Consider dragging out your sleeping bag and pillow and sleeping under the stars!ĥ. Stargaze – Lay some blankets out on the lawn and spend a warm summer night listening to the night sounds and spying all the summer sky constellations.

The best part? Little or no cleanup needed!Ĥ. Hang a sheet from your garage door, grab your projector and invite friends over for a post-sunset showing of a favorite classic flick.

Host an outdoor movie night – Pop some popcorn and bag it up in small paper bags. A few other fun lawn games include volleyball, disc golf, croquet, putt putt and cornhole!ģ. Consider inviting your neighbors over for a friendly badminton or lawn dart tournament. Host a lawn game tournament – Lawn games are a great way to bring people together. It’s a tangible way to teach kids about where a lot of our food comes from, everything that plants need to grow (weeding included!) and the sweet reward of patience and hard work.Ģ. Plant a veggie garden – Get the kids involved in designing, planning and planting a vegetable garden. In the spirit of the season we’ve put together our list of 10 great ideas for backyard summertime fun!ġ. Maybe you’re already planning your outdoor projects or perhaps you find yourself daydreaming about all the fun that summer ushers in.

Summer, with all of its sunshine, warmth and long, lazy days, is just a couple months away.

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