A Cherry Pop Events Guide to the Swellest Employee Picnic This Side of the Office Door – Serving sass, style, and a whole lotta sunshine.
Well, butter my biscuit and pass the lemonade — if you wanna keep your team happier than a June bride at a bake sale, you best start planning one heck of a company picnic. It’s time to swap spreadsheets for lawn games, email chains for hot dog buns, and show your work family just how much you really appreciate ‘em.
So pull on those pedal pushers, doll — Cherry Pop Events is here to help you host a shin-dig that’ll have your coworkers swooning like it’s prom night all over again.
🍉 Why Throw a Picnic, You Ask?
Honey, when folks feel seen, valued, and treated like the bee’s knees — they stick around. A picnic isn’t just about burgers and badminton. It’s about boosting morale, bonding outside the breakroom, and giving those busy bees a chance to buzz about something other than deadlines.
Perks of throwin’ a good ol’-fashioned appreciation picnic:
✿ Big ol’ boost in morale
✿ Happier teams = lower turnover
✿ More “atta girls” and less burnout
✿ Stronger culture than grandma’s lemonade
✿ Makes your workplace the talk of the talent pool
🎉 10 Ways to Make Your Picnic the Cat’s Pajamas
1. Location, Location, Location, Sugar!
Pick a pretty park with trees, tables, and real restrooms — not just a scary port-a-loo. Cherry Pop Events can find you a picture-perfect spot faster than you can say “checkered blanket.”
2. Pick a Theme and Run With It
No picnic’s complete without a little razzle-dazzle. Go retro Americana, beach bash, or even “corporate campout.” A theme keeps it cohesive and gets folks jazzed.
3. Feed ‘Em Like Royalty
No one wants to wrestle Carl from accounting over the last sandwich. Plan for 1.5 servings per guest and don’t forget the sweet treats!
Sassy Sample Menu:
🍔 Grilled burgers (yes, veggie too)
🌭 Hot dogs with all the fixins
🥗 Pasta salad & fruit skewers
🍪 Cookies, ice cream bars — whatever makes ‘em smile
🍹 Hydration station: lemonade, sodas, and maybe a splash of grown-up fun if the boss gives the nod.
4. Gimme That Good Entertainment
Lawn games like cornhole, ring toss, and giant Jenga are a must. Toss in a toe-tappin’ playlist or a local band and don’t forget a raffle! Who doesn’t love a prize?
5. Don’t Forget the Love Fest
Hand out fun awards, sugar. Try “Sunniest Smile,” “Queen of the Spreadsheet,” or “Most Likely to Bring Cupcakes Just Because.” Make ‘em feel like the rockstars they are.
6. Shady Seating, Please and Thank You
Don’t leave Aunt Ethel melting in the sun. Bring umbrellas, rent a tent, or let Cherry Pop Events set up a shady lounge. Comfort is cute.
7. Be Food-Friendly
Vegans, gluten-free gals, and dairy-dodgers need love too. Options = inclusion = happy tummies.
8. Is This a Kiddie Affair or Not?
Make it clear up front. If kiddos are coming, set up a station with bubbles, chalk, and juice boxes. If it’s adults-only, keep it glam and grown.
9. Snap It, Dollface
Hire a photographer or set up a photo booth. People love a keepsake, and you’ll get snazzy content for your company socials.
10. Clean Up Like a Class Act
You don’t want anyone hauling trash in heels. Set up clear trash and recycling stations — or let Cherry Pop Events sweep in and handle the dirty work while you sip lemonade like a queen.
👨👩👧 Bonus Round: Bring the Whole Fam!
Want to make your team and their families feel warm and fuzzy?
Here’s the cherry on top:
👶 Kid zones with crafts, games, and goodies
📸 Group photo with all the smiling families
🍕 Crowd-pleasing food even picky eaters will gobble
💌 Welcoming signage and name tags for guests
🏃 Family relay races or scavenger hunts — trust us, it’s a hoot
Families love feeling part of the fun — and your team’ll love you for including ‘em.
🍒 Final Word from Your Picnic Fairy Godmothers
Sweetheart, a thoughtful, lively picnic isn’t just an event — it’s an investment in your team’s joy. It builds loyalty, lights up your culture, and lets your people know you see them, not just their timesheets.
Ready to throw the kind of company party that’ll be the stuff of water-cooler legend?
Let Cherry Pop Events do the heavy lifting, sugar.
We’ll plan, prep, and pack up — so all you have to do is show up lookin’ cute and clinkin’ lemonade glasses with your favorite coworkers.
🎟️ Visit www.cherrypop.events to book your planning call.
You bring the team — we’ll bring the charm, the cheer, and every checkered napkin.
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