8 Fun Summer Yard Games

Looking for fun ways to get people outside to enjoy this beautiful summer weather? We have the answers! Check out these 8 summer lawn games that the whole family will love to play!

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1. Wooden Lawn Bowling

1. Wooden Lawn Bowling

From kids to grandparents to the family dog - everyone will love playing this traditional lawn game! It’s super easy too, just like traditional bowling, but outside on your yard. Oh, you should probably learn how to keep score in bowling, it might help a bit!
2. Bocce Ball

2. Bocce Ball

A classic, everyone loves a great game of bocce ball! Whether you’re at the beach or just in the backyard, everyone will have a blast playing. As long as you can toss a ball towards a target, you’ll be a rockstar at his traditional yard game.
3. Giant Jenga

3. Giant Jenga

TIMBERRRRRR! Take your love for classic Jenga to the next level with this Giant Jenga yard game. It’s a super fun way to involve the entire family in an outdoor activity.
4. Cornhole

4. Cornhole

Oh goodness, we love cornhole. Another game that requires you to toss something at a target, this one is easy, fun and a great game for all ages. Plus, you can really customize your cornhole boards too - check these options out: Custom Wedding Cornhole Boards by TheTECHBoards Custom Sports Cornhole Boards by McCorkle Designs American Flag Cornhole Boards by The Cornhole Crew
5. Kan Jam

5. Kan Jam

Quick, easy and super fun, Kan Jam is a great yard game for kids of all ages. In order to play you need to be able to throw a frisbee (with some direction control) and able to slam a frisbee into a trash can. If you can handle this, you’re good to go!
6. Badminton and Volleyball

6. Badminton and Volleyball

Looking for more active lawn games to play? These are your answer. Between badminton and volleyball, you’ll be burning calories while playing a super fun game with the family.
7. Outdoor Ladder Toss

7. Outdoor Ladder Toss

This game goes by many names - “redneck golf” to “Texas toss” to “ladder ball” - whatever you call it, this yard game is a blast!
8. Croquet

8. Croquet

Who doesn’t enjoy a pleasant (or extremely competitive) game of croquet? It’s a fun summer lawn game that almost anyone can play and have fun! Pro Tip: Invest in a good quality set. By spending around $50ish, you’ll get a much better product compared to to cheaper sets.