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15 outdoor games for a cottage weekend

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OSpend your weekend hanging by the lake, watching the sunset from the dock, and having some outdoor fun.

Lawn bowling set

lawn bowling set for outdoor games for opening weekend
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Turn your lawn into a makeshift bowling alley on opening weekend with this lawn bowling set. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

A badminton set

outdoor game badminton for opening cottage weekend
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This badminton set has everything you need for a fuss-free game, including a foldable net, four rackets, two shuttlecocks, and a handy bag. Buy it at Walmart.ca.

Spike ball

spikeball outdoor game for opening cottage weekend
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A simple game that’s serious fun. This packable version will make it to the cottage, the beach, and the backyard alike. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

Lawn dice

lawn dice for outdoor games for opening weekend
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An all-ages giant dice game is the perfect way to get outside on opening weekend. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

Ladder ball

ladder ball for outdoor games for opening weekend
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A classic lawn game. This set features two weighted targets and six bolas. Buy it at Walmart.ca.

Ring toss

rope ring toss set outdoor game for opening weekend
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Liven up your lawn with this outdoor ring toss set. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

Cornhole

cornhole set outdoor games for opening weekend
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This 100 percent wood cornhole set adds a competitive element to your cookout. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

Giant Jenga

giant jenga for outdoor lawn games for opening weekend
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The fun of Jenga, supersized. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

Bocce ball

bocce ball set for outdoor lawn games for opening weekend
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Play the classic Italian lawn game at the cottage with this handy set. Buy it at BedBathAndBeyond.ca.

Giant connect four

giant connect four for outdoor games for opening weekend
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This giant, weather-resistant version of the classic game is fun for kids and adults alike. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

Lawn darts

lawn darts game for outdoor games for opening cottage weekend
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Take a stab at this skill-based game. Buy it at Walmart.ca.

Giant pong

outdoor pong game for opening cottage weekend
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The fun of beer bong minus the hangover. This all-ages lawn game divides you into teams to toss beanbags into the collapsable bins. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

Kan Jam

kan jam for opening cottage weekend
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This competitive outdoor frisbee game ensures you’ll get moving. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

Croquet

croquet set for outdoor games for opening cottage weekend
Photo by GoSports

This six-player croquet set is perfect for the lawn. Buy it at Amazon.ca.

Giant Pick Up Sticks

pick up sticks for outdoor lawn games opening weekend
Photo by Hey! Play!

This skill and strategy game gets an outdoor twist. Buy it at BedBathAndBeyond.ca.

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