1. Christmas in July
I've gotten a bit of grief for not making my glögg this past Christmas, but I was too busy and stressed out to do it. But I've always wanted to have a Christmas party in the middle of summer here--something to break up the incessant 100+ days. So I'm thinking this summer I'll brew some glögg, bake some cookies, and blast the old Bing Crosby. Maybe I'll even pull out some of the decorations. If I was REALLY ambitious I'd put up the fake tree, but I don't know if I'm that motivated.

2. Beer tasting
Everyone brings about 3 bottles of a funky beer they'd like. Everyone samples the selections, which are served with cheeses and sausages and fruit and chocolate (to see what foods they complement). I can even get a selection of gourmet root beers so kids can have their own tasting.

3. Party in the park
Gather up all my friends and all the kids and dogs we can possibly find. Head to the local park. Bring frisbees, hula hoops, soccer balls, footballs, badminton sets, kites, water pistols, bubble solution...anything that's fun to play with outdoors. Serve beverages and finger foods. (ETA: Holy cow I forgot to put hackeysacks. For shame!)