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Sometimes the best parties come from the simplest of beginnings.
A picnic is a timeless classic.
You can head to your local park or enjoy one of the larger ones. Bring along a picnic blanket and food, and you’re almost done.
This party is all about getting outdoors and enjoying nature.
Here are three ideas to liven up this simple affair and make it a kids’ birthday party to remember!
Sure the traditional picnic blanket is a must. But why not add some outdoor cushion pillows? They are a great way to add comfort and décor.
Yet they are so simple.
A lot of places stock cheap & cheerful options.
Or if you already have some at home — perfect!
A great idea is to select the cushions to match your party's colour theme.
For example, if you have an army theme thing, see if you can even get some cushion covers that match. Bunnings has olive-toned cushion covers — perfect for an ‘army’ theme.
Or if you are going to a Fortnite-themed video party, see if you can get some Fortnite-themed cushions from Amazon. Or maybe go with a Minecraft theme and check out these fun Minecraft cushions.
Let your imagination run wild.
Hide-and-seek is a classic picnic party game, but if you want to level it up to something super memorable.
Something that’ll have a “wow” factor — hire some Laser Tag equipment. You can hire a laser tag set, such as a pack of eight (8). This is a great number for a party!
(Laser Tag in a Box has the option of adding more taggers in lots of 4 if you need them.)
Don’t worry.
Laser Tag is super easy. All you need to do is turn on the taggers and hand them to the kids. It’s basically high-tech hide-and-seek.
What’s more, the taggers get delivered to your door, and you have it for the entire weekend.
No picnic party is complete without some party food.
In addition to serving the classic picnic sandwiches, you might want to consider a few other food options.
Because of the outdoor setting, food that tastes good cold is the best option!
Muffins, crispy chicken, cheese rolls, and fruits are great options.
The most popular fruit for picnics has to be watermelon, so if they’re in season, be sure to get some for your picnic party!
Mum of two boys, Sharon, chose the local park, Sherwood Arboretum, for her son's birthday.
"This seriously was the Best Birthday party ever!
We scratched our heads over what to do for our 12-year-old son's birthday party...heard the ad on the radio and made some enquiries. We wanted something close to home, so this seemed perfect.
The service was excellent; they sent us a confirmation email within 20 minutes of our call, which was very reassuring.
When we arrived the day before to pick up the gear, they were so helpful and had lots of suggestions to ensure the party was a success... they even had camo-themed party bags!
We found a great spot at a local park and set up camp. Took us all of half an hour to get ready (including inflatables), and then the kids arrived all kitted out in their best combat gear! It was so much fun to see them so incredibly active and immersed in the game!
The day was so hot that we had lots of breaks planned, but it was hard to get them to stop!
We threw some sausages on the BBQ, wrapped them in bread, and cut a cake...that was pretty much all the organisation we had to do!
The kids had an absolute blast.
Our son says, "Best Birthday Party Ever!"
We say "Easiest Birthday Party Ever"....it seriously was Fun In A Box! Thanks to Laser Tag in a Box for making it such a great day."
Three awesome ideas to take your picnic party to the next level. As the weather warms up (and social distancing is a must) picnic parties are a great choice.
If you throw a fantastic picnic party, please share! We'd love to see your photos! Please tag them with the hashtag
#lasertaginabox or
#lasertagpicnicparty
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