This page features a list of fun goals and bucket ideas. Some can be done during summer, some are for retirement, and some can only be done as a couple. I created it while pursuing my 100 life goals around the world, in hogpes that it will inspire others to write their own bucket list and live their best life.
An important note before scrolling down:
The list below includes 231 fun bucket list ideas, but if you're looking for a bigger list then download my book, The SMART Bucket List.
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One more thing, if you decide to take part in any of the activities listed below, you do so entirely at your own risk. Some of the bucket list ideas listed here can be risky, so seek out guidance if you decide to try them, especially if you're in retirement age.
With this in mind, let's rock and roll!!
Fun Bucket List Ideas
Here is a detailed list of some of my favorite fun bucket ideas:
Idea 1. Adopt a Funny Accent For the Day - (* Adopting a funny accent for the day can be a great way to have some fun and change things up; there are lots of different accents to choose from, so just have a good time and don't worry if you don't get everything perfect.)
Idea 2. Apply to Be a Jeopardy Contestant - (* Jeopardy is a quiz show that tests knowledge in a range of categories, and you can sign up to take the test online to become a contestant on the show. )
Idea 3. Apply to Be an Amazing Race Contestant - (* The Amazing Race is a popular reality TV show that follows teams of two as they compete in challenges and travel to different countries around the world. )
Idea 4. Attend a 3-Day Music Festival - (* Attending a music festival can be a great way to immerse yourself in music and culture; make sure to research the location, lineup of artists, and amenities and activities offered to pick the best festival for your interests and budget.)
Idea 5. Attend a Ball - (* Attending a ball can be a fun and elegant way to celebrate a special occasion or simply have a night out. There are many different types of balls to choose from, such as charity balls, dance balls, or proms. )
Idea 6. Attend a Ballet - (* Attending a ballet can be a fun and cultural way to spend an evening. Ballets are formal events, so it is important to plan your attire accordingly. )
Idea 7. Attend a Big Fashion Show - (* Attending a fashion show is a great way to stay up to date on the latest trends and find a show that interests you - do your research to make sure you choose the right one!)
Idea 8. Attend a Big Rock Concert - (* Going to a big rock concert is a fun and exciting way to experience the energy of your favorite band or artist live!)
Idea 9. Attend a Bonfire Party - (* Having a bonfire party is a great way to get together with friends and relax while enjoying the warmth, atmosphere, and activities of the fire.)
Idea 10. Attend a Boxing Match - (* As you probably know, boxing is a competitive sport in which two opponents face off in a ring, aiming to land punches and score points, with judges scoring based on the number of punches and technique. )
More Fun Bucket List Ideas:
11. Attend a Broadway Show
12. Attend a Bull Fight
13. Attend a Charity Ball
14. Attend a Chinese New Year
15. Attend a Circus Show
16. Attend a Cirque Du Soleil Show
17. Attend a Classical Concert
18. Attend a College Football Game
19. Attend a Concert
20. Attend a Concert As V.I.P
21. Attend a Cookery Class
22. Attend a Costume Party
23. Attend a Crocodile Show
24. Attend a Cultural Festival
25. Attend a Dinner Murder Mystery
26. Attend a European Nightclub
27. Attend a Fancy Cocktail Party
28. Attend a Fancy Dinner
29. Attend a Film Premiere
30. Attend a Foam Party
31. Attend a Football League Trophy Final
32. Attend a Full Moon Beach Party
33. Attend a Gay Wedding
34. Attend a Harlem Globetrotters Game
35. Attend a Hindu Wedding
36. Attend a Japanese Tea Ceremony
37. Attend a Lantern Festival
38. Attend a Masquerade
39. Attend a Masquerade Ball
40. Attend a Military Ball
41. Attend a Murder Mystery
42. Attend a Paint Party
43. Attend a Party Under a Fake Name
44. Attend a Rave
45. Attend a Street Party
46. Attend Carnival
47. Attend Over 5 Festivals
48. Attend the Monaco Grand Prix
49. Be in a Front Row at Rock Concert
50. Be in a Full Moon Party in Thailand
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51. Be in a Jacuzzi in the Snow
52. Be in a Small-Town Parade
53. Be in Time Square on New Years Eve
54. Big Party For all my Friends
55. Blow Smoke Into a Bubble
56. Build a Snowman Taller Than Me
57. Catch a Guitar Pick at a Concert
58. Celebrate Bastille Day in France
59. Celebrate Beltane in Ireland
60. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, Ireland
61. Celebrate the 4Th of July in Washington Dc
62. Dance an Argentine Tango
63. Dance at a Nightclub in Ibiza
64. Dance at Carnival in Rio De Janeiro
65. Dance in Bali
66. Dance in Central Park
67. Dance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
68. Dance in the Moonlight
69. Dance Salsa in Rio Di Janeiro
70. Dance to Dubstep all Night
71. Dance With an African Tribe
72. Dine in the Dark
73. Do a Boudoir Photoshoot
74. Drink a Beer in a Real Irish Pub
75. Drink a Glass of Red Wine in Chile
76. Drink Champagne in France
77. Drink Guinness in Ireland
78. Drink Rum on a Caribbean Beach
79. Drink Tequila in Mexico
80. Drive a 4 Wheeler
81. Drive a Car Without the Top On
82. Drive a Caterpillar
83. Drive a Ferrari
84. Drive a Formula 1 Car
85. Drive a Harley in America
86. Drive a Hummer
87. Drive a Husky Sled
88. Drive a Luxury Car
89. Drive a Motorcycle
90. Drive an Aston Martin
91. Eat Ice Cream Like a Kid
92. Eat in a Celebrity Restaurant
93. Experience a White Christmas
94. Experience Go Karting
95. Experience Snowfall
96. Fill my Wardrobe
97. Fill Up an Entire Coloring Book
98. Film a Halloween Party
99. Find a Karaoke Song That I Am Comfortable Singing
100. Find a Stick Bug
101. Finish all Lost Seasons
102. Finish my Favorite Game
103. Float on Inner Tubes Down a River
104. Fly a Balloon
105. Fly a Kite
106. Get a Complete Makeover
107. Get Drunk on the Beach
108. Get in a Taxi & Yell "Follow That Car!!"
109. Get Lost in a Corn Maze
110. Get Lost in a Wheat Field
111. Give a Piggyback Ride to Someone
112. Glue a Coin on the Street
113. Go on a Hayride
114. Go on a Huge Water Rollercoaster
115. Go on a Jet Ski
116. Go on a Murder Mystery Weekend
117. Go on a Skidoo Ride
118. Go on a Treasure Hunt
119. Go on an Actual Movie Set
120. Go See Bruce Springsteen
121. Go Shopping in Paris, France
122. Go Skiing in Swiss Alps
123. Go Snorkeling
124. Go Snow Tubing
125. Go Snowmobiling
126. Go Streaking
127. Go Swimming in the Ocean With my Dog
128. Go Swimming With Dolphins
129. Go to 5 Different Festivals
130. Go to a Belgrade Derby
131. Go to a Blacklight Party
132. Go to a Blues Bar in Chicago
133. Go to a Boat Party
134. Go to a Car Show
135. Go to a Comedy Bar
136. Go to a Comedy Show
137. Go to a Drive-In Movie in a Convertible
138. Go to a Fancy Dress Party
139. Go to a Fashion Show
140. Go to a Film Premiere
141. Go to a Football Match
142. Go to a Gay Bar
143. Go to a Greek Wedding
144. Go to a Hockey Game
145. Go to a Horse Race and Wear a Fancy Hat
146. Go to a Jewish Wedding
147. Go to a Paint Party
148. Go to a Pantomime
149. Go to a Party on a Fort in the Sea
150. Go to a Silent Disco
151. Go to an Ugly Sweater Party
152. Go to NBA all Star Weekend
153. Go to See the TED Talks
154. Go to The Havana International Jazz Festival
155. Go Wine Tasting
156. Hang Out of a Sunroof While Someone Is Driving
157. Hang Out on a Tour Bus
158. Have a 24 Hour Movie-Marathon
159. Have a Full Day of Baking
160. Have a Party on a Rooftop
161. Have a Pillow Fight With Feathers
162. Have a Silly String Fight
163. Have a Snowball Fight
164. Have a Steampunk Party
165. Have a Tea Party
166. Have a Trampoline in my Yard
167. Have a Water Gun Fight
168. Have Afternoon Tea at a Posh Restaurant
169. Have Breakfast at Tiffany's
170. Hit a Hole in One
171. Hold Marshmallows Above a Campfire
172. Hold the Stanley Cup
173. Inhale Helium and Talk Funny
174. Join a Choir
175. Join a Fraternity
176. Jump in a Pile of Leaves
177. Jump in a Pool Fully Clothed
178. Jump Off a Bridge Into Water
179. Jump on a Trampoline in the Rain
180. Lay in a Field of Flowers
181. Make People Laugh
182. March in a Parade
183. Meet a Broadway Show Star
184. Participate in a Food Fight
185. Participate in a Polar Bear Dip
186. Participate in a Renaissance Faire
187. Participate in the Color Run
188. Pick Apples at an Apple Orchard
189. Pick Strawberries
190. Pick Wild Berries
191. Pierce my Ears
192. Pierce Nose
193. Plan the Ultimate Party
194. Play Hide and Seek in a Cornfield
195. Play Hide and Seek in a Foam Pit
196. Play Hide and Seek in a Store
197. Play Hide and Seek in IKEA
198. Play Hide and Seek in the Dark
199. Play in a Waterfall
200. Play Laser Tag
201. Play Messy Twister
202. Play Monopoly
203. Play on a Grand Piano
204. Play Paintball
205. Play Quidditch
206. Play Spin the Bottle
207. Play the Bagpipes
208. Play the Harp
209. Play the Saxophone
210. Put Glow Sticks in Pool and Swim at Night
211. Race a Dune Buggy
212. Race a Go-Kart
213. Race an Ostrich
214. Race in a Pro Series
215. Ride a Roller Coaster
216. Ride all of the Roller Coaster Rides in the Front Row
217. Roll Down a Grass Hill
218. Rope Swing Into Water
219. See a Nascar Race
220. Sit on Someone's Shoulders at a Concert
221. Spend an Entire Day Watching Disney Movies
222. Start a Food Fight
223. Stay at the Ritz, London
224. Throw a Block Party
225. Throw a Boomerang and Catch It
226. Throw a Cake in Someone's Face
227. Use a Tire Swing
228. Use Helium to Make my Voice High Pitched
229. Walk Up to a Small Child That Resembles You and Tell Them That You Are Them from the Future
230. Watch Sydney Harbor Fireworks
231. Watch the Super Bowl Live
What is a Bucket List? A bucket list is a list of all the things that you want to accomplish before you die. Some want to climb Mount Everest while others want to see the Northern Lights. The point of this list is for you to remember everything that makes your life worth living before it’s too late.
Quick Tip For Creating Your Fun Bucket List: 1) Make a list of the things you want to do before you die. 2) Rank them in order of importance to you. 3) Start working on the tasks that are the most important to you. 4) Add any other tasks that come up along the way.
More Goal Ideas?
Click here to get 'The SMART Bucket List' for FREE — It includes a list of 1000+ SMART goal ideas from various categories, such as fitness, travel, personal growth, and more. Additionally, you’ll get my Design Your Dream Year workbook, containing a proven step-by-step action plan to check off those big goals on your list.
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