Hi, y’all and happy Friday to ya! I’m ready for the weekend for sure. Today on the Friday Five we’re talking about our favorite outdoor summer activities. I kinda already did this a few weeks ago when I shared my five favorite free things to do in DC during the summer. They were pretty much all outdoors. So go check that out and then come back here where I’ll share five outdoor activities to do that (sadly) are not free. These activities are also not restricted to DC, yay! Per usual, Iβm linking up with my girls Cynthia and Mar for the #Friday Five. You can read our linkup rules here. Please, please, please follow the rules! Note that if you donβt play nicely, we will delete your link.
- Amusement Parks! This is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. In fact, I have gone to Kings Dominion on Labor Day almost every summer since I’ve lived in DC. I’m hesitant to mention it because I don’t want to give away my secret, but going on Labor Day is the best. Very low crowds – we usually ride everything we want by 12pm. It’s awesome!
- The beach! This is a potentially free activity depending on where you live and what your deal is. There are a number of free beaches close by that some friends have gone to but it’s a day trip I have yet to make.
- Baseball games. Go Nats! Baseball games are super fun! I admit that I go more for the beer and the food and socializing than the game but I do enjoy that aspect as well. It’s just all around FUN.
- Berry picking. Did this last weekend and had the BEST time. I also left the strawberry fields with a slight heat rash so that’s a downside but it was fun. Oh, and 10.5 lbs of strawberries. Left with that too. Good thing I have lots of ideas of things to make with strawberries!
- Weekend getaway. Summer just seems ripe for quick trips, getaways that are drivable and don’t require a lot of work. With the days being longer, it often makes me just want to hop in the car and GO. Summer is the time! Do it.
Summertime just always seems like the perfect time to try something new.
Ooo, I love baseball games. That is one thing we do not have in France but if I am in the US, I definitely do. Weekends away work for me too. Thanks for the link up !
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Friday Five : Favorite Summer activities
Going to the beach is definitely one of my favorite things to do in the summer! And weekends getaways are so much fun too! I feel like its much easier to plan them last minute in the summer than any other time of year.
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I totally agree on the berry picking and the beach! I didn’t even think about amusement parks! Last summer when we were home, my mom watched Haylie for the day so that my husband and I could go to Cedar Point. So fun!
That’s awesome. Cedar Point is on my list.
I’m dying to go to Kings Dominion! It’s on my summer bucket list π I hope it lives up to the hype!
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It’s fun! Hope you enjoy it!
Baseball is on my list too! I just love it. Actually, I love everything about summer. Except maybe the bugs….Happy Friday!
Lara @ Uptite Mamas recently posted…Five Favorite Summer Activities
yes to the beach! I am so looking forward to our Hawaii trip next week. I love riding my bike outside so much more than spin class.
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You’re going to have the best trip!!
Going to baseball games is definitely a fun summer activity! I’ve never gone berry picking…I need to try that out sometime! And I love going to amusements parks, even though they are WAY too expensive! Maybe I’ll check out Hershey Park or Six Flags this year…
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We usually get a discount code and bring a snack π
Gotta let me in for those discount codes :p
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When I was a kid, going to Kings Dominion was a huge rite of summer!
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Me too π
One of my favorite amusement parks is Kings Dominion as well. I actually haven’t been there in a while but now I really want to go!
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Come Labor Day with us!!!! π
Baseball is probably my favorite summertime activity. I can’t get enough of it! My goal is to one day see a game in every city with a MLB team.
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Oh I have some friends doing that! How cool π
I miss the coast for the ocean/beach. We have one here in Chicago at Lake Michigan but it is not the same. I realized that I forgot to add outdoor concerts to my fun summer activities! We have some great ones here for $$$$ to $$ to free! Thanks for the link up! Happy summer!
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I love amusement parks as well. It’s been way too long since I’ve been to one. I may have to try your Labor Day trick, hopefully the same holds true for Six Flags in NJ!
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I miss berry picking! When we lived in Wisconsin, there were some really good strawberry patches and raspberry patches, and the farmer’s market was always fun to visit.
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I’ve never been berry picking! I might need to add this to my summer “to do” list π
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Yes ma’am. You def need to do that!
No summer is complete without at least one baseball game!
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That’s SO true!!
I need to drag the boys berry picking! We haven’t been since they were little. So much fun, but so hot…
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Yes to both of those! π
I loved seeing all the pics from your berry-picking adventure last weekend, Courtney; I think we may have to do this! Thanks so much for a great Friday Five and I hope you have an awesome weekend!!
We just visited WIlliamsburg and Water Country USA a few weekends ago and I can’t wait to go back!! The sights, sounds and smells of an amusement park in the summer is just the best! 2 more days until my summer break begins. π
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Yes, yes to the beach! I haven’t taken my boys berry picking in a couple of years – need to do that one again! Have a great weekend!
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Berry picking is definitely on my to-do list this year. Although it appears time is running out for strawberries. Oh well…cherries and/or black berries it is!
I’ve also got an amusement park trip on tap for this summer – Hershey Park!! Love that place. I haven’t been to Kings Dominion in forever.
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i haven’t been to hershey park since i was a kid. such fun! enjoy it π
All great choices. Love going to some summer baseball games, minors or pro. I sadly only went to 1 last year. Need to not repeat that this year. Currently have a trip to the beach planned as well that I’m looking forward to in Myrtle Beach. Daughter also asks to go to the beach, haha.
I haven’t been to King’s Dominion in years. Was just telling my husband about how much I wanted to go. THought Labor Day would be crowded, but may have to drop in on your tradition.
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No it’s perfect because kids have school the next day!
I never would have imagined that an amusement park wouldn’t be crowded on Labor Day! That is so awesome! Can’t wait to see what you do with some of those strawberries. Post pics!
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I’ve never been berry picking, but I would love to go! I love berries. That sounds like the perfect summer activity for sure.
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It’s great. I’m going to make jam with my berries. It’s so cheap when you go picking!!
Im hoping to go blueberry picking sooon!
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I’ll go to Larriland with ya!
I am such a fan of summer! I love the late nights and outdoors time! It’s especially fun with my kiddos!
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Me too. Just not a fan of this heat right now π
I just love summer! I wish it would come and stick around, tho! It’s been pretty cool and rainy. I still want to go waterskiing…I want to use my new kayak..
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What is up with our Nats? Well, other than a lot of injuries in our starting line-up… π
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Yes! So many injuries!!! π
Love the beach and pool..top favorite summer list. I have not gone berry picking in ages, ages! I wish I could bake and I would probably do it more often. Baseball is not my sport, but watching our son play for the high school team always has me front and center rooting the loudest. Quick trips are always super fun and make for great adventures. Happy weekend Courtney π
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I love the atmosphere at baseball games π have a great weekend!!
I used to love going to amusement parks as a kid. I can’t wait until the boys are tall enough to go on rides!!
Day trips are the best! I love exploring new places and going back to my favorites. I haven’t gone berry picking in years, so I’ll have to put that on my summer to-do list. π
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I would have to add fireworks too.
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Oh yes!!! Good addition!
Great list!
With three kids of my own, I would have to add to my friday five setting up a lemonade stand and going to those dollar-or-two movies! My kids love to refresh that way.
Thanks!
That’s awesome Ruth!
Sure thing!