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Stargazing Picnic

Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Budget: Depending on the picnic items, expect to spend anywhere between $30 and $100.

Surprise your partner with a romantic picnic under the starlit sky. Start with a cozy picnic at a chosen spot where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the location with an added touch of celestial magic.

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  • Your surprise date starts with a drive to an open location where light pollution won't obstruct the view of stars. You bring along a cozy blanket and delectable picnic snacks that include your partner's favorite items. As you lay, snuggling together and enjoying your treat, you introduce the surprising part of the date: stargazing. This unique date idea fills the night with romance as you both identify constellations, make wishes on shooting stars, and share quiet moments under the endless sky.
  • Every fleeting moment feels like a lifetime, you share romantic stories, deeply connect, and focus on each other, creating an unforgettable evening.
  • Toward the end of your date, you present your partner with a star map as a memento of your special night under the stars, reminding them of this extraordinary surprise date every time they look at it.

Preparation steps:

  • First, find a date with clear weather. Too many clouds will obstruct your view of the stars. Prepare a cozy blanket for you and your partner to lie on. Gather picnic snacks that include your partner's favorite food items, don't forget a warm drink. Ensure to have a stargazing app on your phone to help identify constellations.
  • You will need a transportation that's spacious enough to pack picnic items and comfortable for the drive. Reach the spot just around dusk and set up before dark to get adjusted to the dark. Hide the star map until the end to keep it as a surprise.
  • Remember to check with local laws and restrictions around night-time picnicking and stargazing. Some public parks and beaches may have certain restrictions.

Some tips:

  • Check the weather and moon phase. Clouds and full moon nights can interfere with stargazing. Use a reliable stargazing app such as Stellarium, SkyView or Star Walk 2.
  • To make it extra special, consider creating a playlist of your partner's favorite songs or songs that are meaningful to your relationship. Music in the background can add a touch more romance to your date.
  • Little details like the food selection, comfort hot drink, and the touch of warmth a blanket can bring are also crucial. Don't forget bug spray if you're having your picnic somewhere bugs might be an issue.

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