Fun Fall-Themed Backyard Party Ideas

Looking for a way to get every last use out of pool season? Just because fall is here, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your backyard oasis by Colley’s. Here are some fun fall-themed backyard party ideas!

Halloween Backyard Party

One of the most exciting parts of fall is Halloween- throw a Halloween-themed backyard pool party! Make a splash by decorating your pool for Halloween! Think fog machines, floating pumpkins and skeletons in pool floats! You can also place lanterns around the exterior of your pool for a high-end haunted look.

Fall Festival Backyard Party

Celebrate the beauty of autumn by host a fall festival-style backyard party! Set your swimming pool lights to fall colors like red, gold or orange. Spread decorative plastic fall “leaves” across your pool and make sure to turn on any pool fire features like fire pits, strips or fireplaces.

Kid’s Camping Party

Break out the tents, sleeping bags and teepees and get ready for the best backyard camping party ever! Cover the floor of your pool in LED lit fiber optic star lights for a starry night look! Place lots of potted evergreens around the coping and hang summer camp-style flags above the pool. For an added touch of fun, put frogs, toadstool and other woodland creature figurines around the pool.

Pumpkin Decorating Party

Get into the autumn spirit by hosting a pumpkin decorating party! Did you know that pumpkins float? Turn your pool into a floating pumpkin patch with real or plastic pumpkins!

Tailgate Party

The Bills season is in full swing! For your backyard tailgate party, place football-shaped floats in the pool. You should also opt for some pool lighting, either by hanging it above the pool or inside the pool. Check out our retail store for a variety of games to play while in the pool! Go Bills!

Treat Dad with a Green Mountain Grill!

Father’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your appreciation for dad than a Green Mountain Grill! Colley’s Pools & Spas is one of few licensed Green Mountain dealers in the Western new York area! We carry the Daniel Boone, Jim Bowie, Trek and Davy Crockett line of grills and their accessories.

Found out about the GMG Difference:

GMG’s pellets are made from clean, kiln-dried sawdust, with the flavor molecules totally intact! And what could be easier than pushing a button – set it and forget it! Now you can “turn pro” in your own back yard.

“How does a pellet grill work?”

First, a motor turns an auger which feeds pellets into a firebox. Second,  a hot rod automatically ignites the pellets, and a combustion fan keeps them burning. Third, a fan inside the hopper maintains positive pressure which prevents burn-back in the auger tube. Finally, a sensor mounted inside the grill sends data to the on-board computer ten times every second, and the controller adjusts the air and pellet flow to maintain the temperature you set.

“Why choose a GMG?”

GMG includes the Digital Thermostatic Controller, the Fan Only Feature, Caster Wheels, 19 lb Hopper, Large Diameter Rear Wheels, Dome Thermometer on the Jim Bowie, Stainless Steel Built in Meat Probe, Stainless Steel Cooking Grates, and a Stainless Steel Lid Handle on all of our grills as standard equipment.

As a local dealer, GMG would like us to sell directly to customers so we can provide the expertise that an online dealer cannot.

In addition to the grills, as a GMG dealer, we offer:

• Pellets (Apple, Gold and Texas blends)

• A pizza attachment

• Racks

• Rotisserie kits

• Grill covers

• Spatulas & other utensils

• Cook books

• and More!

So, if you are looking to treat dad this Father’s Day, stop into your local Colley’s Pools & Spas showroom and check out or line of Green Mountain Grill products!

Fun Pool Games for Kids!

Memorial Day weekend is here and it’s prime time to use the pool! Keep the kids entertained for hours with these easy, exciting pool games for kids, teenagers, and toddlers. From games to play in the pool by themselves to swimming pool relay games, these simple ideas for pool activities will help you make memories — and make a splash!

• Pool Freeze Tag: Bring the classic game in the water! One person will be designated as “it,” when he or she tags another player, that player must freeze in place. You can decide if they need to remain frozen for the duration of the game or if other players are able to un-tag them by swimming underwater.

• Marco Polo: We bet you remember this game from your childhood. This timeless crowd-pleaser has entertained generations of children and it’s easy to see why!

• Sharks & Minnows: Depending on how many players you have you can have one shark or multiple. The shark starts out on one end of the pool while the minnows line up on the opposite side. When the shark yells “go,” the minnows must swim to the other side without being tagged. Again, you can make the rules. Tagged minnows either need to sit outside of the pool until the next round or can join forces with the shark to tag the rest of the minnows.

• Handstand Challenge: Challenge your child! See if they can do a handstand and hold it. Remind your child to be careful, know their limits, and take a break when they start to get tired.

• Solo Pool Race: Using a waterproof watch or timer, test your child’s speed with timed laps in the pool. They’ll be pleasantly surprised to see how much they can improve in a single summer!

Or, create your own game or create your own rules to one of the suggested games- be creative! Your Colley’s pool is all about making memories!