10 Hot Party Ideas For Summer

1. Picnic Party

What better way to celebrate summertime by enjoying a big picnic with your friends and family. Decorate your space with fresh flowers, and spread out some pillows to go along with your floor blanket to make a cozy picnic space. Make a fruit and cheese board to go with the picnic supplies, along with fresh squeezed juices.  

2. BBQ Party

Whether you are choosing to go potluck-style or prep all the ingredients the night before. There is no better end of summer party than a BBQ. Create a country music playlist to go with the theme, and make sure to have plenty of fun games like cornhole available. 

3. Ice Cream Sundae Party

Celebrate summer with an ice cream party! This is the perfect party for both kids and adults as everyone loves ice cream in the summertime. You can buy premade waffle cones and Ice cream or you can buy a waffle cone maker and Ice cream maker for a more eventful party. Either way this party theme is sure to be the hit of the neighborhood.

4. Outdoor Movie Night Party

Experience the magic of cinema under the starry night sky at our outdoor movie night extravaganza. Grab a blanket, cozy up with friends, and enjoy blockbuster hits on a giant screen. Indulge in gourmet popcorn, savor delicious snacks, and create unforgettable memories under the moonlit ambiance.

5. Christmas in July Party

Who doesn’t want to see Santa Clause in a Hawaiian shirt? Set up a non-traditional tree using beach volleyballs and cocktail umbrellas. Mix up your decor by using tropical plants instead of evergreen wreaths.

6. Luau Party

If you can’t make it to Hawaii this year, why not bring Hawaii to you! Decorate using pineapples and flowers, grass skirts, or a vintage Hawaii travel poster. Make sure your tiki bar is equipped with tiki mugs or coconut cups.

7. Lemonade Party

Adult and child friendly, this is the perfect party to feature regular and spiked lemonade. Create a lemonade stand and the kids can take turns serving everyone! Design a photo backdrop stage so everyone can make memories of this fun party theme!

8. Backyard Boho Party

Comfort is key at this July party. The playlist and the decorations are most important for this gathering. Choose songs that were popular in the Hippie era, and make sure there are plenty of floor blankets and pillows so people can mix and mingle in comfort. Feature a face painting station so everyone can look like a bohemian goddess, or like you are going to a music festival.

9. Wine Tasting Party

Are you part of a wine loving group of friends? Then this is the July party for you! Choose 4-6 wines that have a common theme and get tasting! Feature some fun games like a blind comparison of cheap vs. expensive wines or a single wine from the same region by different producers. 

10. Yard Game Party

Yard games can be a lot of fun, especially at a summertime party. Some of the games could be a water balloon toss, treasure hunt, giant tic-tac-toe, or even the ever popular cornhole. With the perfect summer playlist, this is sure to be the ultimate July party theme!