If you read my post on “Dating Your Spouse,” then you know I am a firm believer in regularly dating your mate. When leading a church couple’s class, we request that the couples go on at least one date a month. We suggest the husband and wife alternate planning the dates. This all sounds easy in theory, but oftentimes people are at a loss for new or interesting date ideas. Couples typically end up doing dinner and a movie, and while that’s fun, there are plenty of other options out there. It is fun to switch it up once in a while and do something different. Novelty is healthy for your marriage 🙂
I have compiled a list of ideas so next time when you are stumped when trying to plan a date, use one of these. Some of the dates are free, some moderately priced, and some are more expensive. Some of the suggestions are for day dates, and some for the evening.
Dates Out & About
- Go bowling
2. Visit a local art museum
3. Walk a nearby trail
4. Go for a scenic drive
5. Go out for appetizers and drinks
6. Attend a concert
7. Take a class together
8. Go birdwatching
9. Wander around a bookstore
10. Go miniature golfing
11. Go apple picking
12. Sign up & do a 5K, Color Run, or Mud Run
13. Go wine tasting
14. Enjoy a picnic to the beach
15. Go feed the ducks at the park
16. Try indoor rock climbing
17. Walk through a botanical garden
18. Wander around a gourmet market & buy something interesting
19. Attend a local farm-to-table dinner party
20. Go listen to a musician at a local coffee shop
21. Take dance lessons
22. Stroll through a farmer’s market
23. Go to the beach
24. Go to lunch and a matinee
25. Go horseback riding
What are your favorite places to go for a date? Have you done many of these? I would love to hear suggestions and comments.
Happy Dating!
Natalie xo
Oh great ideas!!! Thanks!
You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by 🙂