8 Fall Decor Fire Pit Ideas for a Cozy Backyard Party

8 cozy fire pit ideas for outdoor fall decor and entertaining tips using budget-friendly finds for a backyard campfire party.

I don’t know how we got so lucky with our gorgeous almost fall-ish weather this week, so we went all out with some fall decorating fire pit ideas to make our outdoor space cozy for a backyard party!

Do you recognize the movie we chose?

I shared all about how to set up a backyard movie theater earlier that we created around our DIY fire pit.

DIY fire pit with outdoor fall decor for a cozy backyard party

8 Fall Decor Fire Pit Ideas for a Cozy Backyard Party

1. Repurpose Large Planters Into Tables

We’ve had these recycled whisky barrels since building this fire pit last year, but these barrel planters would work too for creating a rustic vibe.

backyard fire pit with fall decor for a backyard party

2. Add Warm Blankets

For warming up by the fire on chilly nights, toss a few cozy blankets on outdoor chairs for guests at a backyard campfire party.

upside down barrel planter used for an outdoor table

3. Utilize Knit Pillows for Extra Comfort

Adirondack chairs are the perfect fire pit chairs in our opinion, but having that extra back support with cozy pillows makes the experience much more comfortable.

I love mixing cable knit textures with plaid prints for fall.

outdoor fall decor - cable knit pillows with plaid blankets

4. Set Up a S’mores Spread

We always have a tray of graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolates with roasting sticks to enjoy s’mores by the fire. I love this hammered metal serving tray.

fire pit ideas - s'mores station for a backyard party

5. Serve Cider in Copper Mugs

Somehow cider tastes better in pretty copper mugs. Enjoy with apple slices and cinnamon sticks or spike with a shot of cinnamon whiskey for the grown-ups.

s'mores station at backyard party for fire pit idea

6. Set Out Garden Mums

I’m determined to keep these alive for at least a month this year because I’m the worst at remembering to water them. But garden mums make every outdoor space feel extra festive for fall.

outdoor fall decor - garden mums and lanterns around outdoor movie screen for backyard party

7. Mix Up Planter Pots

Incorporate terra cotta, earth tones, and neutrals to add interest with planters. Then repot them again with annual spring/summer flowers next year.

outdoor fall decor - plant garden mums in mismatched planters

8. Add Some Candlelight

When it’s dark outside while we’re enjoying our backyard movie, it’s nice to have these black lanterns sprinkled around with candles for some ambience.

fire pit ideas - add lanterns for candlelight

This is the first fall we’ve had this fire pit finished, and we are SO thankful for it!

With the outdoor movie theater, bocce ball court, and the back porch set up, we’re ready for all of the backyard parties now.

We spent the weekend camped out right here watching Hook and Harry Potter, and it felt like being a kid again.

fire pit idea - outdoor movie theater backyard party

If you want to know about any of the sources we used, you can find them all below:

backyard fire pit ideas - outdoor movie theater

If you want to know about any of the furnishings we used, you can find everything here in our DIY fire pit tutorial. And you can see how to set up a backyard movie theater here.

Happy fall, y’all!