Perhaps our 13 reminders of August fun from times gone by will give you inspiration.
You could take a dip in the Dawdon pit pond, watch a film at the ABC, cram yourself into the Roker End for the opening match of a new season or take a pony ride on the beach.
All these and lots more are included in our reminder of sizzling summers gone by. How many do you remember?
1. Taking a dip
These youngsters had the right idea for cooling off. A dip in Dawdon pit pond was just the answer in 1974. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. At the market
Trinkets galore were on display at the Bonnersfield Open Air Market in August 1983. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Pony rides
These children were enjoying pony rides on Seaburn beach in August 1956. Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Take in a film at the ABC
Here's Holmeside in 1963 where you could catch a film at the Odeon or ABC. Photo: Sunderland Echo