This summer, enjoy the company of friends and family while staying cool by the pool! Check out these kid and adult pool party ideas, online pool party invitations that match your theme, and tips for hosting.

Enjoy yummy summer cocktails poolside! To start, send these orange Sip & Dip party invitations or these blue Sip & Dip party invitations that feature a cute flamingo float. Check out these five unique margarita recipes and this easy pina colada recipe for drink inspiration, then set up a “Sipping Station” with all the fixings including ice, garnishes, and straws. Provide clear plastic cups so guests can see and appreciate the beautiful colors of their drinks and be sure to have plenty of snacks for them to munch on!

Whether it’s a Havana Nights themed party or luau, a pool party that incorporates tropical elements is the perfect way to escape and appreciate the warm weather. Customize a Tropical pool party invitation, Luau party invitation, Tiki party invitation, or Havana Nights party invitation to set the stage for your celebration. Decorate your space with real or faux tropical flowers, bright colors, and inflatable palm trees and flamingos. If you choose a luau theme, pass out leis for guests to wear and check out these luau party food recipes for inspiration.

We get it. You’re busy. If you want to throw a pool party but feel overwhelmed at the thought of feeding everyone, host a potluck! Not only will it save you time, you’ll also get to experience your guests’ favorite dishes and recipes. Send this pool party potluck invitation and use the potluck tool to organize who is bringing what app, side, dessert, or beverage. You can either specify how many dishes you need and outline specific items, or leave it up to your guests to add what they’d like to bring. Not sure what to make for a dish? Check out these summer appetizer recipes.

This theme can be used for both kids and adults! First, send these cute pool party movie night invitations and be sure to include the name of the movie you plan to show. Not sure what to play? Finding Nemo, Free Willy, or The Little Mermaid are perfect for kids, while JAWS, Blue Crush, or Baywatch are great flicks for adults. On the day of the party, set up a white sheet and a projector on your pool deck and supply plenty of floaties so guests can kick back and relax. Serve popcorn and candy to make it feel like a true movie theater experience. 

Make a splash with a mermaid themed pool party! Browse gorgeous mermaid pool party invitations or Barbie pool party invitations that feature the beloved character as a magical mermaid. For decorations, incorporate teals, blues, greens, and purples into your party space to create an underwater ambiance. Guests can play a relay race game where teams have to try to swim with their legs together (like a mermaid!) through a hula hoop held by a parent, then back to their teammates. For food, use cookie cutters in star and fish shapes to turn sandwiches and Rice Krispie treats into star fish and other sea creatures.

Host a “fintastic” shark themed pool party with shark pool party invitations like this Shark Bite invite. Decorate your yard with DIY signs that say “Warning: Shark Activity, ” “No Lifeguard on Duty,” and “Swim at Your Own Risk.” For pool games, play “Sharks and Minnows,” where one person is the “shark” and tries to tag the other players (the “minnows”), as they try to cross to the other side of the pool. Once minnows are tagged, they become sharks and the game ends when only one minnow remains!