Summer is the time to entertain. Whether you’re planning an event for friends, family, or coworkers, getting everyone involved and active is a crucial part of any successful outdoor party. Try out some of these activities at your next outdoor party:
6 Outdoor Party Activities to Try This Summer
1) Arrange a Game Night
Playing board games can be fun, but they only last a few hours. Liven up your party by setting up a full outdoor game night, whether it’s a casino party, a carnival-style game night, or other entertaining games that get everyone involved.
Another option is to set up outdoor game stations so that your guests have options to choose from. Classic games like corn hole, bocce ball, ladder golf, and spike ball are all great activities to keep your guests going. Once the energy levels are low, you can resort to your favorite tabletop games like Giant Jenga, dominoes, and connect four. Divide your guests into teams and have a game night to remember.
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2) Plan a Scavenger Hunt
Sometimes your party isn’t hosted at a home but rather in a park or outdoor setting. In that case, take advantage of the landscape and get everyone together for a fun little scavenger hunt.
Come up with a list of items that are easily found within the landscape of your event, like notable rocks, trees, or other landmarks in the area. Then divide into groups, set a time limit, and have your guests search for the things on the list.
3) Organize a Neighborhood Party
Getting your neighbors together for an outdoor is a great opportunity to bring your community together and reconnect. Start a group chat and divvy up responsibilities among those who are willing within your neighborhood. Choose a few yards, a cul-de-sac, or a communal park area for your event.
No matter where the party takes place, you don’t have to spend a bunch of money. Instead, go for a potluck style with food and see if someone in your neighborhood has some entertainment skills. You can rent tents and a small stage, if necessary, but getting your neighbors together for some fun is what is most important.
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4) Build a Bonfire
Hosting an old-fashioned bonfire is another sure way to get the summer vibes rolling. Build a makeshift fire pit or use a ready-made pit and get your friends or family together for a night of conversation, music, and good times.
Gather supplies to roast marshmallows for s’mores, break out the drinks, and tell stories with your friends and family. You can also look out for constellations and see what you can identify. When the fire time ends, be sure to pour water on the lasting flames and embers to prevent fire damage.
5) Schedule a Class
Take some time to learn something new. Use an open space, set up a tent or canopy, and host a painting or music class. If those aren’t interesting enough, try something a little more niche like an outdoor gardening class.
If you want to combine food and learning, grab some tables, and host a potluck among your guests. You can also dabble into mixology for your drinks and hire a bartender for a lesson on how to make your favorite drinks. As long as you’re outside, the possibilities are endless.
6) Host a Themed Movie Night
Create excitement by taking the movies outdoors. Buy or rent a projector, get a movie sidewall or projection screen, and make some signage for your showing. Movie nights work best when you embrace the theme.
Depending on the movie you choose, you can choose a theme based on that movie. Going the extra mile, you can see if you can get your guests to come dressed in a costume and host a costume contest with prizes. Get creative with your movie night, that’s what it’s all about.
Planning an outdoor event during the summer doesn’t have to be difficult. Ensuring that you plan for the heat, bugs and the overall entertainment of your event will have all your guests asking when the next event is going to happen.
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