Sometimes there is so much anticipation for summer to arrive that when it comes, you don't know what to do with all of your free time. So here are 47 things to do this summer when you're bored, or when you need to find something to do. Do them by yourself, with your significant other or with your best friend.

1. Go swimming.

2. Have a bonfire.

3. Wake up early and go to the farmer's market.

4. Yoga.

5. Try a new restaurant.

6. Go bowling with friends.

7. Paint.

8. Go get ice cream.

9. Read a book.

10. Garage sale hop.

11. Go to a movie.

12. Work out.

13. Go dancing.

14. Go on a hike.

15. Find a free museum.

16. Go to the beach.

17. Watch the sunrise.

18. Visit a coffee shop.

19. Go to the park.

20. Clean your room.

21. Go fishing.

22. Find a cheap concert.

23. Go on a bike ride.

24. Learn how to cook a great meal.

25. Go to a drive-in movie.

26. Watch the sunset.

27. Go to a thrift store.

28. See a play.

29. Stay up late and watch the stars.

30. Play a card game.

31. Go running.

32. Go to a petting zoo.

33. Visit your relatives.

34. Go on a picnic.

35. Plant something (or water the plants you have).

36. Go to a sports game.

37. Find new music.

38. Go to an amusement park.

39. Go to a pond and feed the ducks.

40. Mow your lawn.

41. Write.

43. Go geocaching.

44. Build a fort.

45. Have a movie marathon.

46. Find things to get rid of and have a garage sale.

47. Bake a treat.