Perfect Date Night Picnic Ideas

By Girl Tyler

The most memorable date nights are often the simplest. Less is more. Instead of making an expensive production out of date night or replicating social media trends, wind down the divine springtime weather with an outdoor picnic. A peaceful evening alone with the one who has your heart: Priceless.

Location is everything! Choose an intimate park setting, plan for an evening by the beach or find a botanical garden. If you can’t get away for the evening, take it to the backyard or the balcony. Get creative in spending intimate time with your partner. Pack a cooler, bring a blanket, and spring for mini decorations to set the mood.

Here are 11 ideas to set the mood:

1. Skip traditional picnic snacks and pack breakfast foods, then watch the sunset.

2. Spice it up with Mexican-inspired foods, go for Asian fusion with bento boxes, or pack your soul food favorites.

3. Keep it light and simple with wine and a charcuterie board.

4. Make a playlist of your favorite songs.

5. Grab takeout from your favorite restaurant or fastfood joint, then sit in a park and devour!

7. Skip the planning and opt for a potluck. Each of you can put your culinary skills to the test by bringing a surprise appetizer, main course, and dessert.

8. Turn the evening into game night with your favorite card and board games.

9. Once you’ve finished eating, go for a nature walk.

10. Plan ahead, and set up a romantic scavenger hunt.

11. Crazy schedules? Pull up for a quick midday picnic with coffee and scones from your favorite local cafe.