Fall Patio Ideas: Your Outdoor Entertaining Checklist for Fall

Dining outdoors is a quintessential fall patio idea for a reason. There’s something extra-special about gathering around the table during harvest season. Choose a location for your dining table that offers plenty of breathing room for guests and feels extra-special—perhaps on the patio or in the backyard under the cover of trees. For a sense of warmth, incorporate some throw pillows or (if temps are lower) a patio heater or two. Keep the menu simple yet seasonal, so you’re able to focus on enjoying time with your guests. For an extra-special touch, layer some outdoor rugs and incorporate lighting to set the mood.

Bring the movie theatre outdoors with a backyard movie night—a great activity for kids and adults alike. Make sure you have an outdoor TV that’s right for your space and plenty of seating options. Also a must: movie theatre-worthy drinks and snacks. Consider keeping beverages close with a bar cart or cooler for an extra-special touch.

It wouldn’t be fall without a fireside ghost story or two, would it? Group some Adirondack chairs or poufs around the fire pit to create a comfortable seating area. Don’t forget the s’mores supplies, drinks, and your spookiest campfire stories.