Think of the backyard party as the dinner party’s easygoing little sibling. Not sure if you’ll have eight people or 18? No problem — just ask folks to bring something extra to throw on the grill. Hate ...

Summer is the perfect time for backyard parties — from laid-back barbecues to elegant evenings under the stars. With the right backyard party supplies, you can transform your outdoor space into a ...

There are still plenty of warmer days to come, and that means spending as much time outside as possible — even when at home. We’re throwing pool parties and hosting backyard barbecues, playing lawn ...

Hosting a barbecue is usually a pretty low-key affair. But if you’re not careful—and don’t have the proper extracurriculars in place—it can quickly morph from a good party to a boring outdoor meal.

A good backyard can be better than Xanax. “Creating an open-air entertaining space after months of not seeing anyone in a pandemic really saved our sanity,” says Karin Gist, creator and executive ...

There are many ways to measure a party's success, from the number of guests to the lateness of its conclusion, but nothing beats a small, good-natured backyard gathering. With a small cadre of ...

There’s no place like home. That’s the recurring message at summer celebrations across Long Island. Amid health concerns, at-home and backyard parties are bigger than ever. “Celebrating milestones is ...