Martha Stewart's Outdoor Party Ideas For Kids

For an evening birthday party: lay some blankets on the lawn, have some dessert, and celebrate with an outdoor "story-hour" that the kids are sure to love (perhaps a favorite of the birthday boy or girl's choosing). Ice cream is always a crowd-pleasing favorite in the Summer, so consider root beer floats or ice cream sundaes.

For older kids, set up a few activities like card games and board games, and for the young ones, try setting up a simple craft station and make easy and creative party favors for everyone to take home.