100 Bucket List Ideas For Friends To Share With Your Bestie

Ready to create the ultimate best friend bucket list? Friends make everything better, and life is full of amazing experiences that are even more fun when shared with your closest friends! Here’s a list of friend bucket list ideas you and your besties can check off together.

If you’re planning a Summer vacation loaded with exciting new experiences or just want to try new things together, this ultimate bucket list will help you create the best memories with your crew!

100 Fun Bucket List Ideas For Friends

A bucket list is something everyone should have! Sure, its origins of being things to do before you ‘kick the bucket’ is a little bit of a downer, but that aside, it’s fun to have a list of exciting things you want to tick off in your lifetime.

And while you absolutely need to have a solo bucket list, having other bucket lists are fun too – like a friendship bucket list!

Here are some fun ideas for your BFF bucket list:

1. Plan a Fun Road Trip

There’s no better way to create memories than hitting the open road with friends. Choose a destination, like the Grand Canyon or a local park, and set out for a weekend of adventure and scenic views.

2. Explore National Parks

Take advantage of warm weather by visiting different national parks. It’s the perfect time to connect with nature and experience the beauty of these preserved lands.

You can get specific by listing the exact national parks you want to visit together too… this can make up a few spots on your bestie bucket list!

3. Do a Vintage Shopping Challenge

Head to thrift stores or vintage markets with a set budget each, and see who can find the coolest or quirkiest item. Have a mini fashion show afterwards to show off your finds.

Or for a really fun idea, buy each other an outfit and commit to wearing it on a night out together – no takebacks!

4. Soak In a Hot Spring

Relaxing in natural hot springs are said to have a load of therapeutic benefits for your body! But best of all, it’s a great way to relax and unwind. Especially if you’re in a hot spring with a view!

5. Try Scuba Diving

Calling all adrenaline junkies! Get PADI-certified and discover the underwater world together, at a local tropical beach or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

6. Spend the Day at an Amusement Park

Feel like a kid again! Scream on roller coasters, conquer the tallest water slides, and win prizes at the arcade – it’s the perfect way to spend a day full of reliving your childhood together.

7. Plan a Local Scavenger Hunt

Create a scavenger hunt with clues that lead to different spots in your city. Take photos at each location and celebrate once everyone has completed the list.

Or take the preparation out of your hands and go geocaching instead, using the app and coordinates to find hidden treasures left by other people.

8. Go on a Double Date Adventure

If you both have significant others, plan a fun double date activity like a cooking class, outdoor movie, or beach day for a cute way to hang out together. Time with 2 of your favourite people at the same time – winner!

9. Camp Under the Stars

Plan a night under the stars with your bucket list friends. Pack up your tent, roast marshmallows, and share ghost stories for a great time and an even better memory.

10. Do a Wine Tasting Weekend

Wine tastings are a great opportunity to refine your palate and enjoy some quality time with friends. Discover new favourite wines and enjoy a scenic vineyard setting.

11. Learn A New Language

Commit to learning a new language together, perhaps one that you can use on a future bestie vacation to a new country. Having someone to learn with keeps you accountable and you’ve got the perfect practice buddy!

12. Have a Backyard Movie Night

Set up a projector in your backyard, grab comfy blankets, and enjoy your favourite films under the stars. This is such a cozy and cute night in with your favourite friend.

13. Try Indoor Skydiving

For a true out-of-this-world adventure, book a zero-gravity flight experience and feel the thrill of floating weightlessly! It’s a bucket-list-worthy activity that lets you experience the feeling of space travel right here on Earth. Indoor skydiving is a good option if you’re not quite ready for the real thing!

14. Have a Dance Party

Create the ultimate dance playlist and get your dance moves ready for a lounge room disco! Find some of your favourite dance routines on YouTube and learn them together! This is a super fun way to let loose and get active without leaving the house.

15. Try New Recipes for a Cooking Challenge

Make cooking fun with a “Chopped”-style competition in your kitchen! Pick some mystery ingredients, set a timer, and get creative in the kitchen. Bonus points if you can cook a meal that actually tastes good!

16. Have a Video Game Tournament

If you’re both into video games, host a tournament and see who comes out on top. It’s the perfect opportunity for some friendly competition and plenty of laughs.

And even if you’re not a gamer girl, it can be a lot of fun seeing who masters it faster!

17. Start a Shared Side Hustle

Do you share some creative skills that you can turn into a profitable side hustle? Make some handmade earrings or bake some delicious treats and head to the local markets to see how you go. Or set up an Etsy store selling your handmade items and split the profits.

18. Create a Friendship Scrapbook

Document your adventures with photos, ticket stubs, and little notes. A scrapbook is a cute way to look back on your favourite moments together although you might like to make two so you can both keep one.

19. Climb a Mountain

Hike or climb a mountain trail in the early hours to catch the sunrise from the summit. Navigating rugged terrain adds an element of adventure, and reaching the top as the sun rises is an exhilarating reward. High five!

20. Take on a DIY Home Project

Try your combined hand at redecorating a room or building some furniture, tackling a DIY project together is a fun way to bond and bring some creativity into your space.

21. Bake Your Own Bread

Channel your inner bakers and try making homemade bread from scratch. This is a super rewarding skill to learn, taking it back to those classic baking skills, and fresh bread tastes amazing!

22. Camping Trip Under the Stars

Escape to the outdoors for a night of stargazing, campfire stories, and marshmallow roasting. Set up a tent, bring cozy blankets, and enjoy the beauty of a night spent under the stars.

23. Try a Winter Sport

If you live near the mountains, hit the slopes for some skiing or snowboarding. If not, plan a trip to a winter wonderland and become the cutest snow bunnies on the slopes!

24. Go for a Bike Ride at Sunset

Pick a scenic spot and ride bikes as the sun sets. It’s a beautiful way to get some exercise and appreciate the great views.

25. Take a Guided Walking Tour

Explore your city or a nearby town with a guided walking tour together to learn new things about familiar places and gain a fresh perspective on your surroundings. You may just discover some hidden gems in your own town that you had no idea about.

26. Relax on a Beach Day

Pack a picnic and head to the beach for a day of sand, sun, and surf. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy the summer with friends and even better if you can do it in a tropical destination on a bestie trip.

27. Bungee Jump Together

For the ultimate adrenaline rush, take the leap and go bungee jumping together. This is certainly one of those activities that you will either be glad you did it or glad to never do it again.

28. Experience Flyboarding

Try flyboarding for a unique water adventure that lets you soar above the waves using a water-propelled board. Feel like you’re flying as you learn tricks and hover in mid-air. It’s challenging but a thrill you won’t forget!

29. Build a Snowman

This is another fun one for your winter vacation together. ‘Do you want to build a snowman?’. You will be singing as you create your very own frosty masterpiece.

30. Hire a Boat

Hire a boat that doesn’t require a special license, like a small pontoon and have some fun cruising around a local river or beach area. This is a lot of fun and you can invite a few other friends to join in if you like. Maybe one that enjoys driving so you can both sit back and enjoy the views instead!

31. Train For A Marathon

Choose a marathon as your goal and train together so that you can qualify.

This is a big goal that requires a lot of commitment if you’re not already both runners, but what an empowering feeling to cross that finish line at the end once you do.

32. Create Your Own YouTube Channel

If you’re both creative, start a YouTube channel together! Share your travel adventures, creative, or advice – who knows, it might be your big break.

33. Make a Secret Handshake

Come up with a secret handshake that only you two know. It’s a fun way to express your friendship and will make for great laughs down the road.

34. Spend a Night in an Unusual Accommodation

Book a stay somewhere unique, like a treehouse cabin, an igloo, or even an underground cave hotel. The novelty will make it a memorable night with friends!

What about a haunted house or historic prison sleepover? Would you dare?

35. Write a Song Together

Channel your inner songwriters and create a tune. Whether it’s silly or serious, it’ll be a special memory between the two of you.

36. Attend an Art Workshop

Try pottery, painting, sculpture, or any other creative art class you can find. Trying a new art form together is a great way to get out of your comfort zone and make something beautiful. Make it more fun by attending a sip-and-dip wine and paint night.

37. Try a New Fitness Challenge

Whether it’s a 30-day workout program or a new sport, challenging each other to stay fit and healthy is an awesome goal to share.

38. Have a Spa Day

Indulge in self-care with an at-home spa day, complete with face masks, foot soaks, and soothing music. Turn it into a self-care party with the ultimate goal of being to pamper yourselves silly.

39. Attend a Health Retreat

Refresh, recharge, and reconnect with yourselves at a peaceful retreat.

40. Go Hiking on a Mountain Trail

Choose a scenic trail and enjoy nature together – don’t forget snacks and water!

41. Take a Dance Class

Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, or ballroom, find your rhythm together.

42. Run a 5K or Fun Run

Train together and accomplish a fitness goal – it’s even more fun in costumes!

43. Go Skating at an Old-School Roller Rink

Lace up some roller skates and hit the rink for a retro night out. Dance to the music, try some tricks, and enjoy the vintage vibes.

44. Try Paddle Boarding

Head to a lake or ocean and balance your way across the water.

45. Do a 30-Day Fitness Challenge

Commit to a workout plan together for some friendly motivation.

46. Take a Zumba or Group Fitness Class

Dance your way to fitness – and have a blast doing it!

47. Plan a Sunrise Hike

Wake up early and catch the sunrise from a breathtaking viewpoint.

48. Go Skydiving Over a Scenic Landmark

Take your skydiving experience to the next level by choosing a jump location with incredible views—think the Swiss Alps, the Grand Canyon, or over crystal-clear ocean waters. The rush of freefalling combined with epic scenery will make it an unforgettable experience.

49. Dance the Night Away

Hit the dance floor at a club or a friend’s party. Dancing is a fun activity that’s guaranteed to create lasting memories!

50. Visit a Trampoline Centre

Get ready to laugh yourself silly and bounce for hours at an indoor trampoline park. This is so fun no matter your age and a good workout too!

51. Have a Slumber Party

Who says slumber parties are just for kids? Get together for a fun pyjama party for you and your besties and do all the things you loved doing as kids – scary movies, too many snacks, party games.

52. Travel Overseas Together

Make memories you will never forget by visiting an international destination together on the ultimate girls trip vacation!

53. Learn Photography Together

Practice taking photos of each other, nature, or cityscapes.

54. Do Zumba

Zumba dance is one of the best workouts! Shake those booties, get the hips moving and laugh while you’re at it. If it sounds a bit much, you can also find aqua zumba classes in the water too and these are great, without anyone seeing your dance moves since they are all underwater.

55. Take a Calligraphy Workshop

Master the art of beautiful handwriting together.

56. Create a Signature Scent

There are quite a few places you can visit to create your own signature scent, whether it be a perfume making class or essential oils. This is a cool experience and you have something special to each take home at the end of it.

57. Have a “Yes Day”

Agree to say “yes” to any (reasonable) request for the day. Let each friend suggest a different activity, and see where the day takes you. It’s a fun way to try new things and be spontaneous!

58. Go to a Comedy Show

Laughter is the best medicine, so spend a night with your favourite comedians or at your local standup comedy club.

59. Create a Music Video

Choose a song and make your own music video – costumes are encouraged! Whenever either of you is having a low day in future, watching this will result in an instant mood boost!

60. Go to a Music Festival Together

Camp out, dance, and enjoy live performances by your favourite bands.

61. Go on a Brewery for a Tasting Tour

Tour a local brewery, sample their offerings, and learn about the process of brewing. It’s a relaxing way to spend time together and savour some unique flavours. If beer isn’t your thing, try a gin distillery tour instead.

62. Attend a Film Festival in Costume

Find a film festival, like Comic-Con or a classic movie event, and go dressed as characters from your favourite film or genre. Time to geek out in the best possible way.

63. Visit a Legendary Music Venue

Catch a concert at a venue that is famous for hosting huge acts and memorable concerts.

64. Have a Movie Marathon

Pick a theme, franchise, or genre and spend the day watching together. This is a great cozy winter day bucket list item to do with your friends.

65. Take a Road Trip for a Concert

Follow your favourite band to a nearby city and make a weekend of it. If you’re superfans, consider doing multiple states on their tour.

66. Go to a Drive-In Movie

Experience a nostalgic night under the stars with blankets, popcorn, and your favourite people. Pick a classic movie or a recent hit, park under the big screen, and enjoy the cozy vibe together.

67. See a Broadway or Theater Show

Dress up and enjoy a memorable night at the theatre. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Broadway production, a touring show, or a local performance, live theatre has a magic you will remember forever.

68. Go on a Food Truck Tour

Find the best food trucks in your city or nearby, and spend the day sampling unique eats from each one. It’s a delicious way to explore new flavours and discover hidden gems. There are often several food trucks at markets or special events, or specific food truck events to sample many in one place.

69. Play Mini Golf

See who has the putt putt skills in a round of mini golf. This is always good fun, no matter your age and there are indoor and outdoor courses to try so weather isn’t an issue.

70. Go Canoeing or Kayaking

Paddle through peaceful waters, taking in scenic views and enjoying the tranquillity of nature. Whether on a lake or a gentle river, this is a perfect way to connect with friends and unwind.

71. Visit a Flower Field or Garden

Head to a vibrant flower field or botanical garden, where you can take stunning photos, breathe in the fragrant blooms, and marvel at nature’s beauty together. Sunflower fields or lavender fields make for AMAZING photos too! Hello, new profile photo!

72. Horseback Riding Adventure

Embark on a scenic trail ride, experiencing the thrill of horseback riding while taking in the surrounding landscapes. It’s a unique way to explore nature together, although if neither of you have ridden before, prepare to be sore the next day.

73. Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride

Drift over stunning landscapes in a hot air balloon! This magical experience is unforgettable and perfect for those seeking a scenic, peaceful adventure in the skies.

74. Go Berry or Apple Picking

Spend a day at a farm, picking fresh berries or apples for a tasty reward. This fun, hands-on experience makes for a delicious and memorable day in nature.

75. Try a Treehouse Stay

Book a stay in a unique treehouse for an adventurous night above ground. This charming escape offers a childhood dream come to life, complete with cozy amenities and beautiful views.

76. Rent Segways

Rent segways and explore a new city, neighbourhood, or expansive park together. This is a new way to find hidden gems you might have missed on foot. You can often do segway tours around cities or just hire them and explore on your own.

77. Get Makeovers

Have a professional do your hair and makeup before a special event. Feel pampered as you prepare to show off your gorgeous selves!

78. Go Stargazing Together

Find a dark, open area, bring a blanket, and lay back to enjoy the wonders of the night sky. See if you can spot constellations, shooting stars, or even planets on a clear night.

79. Take a Whale Watching Tour

Set sail to witness majestic whales in their natural habitat. This awe-inspiring experience lets you get close to nature’s gentle giants, creating memories you’ll treasure forever.

80. Volunteer at an Animal Shelter

Spend the day helping animals in need by volunteering at a local shelter. You might walk dogs, cuddle kittens, or even find a new furry friend who steals your heart.

81. Organise a Charity Event

Give back together by organising a charity event, like a bake sale, raffle, or car wash. This is a special way to bond with friends while raising money for a cause you care about.

82. Do A Cocktail Making Class

Learn some new skills at a cocktail making class, mixing up some new drinks and pretending you are mixologists for a day.

83. Participate in a Beach Cleanup

Spend a day by the coast, helping clean up the beach and reduce pollution. You’ll enjoy the fresh air, give back to nature, and make a positive impact on your favourite coastal spots.

84. Visit a Nursing Home

Brighten someone’s day by spending time with elderly residents at a local nursing home. Listening to their stories and sharing some company can make a big difference in their lives—and yours.

85. Go Go-Karting

Hit the track and see who the speed queen is around your local go-karting course. A great adreneline activity for thrill seeking besties.

86. Go on a Mystery Road Trip

Plan a road trip with a twist by choosing your destination at random. Each friend could pick a direction, or you could roll a dice to decide the stops. It’s an exciting way to explore new places with no set plans.

87. Try an Escape Room Challenge

Work together to solve clues and beat the clock in an escape room adventure. Each friend’s unique strengths will shine as you solve puzzles, crack codes, and escape before time runs out.

88. Take a Ghost Tour

For a spooky thrill, join a ghost tour in a historic part of town. Explore haunted sites and hear eerie tales that will have you looking over your shoulder.

89. Attend a Silent Disco

Dance the night away at a silent disco, where you and your friends can groove to music through headphones. Each person can choose their channel, creating a unique and hilarious dance party experience.

90. Go on a Glamping Trip

Experience the outdoors with a little extra luxury by going glamping. Find a cozy yurt, cabin, or even a campervan to enjoy nature with all the comforts of home.

91. Go Rock Climbing (Indoor or Outdoor)

Whether you go to an indoor climbing gym or try the real deal outdoors, rock climbing is a challenging and rewarding activity to do with friends. Encourage each other to reach new heights!

92. Write a Story

Every thought of yourselves as writers? There are so many friend duos who write together and this might be the calling you never knew you had. Even if it’s just for fun and ends up totally cringe-worthy, it’s fun to try.

93. Plan a Progressive Dinner Party

Have appetisers at one friend’s house, the main course at another, and dessert at a final destination. It’s a great way to spend the evening visiting each other’s homes and enjoying a variety of dishes.

Or if it’s just the two of you, do this at a variety of different restaurants around your city starting with drinks at a bar before moving onto your next stop.

94. Spend a Day at a Water Park

Act like kids again and cool off at a water park with slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers.

95. Take a DIY Craft Workshop

Sign up for a workshop to make something unique, like candles, jewellery, or macrame. You have a fun time creating together and leave with a handmade memento.

96. Do a High Ropes Course or Ziplining Adventure

Challenge yourselves with a high ropes course or try ziplining for an adrenaline rush. It’s a great way to face fears together and feel the thrill of adventure.

97. Go Axe Throwing

Unleash your inner lumberjack with a session of axe throwing. It’s a unique activity that’s surprisingly fun and great for letting off steam!

98. Have a Karaoke Night

Rent a private karaoke room or find a local bar for a night of singing your hearts out. Each friend can take turns belting out their favourite tunes, no matter how off-key!

99. Organise a Themed Photoshoot

Pick a fun theme, like retro glam, burlesque, spooky costumes, or fairytale characters, and have a photoshoot together. It will be a blast getting into character and taking memorable pictures.

100. Try a Virtual Reality Experience

Head to a VR centre or rent VR equipment to explore virtual worlds, play games, and experience thrilling simulations together. It’s a futuristic way to have fun without leaving the room!

Ready to start ticking items off of your friend bucket list? These fun ideas are sure to get you inspired to create some awesome adventures together and bond you both into lifelong best friends through thick and thin!