In case you have to cancel due to poor weather, you may want to schedule a rain date. This is especially important if you live in a rainy area and are hosting outside. If you are planning your pool party to celebrate an event, such as a birthday, you may want to pick a date close to the event.
Using your own pool or a friend or family members’ pool: If you have a pool, hosting at your own house is convenient and provides a private location for your party. Many communities have pools that are open for use by the public. There is often a small fee to use community pools, but they are very reasonably priced. Some hotels with pools and swim attractions will allow you to purchase day passes to use the facilities without staying at the hotel. There are indoor and outdoor options of both hotel pools and water parks.
Pick a pool that fits your budget. For example, going to a hotel or water park will be a more expensive option. Some hotels and water parks have party packages that include extra services to help cater to your party.
If you are planning a kids pool party, you should also take into account parents that may want to attend with their child.
The date and time of the party. The location of the party. A list of items guests should bring to the party, such as, a bathing suit, a towel, sunscreen, change of clothes, sandals/footwear, lawn-chair, and if they are required to bring any food or beverages. The theme of your party. RSVP and contact information, so your guests can confirm their attendance. A scheduled rain date and information on how party cancellation will be communicated.
A fruit and vegetable tray. Chips and dip or corn chips and salsa. Popsicles. Crackers and cheese. Water, lemonade, iced tea, pop, juice, punch, etc. Alcoholic beverages for adults.
Having a potluck: You can have each guest bring a dish to share with everyone at the party. Grilling or barbecuing: If you are hosting in a backyard and/or have access to a barbecue you could cook hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled veggies, etc. [8] X Research source Ordering food: If you don’t want to cook, or you have a large number of guests, you may want to order food, such as, pizza or other takeout food.
Also, it is a good idea to serve food on paper or plastic plates, so you don’t have breakable dishes near the pool area.
Some games include: Marco polo, treasure hunt, sharks and minnows, octopus, volleyball, etc. You could also provide water toys, such as beach balls, pool noodles, floating devices, rings and retrieval objects, water balloons, squirt guns, etc. [10] X Research source
If your party has a theme, you can have your music match. For example, play Caribbean music at a tropical themed party.
If you are throwing a birthday pool party, you might want to have birthday decorations, such as balloons, streamers, and banners. Alternatively, if your pool party has a specific theme, you will want your decorations to match the theme. If you are hosting your party at a public pool or hotel, you may have to check with them to see if you are allowed to bring decorations.
