Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner… and with it comes backyard barbecues and lazy summer afternoons with nothing to do. Until now. Here are ten of our very favorite DIY outdoor games that will keep you entertained all summer. Â Â
1. Test your aim with this simple DIY washer ring toss game. Find out how to make your own here. [Photo: Lowes]
2. Plinko is always a fun one… all you’ll need is wood, nails and paint. Check out this and lots of other ideas right here. [Photo: A Turtle’s Life For Me]
3. The ring and hook game can be found at lots of vacation destinations around the Northeast… why not set one up in your own backyard? Here are the instructions. [Photo: Bing]
4. Here’s a different type of ring toss game – get the simple tutorial here. [Photo: Mom Endeavors]
5. I can’t wait to try this balloon dart game… find out how to make it here. [Photo: This Is Doable]Â
6. Cornhole is another classic backyard game; check out the instructions for creating your own boards here. Or alternatively, you can buy the boards here and paint them yourself. [Photo: DIY Done Right]
7. Tic-Tac-Toe is another easy and fun game to make for the kids. Get the tutorial for this one here. [Photo: Chicken Scratch NY]
8. Backyard Ker-Plunk will keep everyone busy for hours. Find out how to assemble it here. [Photo: All Parenting]
9. These monster boards do double duty as a bean bag toss game and photo backdrops! Learn more here. [Photo: Crafty Carnival]
10. Go bowling in your backyard with this fun DIY bottle bowling setup. Head over here to check out the how-to. [Photo: Moonfrye]
For tons of other outdoor activity ideas for the summer, be sure to check out this post.
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