36 Outdoor Get-Together Themes and Ideas for Fall Entertaining

You've decided on your pumpkin-themed food and gathered seasonal cocktail ideas for your fall party — now it's time to pick a theme. Embrace the cool and crisp temperatures of autumn by hosting an outdoor gathering with fun fall activities. From classic themes like outdoor game night, movie night and a backyard bonfire to seasonal themes like pumpkin carving, Oktoberfest and a candy apple bar, our fall party ideas are sure to be a blast.

If you’re like us, when the weather is good, you look for every excuse to bring inside activities outdoors — including movie night. Elevate the outdoor theater experience even more by rolling out a fall-themed bar cart and popcorn bar. Don’t forget to grab plenty of cozy blankets for the chilly fall nights.

Apples are a cornerstone of fall flavors and decor, and they also make for a perfect party theme. Serve apple drinks, set your table with apple decor and serve up apple desserts to make the table feel like the essence of fall.

There are so many fun, engaging themes and storylines to choose from when planning a murder mystery dinner party. You could kick up your heels with a Wild West scene or get groovy with a retro 1970s disco party. However, you can never go wrong with a roaring 1920s affair. Plot your mystery with our ready-made kit complete with character sheets, customizable invites, killer recipes and storylines to guide novice hosts.