Summer Birthday Party Ideas: Obstacle Course

An obstacle course is one of my all-time favorite kids’ summer birthday party ideas. Kids love it, and if you’re creative, it won’t cost you a penny. Using toys and large items you have around the house, you can create an obstacle course in your yard.  Here are some ideas for things to gather.
  • hula hoops
  • laundry baskets
  • rope
  • exercise balls and other balls
  • wading pool
  • Slip’n Slide
  • lawn chairs
  • sprinkler
  • garden hose
  • scrap lumber, such as 2 x 4s
  • ladder
  • burlap sacks
  • pop-up tents or tunnels
  • cones
  • balloons
  • brooms
  • pool noodles
  • baskets with handles
  • buckets
  • bean bag toss games
  • Frisbees
  • wiffle balls & bats
  • tennis rackets
  • bikes Continue reading

Winning Watermelon Party Theme

watermelon party invitationsWe’ve got the perfect theme for your summer reunion, block party or get-together. See how celebrations.com turned our cute watermelon-shaped party invitation into a  summer theme that worked on every level for a summer family picnic.

The Pear Tree unique party invitation sparked a lot of fresh and fruity ideas for decorations, food and activities. Red and green made cheerful party theme colors for tableware and centerpieces. Hard-to-miss watermelon signs marked the picnic location. The food choices included Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade, Watermelon Salsa, and a Watermelon Feta Salad!summer party ideas
And if you’re looking for activities to liven up your party, we suggest a watermelon eating contest or a seed spitting contest as ways to create fun family memories and great photo ops!

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