12 Inspiring Outdoor Event Ideas for Great Fun

A great outdoor event brings people close to nature, makes participants happy, and improves their relationship with each other. If you want to take part in outdoor events to relax your body and mind, here are some popular outdoor event ideas for your reference. We hope you can find your favorite outdoor activities to have more fun in your life.

12 Inspiring Outdoor Event Ideas

Although everyone has different preferences, we are sure there is always one that you will enjoy among the selected 12 representative activities.

1. Outdoor Weddings

Compared to traditional church weddings, outdoor weddings offer a stunning setting for the special day. Choosing a natural setting such as a beach, garden, vineyard, or other places close to nature. The natural beauty and seasonal flowers of these locations create a unique and romantic atmosphere for the wedding.

Outdoor weddings tend to be more personalized. Unnecessary aspects may be cut out to suit the couple's wishes, so the flow of the ceremony is flexible. Holding a wedding in an elegant white tent is romantic and charming, and it will become a beautiful memory in the hearts of the newlyweds and all attendees.

2. Corporate Events

To encourage teamwork and boost morale, many companies organize outdoor activities such as new product launches, annual celebrations, and company parties.

Employees often enjoy the unique experience of getting to know each other better in a relaxed, outdoor environment.

In this way, companies can not only strengthen the bonds between employees but also create a more harmonious and creative working environment. It is conducive to strengthening the company's team cohesion and promoting its development.

3. Music Festivals

Music festivals are one of the few outdoor activities that can provide both visual and auditory enjoyment. Generally, music festivals are held in open-air natural areas such as beaches or lawns.

With the performances of singers of different styles, the audience can not only enjoy the audio-visual feast of music but also get in close contact with nature.

The audience can sing, dance, and enjoy the music together. Compared to concerts held in traditional venues, outdoor music festivals hold more cultural activities. People can experience musical, cultural, social, and entertainment elements at the same time.

4. Backyard BBQs

A backyard barbecue is certainly an ideal outdoor activity for those who are too busy to travel far. Not only does it bring family, friends, and neighbors together, but it also provides a great opportunity for everyone to relax.

As the host, you can prepare a variety of ingredients, including meats, seafood, and fresh vegetables, to ensure that everyone's tastes are catered for. As the barbecue preparation process can take some time, you can organize some fun games such as beer pong and cornhole toss.

A backyard barbecue is a classic outdoor activity. You can get together with people you love to enjoy food, games, and each other's company with laughter and warmth.

5. Graduation Parties

Tired of the traditional way of partying, the students will be surprised if the graduation party is held outdoors. Therefore, it is a good idea to hold an outdoor graduation party under a tent.

Teachers can stand on the lawn and give their best wishes to the students, while the photo wall set up in the natural environment captures their youthful memories. The graduation party provided a warm and unique scene, which will undoubtedly become a wonderful memory in their hearts forever.

6. Birthday Parties

A well-planned outdoor birthday party is sure to be remembered for a lifetime. Custom tents, banners, and balloon arches can be used to decorate the party venue, making it dreamy and cozy.

Not only does the outdoors provide a huge space for all arrangements, but it also offers endless possibilities and surprises.

For example, playing a congratulatory video recorded by friends and family can be an unexpected touch for the birthday boy or girl, while a splendid fireworks display is sure to bring the party to a climax. These special arrangements will make the birthday party more exciting.

7. Movie Nights

Say goodbye to stuffy indoor cinemas and enjoy an open-air movie night on a summer's evening! To make sure everyone gets the most out of the experience, you can prepare state-of-the-art projection equipment and choose a wide, comfortable lawn as the location for the film.

Before the movie starts, the audience can listen to the chirping of insects and birds, look up at the bright starry sky, and quietly feel the beauty of the night in such a quiet environment.

When the movie starts, the audience can enjoy the beloved classic movie and enjoy delicious snacks such as popcorn, potato chips, and ice cream. Such an outdoor movie night will be a great experience for returning to nature.

8. Annual Holiday Parties

Are annual holiday parties always the same? Why not opt for an outdoor activity? For every family, a party in a tent is a new experience. An outdoor annual party allows family members to create precious memories together.

Family members can make the tent more festive by posting various decorations, such as hanging some small ornaments or posting some banners with blessings.

Compared with traditional customs, holding annual holiday parties in tents will not only prepare different food from those made at home but also provide a brand new experience in terms of accommodation.

But no matter what way to spend the holiday party, spending time with family in a tent is undoubtedly one of the best holidays.

9. Charity Fun Runs

Organizing a charity fun run is a meaningful thing. It can raise social awareness and funds through fun runs to help people in need.

By recruiting community volunteers, the entire community can participate in this meaningful event. Through media coverage, charity fun runs can be actively promoted so that more people with intentions can participate, achieving the meaning of national sports and strengthening the body.

10. Pool Parties

Feel hot on a summer's day even when you're at home with air conditioning?  So why not cool off with an energetic pool party? There are plenty of water rides, including waterslides, water towers, and inflatable floats. You can enjoy these watery delights while tasting an ice-cold drink to cool you down.

The pool parties are also a platform for socializing. With DJs spinning tunes and pool parties, you'll have the chance to make new friends and have an unforgettable and fun time.

11. Camping

Before camping, it is essential to prepare camping equipment. Campers can prepare high-quality and stable tents and stoves so that after setting up the tent, they can make a cup of coffee or cook some meals to experience the beauty of natural life.

At night, participants can watch the vast starry sky while telling each other stories and enjoying the perfect campfire moment. Such a quiet atmosphere cannot be experienced in the city.

12. Gardening Parties

The garden party is also a useful outdoor event. At the party, participants can learn how to take care of potted plants, exchange plant seeds with others, and so on.

At a garden party, participants can learn how to create their own private gardens and improve their living environment. Gardening enthusiasts can learn from each other, improve interpersonal communication, and also improve their own gardening skills to improve their living environment.

Prepare the Venue for Your Outdoor Events with Sheltent

Factors such as weather and terrain need to be taken into account when organizing an outdoor event. Outdoor events also require a flexible venue that can be used at a low cost.

With all these factors in mind, Sheltent recommends tents that can provide shelter for these activities. Here are two versatile tents that can be used for a variety of activities.

1. Frame Tents

Frame tents are made with aluminum frames, which are very strong and durable. Frame tents can be installed on a variety of surfaces, such as concrete, asphalt, and grass. The advanced PVC tarpaulin is sunproof and waterproof. PVC fabric has good flame retardant and anti-mold properties.

Frame tents have no center poles, providing a spacious space inside. It is also suitable for any occasion, from exciting sports games to romantic weddings.

2. Pole Tents

Modular assembly gives the pole tent the flexibility to expand depending on the size of the event. Pole tents are suited for soft surfaces such as grass or sand and concrete surfaces.

However, due to the aluminum frame, pole tents still maintain their stability in strong winds and heavy rains. PVC tarpaulin also provides excellent protection from the sun and rain.

Pole tents usually have towering roofs and are aesthetically pleasing, and suitable for all kinds of celebrations and events. They can enhance the overall atmosphere of the venue.  

There is little need for extra embellishments when hosting an outdoor event with a tent. The greenery and vibrant blooming flowers are natural decorations. With birds chirping and insects buzzing as background music, the event made for an extremely relaxing experience.

The high-quality aluminum alloy frame of the tent can make it fearless of storm attacks, and its waterproof PVC tarpaulin can provide a completely rain-proof space on rainy days. Holding an event in a tent is the greatest guarantee for the safety of participants and the smooth progress of the event.

Why Do You Want to Have Outdoor Events?

Outdoor activities are a dialogue between you and nature. You will not only enjoy the fun of the activities but also experience the tranquillity and beauty of nature. From a practical point of view, outdoor activities have the following advantages:

• Flexible Capacity: There is no limit on the number of people doing outdoor activities. Whether it is a small gathering or a large celebration, nature has enough space to accommodate.

• Entertainment Space: Nature provides the best "stage" for outdoor activities. The 12 outdoor event ideas mentioned above can be carried out smoothly outdoors, allowing you and your friends and family to have fun.

• Community Connection: Outdoor activities can provide a larger range of communication. Community members from different families can participate in it, which can deepen the connection between each other and make the community atmosphere better.

Start Your Outdoor Events!

If you want to enjoy an outdoor event without being disrupted by the weather, you can choose a tent to be a shelter for your outdoor event. As a professional tent manufacturer, Sheltent has almost ten years of experience in the production of tents.

We also offer custom tent service. By telling us the type of activity you are doing, then you will get the appropriate tent plan from Sheltent free of charge.