With restrictions easing and the summer sun shining, right now is the perfect time to get a break from school and hang out with the people close to you! Here are a couple of fun summer things you can do with your friends!
1. Go have a Picnic at the park
There are many picnic areas in the city including Princess Island Park, Stanley Park, and Olympic Plaza. Grab some picnic blankets, pillows, and delicious food for a nice picnic. This is not only aesthetic, but you can spend some time outside and catch up with people!
2. Go Hiking:
Hiking is not only a great way to explore nature, but it is also great exercise, which is great for your mind. You can hike in many places, such as Fish Creek where there are many trails, Glenmore Reservoir Trail, Douglas Fir Trail, and Weaselhead Flats.
3. Head to Devonian Gardens
You can head to The Core with your friends and hang around in the mall downtown. The wonderful Devonian Garden in the mall is also a great place to take pictures with friends. There are a variety of exotic plants along with fish and fountains.
4. Have an outdoor movie in your yard
You can watch a movie in the yard with your friends. Grab a sheet, a projector, some blankets, pillows, and lawn chairs on the grounds and snuggle up for a cozy time with your friends and family! You can even hang around some fairy lights! Some movies that give a fun summer vibe are both Grownups 1 and 2, Mamma Mia, and The Last Summer. You can even do a themed movie night such as a Disney-themed movie.
5. Backyard Camping
Can’t go out of the city to camp? No Problem! Just pitch a tent in the yard and set up a sleeping bag inside. If you have a fireplace, you can even make the food you would eat if you were to actually go camping. You can also make microwave s’mores.
6. Be a City Slicker
Go with your friends to the Kensington area where you can go to the Cat Café or the Hexagon Café where you can play board games and hang out! You can even take a walk on Stephen Avenue and go support a few businesses by grabbing a bite to eat. While you’re in the city, take a chance to go see the Calgary Stampede if you can for more fun!
These are just some things you can do with friends! I hope you can try these out and remember to stay safe and healthy!
