240 Date Ideas

Planning the perfect date can feel like a lot of pressure, but it doesn’t have to be! The key to a great date lies in creating an experience that sparks connection, laughter, and shared memories. Whether you’re planning a first date, a special anniversary, or just looking to mix things up, having a list of creative and fun date ideas can make all the difference. From laid-back outings to adventurous activities, there’s something here for every couple.

These date ideas are designed to help you break away from the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine and explore new ways to connect. Whether you’re taking a scenic hike, enjoying a cozy game night, or trying a fun DIY project together, these ideas are all about making time for meaningful moments. No matter your style or budget, you’re sure to find something that will help you build deeper bonds and create unforgettable memories.

If you’re heading into a first date, we’ve got you covered with a selection of first date questions. But what if you’ve been married for 20 years? Don’t worry—we also have plenty of questions for couples to keep the connection alive.

And for those in between, you’ll find conversation starters tailored to different stages of relationships, including questions to ask your boyfriend and questions to ask your girlfriend.

Fun date ideas

1. Set up a backyard camping adventure or head to a real campsite
2. Play pinball and take turns controlling the balls
3. Race each other at a go-kart track
4. Have a water balloon or water gun battle for a fun day outdoors
5. Take a dance class and learn a new style together
6. Challenge each other to a game of bowling
7. Choose a sport or activity you’re both terrible at and embrace the challenge
8. Climb to new heights on an indoor or outdoor rock-climbing wall
9. Try on over-the-top or silly outfits you wouldn’t normally wear
10. Rent a convertible or luxury car and spend the day cruising around town
11. Rent a skateboard or longboard and see who can master it first
12. Join a local meetup that seems fun or exciting
13. Try your luck with metal detecting to find hidden objects
14. Navigate to a destination using only a compass and a paper map—no GPS allowed!
15. Play board games or card games at a board game café or gaming spot
16. Try a creative twist on traditional yoga
17. Experience the thrill of skydiving or bungee jumping
18. Watch a local nonprofessional sports game and cheer for the underdogs
19. Visit a VR café or arcade and dive into virtual worlds
20. Glide through the air on a ziplining adventure
21. Enroll in a class to learn something new together
22. Spend the day at a nearby amusement park or water park
23. Go horseback riding and explore scenic trails
24. Try geocaching and search for hidden treasures

Unique date ideas

1. Organize a DIY wine or beer tasting night
2. Brainstorm ideas for a new product or business venture
3. Donate blood together and grab a treat afterward
4. Try outdoor yoga or join a group fitness session
5. Play pretend as art experts or tour guides
6. Attend a book reading or poetry slam
7. Candlelight power-outage date night
8. Get creative with modeling clay and see what you can sculpt
9. Relax and enjoy a beach day together
10. Turn fast food into a fancy gourmet feast
11. Plant random seeds around town and return later to see what sprouted
12. Learn about local history and visit nearby landmarks
13. Have an online date night playing MMORPGs or co-op games
14. Paint fun portraits or landscapes using cheap watercolor supplies
15. Act like tourists and explore your city’s top attractions
16. Hunt for hidden gems by driving around yard sales
17. Have a stargazing night and admire the constellations
18. Compete during a trivia night at home or online
19. Tour a local factory, brewery, or bakery
20. Make a list of challenges and see who can complete the most
21. Wander around a flea market and search for treasures
22. Dance at a silent disco with wireless headphones
23. Create a time capsule and bury it for future discovery
24. Lace up and go ice skating
25. Experiment with movie or Halloween makeup and watch horror flicks
26. Create sidewalk chalk masterpieces in your driveway
27. Enjoy a nostalgic night at a drive-in movie theater
28. Go fruit picking and make something delicious with your harvest
29. Participate in a fun-themed 5K or charity run
30. Explore an old cemetery and read the gravestones
31. Design and make your own piñata together
32. Cook a meal featuring new or exotic foods
33. Learn a new musical instrument as a duo
34. Attend an auction and see what catches your interest
35. Visit a craft or hardware store and choose a DIY project to build
36. Go foraging for wild plants and berries and create a meal
37. Watch science experiment videos and try them at home
38. Hunt for fossils or hidden natural treasures
39. Build an epic blanket fort at home
40. Attend a live theater, concert, or local performance
41. Attend a local fundraising or charity event
42. Invent a brand-new dessert from scratch
43. Explore a nearby antique or thrift shop
44. Design a vision board for future dreams and goals
45. Escape a virtual reality puzzle room together
46. Explore allegedly haunted locations after dark
47. Plant a garden and grow something together
48. Have a sushi-making night and roll your own creations
49. Make your own ice cream or gelato at home for a sweet treat
50. Pretend to be a wealthy couple and test drive luxury cars or tour mansions
51. Try street art or graffiti legally at a designated location
52. Build and assemble Lego sets together
53. Take unknown back roads to discover hidden local spots
54. Throw an adult-themed kids’ party
55. Attend a local town hall meeting or community event

First date ideas

1. Take a ferry ride and enjoy the views
2. Marvel at nature in a peaceful butterfly garden
3. Indulge in delicious food while enjoying live music at a jazz brunch
4. Attend a dinner theater or solve a murder mystery while you eat
5. Sip wine at a local vineyard or attend a wine tasting event
6. Enjoy a night of laughter at a live stand-up comedy show
7. Challenge each other to a game of mini-golf
8. Explore a local science center if your city has one
9. Play tour guide and take them to your favorite hidden spots in town
10. Find a scenic spot and watch the sunset together
11. Buy an affordable drone and take turns flying (and crashing) it
12. Sample different craft beers at a local brewery
13. Stroll through a beautiful botanical garden
14. Create your own themed crawl—whether it’s pubs, coffee shops, or thrift stores
15. Watch a play or catch a live musical performance
16. Visit an art museum and discover new exhibits
17. Wander through a local art fair and browse creative works
18. Get lost among the shelves while browsing in a cozy bookstore
19. Rent a boat, paddleboat, or sailboat for a relaxing day on the water

Second date ideas

1. Rent bikes and enjoy a scenic ride through nature or the city
2. Visit an arcade or video game bar and challenge each other to your favorite games
3. Test your aim at a shooting range, archery spot, or ax-throwing venue
4. Build and launch a homemade rocket and see how high it can go
5. Take to the skies with a helicopter ride, hot air balloon trip, or hang gliding adventure
6. Relive childhood memories by redoing a field trip you loved
7. Book an animal encounter at a zoo, such as swimming with dolphins or feeding giraffes
8. Take a mini road trip to a nearby destination for an impromptu adventure
9. Catch a live performance by a local band
10. Get creative by painting pottery together and making custom keepsakes
11. Test your problem-solving skills at an escape room
12. Be a tourist in your own city and try something neither of you has done before
13. Rent motorized scooters and cruise through town in style
14. Spend the day exploring the local zoo
15. Check out events hosted by the local university or college
16. Discover oddities and history at a nearby quirky museum
17. Watch the action at a demolition derby for a night of adrenaline-filled fun
18. Explore a local artist’s gallery and discuss your favorite pieces
19. Glide across the ice together at an ice-skating rink

Cheap Date Ideas

1. Rent a video game and try to beat it together
2. Read some photography tips and embark on a photo date around the city
3. Experiment in the kitchen by making different types of homemade salsa
4. Visit a local car show and admire classic and exotic vehicles
5. Bring a puzzle to a cozy coffee shop and solve it over your favorite drinks
6. Explore a nearby national or state park and enjoy nature’s beauty
7. Create and share bucket lists, then steal or brainstorm ideas together
8. Grab some coloring books and spend time coloring together
9. Listen to a podcast or audiobook together in a scenic or cozy spot
10. Become budget-friendly inventors or mad scientists and create something fun
11. Find a spot to make a campfire and enjoy roasting marshmallows for s’mores
12. Cool off by jumping into a lake, pool, or ocean
13. Practice origami while relaxing somewhere peaceful
14. Play a game of badminton at the park and get active
15. Buy and learn a new two-player card game to play anytime
16. Play a round of disc golf at a local park
17. Check out a local festival or fair and experience the attractions
18. Find and binge-watch a potential new favorite TV show
19. Be local reviewers by visiting parks or attractions and writing fun reviews
20. Challenge yourselves to learn a new skill or trick that’s quick to pick up

Free Date Ideas

1. Download an interactive app/game that requires exploring the real world
2. Volunteer together and make a positive impact in your community
3. Clean up a public area by picking up litter and leave it better than you found it
4. Go for a refreshing jog together
5. Toss a frisbee around in the park for some playful competition
6. Wander through an unfamiliar neighborhood and enjoy deep conversations
7. Learn the art of Tai Chi and practice together
8. Go birdwatching and see how many species you can identify
9. Visit the local library, rent a book, and read aloud with fun character voices
10. Find a picturesque spot and skip rocks across the water
11. Take artistic and creative photos of each other in unique spots
12. Record fun YouTube videos, whether they’re comedic, instructional, or experimental
13. Explore the city through legal urban adventures
14. Create slow-motion videos with your phone and capture funny or dramatic moments
15. Master a sleight-of-hand magic trick and impress each other
16. Set up a karaoke night at home and belt out your favorite songs together
17. Take a peaceful walk through a scenic park
18. Try out free trial fitness classes and discover new ways to stay active
19. Head to the nearest airport to watch planes take off and imagine their destinations
20. Embark on a nature hike and enjoy the great outdoors
21. Have a productive “get stuff done” date and check tasks off your list
22. Get creative and write a song together, complete with lyrics and a melody
23. People-watch at a lively, crowded spot and create stories about strangers
24. Flip through old newspapers or magazines at the library and enjoy retro articles
25. Select workout videos on YouTube and exercise together at home

Cute Date Ideas

1. Get temporary henna tattoos for a fun and unique experience
2. Build an epic blanket fort and relive your childhood memories
3. Embark on a scavenger hunt with a list of fun objectives
4. Build creative sandcastles anywhere—even in your backyard
5. Go on a photo booth crawl and snap goofy pictures at multiple locations
6. Bounce around at a trampoline park or conquer an obstacle course
7. Plan a date with a fun seasonal theme
8. Throw a spontaneous 4th of July or themed mini celebration
9. Learn a new language as a duo with apps or online lessons
10. Watch a movie under the stars at a park or enjoy a drive-in theater experience
11. Design matching T-shirts with quirky or personal designs
12. Co-write a short story or fun piece of fiction
13. Visit a plant nursery and adopt a few new green friends
14. Try applying makeup on each other for laughs or glam looks
15. Fly colorful kites and have fun in the wind if the weather allows
16. Get crafty and make fun masks
17. Pick out and read comic books together for a nostalgic adventure
18. Spend a day exploring an aquarium or checking out aquatic life at an aquarium store
19. Choose a creative DIY project from Pinterest or Instructables and tackle it together
20. Design a poster for a fictional band, movie, or even your favorite real-life one
21. Take turns adding to a collaborative drawing
22. Start a cozy two-person book club
23. Map out your dream vacation together
24. Create your own version of “Bring Your Partner to Work” day
25. Create a collage with magazine clippings or photos

Romantic date ideas

1. Host a nostalgic movie night featuring films from your childhood
2. Create a personalized couple’s holiday complete with unique traditions, food, and annual celebrations
3. Book a relaxing massage session for two
4. Take turns sharing and listening to each other’s favorite songs
5. Enjoy a luxurious and elegant picnic outdoors
6. Take a road trip to a scenic spot perfect for stargazing under the night sky
7. Experiment in the kitchen by cooking a brand-new recipe together
8. Have a playful pillow fort gathering in your living room
9. Visit a restaurant featuring a cuisine neither of you has tried before and savor the new flavors
10. Meet at a bar, role-play as strangers, and try to “win” each other over

Winter date ideas

1. Try a snowshoeing adventure through a snow-covered trail.
2. Bundle up and stargaze on a crisp winter night.
3. Plan a charming winter picnic with warm drinks and blankets.
4. Glide through snowy terrain on a cross-country skiing trip.
5. Revisit childhood fun with a sledding day down the nearest hill.
6. Challenge each other to capture stunning winter moments with a photography contest.
7. Glide across the ice at an outdoor skating rink.
8. Organize a fun winter-themed game night with friends or just the two of you.
9. Build an impressive snowman or an epic snow fort together.
10. Sign up for a cooking or baking class and learn something new together.
11. Relax at a hot spring or thermal bath for a rejuvenating experience.
12. End the day with a warm, cozy winter bonfire under the stars.
13. Bake delicious holiday treats and indulge together.
14. Enjoy a holiday concert or live seasonal show.
15. Embark on a scenic winter hike and reward yourselves with warm hot chocolate.
16. Browse festive stalls and enjoy treats at a local Christmas market.
17. Host a holiday movie marathon with seasonal classics.
18. Marvel at intricate creations at an ice sculpture exhibition.
19. Tour a historic mansion decorated with festive holiday charm.
20. Explore the magic of the season by attending a winter festival.
21. Take a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through a winter wonderland.
22. Wander through an indoor botanical garden filled with winter blooms.
23. Set up an indoor camping night by the fireplace with snacks and stories.
24. Take a scenic winter drive to admire the snowy landscapes.
25. Plan a cozy movie marathon day in your pajamas with a lineup of films you both love.
26. Escape to a cozy cabin for a relaxing winter retreat.

Double Date ideas

1. Put Your Knowledge to the Test at Couples’ Trivia Night
2. Knock Down Pins at a Fun Bowling Night
3. Host a Themed Dinner Party with Costumes and Cuisine
4. Test Your Wits with an Escape Room Challenge
5. Take a Scenic Wine Tasting Tour
6. Enjoy a Relaxing Double Date Picnic
7. Let Loose and Sing at a Karaoke Night
8. Hit the Road for a Double Date Road Trip
9. Team Up for a Cooking Competition
10. Get Creative Together in a Group Art Class
11. Stretch and Sweat with a Group Yoga or Fitness Class
12. Attend a Live Concert or a Music Festival
13. Host a Couples’ Game Night with Fun Challenges
14. Plan an Outdoor Adventure Day Full of Activities
15. Embark on a Group Hiking Adventure
16. Gather for a Delicious Double Date Brunch
17. Binge Watch Your Favorite Films for a Movie Marathon Night
18. Capture Moments with a Couples’ Photography Session