Lenten Campaign 2025
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Recently my friend was lamenting that it can be hard to think of ideas for dates with her husband.
“Have you tried a pizza-making class?” I asked. “What about axe throwing, or going on a kayak trip?” These are a few of the dates my husband and I have enjoyed with each other in the past year.
As she and I talked, I thought maybe other couples out there would like some inspiration for dates. When you’ve been together a long time, sometimes your interests grow apart. Trying something new together can be a great way to reconnect, and a playful adventure helps keep your relationship strong.
Of course, these ideas aren’t just for couples who have been together a long time and want to try something different. They’re also perfect for new couples, as these activities can help them learn more about each other.
Here are my favorite ideas for outside-the-box dates. Besides these, you might try volunteering together, which is a great way to get to know each other while giving back to the community. (I didn’t include this one below because it didn’t quite fit in any of the categories).
And my husband and I are always looking for more fun date ideas, so let me know your favorites in the comments!
Active and Adventurous
- Indoor rock climbing
- Zip-lining or ropes course
- Ice skating or rollerblading
- Mini golf or go-kart racing
- Bike ride with a scenic picnic
- Horseback riding
- Kayaking trip
Creative and Hands-On
- Pottery or ceramics class
- Paint-and-sip night
- Candle-making or soap-making workshop
- DIY woodworking or home improvement class
Food and Drink Experiences
- Cooking or baking class (this could include sushi making, pasta from scratch, chocolate tasting… We recently enjoyed a pizza making class)
- Food festival or ice cream crawl
- Brewery or winery tour with tastings
- Afternoon tea at a tea house or upscale hotel
- Breakfast-for-dinner date at a cozy diner
Outdoor and Nature-Focused
- Sunset or sunrise hike
- Stargazing at an observatory or with a telescope in a park
- Beach bonfire with s’mores
- Camping (even just in the backyard)
- Visiting a botanical garden or arboretum
Playful and Nostalgic
- Arcade outing
- Board game night
- Escape room challenge
- Laser tag or paintball
- Flea market or antique shopping challenge
- Trivia night at a pub
Relaxing and Romantic
- Theater show (opera, ballet, Broadway … whatever you both like!)
- Hot air balloon ride
- Drive-in movie with cozy blankets
- Bookstore date with a challenge (find a book for each other!)
