31 DIY Pool Party Ideas To Cool Off Your Summer

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Ready to cool off yet? If summer has the best of you, then by now, you probably know one of the best things you can do is jump in the water. We say take this two steps further and jump in the water with friends while also throwing a pool party! DIY your way into summer cool with these 31 awesome ideas for the best pool party in town. From fun floats to drink and food to creative decor and games, you are sure to find some irresistible things to make on our list. Start inviting your people to cool off in style this summer!

Pool Party Ideas

1. DIY Pool Party Float Invitation

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DIY Pool Party Float Invitation, a summer afternoon crowd-pleaser, and a detail that makes the whole afternoon feel special

3. Sponge Ball Water Fight

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Sponge Ball Water Fight, budget friendly for a backyard sized gathering and fun that keeps going long after the sun goes down

5. Pink Flamingo Pool Party

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Pink Flamingo Pool Party, quick to pull together with one supply run and a moment the smallest guests still talk about later

6. DIY Crazy Straws

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DIY Crazy Straws, a summer afternoon crowd-pleaser, and fun that keeps going long after the sun goes down

7. Make Your Own Smoothie

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Make Your Own Smoothie, flexible enough to scale up for more people and a party favor nobody throws straight in the trash

9. Beach Ball Bowling Game

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Beach Ball Bowling Game, forgiving even for a first time host and a game that gets even the adults involved

10. DIY Luau Pool Party Invite

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DIY Luau Pool Party Invite, a summer afternoon crowd-pleaser, and a memory worth more than a store bought version

11. Watermelon Popsicles

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Watermelon Popsicles, simple for little ones to help put together too and a hit with the whole crowd

12. Beach Bucket Party Favor

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Beach Bucket Party Favor, friendly for a hot day with almost no cleanup and a hit with the whole crowd

13. Photo Booth Props

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Photo Booth Props, a summer afternoon crowd-pleaser, and something the kids beg to do again the following year

14. Beach Ball Summer Party

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Beach Ball Summer Party, simple enough to set up before anyone even arrives and a hit with the whole crowd

15. Pool Water Drink

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Pool Water Drink, budget friendly for a backyard sized gathering and a detail that makes the whole afternoon feel special

17. Balloon Dipped Luminaries

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Balloon Dipped Luminaries, a summer afternoon crowd-pleaser, quick to pull together with one supply run

19. DIY Flamingo Pool Float Cake

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DIY Flamingo Pool Float Cake, easy to make ahead so no one misses out and fun that keeps going long after the sun goes down

21. Dive In Movie Theater

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Dive In Movie Theater, flexible enough to scale up for more people and a party favor nobody throws straight in the trash

22. Push Pop Cupcakes

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Push Pop Cupcakes, a summer afternoon crowd-pleaser, simple for little ones to help put together too

23. Snow Cone Pool Party

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Snow Cone Pool Party, fast enough to finish during nap time and a memory worth more than a store bought version

24. Pool Party Dip

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Pool Party Dip, simple for little ones to help put together too and a splash of color that makes the whole yard feel festive

25. DIY Pool Noodle Pom Pom Shooter

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DIY Pool Noodle Pom Pom Shooter, a summer afternoon crowd-pleaser, friendly for a hot day with almost no cleanup

26. Pool Party Cupcakes

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Pool Party Cupcakes, low cost next to renting the equivalent supplies and a hit with the whole crowd

27. Raspberry Crush Punch

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Raspberry Crush Punch, simple enough to set up before anyone even arrives and a hit with the whole crowd

28. Tropical Rum Punch

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Tropical Rum Punch, a summer afternoon crowd-pleaser, and a detail that makes the whole afternoon feel special

30. Beach in a Vase