Summer Date Ideas for Every Relationship

☀️ 10 Summer Connection Activities for Every Relationship

A personal guide from Parents Are Human.

Community Event or Museum: Summer is filled with various community events like festivals, artisan fairs, and farmer’s markets. Check your local event calendars for upcoming festivities. If it’s too hot, consider taking your loved ones to a museum with an exhibit they might be interested in. Museums often have a monthly, sometimes weekly, free admissions day on their schedule.

Scenic Activities: Summer is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities. Look up local hiking trails, nature reserves, or botanical gardens to enjoy the warm weather and beautiful scenery. Plan a beach day to lay in the sun for a few hours or even throw a frisbee. If your parents are active, consider renting bikes. Afterwards, treat them to dinner and play the Parents Are Human card game.

Summer Partner-Date Ideas

Early Dinner & Sunset Hike: Take advantage of extended daylight during the summer and find a scenic spot where you’ll be able to see the sunset. Plan an early dinner either at a restaurant nearby or at home, and then get there to see the full, spectacular sunset. Go ~45 mins before the actual sunset for golden hour. Don’t forget to take photos of each other in the lighting!

Camping Getaway: It’s the perfect time to spend some uninterrupted outdoor time with your significant other. Being in nature and unplugging can help you destress and rejuvenate your relationship. You can rent a full camping set on Airbnb if you don’t have gear at home already. Bring the Partners Are Human card game to spark important and meaningful conversations.

Summer Sibling-Date Ideas

Family Recipe Cook-Off: Challenge each other to recreate favorite family recipes or put a modern twist on traditional dishes. Set up stations in the backyard or a park, and invite friends and family. This friendly event not only celebrates your shared heritage but also allows you to document family culinary traditions. This is also an opportunity to ask your loved ones to share or teach their recipes.

Outdoor Adventure Day: Plan a day filled with activities that suit your shared interests and fitness levels. This could include kayaking or paddle boarding on a local lake, going on a challenging hike with a picnic at the summit, or visiting an adventure park with zip lines and obstacle courses. Afterwards, use the Siblings Are Human game to spark some deeper conversations at dinner.

Summer Friend-Date Ideas

Nostalgia Game Night: Host an event where everyone brings their favorite board games or video games from childhood/teen years. Take turns sharing what games each person brought, who you played it with, and what you loved about them. Play a few rounds of each game together. Afterwards, share what it was like to revisit your childhood memories.

Picnic & Deep Conversations: Plan a picnic at a local park or beach. Bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and blankets/tarps to sit on. Use this time to catch up on each other’s lives by sharing one recent highlight and one lowlight. Use the Friends Are Human card game to spark some deeper conversations. Stay until sunset, and then head to a nearby restaurant for dinner.

Summer Self-Date Ideas

Forest Bathing & Mini Reflection Retreat: Spend a day immersing yourself in a forest, walking slowly, and mindfully observing your natural surroundings. Bring a journal to review the first half of your year. Reflect on your accomplishments, challenges, and growth. Write down the things that you’re grateful for, and things you’d like to change to set intentions for the second half of the year.

Emotional Release Day: Dedicate a day to acknowledging and expressing your emotions in a safe, controlled environment. Start with journaling and using the Grief Is Human deck to reflect. Find a private, isolated spot to release anger through screaming or physical activity, and a comfortable space to cry if needed. Ensure you're in a safe environment and consider informing a trusted friend about your plans. Finish the day with self-care activities like a warm bath and gentle music.

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