Ideas for Entertaining Around the Fire Pit
Last updated September 7, 2023
When the weather cools, don’t let the change of seasons push your party indoors. Spark up the fire pit and relax under the stars.
Creating a refuge doesn’t need to be overly complicated. With so manyfire pit options, from cauldron style to gas or propane-powered, often all you have to do is just flip a switch. Throw in some seating and s'mores, and before long, you'll be entertaining in no time.
Table of Contents
Remove the Chill
Mark a Path
Stay Seated
Get Cozy
Quench Your Thirst
Eat More S’mores
Remove the Chill
Get your backyard entertainment area ready by choosing the right fire pit for your space. First, determine your type, whether it’s free-standing, fuel-burning or a DIY fire feature. There are so many possibilities, including fire pits you can cook on.
Mark a Path
Lead the way to the fire pit fun with landscape lighting or lanterns. Place the lighting along a walkway, or use them to brighten dark corners on the patio. You could also add string lights around your space.
Stay Seated
Consider a garden bench or deck storage box that’s designed to double as an extra seat. Your family and friends will be relaxed and comfy on a bench situated around a fire pit.
Get Cozy
As temperatures drop, your guests will stay warm and cozy with throws or blankets. Try keeping a basket of extra mittens and scarves at hand, in case guests forget to bring their own. Or, store scarves and more in seating that doubles as handy storage.
Quench Your Thirst
Serve a variety of hot drinks, including hot chocolate, hot apple cider and a sampling of spiced teas and coffees. All you need is a serving tray and drink station. A potting bench can even do double duty as a space to place drinks when not in hand.
Eat More S’mores
Set up a s’mores station. Use long-handled camping forks for browning marshmallows over the fire. Also consider setting everything up as a sweet "charcuterie board." Laying out all the options allows for easy access.
Firewood
Keep the fire going with logs and fire starters within reach. You could also keep a rack of logs ready so all you have to do is stoke the fire when it gets low.
Now all you need to do is spark up the fire pit and enjoy. Of course, you’ll want to keep your fire feature working like new, so keep it covered when not in use.
With the right fire pit and accessories, entertaining is a breeze. Make sure you have a fire pit that fits your space, ample outdoor seating and maybe even some s'mores.
Ready to get the supplies you need to start entertaining around the fire pit? The Home Depot delivers online orders when and where you need them.
