One of my favorite things to do when the weather warms up is to get the pool set up for some fun and festive pool parties. If you have some pool parties on your summer schedule this year, you will love this list of awesome pool party ideas to elevate your next gathering.

There are ideas for every type of pool party on this list, so I know you will find ones that you will be eager to try this season!

1. Back-to-School Pool Party

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My kids always get a bit grumpy when summer ends. If yours are the same way, cheer them up with a back-to-school pool party.

They won’t be sad when they see that fun and colorful balloon set-up. Those palm trees make this truly special.

You can get similar ones here for your own back-to-school pool party!

2. Pineapple Drink Station

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You can’t look at this cute pineapple drink station and not smile. This would be an adorable way to serve drinks at any pool party.

You can set up your festive drink station on a simple rolling cart like this.

3. Beach Theme

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When I think about summer, the beach comes to mind immediately. This pool party décor is all about those laid-back beachy vibes.

This is also a great way to repurpose beach toys. If you don’t have a good set, this one is great.

You can use it as décor for your next pool party and then bring it to the beach for your kids to play with!

4. Custom Towel Party Favors

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Are you always racking your brain trying to think of a good party favor for your kid’s parties? I am the same way.

To me, a party favor should be cute, fun, and useful. This beach towel/drink party favor fits the bill perfectly!

Your kid’s guests (and their parents) are sure to delight in these adorable favors.

5. Pool Party Favor Baskets

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These baskets are another amazing party favor idea! They look so cute and can be filled with fun and essential summer items like squirt guns, sunscreen, water bottles, and more!

6. Inflatables

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Inflatables are super fun for kids and adults alike. Adding some to your pool for your next summer celebration will add cute style to your party, along with entertainment!

7. Fun Favor Station

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This favor station is amazing, don’t you think? Adding fun and useful pool party items to an entry table is a great way to welcome guests.

You can add beach balls, inflatables, water guns, and more to your favor station for endless pool fun!

8. Cute Pool Decor

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How sweet is this kid’s party décor? I love all those sweet little items, especially the donut, mini chair, and tropical umbrella.

Your kids will be wowed by this if they have a summer birthday!

9. Bright Tablescape

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In my opinion, any summer tablescape should be filled with bright, vibrant colors. This is doubly true for tables at pool parties.

I love the beautiful bursts of color in this cute kid’s tablescape. The pink balloon bouquets take this idea to the next level.

You can recreate those beautiful balloon arrangements with this set of pink balloons.

10. Shimmery Bubbles

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If you are looking for something glitzy and glamorous to add to an elegant pool party, these shimmery bubbles would be perfect. These would look gorgeous at your poolside!

11. Festive Arch

Source: @paperncakeevents

I love the way this arch is decorated, don’t you? Everything about it from the delicate florals to the pineapple gives summer vibes for sure.

I’m super obsessed with that flamingo décor as well!

12. Pool Cake

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Any birthday girl or boy will be delighted by a fun and cute pool-themed cake.

These summer-themed cake decorations would look great on your cake!

13. Tablescape with Inflatables

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Are you a pool inflatable enthusiast? I am too, which is why I adore this tablescape.

Using inflatables as seating is brilliant, don’t you think? If you love this as much as I do, you can recreate it with a few sets of these summery swim tubes!

14. Visors and Sunglasses

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Staying comfortable at your pool party will be easy with these cute visor and sunglass giveaways! Don’t you think this is such a nice, thoughtful, and cute touch?

Your guests will thank you for thinking of their comfort and will delight in how lovely this colorful set-up looks!

15. Pool Party Dessert Station

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This dessert station is giving me all the relaxed summer vibes that I’ve been craving! Everything about this is so perfectly summery and delicious!

I especially love the eye-catching tropical colored balloons, don’t you?

16. Let’s Party Set-Up

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This set-up has all the elements of a good pool party. From palm trees and beach chairs to an inflatable rubber ducky, décor like this will add fun and whimsy to your next summer celebration!

17. Lilo and Stitch Pool Party

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Any kid would be amazed by this fun Lilo and Stitch pool party décor! This would be a great addition to any pool party for little ones this summer.

It would also be an excellent way to get kids involved in a Luau themed pool party! You could grab some fun Lilo and Stitch birthday decorations (this set is so cute), along with a set of leis like this for a fun and festive celebration.

18. Shades of Blue

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What color do you think of when you think of a pool party? Blue is the first one that comes to mind for me!

Blue balloons, tablecloths, banners, and more can be artfully arranged to create a cute, on-theme table for any pool party. This set of balloons would be the perfect addition to your next event!

19. Cute, Sandy Decor

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I think these cute, delicate, and customized little trinkets are perfect for a girl’s pool party! The details are so sweet, and those pink bows are an amazing finishing touch!

20. Pool Party Candy Bar

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What is the best way to elevate any kid’s party? Add an on-theme candy bar!

My kids go crazy for party candy bars, and this pool party one is just adorable. Kids will love sampling different pool-themed sweets and treats at your next event!

21. Shark Pool Party

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A shark pool party is such a fun, summer vibe, don’t you think? Beautiful balloons, elegant floral centerpieces, and shark-shaped plates come together for a simple, yet amazing, tablescape.

If you like this idea, you could elevate it with this incredible shark serving tray! It is intended for sushi, but you could use it for anything you want.

At a kid’s party, I might use it for chips, cut veggies, and dip.

22. Goodie Bag and Treat Table

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Goodie bags with party favors and sweet treats are a must-have at any pool party. Setting them up on a beautiful, on-theme table is such a good idea!

You can decorate your table with fun balloons, palm tree décor, and anything else that gives off summery vibes. These bags would be a great addition!

23. Pool Party Picnic

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I think everything about this pool party picnic is so cute! The pink backdrop with florals and palm trees is adorable, don’t you agree?