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Gorgeous Easter Picnic Ideas

Published: Feb 16, 2024 by Kate O'Malley · This post may contain affiliate links. See end of article for more information · Leave a Comment


Easter falls at a beautiful transition of seasons, giving us many fabulous Easter picnic ideas.

Depending on the month, we can draw from last winter’s produce for cool-weather spring picnics. Or, we have the first spring produce, which ignites recipe ideas for balmy alfresco Easter picnics.

Easter Eggs on a picnic basket.

Easter Picnic Ideas

From elegant Easter appetizers, mains, and seasonal salads to delightful Easter cupcake ideas to make your Easter special.

I’ve also got ideas to help you create a beautiful Easter picnic setting – whether planning a small Easter picnic brunch in the backyard or a large family Easter picnic in the park. There are even ideas for Easter-themed picnic games.

See my Picnic Checklist with a free printable download to help make your Easter picnic planning a breeze.

Painted Easter Egg ornaments hanging from a blossom tree.

Easter Picnic Food Ideas

These seasonally-inspired Easter recipes are all easy to make and work well alfresco. They’re also great if you want Easter potluck ideas for feeding a crowd.

Ricotta Asparagus Tartlets
This quick and easy tart recipe is an elegant nod to spring and a gorgeous finger food idea for an Easter picnic. Ready in under an hour, you can easily make a big batch if feeding a crowd.
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Slices of asparagus and prosciutto tart on a wooden board with a jar of balsamic sauce.
Crispy Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Scotch eggs are the quintessential British picnic food and make an excellent savory egg addition to an Easter picnic menu. This recipe is for a healthy air-fried Scotch Egg, but I also give you traditional deep fry and bake options.
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A plate with scotch eggs, one is cut in half showing the yolk.
Spring Asparagus Galette with Peas and Bacon
With spring produce in the air, Easter is a great time to make beautifully rustic French Galettes. This spring vegetable galette is easy to make and can be served as a main or as an appetizer.
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A cooked asparagus galette in a cast iron pan with bacon and peas.
Easy Homemade Pesto Cheese Bread
This Basil Pesto Cheese Bread recipe shines for its fresh, homemade appeal. A blend of fresh aromatic herbs with salty feta and melty cheddar wrapped in a freshly baked loaf. A perfect picnic dish to celebrate the early season herbs.
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A person is holding a piece of bread with cheese and pest in a basket.
Easy Homemade Lemonade
What a gorgeous addition to an Easter picnic – homemade lemonade. It only takes 3 ingredients to make refreshingly tart lemonade, and it's easy to make in bulk if you're feeding a crowd.
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Four glasses of lemonade garnished with mint leaves and lemon slices.
Mini ‘Carrot’ Peppers Stuffed with Herb Cream Cheese
This easy and super cute Easter appetizer can be made well ahead of time for a delicious savory starter that makes a big Easter statement.
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Photo credit: alekasgettogether.com
Stuffed pepper made to look like carrots.
Green Pea and Mint Dip
Spring is the season for peas, and this Pea and Mint Dip Recipe is a fresh and flavourful nod to the season. Don't worry if you don't have fresh peas; you can use frozen.
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Bright green pean and mint dip on a picnic table with bread and carrots.
Roast Pumpkin and Feta Mini Frittata
Mini frittatas are simple to make and make a great Easter food idea. These are made with pumpkin and feta for a delicious combination but experiment with flavors as you like.
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Mini pumpkin frittata with thyme on a plate.
Creamy Pesto Potato Salad
In a nod to traditional potato salad recipes, this fresh and fragrant Pesto Potato Salad has all the feels of warm weather. The perfect make-ahead salad for feeding a crowd.
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Bowl of pesto potato salad.
Chicken Waldorf Salad Sandwich
A timeless and elegant salad, the Waldorf Salad becomes a very elegant picnic dish in a sandwich. Adding chicken to the original makes it a hearty picnic sandwich for any occasion and a lovely addition to an Easter picnic.
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A chicken Waldorf salad sandwich with grapes and lettuce on a plate.
Pizza Rustica – Traditional Italian Easter Pie with Eggs
Look no further than a traditional Italian Easter dish for a robust yet very portable pie everyone will love. This Italian Easter pie –Pizza Rustica, is made with pizza or bread dough, with beaten eggs, cheese, and cured Italian meats. Serve it warm or cold.
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Photo credit: www.christinascucina.com
Pizza Rustica - Traditional Italian Easter Pie with Eggs
Veggie Pinwheels with Cream Cheese
These creamy and fragrant veggie pinwheels make a very cheery and simple finger food idea for an Easter Picnic, especially if feeding a crowd.
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A ladies hands arranging pinwheel sandwiches on a wooden board.
Low Carb Cauliflower Hash Browns
This low-carb Cauliflower Hash Brown recipe is a gorgeous Easter Brunch addition. Make them large and serve topped with eggs and avocado. Make them bite-size and serve with dipping sauces or topped with your favorite dips. I love these hash browns, hot and cold, as a meal or an appetizer.
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Four cauliflower cakes on a cutting board.
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sandwiches
These adorable open sandwiches are the perfect picnic tea sandwich. Stick with the heart shape, cut them into finger sandwiches, or opt for a bunny or egg-shaped cookie cutter for gorgeous Easter brunch sandwiches.
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Avocado and smoked salmon heart shaped sandwich topped with sprouts on a wooden cutting board.
Hash Brown Egg Nests
This is a simple recipe for an Easter picnic brunch that will impress. Whether in the backyard or the local park for an Easter egg hunt, these handheld egg morsels have only two ingredients with seasoning and are ready to pop in the oven in 5 minutes.
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Photo credit: sweetlysplendid.com
A plate of fried eggs topped with parsley and a fork.
Baguette Sandwich Recipes
Baguettes are always a good idea for a picnic as they are easy to share and transport and offer a satisfying, elegant, and convenient picnic sandwich with gourmet appeal. These baguette sandwich recipes are perfect for an Easter picnic celebration.
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Two baguette sandwiches wrapped in paper on a wooden table.
Pesto Orzo Salad with Prosciutto
This Pesto Orzo Salad with Prosciutto recipe stands out for its vibrant, garden-fresh flair. The perfect salad to celebrate the start of the spring picnic season. It's also a great make-ahead salad perfect for serving large groups.
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Pesto Orzo salad with parma ham, tomatoes and olives on a white plate.
Raw Veggie Wraps with Avocado
These Raw veggie Wraps are a perfect Easter sandwich idea. They are easy to eat (which is great for kids), and spring is abundant with great vegetables.
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Raw veggie wraps cut in half showing fillings.
Pressed Flower Easter Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are the perfect picnic food for individual snacks, salad additions, or a DIY sandwich platter. These gorgeously decorated Pressed Flower Easter Eggs give the traditionally decorated easter egg a new savory spin. These make a great edible picnic spread decoration or you can even use them for an Easter egg hunt.
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Photo credit: amandawilens.com
6 eggs decorated with dainty pressed flowers.
Easy Avocado Chocolate Truffles
Super chocolatey and incredibly decadent. These Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles are so delicious you won't even realize they use avocado as a healthier alternative to cream.
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Chocolate avocado truffles in a paper bag.
Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
A perfectly portable alternative to carrot cake, these Carrot Cake Cupcakes topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting are a breeze to make. Whip these cupcakes up in under an hour for a gorgeously simple Easter picnic treat.
Read my tips on How to Transport Cupcakes Safely so your Easter cupcakes don't arrive a mess.
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A carrot cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting topped with a walnut.
Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies
These crispy, chewy Lemon Cookies add a fresh seasonal burst to your Easter Picnics. They're also a great make-ahead sweet treat for Easter entertaining.
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A stack of golden lemon sugar cookies on a small plate, with lemons blurred in the background.
Whiskey Speckled Easter Donuts
Put a little fun into your Easter dessert routine with these spectacular Whiskey Speckled Easter Donuts topped with candy chocolate eggs. Who could resist?
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Photo credit: www.whiskingwolf.com
Orange Upside Down Cake
Bake this quick and easy Orange Upside Down Cake for a dessert that is fresher than spring. With its vibrant flavors and effortless charm, this eye-catching dessert is a simple recipe with stunning results.
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An orange upside down cake and a cup of coffee.
Lighter Mini Cheesecakes
These little portion-control cheesecakes use a light cream cheese so you can have a pretty little indulgence without the guilt.
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Photo credit: www.fromachefskitchen.com
Lighter Mini Cheesecakes
Raspberry Cupcakes With Lemon Mascarpone Frosting
These gorgeous Raspberry Cupcakes with a light and creamy Lemon Mascarpone Frosting are a breath of fresh air and a delightfully portable dessert that will add a ray of sunshine to any Easter picnic table.
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Raspberry cupcakes with lemon frosting on a cooling rack with raspberries and a lemon on the table.
Koulourakia Greek Easter Cookies
A traditional Greek Easter cookie, Koulourakia cookies are buttery with hints of vanilla and fresh orange zest. This recipe gives you the know-how to make these charming Easter Bunnies, but you can fashion them into any Easter shape you please.
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Photo credit: www.pastrywishes.com
Bunny shaped Easter Cookie.
Lemon Bars
Tart, sweet citrusy, and bright on a buttery base, lemon bars are always a welcome treat. These lemon bars are easy to make for a fresh and zesty Easter picnic treat.
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Photo credit: herbsandflour.com
Lemon Bars
Chocolate Pretzel Easter Nests
A different spin on the Easter Nest Cookie, this recipe uses pretzels dipped in chocolate for an extra crunchy, salty-sweet nest.
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Photo credit: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com

Easter-Themed Picnic Baskets and Table Ware

A beautifully decorated picnic basket is essential for any picnic, especially Easter. Opt for ones made of natural willow and lined with cheerful fabrics. (see my best picks for beautiful and practical wicker picnic baskets for more inspiration).

PICNIC TIME Belmont Picnic Basket for 4

Set the picnic scene with this surprisingly well-priced, deluxe picnic set for four bundled up into an easy-to-carry, classic wicker basket.

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Buy from QVC

PICNIC TIME Lemongrove Picnic Basket

This cuter-than-cute picnic basket has all the vibes of spring and some very handy accessories.

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Buy from Macy’s

Include Easter-themed picnic ware like spring-inspired tablecloths and plates for a complete setup.

Lily of the Valley Spring Napkins
Add a luxe touch of spring to your Easter picnic table with these linen floral napkins. A great addition to your picnic set for all occasions, especially romantic picnics.
Buy on Etsy
Photo credit: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LinenIsLove
Lily of the Valley Spring Napkins

Gingham Paper Cocktail Napkins

These colorful and cute paper gingham napkins set the scene for a lovely Easter celebration. Perfect for sticky little fingers.

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4 Pack Lavender Tulip Plastic Tablecloth

If you’re catering to a crowd for Easter, this beautiful spring plastic tablecloth will brighten up your picnic tables. It comes as a set of 4.

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Eucalyptus Waterproof Picnic Blanket
A waterproof picnic blanket is always a welcome addition to any picnic, no matter your style. This fresh eucalyptus blanket is super comfortable and rolls up into its own bag.
Buy on Etsy
Photo credit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LayzyOfficial
Eucalyptus  Waterproof Picnic Blanket

Also, don’t forget baskets for the Easter Egg Hunt.

Easter Baskets

Set of four woven Easter baskets for kids with cute gingham lining. Perfect for the Easter Egg Hunt.

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Easter Decoration Ideas

Set the scene for your Easter picnic with these gorgeous Easter-themed picnic decorations.

Blush Pink Wisteria Garland
Set a beautiful spring-inspired Easter picnic aesthetic with a gorgeous floral garland. It makes a lovely table floral arrangement or hanging decoration. This garland is so beautiful, I also love it as a romantic floral flourish for a Valentine's picnic.
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Photo credit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PartyTouchesUK
Blush Pink Wisteria Garland
Personalized Easter Bunny Cake Topper
Make a sweet statement with these gorgeous personalized cake toppers.
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Photo credit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarktekDECO
Personalized Easter Bunny Cake Topper
Printable Easter Banner
This printable Easter Garland is a great activity for kids. Simply download, print, cut, and then hang using ribbon or twine.
Download from Etsy
Photo credit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DarlingDoodlesDesign

Easter Lawn Characters

These fun Ester Lawn Characters are a great addition to an Easter Egg Hunt and fun photo opportunity.

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Easter Games and Activities

Incorporating fun outdoor games like an Easter Egg Hunt or Easter Themed Egg and Spoon Race can add a playful touch to your picnic. These games are entertaining for kids and can be a hit with adults – Sophisticated adult Easter Eggs or other adult-appropriate prizes can make a fund Easter hunt for grown-ups.

Wooden Easter Egg Hunt Props
Set the scene for your Easter egg hunt with these Easter Egg Hunt signs for young and young at heart. Maybe even make a special adult version of the Easter Egg Hunt with grown up prizes.
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Wooden Easter Egg Hunt Props
Easter Spring Celebration Picnic Gift Basket Box
This adorable Easter Picnic Gift Box has sweet Easter treats, games, and activities, including Easter activity cards with jokes and trivia and an EGGSTRA fun Easter Egg exchange game.
Buy on Etsy
Photo credit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlanAPrettyPicnic

Easter Egg and Spoon Game

Easter is perfect for some on-theme picnic games for both kids and adults, like this Easter-themed Egg and Spoon Race Game.

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An enchanting Easter picnic is not just about enjoying the fresh vibes of spring and the food (although a well-thought-out, seasonally inspired Easter picnic menu is always a hit). It’s also about creating a festive atmosphere with Easter-themed decorations, fun activities like egg hunts and games, and being prepared with practical picnic gear.

These picnic ideas show you that creating the perfect Easter picnic doesn’t have to be a chore either.

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About Kate O'Malley

Picnic enthusiast, passionate cook, and the creative force behind Picnic Lifestyle. With a globe-trotting background and a keen eye for local ingredients, she's mastered the art of crafting delectable picnics and portable feasts (especially for long travel days). Kate's passion for al fresco dining comes alive in this guide, curating perfect picnics for every occasion.

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