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This recently trending activity has a national holiday… on April 23, grab a blanket, your favorite bubbly beverage, some good eats and enjoy National Picnic Day! Whether your picnic is with friends, family or a significant other, there are countless places and foods to satiate your palate near Luminary at One Light. 

Tips and Tricks

Packing the perfect picnic can be slightly challenging. Start here, with enamel plates! Their lightness is easier to carry and they won’t sag underneath all your delicious foods. Plan for eliminating bugs by packing citronella candles and mason jars with lids. Throw in some extra garbage bags for clean up! Check out this website for more info. These tricks should help ease your picnic packing and process!

Locations

The most popular place to picnic is at parks! In Baltimore, we have so many places close to your home at Luminary at One Light to picnic this April 23. Picnic at Patterson Park in Canton and watch the ducks float by in the pond, or sit on top of history at Federal Hill Park while you eat and take in the views of Baltimore city. With easy parking and beautiful views of the waterfront, Canton Waterfront Park is a great destination for your picnic. Druid Hill Park is also an ideal locale for a picnic.

Food

If you do not feel like packing, order some take out for your pincic. R&R Taqueria has the best authentic Mexican food—who doesn’t love tacos and picnics? Try a delicious platter of cheeses and sweet breads from Cheese Galore and More. Simply call 24 hours ahead and your platter will be prepped and ready for your enjoyment. Sushi from Nanami Cafe has the freshest fish and dishes in all of Baltimore. With an extensive selection, there is sushi for everyone! Breakfast sandwiches, desserts, soups, salads… 20 Rosina Gourmet will fill your picnic with the best foods ever! Get boozy with Chesapeake Wine Co! Their drink and bar food menu will take your picnic to the next level.  

Curated Picnic Experiences

Charm City Picnic is offering to set up a specialized picnic just for you! All of the fun and none of the work when you call and schedule your picnic. They are booked until June, but be sure to make your reservation on National Picnic Day for later this summer!

Happy National Picnic Day

Luminary at One Light residents, enjoy the outdoors, some company with good friends and family, yummy food, and beautiful scenery this April 23! If you celebrate National Picnic Day this year, be sure to tag us in your photos, @LuminaryLiving.