Picnic Toys & Other Essentials

A camera to capture those special moments.
Lawn or camp chairs. Unless the idea of sitting on a stump all day sounds appealing, remember to pack some comfy lawn chairs.
Blankets. Big ones. The size that’s perfect for napping and reading—or watching the stars, if your picnic carries on into the night. You may also want to bring along a big plastic sheet or tarp to put under the blanket, in case the ground is a little wet.
Tablecloth, and tablecloth clips (available in camping stores or departments).
Binoculars. For bird-watching, kid-checking, and anything else you want to keep an eye on.
A small, rugged vase. Your hike in the woods could land you a great bouquet of wildflowers to serve as a centerpiece on your picnic table.
A kite. A couple of big bottles of bubbles. A Frisbee, a puzzle, a board game, or a deck of cards. You know -- fun stuff!
Staying late? Bring firewood, kindling and matches for a campfire.
A flashlight or maybe even a camping lantern.
A guitar or other musical instruments for playing and singing around the campfire with your friends and family.
Swimming suits, an extra set of clothes and towels, if you're picnicking near a swimming area.
Garbage bags. Don't litter the campsite.
Duct tape. (Just because you should never go anywhere without duct tape.)