18 Sizzlin' Summer Event Ideas for Apartments

As a property manager, it can be tough to come up with ideas for resident events, but Sprout has got you covered! We’re sharing our favorite event ideas for Summer 2024 that you can create for your apartment community!

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18 RESIDENT Event ideas for APARTMENTS IN SUMMER 2024

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(1) BLOCK PARTY

Invite residents to build their own summer kit! Use sand buckets as bowls and have a variety of summer foods and activities. Plus, you can even invite local vendors to set up their own tables to sell their goods and services to make the ultimate block party.

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(2) S’mORE FUN

Have a grab-and-go S’mores bar or even movie night under the stars with s’mores. These sweet treats are easy to incorporate into renewal or move-in gifts or even your marketing too.

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(3) LEMONADE STAND 3 WAYS

What’s great about lemonade is that it is SO versatile! We’re giving you three ways to do it!

Lemonade Bar

Lemonade Spritzers

Lemonade for Charity

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(4) SUNDAE FUNDAY

July is National Ice Cream Month! What's a better way to celebrate than by enjoying this cool treat? Set up the cutest sundae bar with all the fixings for your residents to build their own masterpiece.

Bring it to life with…
• Wooden Board
• Wooden Risers
• Ice Cream Garland
• Yellow Bags
• Ice Cream Cups
• Ice Cream & Toppings

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(5) UNDER THE SEA PARTY

Jaw ready for this? Host an under-the-sea resident party with some jawsome treats for all ages. Add an ocean documentary in the background for full effect OR host an outdoor movie (hint: JAWS) at your apartment pool area.

Bring it to life with…
• Ocean Table Cloth
• Fishing Net Decor
• Table Risers
• Decorative Shells
• Glass Cylinder Vase Set
• Water Beads
• Shark Toys
• Plastic Cups
• Cellophane Bags
• Goldfish
• Shark Gummies
• Pirate's Booty
• Magnetic Board

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(6) DOG DAYS OF SUMMER TREAT BAR

July is the official start of the dog days of summer. Host the ultimate yappy hour with all the fun treats, drinks, and toys pets will love.

Bring it to life with…

• Barkcuterie Board
• Milk Bones
• Dog Pops
• Dog Toys
• Pet Water Sprinkler

• Woof Balloons
• Blue Table Cloth
• Fence Pot With Flowers
• Shadow Box
• Small Cups

 

(7) ICE POP BAR 2 WAYS

 

OPTION 1: ICE POP CART

Help residents cool off this summer with ice pops. Simply fill up a cooler or bucket with ice and add your ice pops. It's a perfect event by the pool, at the entrance, or even for marketing at the park.

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OPTION 2: ICE POPs & CHAMPAGNE

Get creative with your happy hour and pop some ice pops in an ice-cold beverage. This cool drink is sure to end up on Instagram.

Pairing Ideas

  • Mango & Champagne

  • Watermelon & Sparkling Rosé

  • Peach & Moscato

  • Tropical Mix & Pinot Grigio

  • Coconut & Chardonnay

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(8) FLOAT FEST POOL PARTY

Summer is about floating your cares away at the pool with a book and a cold beverage. Having a great resident pool party doesn't need to be an ordeal. You can easily fill up your pool with some Instagram-worthy floats and have a cart or cooler with some cold beverages. Your residents will post with the floats and do your marketing for you.

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(9) ROSé HAPPY HOUR

Have your residents stop and smell the rosé. Set up a rosé bar where residents can stop by and pour a glass to wind down. This is the perfect event to encourage referrals. Ask your residents to bring a friend along to enjoy a glass of wine. It's the perfect opportunity for them to see their friends home along with your beautiful community.

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Rose Wine Resident Event
 

(10) DONUT BAR

Your residents donut want to miss this sweet event. Partner with a local bakery or donut shop to host a donut bar that everyone will love. Plus, if you have a resident with an upcoming renewal you can invite them to chat about it over donuts.

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(11) “Let’s FLAMINGLE” PARTY

Is there a better way to bring the summer vibes than with a 🦩 flamingo-themed soiree?

Option 1: Host a larger-scaled event to kick off the opening of your community pool! Pass out leis to residents and encourage the staff to wear their favorite beach look!

Option 2: Set up a grab-and-go station or a flamingle cocktail mixer in the clubhouse and decorate in a tropical theme.

However you decide to throw your “FLAMINGLE” event, below are some of our favorite decorations from Amazon. Purchase all of the items and you still come in under $75!

Suggested Treats:

  • Fresh Fruit Kabobs

  • Tropical flavored sparkling waters (Our two favorites are La Croix’s Coconut and Hibiscus)

  • Tropical flavored fruit snacks make for a nice hand out too!

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(12) GRILL & CHILL EVENT

Having a hard time getting residents to show up to your events? With summer around the corner, try hosting a few smaller scaled events that show off your community amenities.

Do you have a nice park area? Or BBQ spot by the pool? Set up this event in one of these areas.

Don’t have the man-power to have a full on BBQ event? Could you partner with a local vendor or food truck to provide Hamburgers & Hot Dogs?

Give it that summertime feel with the following decorations:

And we added some flowers to the table — because you just can’t go wrong when it comes to flowers.

Sides to offer: Chips, bags of cookies, sparkling water, lemonade and soda

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(13) MAKE IT A WINE NIGHT

We challenged ourselves to put together a wine and cheese event for under $100 - Thanks to Trader Joe’s that is TOTALLY possible!

Spice Up your wine event:

  • Have a “GUESS HOW MANY CORKS” game set up >> closest guess wins a gift card

  • Invite a local artisan to host a “Wine & Painting” party or a “Wine & Wick” candle making party

  • Set up a jigsaw puzzle and make it a “Sip & Solve” — ask each resident to try for at least 10 pieces (this is a great way to host a consistent event if you can leave it set up and make it part of a recurring happy hour)

Easy Event Idea for Apartments: Guess How Many Corks
Unique Event for Apartments: Wine & Wick with local artisan
Fun Apartment Event Idea: Wine & Painting
Budget Friendly Event Idea for Apartments - Sip & Solve

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(14) PIZZA PARTY

Reminder: MAY 20 IS NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY

Can you change it up a bit and partner with a local pizza shop?

Are your residents more likely to pick up pizza and take it back to their apartment? Consider purchasing small cheese pizzas and having an ingredient bar. Residents can build their own pizza and take it home to cook in their own kitchen!

Apartment Pizza Party
 

(15) CRAFT STATION

Help your residents get created with a craft station with all the tools they need to create something special for someone special.

 

(16) SEAFOOD BOIL EVENT

We always get requests to make invitations for this summer event! It’s a favorite for obvious reasons. 🦀 “Spoiling our residents makes us BOIL over with excitement!”

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(17) MIMOSA BAR

Nothing is better than a refreshing mimosa to start or end your day. This creative resident event is perfect way to upgrade a standard breakfast or happy hour event.

Great combos for your mimosa bar

  • Orange Juice & Champagne

  • Lemonade & Champagne

  • Pineapple Juice & Prosecco

  • Peach Juice & Prosecco

  • Grapefruit Juice & Champagne

 

(18) POPCORN TO-GO EVENT

Post on social media letting residents know you have bundles for them to pick up.

  • Stand at the gate handing these out to residents coming or going.

  • Leave them out on a bar cart.

  • Set them up in common areas. Leave out small amounts and refill as needed.

  • Have maintenance leave them in the homes of service requests.

  • Leave them for new residents in their apartments as a sweet surprise.

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