Get your jam on this summer, Solo Agers! Here are 50 suggestions for finding enjoyable, meaningful, and affordable activities. 

1. Visit your local library for books, summer reading programs, talks, or movies.
2. Take a scenic walk in a nearby park or nature trail
3. Attend free outdoor concerts or town green music nights
4. Join a walking club or start your own
5. Explore a local farmer’s market and sample fresh produce
6. Take a day trip using senior-discounted public transportation
7. Visit a free museum day or donation-based art gallery
8. Attend a docent-led tour of a local museum with a pass from your local library
9. Try tai chi or gentle yoga in a community park
10. Watch the sunrise or sunset with a journal or camera
11. Attend a free senior center class or social event
12. Visit or attend an event at a senior center in a nearby town
13. Listen to audiobooks while enjoying an easy stroll
14. Volunteer at an animal shelter for some pet love
15. Visit a historical site or self-guided heritage walk
16. Watch classic movies online or during library film screenings
17. Explore free art exhibits at community colleges or town halls
18. Take a picnic to a local beach, lake, or garden
19. Start or join a board game or puzzle group
20. Learn something new with free online classes (on Coursera or YouTube)
21. Birdwatch at a nearby refuge or conservation area or with your local Audubon Society
22. Try sketching or painting outdoors (plein air) or with a local art league
23. Attend free author readings or poetry nights
24. Practice meditation or mindfulness in a quiet outdoor spot
25. Visit a botanical garden or arboretum on free admission days
26. Find a local foraging group and attend a foraging walk
27. Attend local town fairs or cultural festivals
28. Take free community fitness classes for older adults
29. Write your memoirs or family stories
30. Start a gratitude journal
31. Organize or join a neighborhood walking tour
32. Stargaze with a blanket and a sky map or find a Sidewalk Astronomers group near you
33. Take a photo walk—capture everyday beauty in your area
34. Learn how to make herbal teas or infused water at home
35. Enjoy a technology class at a senior or community center
36. Browse antique shops or thrift stores for hidden gems
37. Play card games or dominoes at a local café or center
38. Visit a spiritual center for quiet reflection or music
39. Attend a free music recital at a local church or community place
40. Write letters to old friends or make new pen pals
41. Learn a new language with a free app like Duolingo
42. Start a small indoor or outdoor container garden
43. Watch travel videos and plan a future dream trip
44. Join a local civic group or town meeting to stay engaged
45. Explore local cemeteries and learn about local history
46. Attend open mic nights or local talent shows
47. Try a free dance class or social dance event
48. Explore your genealogy with free ancestry tools at the library
49. Research and start planning a solo travel trip for a group of solo travelers with Fay deHaas or Anna at Travelers Bug
50. Attend a Solo Agers Connect Coffee Social (in Connecticut) or start your own! (Email us for guidance on how to do this in your town.)