The Cutest Boho Picnic Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
If you’re looking for a birthday theme that feels fresh, beautiful, and easy to pull together, a boho picnic birthday party is one of the best options.
Three great things about picnic parties! They’re:
- Simple to set up
- Budget-friendly
- Perfect for outdoor celebrations
In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to create a fun picnic party—including decor, food, setup tips, and free printables to tie it all together.
How to Set Up a Boho Picnic Party (Step-by-Step)
Choose Your Picnic Spot
Look for:
- Backyard with shade
- Local park
- Beach or lakeside
Flat ground is key for blankets and trays
Send, email or text the invite
Sending out your invitations is where the excitement really begins! For a picnic-themed birthday, keep things simple by choosing either printed invitations or digital ones. Printed invites add a special, keepsake touch and can be mailed or handed out, while email or text invitations are quick, convenient, and perfect for busy parents. Whichever you choose, try to send them 2–3 weeks in advance and include all the key details—location (especially helpful for parks or lake settings), time, and any special notes like “bring a blanket.”
Here’s a charming picnic invitation for a park, lake or outdoor back yard. Cute pink and white gingham, wildflowers and picnic accessories make this special. The kiddo’s name is front and center on the old fashioned banner.
Here are a few more colorful picnic party invitations – one for a play park and another “picnic in the park” in a sweet font.
Create the Picnic Base
Layer your setup:
- Gingham or neutral blanket
- Low wooden tray or small table
- Floor cushions or pillows – for little kids add shaped pillows like daisies or butterflies and add a few stuffed animals (teddy bears work perfectly)
Mix textures (linen, wicker, wood) for that boho feel
Keep decor light & simple
For the decor, add soft pastel balloons and tie them to a festive welcome sign.
For the table, add small mason jars or vases with daisies or wild flowers. You can have personalized picnic plates and napkins with a picnic theme that keeps everything tied in.
Biodegradable silverware is also a smart choice for outdoor parties. Pack everything in a picnic basket for a handy way to bring the party with you.!
Free picnic theme coloring pages
If having small kids, have a coloring table cloth with lots of crayon boxes for the picnic table. You can also download these FREE picnic theme coloring pages and let the kiddos create their own masterpieces.
Easy Picnic Party Food Ideas
For younger kids, make sure everything is easy to grab and easy to clean up!
Savory
- Sandwiches (cut into shapes)
- Cheese + crackers
- Pretzels or chips
fruits – Bring on the bugs!
Have several bowls full of fruit available to bring in color, freshness and flavor.
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Watermelon
- Bananas
- Kiwi
- Grapes
If you’re ambitious, you can also create some adorable fruit centerpieces or have kids create their own! Here’s a strawberry ladybug and a banana caterpillar to give you inspiration.
Sweet Treats
- Cupcakes (strawberry, vanilla, lemon)
- Sugar cookies – Sally’s baking addiction has a great recipe or chocolate chip cookies
- Sprinkled donuts – what kid doesn’t like sprinkles?
Drinks
- Lemonade
- Juice boxes
- Infused water
5 GAME IDEAS FOR KIDDOS
No picnic birthday party is complete without a few fun activities to keep the kids entertained! The best part? You don’t need anything complicated—just a few simple games can turn your party into an unforgettable day.
1. Picnic Scavenger hunt
Outside picnic parties are perfect for giving the kids an opportunity to explore during a scavenger hunt. Give the kids a list of items to look for and give them a timeframe to finish. You can set up teams to encourage kids to work together to find the items.
The kiddo or team that has the most items in the time alotted can win a small prize or award. Make the items varied but keep it simple: flowers, rocks, butterfly or sticks.
2. Outdoor games
Set the tone for a playful outdoor celebration with classic lawn games styled to match your picnic party place. Colorful frisbees, a badminton set, and bright bocce balls invite kids (and adults!) to get moving while keeping the fun.
3. nature craft station
This activity really lets the kids creativity shine. Have the party goers go on the hunt for items from the picnic site and bring them back for painting or drawing. Have them look for flowers, leaves or smooth stones. With those items they can create some wonderful artwork such as:
- Flower crowns
- Leaf rubbings
- Painted rocks
You’ll need some no spill paint bottles for little ones and plenty of paint brushes. This doubles as both an activity and a take-home favor.
4. Bubble Station
There’s nothing that gets the younger kids more excited than bubbles! Get plenty of bubble wandds and a bucket for your kid friendly bubble solution. Or, get a bubble maker that makes a “gazillion bubbles” for stress free fun for kiddos and parents!
5. Mini Teddy Bear Picnic
If you’re hosting younger age children, have them bring their favorite teddy bear, doll, or other stuffed animal. You can set up aeparate blanket and mini picnic just for them.
This is also super cute for photos!
Favor Ideas Kids Will Love
- Mini cookie bags
- Bubbles
- Small stuffed animals
- Crayons + coloring cards or download the free coloring picnic pages
Attach a matching favor tag or stickers for a polished look
Nature is the best therapy …
and a picnic is a perfect way to enjoy it. If you need any special designs for your picnic party, just contact us and we’ll be glad to help!
