Kids Folding Picnic Table
Staff, Courtesy of Lifetime
During the summer, we all want kids to spend as much time as possible outside. Picnic tables are a great way to encourage kids to get out there and soak up that vitamin D—without taking over the adult tables with their art projects, LEGO builds, puzzles and juice boxes. Picnic tables designed for kids are also a great way to upgrade family meal times outside, with manageable chairs and tables heights for little arms and legs. (And yes, you will see table manners improve when kids' feet can touch the ground and they can easily access their plate and silverware).
What to Look For/What to Consider
A picnic table for kids seems like a no-brainer, until you have the wrong one in your space. Keep these few things in mind, and your chances of finding the perfect one for you and your family's needs increases exponentially.
Age
There's a big difference between the perfect table for a toddler and a big kid, and only a few that suit both. We have tables that are ideal for younger and older kids, and a few that work for everyone.
Seating
Tables and chairs tend to work better for small spaces. If you opt for a picnic table with benches, figure out if it would work better for you to have detached or attached, depending on the size of your space and your family's needs.
Umbrella
Several of our picnic tables come with umbrellas, but not all do. If you plan to put your table out in the direct sunlight, you may want one with an umbrella.
Size
The picnic tables we include below vary in size considerably and seat between two and eight kids. Bistro-style tables and chairs are great for small spaces, porches and even balconies. If you want your crew to be able to spread out, there are plenty of roomier options as well.
How We Selected
We reviewed hundreds of options, combing through professional and consumer assessments before compiling this compendium of top-rated picnic tables. We included a variety of styles covering a range of price points, in a bid to find something that would be just right for you, your family and your space.
1
Best Splurge
KidKraft Outdoor Table and Bench Set
KidKraft amazon.com
$249.99
• Dimensions: 42.25 x 22.75 x 19 inches
• Age Group: 3-8
• Material: Weather-resistant Sanmu wood
This KidKraft picnic table is well-made and durable, and looks like a mini version of a sophisticated adult setup. The set features one sturdy espresso-colored table, and two benches with cushions that can be attached. The cushions have washable covers. The table also includes an umbrella.
Assembly is required, and takes up to two hours. Reviewers love the look and size, but some do note that the wood will last longer if it's sealed or painted upon arrival.
2
Best Budget
Little Tikes Easy Store
Little Tikes amazon.com
$59.99
• Dimensions: 27.2 x 27 x 18.25 inches
• Age Group: 16 months to 5 years
• Material: Plastic
This picnic table is a classic, straightforward, plastic table with attached benches that can seat four. Little Tikes builds sturdy, kid-friendly gear, and this is no exception. Setup is easy, with no tools required. It doesn't come with an umbrella, or any other bells and whistles, but all you have to do to clean it is hose it off. (There is also a space for you to put in an umbrella, if desired). This table can also unlock and fold for storage.
3
Best for Playdates
Step2 Naturally Playful Picnic Table
Step2 walmart.com
$104.99
• Dimensions: 42.99 x 40.75 x 20.47 inches
• Age Group: 3 to 8 years
• Material: Plastic
This roomy picnic table from Step2 is big enough to seat six kids on wide, countered, attached benches. It is especially popular with parents who like tyeir kids to spend a lot of time outside, because it features an umbrella that blocks 97.5% of UVA and UVB rays. The kid-friendly design is made to look like sandstone and pavers.
The umbrella can be removed, and reviewers say their kids stay busy there working on projects and playing games for hours. Assembly is required but minimal.
4
Cutest
Costzon Kids Table and Chair Set
• Dimensions: 41 x 50 x 15 inches
• Age Group: 3 to 5 years
• Material: Nontoxic PP material
It's tough to top the adorableness of this Costzon ladybug set of tables and chairs. The set is made from sturdy metal and nontoxic material. The table also comes with an umbrella, which can be adjusted for height or removed. As cute as the set is, if you're looking for a table with enough room to eat and work on art projects, you may want to move on.
Reviewers with small patio spaces love this table ("super cute!") and say it's easy to assemble and move.
5
Best Minimalist
Lifetime Kid's Picnic Table
Lifetime amazon.com
$124.99
• Dimensions: 32.5 x 35.5 x 21.1 inches
• Age Group: 2 to 5 years
• Material: High-density polyethylene and metal
This Lifetime picnic table is very minimalistic, and looks like a basic adult white utility table, made for kids. The table is comprised of high-density polyethylene and metal, and is impact-resistant and perfect for kids; the benches are attached.
The picnic table is UV-protected, stain-resistant, and easy to clean. The picnic is backed with a two-year limited warranty. Reviewers love how practical it is, and especially appreciate how easy it is to fold up and transport, or store flat. Minimal assembly required. This table seats four.
6
Most Colorful
Costzon Kids Picnic Table Set
• Dimensions: 31 x 28 x 21 inches
• Age Group: 3 to 8 years old
• Material: Wood
For picnickers who love a pop of color, this striped Costzon table will fit the bill. The cheerful and sturdy wooden table and attached bench set comes with an umbrella that can be removed and folded up, if desired. The umbrella and the table are wear-resistant and waterproof, making them perfect for daily use. All of the materials are made from nontoxic products, and the paint is water-based. The table fits four kids comfortably.
7
Best Indoor-Outdoor
Costzon Kids Plastic Table and Chairs
Costzon amazon.com
$79.99
• Dimensions: 19.5 x 16 x 15 inches
• Age Group:16 months to 4 years
• Material: Plastic
This durable blue set of Adirondack-style chairs with a table will look equally at home inside or outside, or on a porch. This set is made from durable, nontoxic material, and the contoured back will help support the littlest tots.
Reviewers love the eye-catching design, lightweight durability, and how easy it is to clean. Others note that's it's so easy to assemble, kids can do it themselves. One reviewer raved that the set "has been outside for three years and still looks like new," despite being in "storms, on and off direct sun and snow."
8
Best for Big Groups
Little Tikes Fold n' Store Picnic Table
Little Tikes walmart.com
$99.00
• Dimensions: 62 x 62 x 64 inches
• Age Group: 24 months to 8 years
• Material: Plastic
This table's features an attached circle of connected benches that seats six to eight kids. The table also includes an umbrella. Reviewers loved how easy it is to assemble, then fold up and store. One person also noted that the "four-side" design is great for big families and playdates, though it is also noted that the table is too low for adults to sit at.
9
Classic Picnic Table
Little Colorado Classic Picnic Table
Little Colorado amazon.com
$179.99
• Dimensions: 30 x 33 x 22 inches
• Age Group: 3 to 7 years
• Material: Pinewood
If you want a classic picnic table for your kiddos, this table, handcrafted in the U.S.A., should land in your cart. The materials and paint are child-safe, and the table comes in white, unfinished wood and green. The table comes partially assembled, with just a few bolts necessary to put it together completely.
10
Best Modernist Set
Step2 3-Piece
• Dimensions: 13 x 36.25 x 15 inches
• Age Group: 2 to 6 years
• Material: Plastic
This furniture set is super sleek and stylish, and would work inside and outside. This bright turquoise bench-table and the lime green and hot pink chair make a contemporary design and kid-friendly set that was made with comfort and durability in mind. The pieces are extremely lightweight.
Kathleen Willcox Kathleen Willcox is a journalist who writes about parenting, technology, shopping, food and wine.
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