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Fun Activities and Party Games
51. Cousins Beach Trivia Challenge
Create a quiz game with questions about the books or series to test your friends’ knowledge.
52. Summer Polaroid Scavenger Hunt
Hand out mini cameras and a list of items to capture during the party for a fun photo scavenger hunt adventure.
53. DIY Bracelet Station
Let everyone make their own beaded friendship bracelets—totally giving Belly and Taylor summer bestie vibes.
54. Spin the Summer Bottle
Put a fun twist on a classic game with summer dares or questions instead of kisses.
55. Beach Ball Truth or Dare
Write prompts on a beach ball. Whoever catches it has to answer the question under their right thumb.
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56. Poolside Bingo
Make bingo cards with things like “pink sunglasses,” “someone doing a TikTok dance,” or “first to spill a drink.”
57. Tie-Dye Tank Top Workshop
Set up a creative corner with dyes and white tank tops for everyone to design their own Cousins Beach outfit.
58. Water Balloon Toss
An outdoor classic for instant laughs and cooling off—especially on a sunny day.
59. Belly Flop Contest
If you have a pool, hold a silly contest for the most dramatic belly flop (bonus points for flair).
60. Beach Blanket Movie Night
End the night with a backyard projector showing The Summer I Turned Pretty or your fave beachy film.
61. Temporary Tattoo Bar
Stock up on floral, wave, and heart-shaped temp tattoos for some quick glam.
62. Name That Love Song
Play clips of romantic summer songs and see who can name them fastest—perfect for music lovers.
63. Paddle Pool Game
Add a mini inflatable paddle pool for playing “ping pong” with beach paddles and balloons.
64. Paint-a-Shell Table
Supply paint, brushes, and real shells for a calming and crafty activity.
65. Beach Bingo with Sea Prizes
Create bingo cards with coastal icons and offer shell necklaces or sunglasses as prizes.
66. Inflatable Ring Toss
Use pool floats as your targets for a chill but hilarious backyard game.
67. Cousins Beach Fashion Show
Let guests show off their best beachy outfits and walk the “runway” with music.
68. DIY Summer Scrapbook
Set up a table with supplies for everyone to make a page or two to remember the day.
69. Karaoke Hour with Summer Hits
Sing your heart out to Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, or classic summer tunes with your squad.
70. Icebreaker Shells
Write fun icebreaker questions inside plastic eggs and let guests pick a “mystery shell” to open.
71. Boho Braids Booth
Offer simple boho-style braids with tiny accessories like mini shells or ribbon for a quick hairstyle glow-up.
72. Limbo Dance Competition
Play surf music and see who can go the lowest without falling down!
73. Pass the Pineapple
Like hot potato, but with a beachy twist! Whoever’s holding it when the music stops must do a dare.
74. Photo Album Guestbook
Ask each guest to snap a photo and write a note to add to a keepsake album.
75. Giant Summer Crossword Puzzle
Draw a huge crossword with clues related to the series, beach life, and party memories.
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