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Host an Outdoor Fall Party that makes Kids and Adults Smile

Host an Outdoor Fall Party that makes Kids and Adults Smile

Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsIt’s not always easy getting a babysitter and getting together with your friends. A few years ago, Bill and I decided that the only way we were going to be able to get to spend time with all our friends was to host a big backyard Fall party that included adults and children.

We wanted the adults to have a good time and be able to socialize while the children were safely and happily occupied with activities.

We started hosting our annual Fall Bash party. With a little organizing and planning, adults and children were perfectly content hanging in our backyard for a few hours.

Kids were greeted at the party with a Trail Mix Bar. We put stickers out so each child could personalize their own little bag that they then filled with sweet and salty goodies to snack on while they played in the backyard. Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and Parents

Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsKids of all ages loved customizing their snack bags!Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and Parents

Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsWhile the kids made their own Trail Mix bags, adults were invited to mix their own drinks at our Cider Bar. Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsAdult guests were welcome to pour their own cider and if desired, spike it! We also provided some Autumn drink menus on these mini chalkboards for those that were looking for a fun concoction to mix. Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsWe also filled our wheelbarrow with waters, sodas, juice boxes and seasonal beers for guests.

Let’s talk food…we needed to have simple, tasty, and portable food that would make all ages smile. Who doesn’t love tacos?  Each year, we put together a Walking Taco Table. It was always a huge hit!Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsThe taco meat could be prepared the day before and heated right in the crock pot. Super simple to set up the day of the party!Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsGrab a bag of Fritos, crush your chips, and fill the bag with your favorite toppings! Easy!Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and Parents

Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and Parents We also prepared corndogs for the kids, though most of the adults were excited to munch on these too.Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsWe made a large crock of soup and kept it warm on the grill burner. This was perfect for a cool Fall day.Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsWhile the adults mingled, the little ones were so happy to play in the yard with our organized Fall games and activities. Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and Parents

Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsThe boys and girls loved knocking out the bowling pins with the gourd!Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsTossing the hula-hoops around the oversized pumpkins was a blast!Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsWe had fun spooky face stickers for the kids to decorate a small pumpkin with.Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsWe also had a huge oversized pumpkin for the kids to adorn. We used a Sharpie to draw designs on the pumpkin and then the kiddies used small hammers and golf tees to decorate it! So fun!!!Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and Parents

Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsWe even invited the kids to a pumpkin throwing contest! Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsAfter all the outdoor fun, we couldn’t forget about dessert! The kitchen table was adorned with sweet treats that could be enjoyed at the end of the party or packaged to take home. Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and Parents

Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and Parents

Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and ParentsAt the end of the party, the yard is always a mess…but it’s so worth it! The kids are happy, yet worn out and the parents are smiling from a day of adult socializing.

What are some other backyard party ideas?

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  1. Stephanie says

    September 22, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    This is great. I think I can adjust some of these for teens. The Pumpkin-Chunkin would be great fun just hangin with the boys at yhe fire pit!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      September 22, 2017 at 7:57 pm

      That’s a great idea! Hope those boys enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Taylor || The Millennial Sprinkle says

    September 21, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    This is such a fun and festive post! I love fall parties and this is giving me a ton of inspo to host my own!

    xo, Taylor (thesprinkle.tayloramead.com)

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      September 21, 2017 at 4:10 pm

      I hope you have your own party…it’s a lot of fun! Enjoy! And thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Nancy says

    September 21, 2017 at 11:32 am

    Amazing! I love the trail mix bags and the walking tacos!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:02 am

    This is such an adorable idea!!! Hosting a fall party next month and will probably be using some of these ideas!!! ????

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      September 21, 2017 at 9:50 am

      That’s great! Hope your party is a blast!

      Reply
  5. ShootingStarsMag says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Aw, how fun! I’d love to have a party where friends could bring their kids. I like the trail mix idea and that the kids can decorate their own bags.

    Reply
  6. Keri says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    This is so fun!!! I really love all of these ideas and look forward to using them.

    Reply
  7. Kristin Cook says

    September 20, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    This is so fun! I love so many of your ideas! I love the Walking Tacos and those drinks sound fantastic!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      September 21, 2017 at 8:37 am

      The Walking Tacos are such a hit!

      Reply
  8. Jenna Urben says

    September 20, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    DIY trail mix, I’m sold! This is a great guide, thank you:)

    Reply
  9. Melissa Javan says

    September 20, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    Great ideas. Love the fun you put into it. It’s great to get the kids entertained too.

    Reply
  10. Ashley says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    There are so many things about this fall party I would love to do, I don’t know how I’d pick! So so fun!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      September 21, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Thanks, Ashley!

      Reply
  11. Candy says

    September 20, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    Totally love everything and stealing and using all your ideas.

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      September 20, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks, Candy! Steal away and have a blast!!! lol

      Reply
  12. Kristi says

    September 20, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Wow! Those are such great ideas. We are having a neighborhood fall party soon, so these ideas will come in handy!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      September 20, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Awesome! Hope your party is a great time!

      Reply
  13. Belle says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:37 am

    Love the decorations and setup! Loos like the party was so much fun!

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      September 20, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you, Belle! Yep, it is always a great time!!

      Reply
  14. susie liberatore says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:02 am

    This looks like so much fun!! You did a great job!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      September 20, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks, Susie!

      Reply

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