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Falling leaves and a chill in the air means summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to. From fire pits and hayrides to hopping into a leaf pile, cooler temperatures offer many reasons to get outside. If you’re ready for some fall fun, grab your coziest sweater because here are five of the best outdoor parties to host in autumn.

Spooky Halloween Bash

Fall is the spookiest season, so celebrate with a Halloween bash. Set up your party outdoors to take advantage of the chilly atmosphere and make cleanup a breeze. Hang artificial spiderwebs from trees, light jack-o-lanterns, and fill a piñata with Halloween candy. A Halloween party is a great trick-or-treating alternative for adults and older kids.

Haunted Hayride

Do you have plenty of acreage for your party guests to enjoy? Take your Halloween celebration on the road with a haunted hayride. Hitch a trailer to your truck or tractor, fill it with comfy hay bales and drive your guests around the property. Set up fun frights like ghosts, goblins, and creepy sounds along the way.

Oktoberfest Cookout

You don’t have to travel to Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest. Have a celebration of German food and beer right in your own backyard with bratwurst on the grill and a cooler full of your favorite beers. Locate a good store like Charred 380 Grills & Outdoor to find all the accessories you need for perfect grilled sausages.

Outdoor Movie Party

Chilly autumn evenings provide the perfect backdrop for an outdoor movie party. Set up a projector in your backyard, and provide plenty of cozy blankets. Get in the Halloween spirit with your favorite horror flicks, or enjoy the fall feels with a romantic comedy or tearjerker. Serve kettle corn, toasted marshmallows, and plenty of hot chocolate and cider to go with the movie.

Harvest Party

Autumn is the time for harvesting vegetables like corn, apples, and pumpkins, so celebrate with a bountiful harvest party. Dish up fall flavor with roasted corn, fried squash, and plenty of apple dishes like pie and cider. Include fun fall activities like bobbing for apples, cornhole, and making scarecrows.

When planning an outdoor party in autumn, keep in mind that temperatures can change quickly, so have plenty of blankets available for your guests. If you are planning your party for later in the season or live in a colder climate, consider offering outdoor heat sources like portable heaters or a fire pit.

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