These romantic valentines picnic ideas are a unique way to show you care. From delicious main course ideas to sweet desserts to top off the meal, you and your date will love all these amazing recipes to add to your V-Day menu.
There are so many fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one you love. This year, why not swap a fancy dinner at a restaurant for some quality time together!
Whether you’re having a outdoor picnic or enjoying an indoor picnic by your coffee table, a romantic Valentine’s Day picnic is something you’ll never forget!
The Best Valentines Picnic Ideas
Along with your date, we recommend also considering these items for your Valentine’s Day picnic:
- Picnic Blanket
- Romantic Music
- Rose Petals
- Fresh Flowers
- Fairy Lights or Lamps to create the perfect ambiance
- Wine if you drink
- Picnic Basket with wine opener, napkins, and utensils
- Candles
- Seating – whether its using your favorite blankets, floor cushions, or foldable chairs
We also have a guide to creating a romantic picnic year-round, and it may help you come up with more ideas as well.
Where should you have your romantic Valentine’s Day picnic?
The perfect location is as simple as your living room floor or backyard sometimes! If you’re looking for something more unique, a local botanical garden, beach, or secluded park can be a romantic setting.
Below are our favorite foods, decadent desserts and pink drinks to enjoy together on this special night!
What better way to celebrate the romantic holiday than with a picnic? Grab your picnic basket and lay out a comfortable blanket, then enjoy these delicious valentines picnic ideas with your special someone. It's important to decide what you'd like to eat on your picnic. You can keep it simple with finger foods, charcuterie, and a box of candy, or you can opt for a special meal with delicious desserts. Whichever option you pick, you will want to figure out how to store and transit the food beforehand. This easy cheese board date idea from Get Inspired Everyday features a sweet and savory collection of snacks that are perfect for a picnic. This quick and easy heart shaped pizza recipe from Our WabiSabi Life would make a delicious main course for your romantic picnic date. You and your date will love snacking on these flavorful shrimp salad sandwiches from Garlic and Zest made with poached shrimp and fresh veggies. Serve a delicious and easy to eat appetizer at your picnic date with this simple recipe for spinach and cheese puffs from Full Kitchen Recipes. Featuring a delicious combination of meat and cheese, this simple antipasto salad from Gypsy Plate would make the perfect picnic lunch. There’s no need to worry about keeping this veggie pizza from Scratch Market warm for your picnic dinner because it tastes amazing when served cold! These Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders are served on a King’s Hawaiian bun and topped with aioli sauce. This pink salad is a no-bake old fashioned cherry dump salad, and it’s so easy to make! We love this light and refreshing dessert for your date. Classic club sandwiches are a great option for your valentine lunch! Use this easy recipe from Yellow Bliss Road to whip up your own sandwiches for your date. When you serve this savory hand pies from Fluxing Well on your picnic, you’ll have a delicious and easy to eat meal you both are sure to love. These individual zucchini frittata muffins from Healthy Kids Recipes are quick and easy recipe to add to your picnic menu. There’s no baking involved in making these easy cucumber sandwiches with cream cheese from Christina’s Cucina. You’re going to need some side dishes for your romantic lunch date, which is why this corn salad recipe from The Forked Spoon is a great addition to your menu. Your date will definitely be impressed when you put together this valentine charcuterie from Inspiration for Moms for your romantic date. With the help of this roasted beet hummus recipe from Happy Kitchen, you can give your picnic snacks a valentine hue. Whip up a romantic side dish for your Valentine’s Day date with these heart shaped roasted radishes from Vegan Dollhouse. Add a romantic Valentine’s Day touch to a batch of chocolate-y brownies with this simple recipe for red velvet brownies from The Short Order Cook. When you make these cute heart-shaped pop tarts from The Feathered Nest, you have a delicious dessert that’s perfect for eating on a picnic. Put a Valentine’s Day spin on a classic picnic treat with these cute heart shaped chocolate chip cookies from Texan Erin. Nothing says “romance” more than a batch of chocolate-covered strawberries! Use this recipe for pink strawberries from Organically Addison to add a Valentine’s day touch to your sweet snack. These hot cocoa bombs are thoughtful, delicious, and fun to watch melt into an amazing cup of hot cocoa! Add some sweetness to your valentine picnic by whipping up a batch of these strawberry cookies from Coriander and Lavender made with fresh fruit. This strawberry snack mix is as pretty as it is delicious! It's also low-calorie if either of you is watching your weight. Bring the flavors of France to your picnic with the help of this authentic French crepe recipe from Sweet as Honey. If you need a snack to add to your picnic basket, why not make this cute valentine puppy chow from Our Love Language is Food? These heart-shaped strawberry Danishes from 365 Days of Baking are a deliciously sweet treat that will add some romance to your picnic. Add a pretty pink hue and strawberry flavor to classic rice krispies treats with this simple Valentine’s Day recipe from Jello Joy. What could be more romantic than dipping fruit and other sweets in melted chocolate on your Valentine’s Day date using this recipe from Fox and Briar. Made with fresh strawberries and topped with a sweet cream glaze, this strawberry bread from On My Kids Plate is a delicious dessert perfect for a picnic. Enjoy the flavors of cheesecake on your picnic without the mess with these cheesecake stuffed strawberries from Fantabulosiity. The best picnic drinks are the ones you typically enjoy! Wine, champagne, or sparkling fruit juice are all great options! The drink can also be romantic in the sense that you know what you partner likes to drink -- whether it be water, beer, or a Diet Coke. Give your picnic some Valentine’s Day color with the help of this sparkling pink lemonade recipe from The Conscious Plant Kitchen. Give your drinks a fun Valentine’s Day look when you whip up this strawberry milk tea from The Littlest Crumb. Skip the orange juice this Valentine's Day and enjoy a strawberry mimosas instead!Romantic Valentines Picnic Food Ideas
Choosing What to Bring
Choosing the Best Romantic Drinks
Also – Don’t Forget These Items!
- If you’re listening to music with your phone and a speaker, make sure to test the bluetooth ahead of time
- Plates, napkins, cups, utensils
- A cooler is nice to keep your drinks cool
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