Picnic Checklist
Make sure you have everything before you get to the picnic site. Use this printable checklist to ensure a successful outing.
- A blanket or large tablecloth-if the grass may be damp, bring a plastic tarp, too
- Napkins
- Baby wipes (or a few damp washcloths in plastic bags)
- Paper plates, plastic cups and plastic utensils (why spoil the fun washing dishes or worrying about breaking glassware?)
- A manual can opener
- A corkscrew
- A small cutting board and knife
- Aluminum foil
- Grill & barbecue utensils
- Extra propane (for gas grills)
- Charcoal briquettes
- Lighter fluid
- Safety matches
- Hand sanitizer
- Two ice chests or picnic coolers: one for beverages; one for perishable foods
- Ice
- Bottled water
- Beverages
- Condiments
- Extra garbage bags for clean-up
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Games or toys
- A flashlight
- A portable radio
- Sweater or windbreakers
- And don't forget the food! See our recipe section for delicious picnic fare
- Always wash your hands before preparing or eating food.
- Cook hamburgers until the middle is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Keep hot food hot and cold food cold and don't leave food out for more than two hours, less time if the temperature is high.
- Keep raw meat, poultry and fish away from cooked foods.
- Package leftovers to maximize safety or else throw them out.
