Picnic Party

While we love (and highly recommend) the mighty watermelon itself, this delightful cake version is a perfect end to your picnic feast.

No need to worry about melting ice cream with this healthy treat—fruit salad has never been yummier (or more appealing to kids).

This ‘non-fried' baked chicken recipe uses pretzels to create its tasty (and healthier) crispiness.

Add some Italian flare to your outdoor meal with cold-pressed sandwiches showcasing delectable meats and cheeses.

Baked beans go with picnics the way root beer goes with ice cream—so what better way to celebrate both root beer and beans than by putting them together?

No picnic is complete without a potato salad, and this easy-to-make version should definitely have a place on your red and white blanket.

Sure, you could charge your guests a quarter for a glass of your ‘design-your-own-lemonade', but we think the enthusiastic response will be worth a lot more.

Unpack some of these classic games for all ages from lawn bowling to a three-legged race.

Can we have it all? Rejoice! The Kidco Go Pod is definitive proof that the answer is yes—at least when it comes to picnicking with an active babe or toddler. When the best picnic spots—overlooking the water, near the edge of a ravine, only offer anxiety for parent picnickers, keep them contained, and content—which is key if you want to enjoy your meal—with a portable activity centre. Lightweight, and folds up easily for storage and portability, there's one major problem—if not existential dilemma—resolved for you.

Take the lounge act on the road. Comfort can be easily achieved (we just can't promise for how long) at any picnic spot with outdoor cushions from Pottery Barn that can do double duty on your deck back home. It's a splurge, especially when you're hauling all your cargo up a hill, but these soft pillows with classic stripe will add to the ambiance of a classic picnic experience…along with the ants and your always-active kids.