Did you fit it all in? Is your summer bucket list complete? Not quite?

Don’t worry—there’s still time to fill that bucket!

Grab your sand bucket and head to the beach at Sibley State Park, Mill Pond, Robbins Island Regional Park or one of our Kandiyohi County parks. Build a sandcastle, take a swim and soak up a few more sunny days.

Put on your bucket hat and get out on the water! Rent a canoe, kayak, pontoon or fishing boat and explore the lakes around New London, Spicer and Willmar. Or make your summer finale extra special with a dinner cruise aboard the “Danny Boy” with Green Lake Cruises.

Prefer to stay on land? Grab your brain bucket and hit the trails! Bike the Glacial Lakes State Trail, explore the trails around Kandiyohi County or try the mountain bike trails at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center.

And as summer winds down, fill your giving bucket by supporting one of the many local fundraising events happening this fall. From community walks and bike rides to 5Ks, auctions and special events, there are plenty of ways to have fun while supporting causes that make a difference in the Willmar Lakes Area.

Check out the Willmar Lakes Area events calendar to find an upcoming event and keep your calendar—and your bucket—full!

Before you trade your flip-flops for fall boots, make the most of the summer days you have left!

Header Photo: Pam Vruwink