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What we pack for a 100-person family picnic (the checklist)
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What we pack for a 100-person family picnic (the checklist)

Every Family Gathering picnic looks effortless to the families who attend. Here's the actual gear list and timing that makes it possible.

April 22, 2026
What makes a family event actually fun (and what kills it)
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What makes a family event actually fun (and what kills it)

After six years and 60+ events, the pattern is clearer than we expected. The difference between a great picnic and a forgettable one is rarely the activities.

April 8, 2026
Behind the scenes: a Thursday prep night
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Behind the scenes: a Thursday prep night

Every Saturday event has a Thursday-evening prep session attached to it. Here's what actually happens between 7 and 10pm in our garage-turned-supply-room.

February 28, 2026

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Five things we learned running 22 events in 2025
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Five things we learned running 22 events in 2025

Twenty-two events. Roughly 1,800 attendees. Five lessons that we're carrying into 2026 โ€” some practical, some unexpected, all paid for in lived experience.

January 12, 2026