101 Bucketlist Ideas to Have Fun and Create Memories

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Life is too short to be boring. We all need some fun and excitement in our lives, especially after a long and stressful year. That’s why we’ve created this list of 101 bucket list ideas to have fun and create memories. 🙌

Whether you’re looking for something adventurous, creative, romantic, or just plain silly, we’ve got you covered. These bucket list ideas will help you discover yourself and what makes you happy. 

You don’t need to wait for a special occasion or a lot of money to do these things. You can start today and tick off as many as you can. The more you do, the more you’ll grow and learn from your experiences. 🚀

So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends, family, or partner, and get ready to have some fun. Here are 101 bucket list ideas to have fun and create memories. 🎉

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What is a Bucket List?

Have you ever heard of a bucket list? If not, let me tell you what it is! 

A bucket list is a list of goals and experiences a person wants to accomplish or have before they “kick the bucket.” That’s why it’s called a bucket list! 

It’s a way to inspire oneself to live life to the fullest and make the most of every moment. Another name for a bucket list is a life list. It’s a great way to challenge oneself, step outside one’s comfort zone, and make unforgettable memories. 

So, what’s on your bucket list? Start brainstorming and make your dreams a reality today!

How to Create a Bucket List and What to do next

If you are still a bit unsure about how to create a bucket list, then here are some things to keep in mind: 

• Dream big: Write down everything that comes to your mind, no matter how crazy or impossible it seems. Don’t limit yourself or edit your thoughts.
• Categorize: Next, you can group your ideas by time or theme. For example, you can divide them into short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals or into travel, hobbies, skills, relationships, etc.
• Write it down: You can document your bucket list in any way that suits you. You can use a piece of paper, a journal, a spreadsheet, a website, or an app. The important thing is that you write them down and make them visible.
• Edit and organize: After you have a rough draft of your bucket list, you can review it and make some changes. You can add more details, remove items that are no longer relevant, group similar items together, or rank them by importance or difficulty.
• Get support and feedback: You don’t have to keep your bucket list to yourself. You can share it with your friends, family, or others with similar interests or goals. You can get inspiration, advice, encouragement, and accountability from others who can help you achieve your bucket list items. You can also join online communities dedicated to bucket lists, such as BucketList.net, where you can find ideas and connect with other bucket listers.
• Take action: The most important step is to actually start working on your bucket list items. Don’t let fear, doubt, or procrastination stop you from pursuing your dreams. Pick one item that excites you the most and take the first step towards it. Then keep going until you cross it off your list. Celebrate your achievements and enjoy the journey.

Travel Bucket List Ideas

1. Travel to all the 7 continents
2. Visit as many countries as possible -> Consider getting one of those world map wallpapers where you can scratch out/color in the countries you’ve been to
3. Take a ride in a gondola in Venice
4. Spend a night in a (glass) igloo
5. Spend a night in a tree house
6. Explore Route 66 on a road trip
7. Dive at the Great Barrier Reef
8. Swim with dolphins
9. Climb some of the most beautiful mountains, e.g.:

• Mount Kinabalu
• Kilimanjaro
• Matterhorn
• Citlaltépetl
• Iztaccíhuatl
• Mount Denali
• Elburz Mountains
• Wollumbin–Mt Warning

10. Walk some of the most famous hiking trails: 

• The Inca Trail, Peru
• El Circuito, Chile
• The Appalachian Trail, USA
• The Camino de Santiago, Spain
• The Kalalau Trail, Hawaii
• The Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
• The Overland Track, Australia
• The Milford Track, New Zealand
• The Tour du Mont Blanc, France/Switzerland/Italy
• The West Highland Way, Scotland
• The Great Wall of China

Date Ideas Bucket List

1. A romantic and cozy picnic in a scenic spot
2. An escape room
3. Singing/yowling in a karaoke bar
4. Going ice skating together
5. Going bowling
6. Attending a festival or concert together
7. Going mini golfing
8. Dinner in the Dark/Candlelight dinner
9. Trying out a new restaurant every date night
10. Taking a couple massage classes together

Skills To Learn Bucket List

1. Juggling with three, four, or five balls
2. Writing with your non-dominant hand
3. Playing an instrument
4. Becoming fluent in a third or fourth language (morse and sign language for extra fun)
5. Learning how to code
6. Drawing
7. Doing different kinds of handstands
8. Cooking
9. Ice Skating (bonus points for figure skating)
10. Classic dancing
11. Learn the art of origami
12. Lucid dreaming/Astral projection
13. Improve your typing speed to at least 60 words per minute
14. Graphic Designing
15. Doing makeup for every occasion
16. How to study faster
17. Video editing
18. Speed reading
19. Lip-reading
20. Manipulating your body language to get the results you want

Solo Date Bucket Lists

1. Visit a museum or gallery on your own
2. Watch a movie in a drive-in movie theater on your own
3. Take yourself out for a nice dinner in a restaurant
4. Go on a weekend retreat
5. Treat yourself to a massage
6. Take a class or workshop on something you’ve always wanted to do
7. Take a nice bath with some candles and a good book
8. Visit a place you’ve always dreamed of
9. Volunteer for a cause you care about
10. Go on a road trip

Creative Bucket List Ideas

1. Publish a piece of work (book, ebook, song, YouTube video, Podcast episode, Blog post, etc.)
2. Design your own stationery
3. Design your own planner/worksheets
4. Design mood boards/vision boards
5. Create your own business cards
6. Make a scrapbook of your memories
7. Make your own candles or soap
8. Write a song or a poem
9. Creating a comic
10. Creating Notion templates

Friendship Bucket List Ideas

1. Get or make friendship bracelets
2. Go camping together
3. Go karting together
4. Play paintball/laser tag with each other
5. Go to a haunted house
6. Visit an amusement park
7. Have a board game/video game night
8. Spend the night stargazing together/go to a planetarium
9. Have a slumber party
10. Go on holiday together

Crazy Bucket List Ideas

1. Trying out all sharp chilis
2. Celebrating New Year’s in ten different countries
3. Swim with sharks
4. Go bungee jumping
5. Abseil down a waterfall
6. Sing karaoke in front of a crowd
7. Take a ride on the fastest rollercoaster in the world
8. Try out the longest/highest/steepest water slides in the world
9. Going indoor skydiving/body flying
10. Learn how to fly a plane

Fitness Bucket Lists

1. Get good at rock climbing
2. Run a marathon
3. Make stretching a routine until you can do splits
4. Get strong enough to lift your bodyweight
5. Learn how to do one-handed push-ups
6. Participate in a hot yoga class
7. Ride a wave on a surfboard
8. Hold a plank for 5 minutes
9. Ski or snowboard down a black slope
10. Get a six-pack or 11-line-abs

Random Bucket List Ideas For When You Are Bored

1. Do cosplay of your favorite fictional character
2. Try to go a day/week entirely without technology
3. Do a wilderness survival training
4. Meal prep an entire week within one or two hours
5. Watch all the Marvel/Star Wars movies in order
6. Create the perfect playlist of YouTube videos to fall asleep to
7. Write out reusable packing lists for all kinds of trips (work-related, city trips, summer holidays, ski trips, etc.)
8. Creating a savings plan for the next couple of years
9. Going through all the songs you’ve saved and sorting them into mood-based playlists
10. Going through your entire photo library and deleting unimportant images, and sorting them into theme-based folders
11. Try out all the different flavors of your favorite snack/tea/sweets/coffee etc.

Conclusion: Remember, life is short, and it’s important to make the most of every moment. Creating a bucket list can be the perfect way to challenge yourself, step outside your comfort zone, and create unforgettable memories. 

So what are you waiting for? Grab a pen and paper and start brainstorming your own bucket list ideas today. Whether it’s traveling to a new country, learning a new skill, or trying something completely out of the ordinary, the possibilities are endless. 

Go ahead and take that first step to make your dreams a reality!

Until next time, Felicity Seeker!