Five Perfect Picnic Ideas for Your Little Trekkers

Whether you’re heading to the hills, the beach, the local park, or even just the back garden, there’s something undeniably special about a picnic. At Little Trekkers, we’re big believers in outdoor adventures with snack breaks! So we’ve rounded up our favourite kid-friendly picnic ideas to make your next outing extra tasty, fun, and fuss-free.

What Makes a Great Little Trekkers Picnic?

The secret? It’s all about easy-to-pack, mess-free, and fun-to-eat food that fuels the adventure without slowing you down. Think colourful, bite-sized, and packed with energy!

Picnic Food Ideas That Kids Will Love

1-Build-Your-Own Sandwich Wraps

Let the kids customise their wraps! Bring soft tortillas and a selection of fillings (cheese, ham, hummus, grated carrot, cucumber sticks). Bonus: it’s an activity and lunch in one.

Trail Mix Pots

Mix together raisins, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, mini pretzels, and a few chocolate chips for a DIY trail mix. Pop it in reusable tubs for a no-fuss snack.

Fruit Kebabs

Thread chunks of watermelon, strawberries, and grapes (always remeber to half or quarter your grapes) onto skewers. They’re colourful, hydrating, and fun to eat.

Mini Muffins or Flapjacks

Homemade or store-bought, these make perfect grab-and-go treats, and they’re great for sharing with fellow mini adventurers.

DIY Dips & Dunks

Cut-up veggies and breadsticks with hummus or cream cheese are perfect for dipping and no forks required!

2-Don’t Forget the Drinks!

Pack refillable water bottles and perhaps a flask of hot chocolate or fruity herbal tea for something a bit different (and comforting if the weather turns).

3-Picnic Essentials to Pack

• A waterproof picnic blanket or mat
• Wipes or reusable cloths for messy hands
• A rubbish bag to leave no trace
• Ice packs or a cool bag to keep things fresh
• Reusable cutlery and containers

4-Picnic Spot Inspiration

• Woodland trails for shaded snack stops
• Hilltops with a view (snack with a summit!)
• Riverside walks for a cooling breeze
• Your own garden or balcony for an easy weekday treat

5-Rainy Day? No problem!

Why not have an indoor picnic on the living room floor, or a car boot picnic during a drizzle? Or get your Spotty Otter gear on and embrace a soggy snack session, we say puddles pair perfectly with hot chocolate!

Ready to picnic?

Grab your boots, pack your blanket, and get snack-happy in the great outdoors. Adventure tastes better outside!