Top Backyard Games Fit For The Entire Family

School is about to let out for the summer, which means there’s extra time to spend with the family. With the heat starting to crank up in Corpus Christi, Texas, there’s never been a better time to head into your backyard for some family fun and fellowship. While everything tastes better on the grill, you’ll want to throw some hamburgers and hotdogs on there. As dinner is cooking, entertain the hungry crowd with one of these DIY backyard games.

Frisbee Tic Tac Toe

Teaching little ones to throw a frisbee can be quite the challenge, so why not use them for a game of tic tac toe? You’ll need eight frisbees, one shower curtain or tarp, and duck or masking tape. If you really want to get creative, with the eight frisbees, get two colors, four of each. After getting set up, divide the family into teams, and play the largest game of tic tac toe you’ve ever seen.

Painted Potato Sacks

Who remembers potato sack races back in the childhood field days? The kids will giggle with excitement as they dart across the yard, and you will love the photographed memories. Although, if you want to take the game to the next level, have each child hand paint their potato sack for an extra flair of style. May the best artistic and athlete win!

Hula Hoop Croquet Yard Game

Croquet is a classic yard game, but crank it up a notch with this hula hoop addition. If you don’t have any hula hoops on hand, don’t run to a sporting goods store and drop a wad, as the dollar store should have the ones you need. This modified game has a hint of kickball, so your kids’ skills are sure to be put to the test. If your neighbors see the family playing this game in the yard, you’ll automatically be the coolest mom or dad on the block.

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DIY Mini Golf

While dad may be the golfer of the family, it’s never too early to teach the kids how to play par. Get everyone outside because it’s time to par-tee! With the help of some dollar store items and a little creativity, you can build a child’s golf course dream, all in your backyard.