Minnesota, where my family lives, is finally getting hot, and I love the rays. My kids have already been invited to several birthday parties and many more are to come. However, there are many other fun outdoor birthday party ideas. Also, having a party in the garden solves the problem of the house not being able to accommodate her 20 children. Kids can be totally immersed in the outdoors! It’s also usually much cheaper than paying the venue.
Here, we’ve rounded up 15 great outdoor birthday party ideas for kids that don’t need a pool.
movie under the stars
May the starry sky (and movie screen) brighten up your child’s birthday memories. Keep it simple with hot dogs, fruit, cupcakes and more.
Images and how-to: Lay Baby Lay
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Easel Extravaganza
Little party guests can paint the town or just the canvas red with this paint party idea.
Images and how-to: Jay and Jay Home
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star wars soiree
Transform your outdoor playhouse into a Yoda swamp for a galactic getaway at your child’s next birthday party.
Images and how-to: Lay Baby Lay
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twister time
Use a DIY stencil to spray a row of circles with yard paint for a giant twister game. No mat needed. Cleaning is as easy as mowing the lawn. Moderate torrential rain is also effective.
Images and how-to: Euchariseo
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american ninja warrior game
Create an inexpensive obstacle course (hello, pallets!) to challenge your birthday party guests to run, jump, and play until they fall.
Images and how-to: Frugal Fun 4 Boys
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giant bubble blast
Surprise your party guests as they stand in an actual bubble bigger than you! Fill buckets with foam, bubble gum, and bubble baths as party favors.
Images and ideas: One Charming Party
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Fun time at Bananagram
Spell PARTY with cardboard tiles in this giant Bananagram game. Guests will be mentally challenged and some exercise bonuses will be added!
Images and how-tos: Falling in love relentlessly
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Start your engine!
All you need is pool noodles and a small car to create a backyard raceway for your partygoers to become drag racers.
Images and Ideas: Rambling from Utopia
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backyard mini golf
Little guests can hit the links at this easy-to-build 9-hole mini golf course.
Images and how-to: ehow
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water balloon baseball
Kids can especially stay cool during summer soirées when they swap baseballs for water balloons.
Image and how to make: i-candy handmade
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scavenger hunt party
Kids can search the backyard for birthday favors and other goodies by arranging a scavenger hunt with clues.
Images and how-tos: no wooden spoons
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powwow party
Powwow parties can be enjoyed outside and keep the kids cool in the shade. Cozy up in a teepee, sing a campfire song, and make some camp-inspired crafts.
Image and how to make: 100 layer cakelet
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water balloon pinata
Birthday guests will love these piñatas for pouring cold water on hot summer parties.
Images and How-Tos: Moms with Milk Allergies
