5 Simple Ideas to Host Your Own Backyard Party This Fall

If you’re feeling bummed about the end of summer, don’t worry. You can still find tons of great ways to enjoy the fall season while getting some quality time outdoors.

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While there are many outdoor fall activities you can partake in such as apple picking or visiting a pumpkin patch, you can host a fun fall party right in your own backyard.

Autumn Flavors

One of the reasons so many people love fall is the delicious autumn flavors. Pumpkin and apple are the most popular flavors but some other great options are cinnamon, salted caramel, and maple. Incorporate these flavors in a variety of ways for your autumn party menu. Create a signature cocktail for the event such as an apple cider sangria. Cook a homemade pie in your outdoor kitchen, such as apple pie or pumpkin pie.

Fall Decor

As you’re decorating your backyard, aim for items that spark autumnal joy. Add pumpkins, hay, autumn corn, and wreaths. Use colors for the season such as oranges, yellows, reds, and browns. Make the space cozy with outdoor pillows and blankets that match the autumn colors. Use tableware and centerpieces in those colors as well. Additionally, for an extra layer of creativity, you might consider incorporating custom inflatables into your fall decor. These custom-crafted blow-up products can be customized to match the autumn color palette, adding a unique and playful touch to your outdoor space. Imagine inflatable pumpkins or wreaths, perfectly complementing the natural elements and enhancing the overall visual impact of your decor. You’ll create a full autumn vibe for your backyard party that will be fun for everyone.

Fun Fall Games

There are fun, unique ways you can include games reminiscent of the season at your party. Since pumpkins are a quintessential part of the fall season, incorporate pumpkins into your games. Use mini pumpkins for a twist on tic-tac-toe. You can write “X” or “O” on the pumpkins or get pumpkins in two different colors, such as orange and white.

Another fun way to use pumpkins is for a ring-toss game. You’ll want to find large-sized pumpkins with tall stems to make this game work. Pumpkin carving is a traditional autumn activity, so make a game out of it at your party. No party is complete without games, and an autumn party is no different.

Be sure to save those pumpkin seeds to roast in the custom outdoor kitchen later. Looking for something different than pumpkins? Guessing games are always fun. To make this fall-inspired, fill a jar with acorns or candy corn and have guests guess how many of the items are in the jar.

Campfire Fun

On the heels of summer, fall can feel fairly warm depending on where you’re located. On autumn nights or as you get later into the season, the weather can be a bit chilly. A campfire is a perfect way to warm up and adds a great fall vibe coupled with the smell of the burning fire.

While simply relaxing in front of the fire is great, there are some fun ways to make it a bit more exciting. Gather around the fire and tell spooky stories. It’s a Halloween season, after all, so it’s the perfect time to share. And, what’s a campfire without s’mores? Grab some marshmallows and get roasting. Change up the traditional s’mores recipe with fun fall campfire recipes by switching out the Hershey’s chocolate for a Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup or using a cookie instead of a graham cracker.

Cook-Off Challenge

While potlucks are a great way to invite everyone to bring their favorite fall dishes, take that tradition a step further with a cooking challenge. This is a fun way to get everyone involved in an activity whether they love to cook or prefer tasting. Create a theme to go along with your party’s cook-off, such as chili or dessert, and have the rest of the people at the party vote on their favorite dish. This is a perfect event if you have a custom outdoor kitchen with plenty of cooking space. Prepare your custom outdoor kitchen and cozy outdoor furniture and read on for tips on how you can create an event everyone will be talking about this season.

To make the party even more fun, consider doing some cooking at the campfire. Skewer some hot dogs or sausage links or put together kabobs at the custom outdoor kitchen to be roasted. It will give your party a camp vibe that’s perfect for the season.

Conclusion

If you’re itching to host another outdoor party, an autumn event is a great way to go. With tasty treats cooked in your custom outdoor kitchen to fun yard games that people of all ages will love, you’ll have an event that will make lasting memories. It may even become your new favorite fall tradition that you can look forward to every year.

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