It’s very easy in relationships to fall into routine and complacency, but that doesn’t have to happen at all. Whether you are married, married with kids or in a new relationship you should never stop dating each other. This post will give you a list of date night ideas to choose from.
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Staying In
Date nights don’t have to be going out or spending a ton of money. There are so many cute ideas you can share just by staying in. These ideas are great for the homebody couples out there. Unplug and be present with each other.
Board Game Night
Grab some classic board games and have some competitive fun with your significant other.
Murder Mystery Night
Work together to solve a murder one night. There are a ton of options on Amazon, we started with this one.
Movie Night
Grab some popcorn or your favorite snacks and have a movie night together.
Build a Living Room Fort
Grab all the blankets and pillows you can find and built yourself a fort in the living room. It’s silly and nostalgic.
S’mores Night
Grab an in door S’mores Maker and have a date night making s’mores.
Fondue Night
Have a fondue night for your next date night. There’s nothing more romantic than feeding each other chocolate covered strawberries.
Backyard Camping
Set up a tent in your backyard, look at the stars, and camp out.
At Home Wine Tasting
You don’t have to go anywhere to have a little wine tasting. Make your own charcuterie board and taste some wine together for your next date night.
Homemade Pizzas
Build your own homemade pizzas. Get creative and make it a competition if you’d like.
At Home Massages
Have a little spa day or dedicate some time to give each other massages. Light some candles and play some calming music to really Zen out together.
Puzzle
Doing something mindless like putting together a puzzle.
Build a Lego Set
Building Lego sets are the new puzzles. There are so many cool designs to choose from. Plus you’ll get cool décor for your house when you’re done.
Create a Bucket List
Sit down together to come up with a list of things you want to do as a couple or places you’d like to travel to. Dreaming about the future is always a romantic gesture.
Going Out
Walk On the Beach
If you live near a beach, definitely drive over to the beach and take a walk for some time alone.
Have a Picnic
Pack up some food and have a little picnic in the park.
Mini Golf
This is a classic date idea that combines nostalgia and competitiveness.
Top Golf
If you have a Top Golf near you this is a great date idea. They have great food and it’s super fun.
Go Bowling
If you’re looking for an indoor date, this is a great one.
Explore a New Park
Walk around a new park, enjoying each other and the day.
Go to the Zoo
Enjoy the animals, the outdoors and each other.
Get Ice Cream
Indulge in a sweet treat one night after dinner.
Try A New Restaurant
My husband and I are such foodies. Pick a new restaurant together and set a date to try it.
Visit A Coffee Shop
Coffee shops are the cutest place for a little date.
Go to a Market
Get out of the house on Saturday and Sunday mornings at your local markets.
Requires Some Planning
Some really great date ideas require just a little bit of planning in advance, but these ones will help you make the best memories.
Go to a Concert
Plan to see your favorite artist in concert one night.
See a Comedy Show
Spend the night laughing at your favorite comedian.
Visit A New State
We have this scratch map at home and love planning a trip to a new state just to scratch it off when we get home.
Dinner & a Movie
Grabbing dinner while you watch a movie is the perfect two for one date idea. Places like Studio Movie Grill or Cinebistro are our go-to.
Couples Massage
Treat yourselves with a couples massage followed by a nice relaxing day.
Cooking Class
Sign up for a cooking class together and learn how to make a dinner that you can recreate together again. Sur la Table offers some classes.
Painting With A Twist
Pick a night with a painting you’d like to create together and make some wall art for your place. You’ll think of this date night every time you see it.
Candle Making
Find a candle pour class near you and pour your own candles!
Volunteer Together
My husband and I love giving back. We’ve done date days where we have simply visited a park or a beach to pick up trash or our favorite was stocking up on pet supplies at Sam’s Club and donating it to our local dog shelter where we rescued our pups. Those were dates we’ll never forget.