After a long winter indoors, it is finally time to bring the party outside! Whether you’re hosting a picnic, celebration, festival, or sporting event, any outdoor event is sure to bring smiles to your guests’ faces. Most people love being outdoors because our senses are heightened and we feel a sense of nostalgia. We feel the warmth of the sun on our faces, the smell of the fresh-cut grass and delicious food on the grill, and we hear birds sweetly chirping in the trees. Not only is it enjoyable for our spirits, but there are also added health benefits from time spent outdoors. We feel a boost of energy, improvements within our immune systems, and ultimately vitamin D elevates levels of serotonin, making our moods happier and improving our brain functions. We’ve put together some of our favorite outdoor event ideas so you can make this summer one to remember!

• Outdoor Concert or Festival

From Coachella to Lollapalooza, festivals and concerts are often a highlight of the summer season. Music lovers unite over a shared love of music, food, and booze. Depending on the scale of your event and your budget, provide your guests with entertainment, food, drinks, and swag! Once you pick your lineup of performers, you’ll need to secure a venue. If you’re not sure if a location is conducive to an outdoor music festival, reach out to Wizard Studios for help! Not only can we help with retrieving the right permits that you’ll need for hosting such an event, but we can also set up the stage and cover all your audio, visual, and lighting needs! Make it a community event and source out local food vendors to serve up some delicious foods. Outdoor festivals are a sure way to show your guests a good time!

• Dinner with a View

If you’re looking for something a bit more intimate, how about a beautiful dinner party with a view. If you live in a city, setting your event at a chic industrial rooftop venue will surely give your guests a night to remember. They’ll gaze at the stars and the city’s skyline as they sip on delicious cocktails and connect with one another. If you’re looking to escape the city, find a location off the beaten path and set up a gorgeous table dressed with linens and wildflowers. Your guests will be shocked at the beauty and serenity of it all. These intimate outdoor gatherings are sure to give your guests the opportunity to come together and really connect.

• Company Picnic

Casual outdoor events such as picnics or field days are guaranteed to create happy memories for everyone. These are great options for company events to show your employees that you care about them. If you’re from a large corporation, your picnic can extend up to a few days, to ensure that your employees and their families get the chance to meet one another and mingle. Include field games like an egg toss, three-legged race, human foosball, and a corn hole tournament that runs through the entire day. Dive deep into the summer traditions and have a huge barbeque feast. Creating a casual atmosphere that is fun for the whole family will showcase the culture within your work community and leave your team feeling appreciated for all their hard work. 

• Gala Under the Tent

Are you wanting to host an elegant gala for your charity or organization? Bring it outside and set it up under a canopy tent. Production companies, like Wizard Studios, have incredibly-skilled artisans that can transform a blank canvas into a fancy outdoor ballroom. Once you pick your theme, we can create custom fabrications and art installations that will capture the attention of your guests and with the right caterer, you’ll be sure to impress your attendees with delicious hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Invite a string quartet or pianist to play live music and provide a dance floor. The sky is the limit for elegant outdoor galas!

Whether you are hosting a casual company picnic or an upscale dinner party, we know that it takes a lot to plan an event, and we are here to help! Wizard Studios can take care of all of the permits, venue logistics, paperwork, insurance, and regulations, so you don’t have to. Let us turn all your summer outdoor event dreams into a reality and contact Wizard Studios today!