I love date nights. Give me all the 1 on 1 time, deep chats, fun activities, fancy dinner dates, at home movie nights, backyard stargazing– whatever it is, I love spending time with the love of my life! 

Whether you’re looking for a cozy night in, an affordable outing, or a grand celebration, date nights are essential for keeping the spark alive in your relationship. No matter your budget or season of life, there’s always a way to prioritize intentional time together. Here are 100 date night ideas to inspire your next evening with your spouse!  

At-Home Date Nights 

1. Cook a fancy dinner together and set the table with candles  

2. Pick a new show to binge watch on a lazy saturday or late friday night with snacks and cozy blankets. Some of our faves the past years have been New Girl, Friends, Suits, Jane the Virgin, Claim To Fame and Girlmore Girls.

3. Try baking something sweet together – macarons are a fun one to try!

4. Set up a wine and cheese tasting at home  

5. Have a DIY pizza night with homemade dough and toppings  

6. Light a fire (or candles) and read a book out loud to each other  

7. Have a game night with board games or card games – Nertz, Monopoly Deal, and Duel are some 2 person games we like!

8. Go on a dream walk together at sunset and talk about dreams you want to accomplish together 

9. Make a bucket list of places you want to travel together 

10. Slow dance in the living room with a romantic playlist. Or switch it up with different kinds of dancing like salsa, square dancing etc.

11. Have a themed dinner night (e.g., Italian, Mexican, or French night) We love homemade italian complete with fresh homemade pasta and ragu sauce, bruschetta, and tiramisu! 

12. Print out photos and create a scrapbook or photo album of your favorite memories  

13. Write love letters to each other and read them aloud over a bottle of wine

14. Have a breakfast-for-dinner pajama date and eat on the sofa

15. Do a puzzle together while sipping hot cocoa  

16. Have a DIY spa night with face masks and massages  (trust me, the guys can get into it)

17. Watch a stand up comedian videos and laugh together  

18. Do a virtual tour of a museum or famous landmark  

19. Have a karaoke night and sing your hearts out  

20. Camp out in your backyard and stargaze  

21. Take a personality or love language test and discuss your results  

22. Write a list of your favorite things about each other  

23. Play interior designer and talk about your next home project. Sketch out the drawings, find the online inspo, all the things!

24. Try painting or drawing each other for fun  

25. Rewatch your wedding video and look through old pictures and letters

Low Budget Date Nights 

26. Go for a sunset or sunrise walk together  

27. Pack a picnic and head to a local park  

28. Visit a farmer’s market and try do to your produce shopping for the week 

29. Go to a bookstore and pick out a book for each other  

30. Explore a new hiking trail and enjoy nature  

31. Have a coffee shop date and chat over new lattes you haven’t tried

32. Visit an art gallery or local museum on free admission days  

33. Attend a free concert or event in your city  

34. Go out for just desert at a nice restaurant

35. Have a beach or lake day and relax by the water  

36. Make homemade ice cream or milkshakes together  (so yummy)

37. Go for a scenic drive and listen to your favorite songs  

38. Try a new sport together like golf or pickleball  

39. Go to Eucharistic Adoration together at a nearby parish that offers it

40. Visit a Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, or TJ Maxx and find some cute decor for your home together

41. Volunteer together at a local charity or food bank  

42. Go people-watching at a coffee shop or park and make up fun stories  

43. Take a workout class together  

44. Do a wine and paint night at a local studio

45. Have a challenge to see who can find the best dollar store item  

46. Pick wildflowers and make a bouquet for your home  

47. Go on a hair cut date and then out to coffee afterwards

48. Find a drive-in or outdoor movie showing  

49. Write and swap “open when” letters for the future  

50. Watch planes take off at an airport while sipping coffee  

Extravagant & Celebratory Date Nights

51. Go to a rooftop restaurant with a city view  

52. Stay overnight at a luxury hotel and order room service  

53. Take a horseback riding tour at a scenic location– we’ve done it in the mountains and on the beach and both were so amazing

54. Book a couples’ spa day with massages, pedicures, or facials

55. Go on a sunset dinner cruise  

56. Fly to a new city for a spontaneous weekend getaway  

57. Attend a live theater show or opera  

58. Book a private chef experience at home  

59. Buy a really nice bottle of wine to celebrate your anniversary or milestone

60. Attend the ballet– we love the Nutcracker around Christmas time!

61. Take a winery or vineyard tour with tastings  

62. Go to a Michelin-star restaurant for a fine dining experience  

63. Plan a surprise weekend retreat to a cozy cabin  

64. Take a cooking class together 

65. Charter a boat for a romantic sailing experience  

66. Go on a guided food tour in a new city  

67. Visit a famous landmark or tourist spot you’ve never been to  

68. Take a scenic train ride through the countryside  

69. Book a photoshoot together to capture special moments  

70. Attend a professional sports game in VIP seats  

71.  Find a candlelight concert in the city near you

72. Go on a shopping spree date and find each other new season wardrobes

73. Go skydiving or try an adventurous outdoor activity  

74. Take a private dance lesson (like ballroom or salsa)  

75. Book a candlelit dinner at a hidden gem restaurant

Romantic Date Nights 

76. Write each other love notes and hide them around the house  

77. Watch your favorite romantic movie together 

78. Go to a botanical garden and admire the flowers  

79. Take a long evening walk and talk about your dreams  

80. Watch the sunrise or sunset together with coffee or wine  

81. Have a poetry night—read love poems to each other  

82. Go for a tandem bike ride through a scenic route  

83. Make a time capsule with memories to open in a few years  

84. Have a candlelit dinner at home with soft music playing  

85. Share affirmations to each other and reflect on your relationship  

86. Plan a surprise date where one person takes the lead  

87. Go on a scenic drive and take turns playing songs that remind you of each other and your love together

88. Recreate your first date and relive the memories  

89. Take a bath together with candles and relaxing music (for married couples of course)

90. Walk hand-in-hand through a garden or nature trail  

91. Do marriage connection strengthening activities – like keeping eye contact with each other for 5 minutes straight– and reflect on the experience

92. Go to trader joes and buy a few different bunches of flowers to make bouquets at home

93. Watch romantic old movies and cuddle  

94. Play “20 questions” to learn something new about each other  

95. Visit a flower shop and pick out an elaborate and gorgeous bouquet together to celebrate your love

96. Find a scenic lookout and enjoy the view in silence  

97. Have a chocolate fondue night with fruit and treats  

98. Have a vulnerability night where you share ways you want to grow in your marriage, and ways you’ve seen your marriage flourish. Pray together and ask God to bless your marriage. 

99. Print out some of your favorite wedding photos and create a photo gallery in your home

100. Make a baby. I mean, what’s more romantic than that? 😉

Date Your Spouse, Always! No matter how long you’ve been together, dating your spouse is one of the best ways to keep your love strong and growing. Whether it’s a simple night in, a budget-friendly outing, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience, what truly matters is the quality time you spend together.  

If there’s a date idea I missed that you’ve done before, let me know in the comments!