45 Date-Night Ideas for Married Couples
Cook a meal together
Cooking together is a great way to spend quality time with your partner. Pick a recipe you’ve never tried before and make it together while cooking, tasting, and chatting along the way.
Try a new board game or card game
Dust off an old favorite or browse game stores for a new challenge. Playing games is a fun escape and way to bond.
Have a movie marathon
Pick a movie series orgenre and binge watch all day. Serve snacks, get cozy, and make it an event.
Go stargazing
Bring a blanket, cuddle up together and gaze up at the night sky. Talk, dream, and create constellations out of the stars.
Take a dance class together
Try a new dance style you’ve always wanted to learn. Taking a class together makes it more fun and gives you an opportunity to flirt and laugh the night away.
Visit a museum you’ve never been to before
Exploring a new museum together creates inside jokes and memories you’ll reminisce about for years to come.
Go wine or beer tasting at a local brewery
Sampling new drinks together leads to interesting conversations and trying new flavors you never would have chosen on your own.
Have a game day in
Play board games, card games, video games, or whatever games you enjoy. Pick your favorites and make a day of it with snacks, chairs, and lazy relaxation.
Go on a scenic drive
Pack a picnic basket, bring a map and explore new places in your local area. Find a scenic overlook, hiking trail or cute cafe along the way.
Stargaze while making s’mores
Find a secluded place away from city lights, build a fire and make s’mores while gazing up and identifying constellations.
Have a karaoke date night
Turn your living room into a stage, grab drinks, dim the lights and try your hand at singing love songs to each other. Laugh, dance and just be silly together.
Take a sunset cruise
If there’s a lake or ocean nearby, pack a picnic dinner and watch the sun set from the water. It’s a peaceful, picturesque setting for a memorable date night.
Have a movie marathon with snacks in bed
Pillows, popcorn, candy, chips and your favorite movies or TV show. Stay cozy in bed all day and lose yourself in the story together.
Get dressed up for a date night at home </h6] Put on your favorite date night outfits, play some jazz music, light candles and pretend you’re out at your favorite restaurant. Get fancy at home!
Try geocaching for a fun outdoor adventure </h6] Use a GPS to hike to a specific set of coordinates and search for a hidden cache. Geocaching gets you outside exploring new trails together.
Take a cooking class as a couple </h6] Learn a new kitchen skill side by side with an expert chef. Cooking classes are a fun, shared experience you’ll talk about for a long time.
Have a game night in
Set up board games, card games, video games, puzzles or whatever games you enjoy playing together. Make it an event with snacks, drinks, comfortable seating and uninterrupted play.
Go camping for a weekend
Pack up the tent, grab your gear and find a secluded campsite for a romantic weekend getaway. Cuddle up together, go hiking, canoeing, kayaking or stargaze at night.
Try a new hobby together
Pick up a hobby you’ve always been curious to try like rock climbing, ballroom dance, salsa dance, kayaking, kiteboarding or photography. Learning a new skill side by side brings you together.