Unique outdoor spring date ideas for you and your partner to enjoy this season

April 29, 2024

Looking for spring date ideas?

Many people in the United States spend the months leading up to spring avoiding the cold.

The arrival of spring is the perfect time to get your dose of vitamin D and enjoy the warm weather again.

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If you’re looking for something fun to do with your partner this spring, take advantage of the nice weather and blooming flowers.

Unique date ideas for you and your special someone this spring. (St. Petersburg)

Here are 10 spring outdoor date ideas that both you and your partner will enjoy.

Set up a romantic picnic packed with all your favorite foods
Pick your own flowers at a local farm
participate in the fair
go to the zoo
Learn how to play pickleball
go camping (or glamping)
Watch a movie at the drive-in or make your own
start a garden
go to a baseball game
Watch an outdoor concert

1. Prepare a romantic picnic packed with all your favorite foods

Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket, and head to your local park to enjoy the weather, eat your favorite foods, and enjoy each other’s company.

One person can be responsible for packing the main dishes and the other for the desserts. This doesn’t have to be complicated.

A few delicious chocolate-covered strawberries in a sandwich is all you need.

Set up a romantic picnic for the perfect spring date. (Jumping Rocks/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Also, have some cards ready so you can play a game together after you’ve finished your delicious meal.

2. Pick your own flowers at a local farm

Many farms host “pick your own” events in the spring, usually featuring flowers and berries.

It will be a very fun spring date for you and your partner. These events are popular and the flowers tend to disappear quickly, so be sure to check out them early in the season.

Many of these farms also have markets where you can buy fresh produce and handmade items to take home.

3. Participate in fairs

Spring is a season full of festivals. Check to see if it’s happening in your area.

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At the fair, you can feel like a kid again, ride all the rides, and even win prizes at the games.

The fair is always filled with food trucks featuring a variety of items and live music.

If there’s an amusement park nearby, this could be a fun date. Spring is a better time to go to an amusement park than summer, and waiting in long lines under the hot summer sun can quickly get tiring.

4. Go to the zoo

When was the last time you went to the zoo? It’s probably been a while.

The zoo is a unique spring date perfect.

Some zoos also host events for adults, such as beer and wine tastings, after regular business hours.

5. Learn how to play pickleball

Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, so why not jump on board and learn how to play?

Pickleball is a sport that many people have taken up. Learning it will be a fun activity for you and your partner. (St. Petersburg)

Pickleball courts are popping up all over the country, and you don’t need much equipment to get started. If you’re just starting out, all you really need is a paddle, a ball, and if you don’t already have a portable net where you want to play.

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Maybe you’ll like it too and start playing tournaments together.

6. Go camping (or glamping)

Spring is the perfect season to pitch a tent and spend the night under the stars.

If you don’t like sleeping in a tent, you can also choose glamping. Stay in a cabin, RV, or yurt for a little more comfort.

Enjoy camping together with s’mores and games

Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Spend your time exploring the campground, going fishing, kayaking or paddleboarding, and of course end your night by making s’mores by the bonfire.

7. Watch a movie at the drive-in or make your own movie.

There aren’t many old-school drive-ins around anymore, but if you’re lucky enough to have one near you and you haven’t been yet, it’s the perfect place for a great date night.

Pack all your favorite snacks and bring plenty of blankets and pillows to stay comfortable.

You can bring any type of car to the drive-in. If you have a small car, you can sit inside the car as if you were driving a car, or you can bring your own chair and set it up outside the car. You can also sit on a blanket on the ground, but that may not be the most comfortable option.

Don’t forget to pack all your favorite snacks for your drive-in date night. (St. Petersburg)

If you have a car with a large trunk, you can park the car with the back facing the screen. Next, open the trunk and place the blankets and pillows comfortably in the trunk of your car.

If you have a truck, this may be the best way to see a drive-in movie. If you want even more comfort, you can place an air mattress in the bed of your truck.

If you’re going to the drive-in with your truck, don’t forget to bring a portable speaker to broadcast radio. Otherwise, you may not be able to hear the sound very well.

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If you don’t have a drive-in theater near you but still want to enjoy a movie outdoors, no problem. All you have to do is bring in a drive-in with a screen, projector, and speakers.

8. Start a garden

If you’ve always wanted to start a garden, now is the perfect time to start.

This is a journey you and your partner can take together. Decide how much space you have to devote to your garden and think about what you want to grow.

A gardener harvests kale at an organic community garden.

Start a garden as a couple and watch it flourish together. (St. Petersburg)

Let’s go garden shopping together and get everything you need to get started. Think about how rewarding it is to grow fruits and vegetables in your own backyard.