Are you and your partner stuck in a date night rut? It's easy to do. It's easy to get stuck in the monotony of the dinner and a movie date. But let's change things up a bit. I've got your back with a treasure trove of exciting and unforgettable date night ideas that will have you both looking forward to your next date night. Whether you're a seasoned couple looking to spice things up or a new twosome eager to create lasting memories, this article is your go-to guide for an epic date night extravaganza. So, grab your partner's hand, buckle up, and get ready for a whirlwind of adventure, romance, and laughter. Trust me, folks, these date night ideas are pure gold! Let's dive right in and inject some serious fun into your love life.
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Order Hello Fresh and cook together. Don't worry about what's for dinner, let Hello Fresh take care of it by sending all of the ingredients, along with delicious recipes right to your door. Not only will this date be tasty, but it doesn't require you to leave the house!
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Plan a 5 Hike Challenge. Choose five local hikes both of you would like to do and plan to hike to the highest location on your hike and take a selfie together to memorialize the adventures. You'll have a beautiful memory and work on your fitness.
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Have a movie marathon. Each pick 2 or 3 movies that mean a lot to you, but that your partner has never seen. Grab your favorite snacks and get cozy getting to know each other's movie taste just a little more.
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Take a dance class together, such as salsa or swing. Whether dancing is in your comfort zone or not, trying something new is always a good way to bond. Who knows, you just may find a perfect shared hobby to enjoy together.
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Have a game night with board games or video games. Let your inner gamer out and have a game night with your love. Video games can be such a stress reliever and a nice way to unwind from the stresses of life.
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Take a scenic drive and stop at interesting landmarks along the way. Date nights don't have to break the bank. Sometimes just the simple act of spending intentional time together is all you need to spark a little romance.
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Have a picnic in a beautiful park or botanical garden. Have fun together in every single stage of the planning, preparing the food and getting to your picnic. If you're not feeling like leaving the house, backyard picnics can be amazing too.
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Go on a mini-golf or bowling date. Let your inner child out and play. Whether you're competitive or more go-with-the-flow, this can be a great way to relax and have a little fun.
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Visit a local zoo or wildlife sanctuary. If we don't have kids or they're all grown and gone, we sometimes forget the obvious. Visiting a zoo or wildlife sanctuary is not just reserved for the kids. Remember to take pictures.
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Take a yoga or fitness class together. If we are able to regularly workout together, this may not seem like much of a date. But taking a class together can really be a special treat for couples that don't typically get the opportunity.
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Visit a florist shop and make a floral arrangement together. This can be such a chill and relaxing date. You'll then have a bouquet to remember the date. It's a great day date option.
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Go on a food tour and try different cuisines and restaurants. Trying something neither of you have ever tried before is such a nice bonding experience. Whether you end up liking the meal or not, it's a new experience.
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Attend a local sports game and cheer for your favorite team. This is an option we often forget. Whether you're super in to sports or not, this can make for a fun night out. The food, the atmosphere, the excitement. A night out like this is a perfect place to wear matching couples shirts.
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Take a pottery wheel class and create pottery together. Trying a new hobby together can be such a great date idea, because if you both decide to continue, you'll have many more date nights to come with your new hobby. Find pottery classes near you here.
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Have a DIY home improvement project and redecorate a room together. This is such a great one, because not only do you get to bond and spend some quality time together, but you get to cross something off your list. You'll feel accomplished and bonded after a DIY date.
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Go on a historical tour of your city or a nearby town. What are the hidden treasures in your town that you haven't ever visited or its been awhile. Don't leave the hometown exploring to the tourists.
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Go on a shopping spree and pick out outfits for each other. This is a fun way to start a date night and maybe add a little flare to the classic dinner and a movie date night.
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Go fruit picking at a local orchard and make homemade jam or pies. This is definitely a unique and fun date idea and perfect for new relationships or seasoned relationships.
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Go indoor skydiving and experience the thrill of freefalling. This is a fun one that people don't often think about as a date night activity. But why not. Don't forget to have fun together.
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Go on a photography scavenger hunt and capture specific objects or scenes. This one is so fun and you'll have the pictures to prove it.
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Go on a ghost tour in a haunted location or take a haunted house tour. This very much is NOT for everyone. But if you're into haunted houses don't leave it just for October. Find a local haunt and schedule a tour.
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Visit an indoor trampoline park and have a jumping session. Don't leave the jumping to the kids. Go have a blast and get some exercise.
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Have a DIY spa day at home with homemade face masks and massages. Self-care is so important and what's better than taking care of yourself with your love.
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Attend a local cooking competition or food festival. This is such a great idea, especially in the summer, fall and spring.
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Take a DIY mixology class and learn to make your favorite cocktails. We all would love to be able to make amazing drinks at home, so why not go learn together.
I hope you loved some of these ideas. Another great idea to keep things spicy is to start a date night jar, so you can take these ideas and add them into your date night jar. If you'd like to start a date night jar, download our free date night cards here.