Summer Party Ideas
Here comes the fun! Keep your loved ones entertained with these summer party ideas. Get ideas for summer theme parties and find ways to keep your kiddos busy outdoors.
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Chill Vibes and Good Times: Summer Party Ideas
How do you beat the summer heat? Invite friends and family over and just chill! Browse the ideas below for fun beach theme party decorations and food ideas like sun tea, sea star sandwiches, sandal cookies and more.
Summer Party Themes
4 Fruit Theme Party Ideas to Make Your Summer Sweet
Hello, summer! This new season makes us think of fresh, colorful fruit - the perfect inspiration for a themed soiree!
Video: Summer Fruit Party
By Tonya Staab
This summer fruit party is the perfect way to beat the heat with plenty of fresh fruit and fruit-infused water to quench everyone'
When Life Gives You Lemons Refreshment Table - Summer Party Idea
By Tonya Staab
When life gives you lemons, make limoncello! Make a delicious limoncello cocktail and fruit-infused water, and serve them on anele
Video: Sophisticated Summer Birthday Dinner Party
By Dinah Wulf
Host a tropical-inspired sophisticated summer birthday dinner party in hues of greens and gold from the Party City Key West collec
Seafood Fest Party Ideas
Bathe your summer bash in butter! Serve up the catch of the day with great ideas for a seafood boil. This Southern tradition has b
Seafood Boil Party
By Renee Ross
During the summer, the seafood boil is the staple Friday night meal for my family. Change things up and add great decor items to m
Nautical Party Ideas
Hook them in with a stylish nautical celebration! Reel in our tasty sandwich, desserts,and snack ideas for your nautical bash. Swi
Nautical Theme Party Ideas
By Jessica Roe
Can't get seaside this summer?Throw a nautical themed party in your own backyard with these easy, sea-breezyparty ideas!
Just Chillin’ Ice Cream Party
By Darlynn Tacinelli
Here’s the scoop: you can beat the heat with an indoor ice cream party and a play kitchen makeover. No melting guaranteed!
Ice Cream Party Favors
By Vanessa Coppola
Cute party favors that are also practical make me happy! Each party favor has matching treat cups, spoons and sprinkles. Just add
Video: How to Kick Off Summer with a Flip Flop Party
By Amy Bellgardt
National Flip Flop Day is the perfecttime to kick off your summer celebrations. Here is how you can create a fun flip flop scene r
Flamingo Painting Party
By Vanessa Coppola
Pull out your paintbrushes, it's time for a flamingo-themed painting party! Create the perfect painting party with a candy bar and
Gingham Picnic Food and Drink Ideas
Get grillin' and chillin' with these tasty ideas for summer barbecues! Fire up your BBQ with classic style! Create a fresh take on
Video: Easy Picnic Party Box Lunch
By Jen Goode
Fill your picnic boxes with favorite foods and picnic themed accents to create pre-packaged meals that are cute and functional.
No Ants Invited! Summer Picnic
By Darlynn Tacinelli
Make your picnic a celebration with a brightly colored balloon garland, gingham galore, and don’t forget your chalkboard decoratio
Video: Watermelon Backyard Party Idea
By Jeannette Kaplun
Having the best backyard party is so much easier than you think! That way you and your family can relax and enjoy your day outdoor
Pool Party Ideas
Summer Pool Party Ideas
Create an oasis with ideas for colorful balloon arches, palm trees and more! Celebrate summer with these hot ideas for a splashy p
Summer Fun with Pool Floats
By Megan Borgese
This summer is our very first summer with our pool and we plan to spend every sun filled moment in it!
Making a Splash with Water Fun Party Idea
By Mary Hoover
Whether it’s at the pool or in a lake, check out some of these fun ways to make a splash this summer.
Video: 14 Sunny Ways to Stay-Cation by the Pool This Summer
If you’re craving a break from adulting, we can’t think of an easier way to experience “island time” than with on-trend recipes fo
Summer Activities
How to Have a DIY Summer Camp at Home
You got the chance to be their teacher (thankfully that's over!), now it's time to be their summer camp counselor. Grab your whist
Summer Camp at Home Ideas
By Mary Hoover
Ideas &activities for creating your own summer camp at home right in your backyard!
Sidewalk Chalk Ideas
By Cindy Simmons
Discover how a Sidewalk Art Chalk Play Set, some sidewalk chalk, spray paint chalk and neon chalk are all you need for creative fu
Video: Bring the Beach to You
By Angie Holden
Can’t make it to the beach this summer due to travel restrictions? You can bring the beach to you! Make this fun party table right
Life’s a Beach This Summer!
By Michelle Olson-Rogers
What happens when you combine a gorgeous summer sunset with a hundred beach balls, fruity pineapple drinks, and a DIY sandbox by t
Ideas for Fun with Gummy Worms
By Megan Borgese
Gummy worms for the win! Fun ideas for kids and adults for National Gummy Worm day.
Video: Backyard Game Ideas
By Angie Holden
Kids bored at home? Try these four backyard game ideas to have hours of fun and you don’t even have to leave home!
Video: Couples Olympics Party
By Dinah Wulf
Throw aCouples Olympics Party where couples can get together, dress up, and play games.
Video: Backyard Olympics Awards Table
By Jessica Hill
Have friends or family over this summer for some friendly competition when you throw a Backyard Olympics Party.
Video: Easy Trail Mix Bar for a Campout at Home
By Jessica Hill
Celebrate The Great Outdoors in your own home! Set up a tent in your yard (or build a fort indoors), and snack on a delicious trai
Gourmet S'mores Pretzel Party Idea
By Laura Petersen
Well the summer is here and one of my favorite memories is camping with my family and those ooey gooey melty s’mores. You know wha
Backyard BBQ
By Cindy Simmons
Having friends over for a BBQ in our backyard is a regular thing at our house, so having the essentials for a great backyard BBQ i
More Summer Party Ideas
9 Do's and Don'ts for Your Summer Party
People love to get together outdoors.Backyard barbecues, pool parties, group picnics at the park or by the lake, and block parties
Refreshing Summer Food and Drink Ideas
Vibrant summer party ideas in greens, blues and pinks! Dress up your party food with colorful serveware, glasses and drink dispens
Labor Day Party Ideas
By Michelle Olson-Rogers
For a holiday that celebrates the hard working American, luckily this party theme doesn’t require too much labor! From an easy DIY
