We are now past the Fourth of July, which means that summer is halfway over in Central Minnesota. How many of these summer essentials have you been able to cross off your summer bucket list?

1. ATTENDED SUMMERTIME BY GEORGE 

Sarah Mueller, WJON
Sarah Mueller, WJON
Sarah Mueller, WJON

If you haven't attended one of these weekly events this summer, you have five more chances to get there!


 

READ MORE: SUMMERTIME BY GEORGE SCHEDULE 2026


2. TOOK A DIP IN A QUARRY 

(Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON)
(Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON)
(Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON)

Did you make it to the Quarries this summer for a refreshing dip? If not, it looks like temps should be in the 90's this weekend and into next week!


 

3. ATTENDED A CONCERT AT THE LEDGE 

Dave Overlund/Townsquare Media
Dave Overlund/Townsquare Media
Dave Overlund/Townsquare Media

The sixth summer of The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park was stocked with local and national acts. Did you catch any of them? If not, there are still a lot of great shows left this year!


 

READ MORE: THE LEDGE AMPHITHEATER SCHEDULE 2026


4. ATE ON A PATIO 

Abbey Minke
Abbey Minke
Abbey Minke

Have you had a chance to sit outside on a beautiful summer night and eat a meal? The clock is ticking!


 

5. PLAYED MINI GOLF OR GO-KARTED AT SUMMERLAND 

Dave Overlund, TSM
Dave Overlund, TSM
Dave Overlund, TSM

We all love to hit the links and at Summerland you have two courses to choose from!


 

6. ATTENDED A ST CLOUD ROX GAME 

photo courtesy of stcloudrox.com
photo courtesy of stcloudrox.com
photo courtesy of stcloudrox.com

If you didn't cross this one off of your list yet, it's not too late! The regular season ends on August 8th, giving you 16 more chances to get to Joe Faber Field this season.


 

READ MORE: FIVE CAN'T MISS REMAINING ROX PROMOTIONS FOR 2026


7. WALKED THROUGH MUNSINGER/CLEMENS GARDENS

(Photo: WJON)
(Photo: WJON)
(Photo: WJON)

This is one that I shockingly haven't done yet!

The official end of summer isn't until September 22nd, so there is still time to check some of these items off of your list for 2026!