Discover 30+ Long-term date ideas
Welcome to our "Long-Term Relationship Date Ideas" category, a special place dedicated to nurturing the enduring love and connection you share with your partner. Long-term relationships are a testament to commitment and shared history, and they deserve to be celebrated with unforgettable dates. In this section, we provide date ideas and inspiration specifically tailored for those who have built a lasting bond. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, rekindling the spark, or simply enjoying the comfort of each other's company, our "Long-Term Relationship Date Ideas" are here to help you make each moment count.
Road Trip to a Romantic Lakeside Cabin
Escape to a secluded lakeside cabin for a peaceful retreat together. Research cabins with lake views, private docks, and amenities like fireplaces or hot tubs. Pack groceries for cooking meals together or plan to dine at nearby restaurants offering lakefront views. Enjoy activities such as canoeing, hiking, or simply relaxing on the cabin's porch with a good book.
Hot Springs Relaxation Retreat
Plan a road trip to natural hot springs or a spa resort offering thermal baths. Soak in mineral-rich waters known for their therapeutic benefits and calming effects. Bring swimsuits, towels, and robes for comfort. Some locations may offer additional amenities like massages or yoga classes to enhance relaxation.
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.
Book Exchange Date
Each pick a book for the other to read. Spend the evening discussing the books and why you chose them.
Charity Walk/Run
Participate in a charity walk or run together. Entry fees usually go to a good cause and are around $20-$50 per person.
Wine and Paint Night at Home
Set up a painting station at home and enjoy some wine while you paint. You can buy canvas and paint supplies for around $20-$30.
Poetry Writing Session
Spend an evening writing poetry together. Share your poems with each other and discuss your creative process. It's a free, deeply personal activity
Flower Arranging Class
Learn to create beautiful floral arrangements in a class. This artistic activity costs around $30-$60 per person.
Potluck Dinner Party
Host a potluck dinner with friends, each bringing a dish from a different country. This social and culinary date is inexpensive, depending on what you decide to cook.
Sailing Lesson
Take a beginner’s sailing lesson at a local marina. This exhilarating experience costs around $50-$100 per person.
Axe Throwing
Try your hand at axe throwing at a local facility. It's a fun and challenging activity that costs around $20-$30 per person.
Zip Lining
Experience the thrill of flying through the trees on a zip lining course. This adventurous date costs $50-$100 per person. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes, and enjoy the exhilarating views.
Virtual Reality Arcade
Dive into a different world with a virtual reality arcade experience. This immersive adventure costs around $20-$40 per person for an hour of play. Choose games that you can play together for added fun.
DIY Wine Tasting
Visit a local winery or wine shop and pick up a selection of inexpensive wines to taste at home. Pair them with a variety of cheeses, fruits, and chocolates for a budget-friendly tasting experience. Get a DIY winemaking kit online for about 60$
Community Volunteer Day
Spend a day giving back to your community by volunteering together. Whether it's cleaning up a local park, serving meals at a shelter, or helping out at an animal rescue, you'll bond over making a positive impact.
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.
Botanical Garden Exploration
Spend the day wandering through a local botanical garden or nature reserve. Pack a picnic and revel in the beauty of nature while discovering new plant species together. Download an Plant Detector app or loan a book of plants from the library.
Cocktail Mixology Class
Sign up for a cocktail mixology class and learn how to craft your favorite drinks together. Experiment with unique ingredients and techniques to create custom cocktails that reflect your tastes. The mixology classes go for about 100$ per class.
Progressive Dinner
Instead of dining at one restaurant, plan a progressive dinner where each course is enjoyed at a different eatery. Start with appetizers at a cozy cafe, move on to mains at a trendy restaurant, and finish with dessert at a charming bakery. Use Yelp or Tripadvisor to get places with good ratings.
Music-inspired Treasure Hunt
Each time you find a hidden treasure, perform a spontaneous dance together inspired by the song lyrics you're following, making the hunt even more joyful and lively.
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
Ice skating
Find an ice rink close to you that is open to the public and bring your partner skating. Try making some figure skating moves - it will definitely make the date fun!
Go bookstore hunting
Name the genre of book you like to the other person. Based on your answers you should pick some books for each other!
Play "Know my taste"
Pick a restaurant you had been at before. Both of you should order for the other one. Can you guess what they would like the most?
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$.
Have a baking contest
Pick a dessert you both have to prepare. Taste them blindfolded - and try to be objective with your feedback
Go on a coffee date 2.0
Take your coffee/tea date to the next level. Find a unique local coffee shop and get the most interesting coffee from their menu.
Try couple photoshooting
Snap some photos based on your favorite influencer's photos. Can be home, can be outside. Bonus points for crazy pictures taken in public!
Go window shopping
Imagine your are crazy rich! Which items would you like to buy and why? Go window shopping and discuss your dream life!
Attend a gokart race
Adrenaline, bets, laughs - what else do you need? Winner buys the popcorn after! Gokarting goes for about 50-100$/hour
Play "Airport arrivals"
Go out to the airport and watch how people greet each-other. You can also come up with some stories yourself.
Attend and open house
Even if you aren't considering buying. Give yourselves personas and imagine living there.
Carve pumpkins
Get creative, try some ideas out of Pinterest. May the best carver win!
