Backyard Vacations, Staycations and Cheap Holidays
52 Backyard Vacation Activities
Staycation Entertainment
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1. Board Games
Board games are always more fun outside by candlelight
2. Olympics
Set up a bunch of competitions. Running Races, Shotput, Long Jump...etc. Just make sure the rules are flexible for the height, strength or age disadvantaged
3. Shoot Some Hoops
4. B-I-N-G-O and bingo was the game-o
5. Boccie ball
6. Bonfire and roast marshmallows
Check your local fire regulations. Don’t break the law or burn down the yard, house and especially the neighbors house. They will be mad at you for quite a while if you do.
7. Lawn Bowling
8. Kick the Can
The Hide and Seek game that involves kicking a can
9. Camping in the Backyard
Maybe you already have a tent, if you don’t, these ones are a good purchase
10. Card Tournament
Whether it is crib or rummy or whatever
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11. Christmas in Summer
This is a great way to make something different. Get out the fake tree, decorate the yard and get some presents for everybody. They can get involved as much as they want. Cook a turkey
Sit around and visit – try some of the conversation starters.
12. Photo Action Shots
Take shots of people jumping, getting splashed with water or any other kind of enthusiastic activity
13. Classic Movie Night Outside with Friends
14. Climb a Tree
Make sure you do it safely. Its pretty tough to explain why somebody bounced on their head while having a vacation at home
15. Croquet with Party Beverages
16. Deck Lounging
Do just as the title states. Make sure there is food and refreshing drinks within arms reach.
17. Photos Long Distance Friends
Take some pictures that are for specific friends or relatives and email them on your internet break.
18. Drink coffee in the Morning Sunshine
19. Scavenger Hunt
20. Burn the Bad News
Take all the bad headlines you can find and burn them in a barrel or firepit. __________________________________