When summer is around the corner, you know it is time to get ready to party. Life is one big party for sure, but the party kind of sizzles down in the cold seasons. Summer is when we officially toss our hats in the air and start foraging around for parties.
Of course, for your party, you will be inviting many people over. Friends and family, and maybe their friends will be coming. You cannot be that mean to enjoy your party alone.
However, unless you come up with a list of unique and fun things that you will do at the party to keep it engaging, you could be on your way to having the blandest, most boring party your side of the hemisphere.
Not to worry though… that is why you are here reading this, because you love a good party. And then you would love to kick some life into it. To break the boredom, you need to plan for some activities that will happen at the party.
Backyard Party Ideas
Treasure Hunt
Whether you are camping for your summer party or you are holding it at home, a treasure hunt never fails to impress. In fact, this is a great game for both the kids and the adults.
This may not be a unique summer party idea, but it sure is worth a try. Besides, it is a risk-free game for children. If you would like a game that is safe while you have incredible fun all the time, a scavenger hunt does not disappoint. It gives everyone a good way to burn the food after a heavy BBQ.
Water Balloon Fights
This is a simple game. Just fill the balloons with water and then set up a great fight. Everyone tries to make everyone soaking wet by bursting their balloon over their head, or by pouring the water onto them.
With the sun blazing hot in the summer skies, this is a perfect way of keeping cool. You should love everything to do with it. It is also simple and not costly at all, and it is a lot of fun for adults as well as kids.
Pool Party
Summer is exhausting and having a pool party is always relaxing and refreshful. If you don’t have a large fancy pool, then an on a budget above ground pool is a workable option. And the plus point, The party can be arrangeable for both kids and adult.
The Toss Through-the-Hole Game
This is not a unique game; you already know it. However, when did you last played the game? Just cut a hole in cardboard and then compete to see who can toss a beanbag most times through the hole. It is just like the “toss the horseshoe” game that cowboys would play. It is a good game to play with your buddies in your backyard.
The Tug of War Game
This game is a nice way to expend some bottled up energy after eating. It is so simple too. You just need a rope and five people on either side and then pull and pull, until one group gives ground. You can make it a tug between men and women, and once and for all settle the question of who is the strongest of them all.
Fun Outdoor Party Ideas For Adults
Scuba Diving Never Fails to Impress
If you are a diving enthusiast, why not plan a beach party, invite your diving buddies so that you can gorge yourself with food and drink and then later, take a dip in the ocean. Don’t worry, you can eat and dive. Your buoyancy will not be affected. Just make sure everyone has the requisite gear, including diving flashlights to keep you safe.
Wine Tasting Party for Grownups
Kids cannot very well play at wine tasting, but grownups sure can. Thankfully, you can buy a fully-fledged kit for wine tasting and then see just how much you can get from the taste of wine. Some people even recognize the region where a bottle of wine was grown just by the taste alone. This is your opportunity to turn everyone at your party into a wine connoisseur and give them everlasting memories.
Card Games
Card games will never lose its taste. Set up a mini World Poker Series at home at night, and drink wine, coffee and play the night away. You can play for no money or just use pennies, or some other pot. Remember, it is a summer party and you are doing all these games for fun after the barbecue.