Fall Picnic

A fall picnic is a wonderful way to welcome autumn and all its colourful splendor!

It won't be long before you have to put the bikes and summer sandals away and say goodbye to another season of warm sun and outdoor fun. With a little planning and your prepared picnic kit you and your family will be able to get outdoors and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.

Great autumn picnic activities could include:

• Kids Scavenger Hunt
  Have them find a specific coloured leaf, perhaps the biggest leaf, the smallest ...

• Go Fly a Kite!
  It is often windy in the fall. Flying a kite is great for both romantic picnics and family picnics.

• Rake 'em up!
  Bring along a rake to your fall picnic. Rake up a big pile of leaves and jump in!

• Toss It!
  Bring along a frisbee, football, or ball and gloves.

• Picture This!
  Don't forget the camera. Fall colours are amazing!

Plan a delicious fall menu:

Sandwiches are always a picnic staple; however, as the weather turns cooler you may consider bringing a few warmer foods along. Such things as a high quality insulated vacuum bottle of piping hot homemade soup or chili would taste great on a cool fall day. Or, for an extra-special treat, fill that bottle with some hot mulled wine, spiced cider or gourmet hot chocolate!

Autumn also brings a wonderful bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables. A crisp apple, a juicy pear or some crunchy carrots are great for eating out of hand at a picnic. Or make up a batch of cranberry orange muffins, carrot-zucchini muffins or some apple spice cookies. (They taste great with the gourmet hot chocolate!)

Because autumn can also bring some morning dew, I also highly recommend bringing along a cozy picnic blanket with a waterproof backing.

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