Spring is a magical time of year during which nature uses vibrant colors to signal the coming of longer, brighter and warmer days ahead. It is also a wonderful time to go out on dates with new people and see if perhaps something even more than beautiful spring flowers might begin to blossom. Check out the spring date ideas below to help you heat things up in your dating life.

• Afternoon picnic - There is no better time than spring to take your date on a romantic afternoon picnic in the park. Throw down a clean blanket and enjoy a tasty, homemade lunch while soaking up the afternoon sun with your date. Try to choose a park that has a playground, if possible, so that you and your date can have some fun beings big kids together on the playground.
  
  
• Baseball game - Going to an afternoon baseball game with your date is a great way to have some fun together. Even if you aren’t avid sports fanatics, attending a sporting event can be an exciting and romantic way to spend some quality time together.
  
  
• Visit the zoo - Checking out the animals at the local zoo along with your date is another fun way to be big kids together and enjoy a sunny afternoon getting to know each other.
  
  
• Farmer’s Market - Most areas have regular farmer’s market events that can often be the ideal setting for a romantic, afternoon date.
  
  
• Go for a bike ride - Take your date on a leisurely bike ride through a scenic path where you can enjoy the sights and your time together.
  
  
• Visit a water park - If you are lucky enough to have one in your area, going to a water park is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with a date.
  
  
• Make a big splash - Spend the afternoon soaking up the sun and splashing around with your date by visiting a local beach, lake or whatever body of water you happen to have available in your area.
  
  
• Cast your lines - Going on an afternoon fishing trip is a great way to spend some time with your date on a warm and sunny day. If either of you score a good catch, you can extend the date by cooking it up and enjoying the meal together.
  
  
• Do some gardening - What better way to spend time with your date than by growing something together? If you have space available, pick a small area of your yard to use as a garden. Then get together with your date to work on the garden. It will be a unique experience to share with your date and you never know what else will blossom in the process!
  
  
• Yard sale hunting - Grab your local newspaper and spend the day checking out local yard sales with your date. Seeing what other people are trying to get rid of is a fun way to enjoy each other’s company and might even bring up some interesting conversation topics. Try to purchase at least one small item from one of the sales as a souvenir to remember the day by.