Pool Party Ideas to Make Your Next Bash a Splash (2024)

This festive shrimp and mango recipe is ideal for impromptu summer gatherings when you need a quick dinner that requires minimal cooking. Let your friends pick their own toppings and make the taco of their dreams!

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SHOP SALAD DRESSING

This ice cream float bar is perfect for a summer soirée by the pool and can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Give this childhood favorite a twist by serving it with sparkling juices and flavored sodas.

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SHOP SPARKLING JUICES

Balloons are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to decorate for any party. Bring a playful splash of color to your pool by floating balloons in the water.

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SHOP BALLOONS

Create the pastel pool party of your dreams with a magical pale pink ombre cake, custom confetti, and flamingo lawn ornaments. No pool? No problem. Let your guests cool their heels on a hot day in an inflatable pool.

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SHOP INFLATABLE POOLS

These DIY fruit straws will add a little bit of fun to your favorite beverage. Make them in minutes with this free printable.

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SHOP STRAWS

Keep the bugs at bay with these DIY table tiki torches. Add small shells and driftwood to give them coastal flair.

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SHOP TIKI TORCH WICKS

An old baby crib rail is converted into a poolside drying rack in this clever and easy tutorial. Not only for towels, you can also use this convenient rack to dry swimsuits and pool toys.

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SHOP OUTDOOR CORDING

This DIY custom fire pit is the perfect addition to nighttime pool parties. Invite your guests to cozy up around the fire and make s'mores.

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SHOP GALVANIZED FIRE RINGS

Pineapples are not only delicious—they can also be decorative. Cover this classic symbol of summer in confetti to serve as a playful centerpiece at your pool party.

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SHOP CONFETTI

Your pool party is sure to be a hit with this summery recipe for cherry pie moonshine. Serve it ice cold in Mason jars.

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SHOP CHERRY JUICE

It may look like a cake but it's actually a watermelon in disguise! And it makes the perfect refreshing treat in the summer heat.

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SHOP WHIPPED CREAM

Your guests will love posing in front of this floral photo backdrop that screams summer. This project packs a big punch, but it's easy to make with wood contact paper and tissue flowers.

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SHOP WOOD CONTACT PAPER

If you really want to go all out for your next pool party, consider building this DIY pallet tiki bar. If you happen to have a palm tree on your property, that can serve as the roof!

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SHOP GROUND SPIKES

This tiki bar project is just as festive as the last one but easier to pull together using kraft paper, a grass table skirt, and a few other materials. It cost around $40 and took a couple hours to create.

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SHOP GRASS TABLE SKIRTS

These strawberry daiquiri popsicles will be the perfect compliment to your summer entertaining menu. Plus, they'll keep your guests cool as they lounge by the pool.

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SHOP STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI MIX

Citrus-flavored drinks and treats will make your next pool party extra sweet. Fill your pool with orange and lemon slice pool floats to round out the theme.

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SHOP FRUIT SLICE POOL FLOATS

These colorful cheesecake bites are just as delicious as they are adorable. Each individual dessert is decorated using colored cheesecake filling to look like a beach ball.

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SHOP SILICONE MOLDS

If you love pink, a flamingo theme with tropical touches will be perfect for your next pool party. An oversized flamingo pool float makes for fun photo ops.

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SHOP FLAMINGO POOL FLOATS

Add summery style to your pool party with this DIY beach ball garland. The only things you'll need to make it are paint, Styrofoam balls, and string!

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SHOP STYROFOAM BALLS

These sand dollar cookies will fit right in at a beach-themed pool party. Simply top snickerdoodles with slivered almonds for the sweetest summery snack.

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