Transform your home into the ultimate fun zone with these inexpensive and awesome DIY outdoor games. These do-it-yourself backyard ideas are the ultimate boredom busters for Summer.
Whether you’re entertaining the young or the young at heart, these projects will take your summer to the next level.
We’re talking Horseshoes, Connect Four, Giant Jenga, Corn Hole, tic-tac-toe, Hula-Hoop Ring Tosses, glow-in-the-dark activities, and my personal fave—giant Twister. Boom.
Huge freakin’ Mom-bonus? You won’t have to spend a pretty penny for your kids to have Pinterest-style fun:)
While we can all agree that summer days and nights are better with friends and family, not all of us were blessed with the crafty gene (including me!). So, if you’re looking for a little DIY inspiration for kids, adults, and even teenagers, I’ve got your back.
***If you have a child with autism or sensory processing disorder like my son, you may want to check out my favorites for kids, such as Beach Ball Bowling, Lawn Dominoes, Tic-Tac-Toe, Bean Bag Toss, Giant Matching Game, Glow-in-the-Dark Bubbles, Outdoor Chalkboard, Blanket Run, Soap Boats, and Plinko.
33 Awesome DIY Outdoor Games
Tic Tac Toe
It’s crafty, extra cute, and so not an eyesore – looking at you, plastic BS from Walmart. Paint a few river rocks, add a DIY board with wood dowels, and keep your kids occupied for hours. Via Eighteen 25
5 Fun Things To Do With Cans
Five super fun (and creative) can, yes, c-a-n activities. Find out more on A Girl And A Glue Gun
Human Ring Toss
You probably have a few inflatables in the yard, but if you don’t have one, a quick trip to the dollar store will get you everything you need to create this backyard game. Find out more on Kid Friendly Things To Do
DIY Horseshoes
Horseshoes Game Set – Salty Canary
DIY Lawn Scrabble
Bananagrams, aka Lawn Scrabble – Super fun and one of the easiest (and cheapest) DIY backyard games! Via Constantly Lovestruck
Football Toss
DIY Football Toss – Cherished Bliss
Bowling
Bowling Game – POLKADOT CHAIR
Balls In A Basket
Giant Dominoes
Giant Lawn Dominoes – iron & twine
Yahtzee
Yah-Yah-Yah Yahtzee – Life Sew Savory
DIY Cornhole
Stylish Cornhole Game – Lovely Indeed
T-Shirt Race
Frozen T-Shirt Race – A Girl And A Glue Gun
Tic Tac Toe
Oversized Tic Tac Toe Game – Her Tool Belt
Bean Bag Toss
Easy Bean Bag Toss – One More Moore
Giant Game Board
Backyard Giant Game Board – The 36th Avenue
Flamingo Ring Toss
Flamingo Ring Toss Yard Game – Sugar & Cloth
Connect Four
Four-In-A-Row Yard Game – Build-Basic
Matching Game
Giant Matching Game – Studio DIY!
DIY Ladder Game
Ladder Game – twin dragonfly Designs
Backyard Twister – You + Me
Ring Toss Game – Mom Endeavors
Jenga!
Giant Jenga – A Beautiful Mess
Glow In The Dark Hopscotch
Glow In The Dark Hopscotch – Our Little Women
Glow Bubbles
Glow In The Dark Bubbles – Growing A Jeweled Rose
Bean Bag Toss
Bean Bag Ladder Toss- Landeelu
Hula Tac Toe
Hula Hoop Tic Tac Toe – Source & Instructions HGTV
Putt-Putt
Mini Putt Putt Course – Jaime Costiglio
Keep Score
Outdoor Chalkboard – hey there, HOME
Blanket Run
Blanket Run – Sweet Dreams Are Made of These
Soap Race
Soap Boat Races – i heart naptime
Obstacle Course
Obstacle Course – Source & Instructions ashleyannphotography
Pool Noodle Toss
Pool Noodle Toss – The Joys of Boys
Tic Tac Toe
Tic Tac Toe Game – Tatertots & Jello
Fun With Hula Hoops
Hula Hoop Summer Games – Playground Parkbench
Giant Hopscotch
Rainbow Paver Hopscotch – Happiness is Homemade
Plinko
Plinko Remember Plinko from the Price Is Right? Well, here’s how to make your own. Via Happiness is Homemade
Go Fish
Fishing Game – Hello Little Home
Hopefully, you have found some sanity-saving and inspiring DIY projects for this summer. Leave a comment with your favorite. Thanks for reading.
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