the year! Wake up and greet the sunrise or spend some time outside enjoying the extra-long evening.
Usually, the phrase is "On Wednesdays we wear pink". But we'll make an exception when National Pink Day falls on Tuesday, June 23! Wear your favorite pink outfit, some pink nail polish, or lipstick. Buy yourself some pink flowers. Enjoy your favorite pink food or drink.
Create some Chalk Art on your driveway or the sidewalk outside your home!
Do some stargazing. See how many constellations you can find. Watch for falling stars. Just ponder the beauty and mystery of the night sky.
Take a road trip. It doesn't have to be far, or even days away. Pick a location within an hour or two of where you live that you've always wanted to visit. Or spend a day cruising the backroads, stopping to check out any sites that catch your eye.
Let June be a reminder to lean into joy, try something different, and savor the longer days while they last. Here's to making the most of the season one sunny, carefree moment at a time.
