20 Outdoor Grad Party Ideas
Take advantage of the beautiful weather and host an outdoor party! These easy outdoor grad party ideas make having a cookout or BBQ easy. Use these Graduation Party Ideas and save time and energy.
Whether you want to fire up the grill or just don’t want the mess in your house, an outdoor party is always a good idea!
But hosting an outdoor party involves a few different steps than having a party in a hall or house. That’s where I come in! I compiled a list of different ideas that you can use to set up your perfect party.
Scroll through this list of ideas and pick out your favorites!
In no time at all, you’ll have everything that you need to host a party that everyone loves. (And it’s easier than you might think).
From signs and decorations to food and themes, there is plenty to choose from in this list of ideas.
Where To Host The Party
So, you decided to host the party outside. Fantastic! But, where, exactly, should the party be?
This depends on how many people you’re inviting. You need to match the size of the venue with the size of the crowd. It will also be best to pick out a place that’s easy to find
And don’t forget to consider parking issues, too!
All of the outdoor grad party ideas in this list will work no matter where you host it. But the easiest place will probably be either your backyard or a public park’s pavilion.
Both places will have bathrooms, plenty of tables, and a lot of room for guests.
Another benefit to having it at your house is that you don’t have to transport all the supplies. Store them in your kitchen until the day of the party.
No matter what, I tried to keep these outdoor party ideas simple enough that everyone can do them without hiring a crew.
Outdoor Party Supplies
If you’re going to host a party outside, you’re going to need a few essential supplies.
You can keep the party as simple or extravagant as you want. But, either way, you will still need to think about getting a few things from this list.
- Chairs
- Tables
- Tents
- Tablecloths
- Plates and Cups
- Balloons
- Lighting (for evening parties)
- Signs
I have a lot more ideas on this list that include more things. But that list is a really good place to start.
Scroll through the list below and pin your favorite ideas to Pinterest. That will help you stay organized and create a shopping list.
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Browse these ideas and use the ones that fit in best with your outdoor grad party.
Are you ready for the list? Here you go! Click through to your favorite ones!
Outdoor Grad Party Ideas
Take the celebration outdoors with these fun and creative grad party ideas! Set up a DIY photo booth, organize outdoor games like cornhole or volleyball, and don't forget to string up some fairy lights for a magical atmosphere.
Create a useful basket filled with sunscreen, bug spray, and aloe for your party guests!
Create a custom area for your graduate to take memorable pictures with their friends.
Whether it's rented location or your own home, you can create a balloon walkway to line the pathway in style!
A fun way to decorate outside your graduation party. Utilize paparazzi cutouts to make your graduate feel special.
Utilize items you may already have around by making this welcome sign featuring a wooden barrel for an added touch.
Plan your graduation party outside with a cookout party! Grill your food and bring finger food snacks for quick and easy clean-up.
Use trees nearby to create a unique photo board with your graduate's pictures across the years.
Chalkboard signs are a great way to customize your graduation party! Add balloons for a festive touch.
All you need is a projector and a solid white background to share all those favorite past times! This is a unique and fun way to embrace how much your graduate has truly accomplished.
You can make your own donut wall with peggs and wood or pruchase a smaller plastic one that will sit on a table.
A fun way to use all those holiday lights! Create unique outdoor lighting for your graduation party. Use colored lights for a bonus theme.
Caopy tents are a must have during warmer months and in case of rain. You purchase your own or find a local company that may rent them by the day.
Create a stand alone dessert table that focuses on smaller finger food desserts that are east to grab and go.
Keep the guests hydrated with a serve yourself drink table with multiple options.
Utilize the structure you have with an outdoor rented pavilion or other similiar type of area. Add streamers, balloons, and table cloths.
Creating a pennant banner is super easy. Just use any colored paper you'd like and cut triangles!
These are HUGE and you'll be able to see them from far off but your graduate will love them. They do take time if you are planning on DIYing them.
Floating letters make for a cool picturesque social media post! Plus you can make them out of inexpensive materials.
Turn decor into a gift with these easy to make money wreaths!
If you plan on have tables at the graduation party, then centerpieces are a must. They don't have to break the bank though, use seasonal items and combine with tableware like your plates to accentuate the overall theme.
Did you enjoy this list of outdoor grad party ideas? If you did, pin this post to Pinterest so you can find it later.
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