Discover 30+ Evening date ideas
Evening date night ideas have a great moody vibe and even those with a tight schedule can find time for it. Some of you might want to have a special date with your partner, but life gets in the way - you have to work until late, and by the time you get home there is nothing open - or you just don’t feel like going out. Evening date ideas are for those that want to have a cosy time together, whilst not spending too much and making the little-time spent together special. We got these great evening date ideas for you to keep your relationship exciting and fun. This way you don’t have to neglect date nights or cancel them, just because you don’t have time during the day. We hope our inspiration of evening date nights will be useful for you and you will have a great time trying them out.
Rooftop Picnic
Find a rooftop with a view (or your own balcony) and enjoy a sunset picnic. Free if you pack your own meal. Add fairy lights for ambiance.
Sunset Drive with Stargazing
Choose a scenic route that leads to a spot with minimal light pollution. Bring a telescope or binoculars for stargazing, and a cozy blanket to lay back and enjoy the night sky. Look up astronomical events happening during your trip for added excitement.
Night at a Jazz Club
Enjoy live jazz music at a local club. Entry fees vary, typically around $10-$20 per person, plus the cost of drinks.
Cook a Meal from a Different Country
Choose a country and cook a traditional meal from there together. This cultural and culinary date is budget-friendly, depending on the ingredients.
Planetarium Sleepover
Some planetariums offer sleepover events with night sky observations. This unique experience costs about $50-$100 per person.
Soap Making Workshop
Create your own scented soaps in a soap making class. This crafty activity costs around $30-$50 per person.
Stargazing at a Planetarium
Explore the stars and planets at a planetarium show. This educational and romantic date typically costs about $10-$20 per person. Check for special events like meteor showers or telescope nights for an enhanced experience.
Visit an Old-School Drive-In Theater
Enjoy a movie under the stars from the comfort of your car at an old-school drive-in theater. This nostalgic experience costs around $10-$15 per person. Bring blankets, pillows, and snacks to make your car cozy.
Indoor Camping Adventure
Set up a tent in your living room or backyard and enjoy a night of indoor camping. Roast marshmallows over a candle flame, tell ghost stories, and snuggle up in sleeping bags for a cozy night under the "stars." You can buy all products and necessities in a supermarket or household shop.
DIY Drive-In Movie Night
Transform your backyard into a cozy outdoor theater with a DIY projector setup. Snuggle up in the car or on blankets and enjoy a movie marathon under the stars. You can order a projector from Amazon for about 100$ and with a white sheet, the set is ready.
Board Game Battle
Dust off your favorite board games or try out new ones from your local library. Turn it into a friendly competition with prizes for the winner—or perhaps a forfeit for the loser! Try out Kingdomino, Patchwork, Jaipur or the 7 Wonders Duel version.
Stargazing Adventure
Grab a blanket and head to a nearby open space away from city lights. Bring along a stargazing app - like Nights Sky, or Star Walk - to identify constellations and enjoy a romantic evening under the stars.
DIY Spa Night
Transform your home into a spa retreat with homemade face masks, DIY massages, and soothing music. Pamper each other and unwind without the hefty spa price tag.
Midnight Snack Adventure
Plan a late-night adventure to explore the city's best spots for midnight snacks. Whether it's a 24-hour diner, a food truck hotspot, or a hidden gem known for its late-night eats, indulge in delicious bites under the stars.
Explore Street Art
Take silly photos with the street art you find. The funnier, the better. Bonus points for creativity! Maybe reenact the scene of the street art, or give a high-five to that old-school statue near the bank.
Museum Mystery Date
Turn your museum visit into a mystery adventure, where you make up stories about the exhibits as if they're clues in a detective game.
Geological Adventure
Collect interesting rocks and minerals or go fossil hunting at a local nature reserve.
Botanical Garden Exploration
Visit a botanical garden and try to identify as many plant species as you can. Take photos of your favorites.
Museum Mystery
Visit a museum and create a fictional backstory for one of the artworks or exhibits, then share your stories with each other.
Make an at-home photoshoot
Find some inspiration on Instagram or Pinterest and create a collage of you two together in fun and cute positions together.
Plan a weekend away
Make a list of places you would like to visit for a weekend away, put them in a hat and draw the one you will pick! It can be romantic, adventurous or even scary!
Try kayaking
Find a place nearby you where you can try kayaking and get ready for a great workout. You can even bring snacks to eat mid-way
Write a poem
Both of you writes down some words on pieces of paper and then you should try to create a poem using the words picked. Try making it rhyme as well
Have a trivia context
Try to find an online questionnaire with different topics. By playing trivia you can learn how they work under pressure and what your partner is good at.
Have a brunch date
Brunches are not only for family meetings and for girlfriends. It is such a great time to meet with someone in a cosy setting with great food. You can even share a dessert together.
Go to a fancy dinner
Yes, an evening dinner date is a cliche, but it does let you in a setting where you can focus on each other and have a great conversation. Dress up very nicely!
Go bowling
Make the trickiest shots you can do. It is not about scores now, the one being the most creative wins!
Play hide 'n seek
If you really want to make it hard try doing it outside! Have fun and get creative with your hiding space.
Create a presentation
Create a presentation about yourselves. Share childhood anecdotes and funny memories.
Go on a museum date
Learn some fun facts about the current exhibition and amaze your partner with how smart you are. Some museums offer a free-day to enter, otherwise your entrance fee would be between 5-25$.
