Plan an Unforgettable June With These Activities & Ideas (30-Day Challenges and More)
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June is the perfect time to start making plans with friends and loved ones. June marks the start of summer and all the fun that comes with it. Even if you have a vacation or two planned, there’s so much you can do a little closer to home.
Below, we’ve curated all our June ideas and activities in one place. There are ideas for things you can do, self-care activities, how to reset your home for summer, and plenty of songs you can dance to! Take the 30-day challenges or get inspired to make your own plans. Above all else, just be sure to do more of what you love this June!
Fun & Adventures
Let’s start with activities and things you can do this June. Especially with the longer days, there are lots more opportunities to go to new places and try new things.
Simple Fun Ideas
Our 30 days of simple fun printable puts together a selection of fun activities that aren’t too difficult to organize. The idea of this challenge is to use what’s around you and close-by places to enjoy the month of June with your favorite people. You can read the ideas and get the printable June calendar right here.
Micro-Adventures You Can Go On
The idea of this month-long challenge is to go places that aren’t too far away or plan exploratory activities from home. As with the June fun challenge, this is all about keeping things simple. Find the micro-adventures calendar here, and the ideas are below.
- Drive or walk to a new place to explore today.
- Try a new dish for lunch that you haven’t had before.
- Discover some new music today by listening to new artists.
- Go on a mini field trip on your lunch break.
- Have a sunset journaling session outdoors.
- Start a goals/dreams journal.
- Go on a themed photo walk (e.g., one color, doors only)
- Try geocaching.
- Try a solo activity like dining alone.
- Write a letter to your future self to open in a year.
- Learn a few phrases in another language.
- Try a new sports activity today.
- Go to a local event (sports game, art exhibition, festival).
- Have a day at the pool or at a lake.
- Have a BBQ and try a new recipe.
- Order a different coffee from your usual.
- Find the most scenic place near you to watch the sunset.
- Stargaze and try to identify different constellations.
- Look up the top things to do in your city & do one.
- Go to the grocery store and pick some snacks you’ve not tried before.
- Pick a book and go read a coffee shop nearby.
- Go to a new brunch place.
- Have a mini picnic for your lunch break or after work.
- Take a cooking class to learn something new.
- Visit a local ‘hidden gem’.
- Listen to live music somewhere.
- Try a dance class (like salsa, tango, or ballroom dancing).
- Cook or order food from a cuisine you’ve not tried before.
- Try a fun water activity (like tubing or surfing).
- Go shopping at a grocery store you haven’t tried before.
Watercoloring Ideas
Our watercoloring challenge calendar is back by popular demand! You can look up the words and use reference images from your phone or find some of them in nature and paint them outside. Here’s the calendar for the challenge. And the ideas are listed below.
- Starfish
- Beach umbrella
- Ice cream cones
- Daisies
- Sun hat
- Lemonade
- Mint leaves
- Bumblebee
- Boat on a lake
- Peony
- Flip-flops
- Peaches
- Ocean waves
- Sunglasses
- Surfboard
- Sandcastles
- Seashell
- Mocktail with drink umbrella
- Pink flamingo
- Raindrops on leaves
- Picnic basket
- Coconut with a straw
- Volleyball
- Pineapple
- Bicycle
- Watermelon popsicle
- S’mores
- Campfire
- Open window
- Something that symbolizes summer to you
Summer Self-Care
Take better care of yourself this summer with some of our ideas and 30-day challenges.
15-Minute Self-Care Ideas for June
The idea of this month-long self-care activity is to show you that even 15 minutes a day is all you need to take a little better care of yourself. You can get the 30-day calendar here and see the ideas below.
- Apply a sheet mask.
- Write in a gratitude journal.
- Relax while listening to your favorite songs.
- Go for a quick walk outside.
- Do a 15-minute workout at home.
- Take a quick nap.
- Stargaze from your backyard or window.
- Do some online window shopping.
- Reflect on a favorite memory.
- Create a vision/dream board.
- Dance at home to your favorite songs.
- Watch some funny videos for a laugh.
- Enjoy watching the sunset.
- Try 15 minutes of pilates or stretching.
- Doodle or sketch anything for 15 minutes.
- Sit outside in the sun for 15 minutes.
- Try doing a crossword or brain teasers.
- Print and frame your favorite quote.
- Reflect on your goals for the rest of the year.
- Go on a photo walk.
- Create a mini spa basket to use whenever you want.
- Close your eyes and imagine your dream house.
- Do nothing for 15 minutes today.
- Try a body scrub at home today.
- Pick 10 recent photos you love and send them to print.
- Tidy your purse or wallet.
- Do a simple chore you actually want to do.
- Do some deep-breathing exercises.
- Have a 15-minute picnic in the backyard, on the balcony, or indoors.
- Read your favorite book for 15 minutes.
Acts of Kindness for the Summer
A little kindness goes a long way. Take our June acts of kindness challenge below and see for yourself how a kind gesture can not only transform someone’s day but also make you feel great, too.
- Share your favorite uplifting movies or books with a friend.
- Take cookies or cupcakes to work.
- Send thank-you messages to three people in your life.
- Reach out to a friend who needs someone.
- Send a postcard to family or friends who don’t live in the same city as you.
- Try to smile more today.
- Offer to mow an elderly neighbor’s lawn.
- Volunteer for a local charity.
- Compliment at least one person today.
- Get coffee for a coworker or a friend.
- Talk to at least one new person today.
- Listen to people without interrupting.
- Put together a gift basket for someone.
- Volunteer as a tutor or mentor.
- Host a BBQ for family/friends for Father’s Day.
- Say ‘thank you’ to people today.
- Let someone go ahead of you in line.
- Make a list of things you can easily do that would help others.
- Offer to help a friend with something they need.
- Send a friend a gift card just because.
- Leave a generous tip at a restaurant or coffee shop.
- Offer to babysit for a friend or family member.
- Do something kind for yourself today.
- Put together a care package for someone.
- Take some baked goods to an elderly neighbor.
- Make an uplifting playlist for a friend going through a difficult time.
- Walk a neighbor’s dog (if they need help).
- Plan a brunch or get-together with friends.
- Participate in a beach or park clean-up day.
- Donate things you no longer need.
June Home & Decluttering Ideas
If you’re looking to reset your house ready for summer, have a look at some of our collections of ideas.
Decluttering Ideas for the Month of June
If you really want to get on top of your house, give our decluttering June challenge a go. It breaks down decluttering and resetting the house into smaller tasks over the course of 30 days. You can read the ideas and get the printable calendar here, along with more information.
Small Home Upgrades
Especially if you enjoy hosting, June can be a good opportunity to upgrade your home with some simple features and small changes. The small home upgrade calendar is ready for you here.
You may find that some of these ideas don’t work for your home. However, the idea is to get inspired and rearrange rooms and spaces for enjoying the summer months. Get the printable for home upgrades here or read the ideas below.
- June 1: Get a new doormat and declutter the entryway.
- June 2: Add scent diffusers to different rooms.
- June 3: Touch up any scuffed trim or baseboards.
- June 4: Add a mini gallery wall where you have space.
- June 5: Add a small low-maintenance indoor plant to your living room.
- June 6: Rearrange your living room furniture for better flow.
- June 7: Add a floor lamp for improved lighting in the living room.
- June 8: Upgrade your bath mat or shower curtain.
- June 9: Upgrade the towels in the bathroom.
- June 10: Get a small under-sink organizer in the bathroom.
- June 11: Deep clean the tub or shower.
- June 12: Refresh the grout with a grout pen.
- June 13: Add storage for any loose items (baskets, organizers, etc).
- June 14: Add a smart leak detector.
- June 15: Add motion-sensor night lights in the hallway.
- June 16: Oil squeaky door hinges.
- June 17: Add seasonal throw pillows and decor.
- June 18: Label the cords for your TV entertainment center and home office desk.
- June 19: Add a smart plug for your coffee maker.
- June 20: Add smart bulbs to control the brightness with your phone or voice.
- June 21: Add a Bluetooth tracker to your key, TV remotes, and other items you misplace.
- June 22: Upgrade your bedding.
- June 23: Add a soft rug to a room that needs it (bedroom, hallway, dining room).
- June 24: Add a mirror to brighten up a room.
- June 25: Add under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen.
- June 26: Tighten or replace old door handles.
- June 27: Install a wireless smart doorbell.
- June 28: Add a house number.
- June 29: Replace old cabinet knobs.
- June 30: Frame and display a new photo or painting.
Journaling Challenges for June
For the journalers, this is the section for you! We’ve put all of June’s journaling challenges in one place, so you can look through and pick and choose what you’d like to journal about.
Songs to Dance to
You can use our song collections for dance parties, get-togethers, or with your morning coffee: it’s up to you! Just make sure you’re dancing to all these songs!
30 Days of 60s Songs
There are some classics in this list from the swinging ’60s. Enjoy taking a trip down memory lane in the summer sun with this printable calendar.
70s Songs for the Whole of June
If the 70s were your era, then this is the calendar for you, which you can get right here.
80s Dance Challenge
If you want to go back to the ’80s, this is the dance challenge for you! The calendar is here for you to use.
30 Days of 90s Songs
If the 90s was your era, get the 30-day challenge here.
Feel-Good Songs
For those days you need a pick-me-up, try this feel-good song challenge for the month of June. Dance to one a day for the whole month and hopefully discover some new favorites along the way.
Songs to Wake Up to or Listen with Coffee
This 30-day challenge is a great way to start your June mornings.
Songs for a Romantic Evening
Lastly, here’s one for you and your significant to enjoy. This is not a 30-day challenge, but simply a selection of beautiful songs for the both of you to enjoy throughout the summer. Get the checklist of songs here and enjoy some wonderful summer evenings together.
Whatever June brings your way, we really hope our ideas and challenges help you plan a month full of memories. Enjoy the start of summer, and let us know what you ended up planning in the comments!
This article is packed with ideas, so don’t forget to save it to one of your summer planning boards. From there, you can always come back and get more printables as and when you want them.
