Discover 45+ Summer date ideas
Summer date ideas are for cheery, fun-loving and happy people - or that is what you will become after having them. After all, it is one of the best times of the year. The days are longer, less clothes are needed and you can always look forward to having a warm cosy night. Thankfully for the good weather and long nights there are also a lot more options for activities that you can enjoy during this season. Summer dates of stargazing, picnics or even a hike can be a very enjoyable way to spend your time. We have collected some great summer date ideas for you - so you always have something to look forward to in the summertime.
Drive-In Movie Theater Night
Check schedules for drive-in theaters in your area. Arrive early to secure a good parking spot and bring blankets or chairs for comfort. Pack your favorite movie snacks and enjoy a nostalgic movie experience under the stars from the privacy of your car.
Wine Tasting Tour through Vineyard Country
Research wineries in wine-producing regions near you. Many offer tasting flights or tours of their facilities. Learn about different wine varietals, vineyard practices, and food pairings from knowledgeable staff. Consider a designated driver or transportation service if needed.
Day Trip to a Nearby National Park
National parks offer diverse landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, birdwatching, and photography. Check park websites for trail maps and ranger-led programs. Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a camera to capture the natural beauty.
Paddleboarding
Try paddleboarding at a local lake or beach. Rentals usually cost around $20-$40 per person.
Horseback Riding
Go horseback riding together. Lessons or trail rides typically cost around $40-$70 per person.
Visit a Historical Site
Explore a local historical site or monument. Entrance fees vary, usually around $5-$15 per person.
Visit a Local Festival
Check out local festivals or fairs. Enjoy food, music, and activities unique to your area. Entry fees vary, usually $10-$20 per person.
Meditation Retreat
Attend a local meditation retreat or workshop. This calming and introspective date costs around $20-$50 per person.
Beekeeping Tour
Visit a local apiary and learn about bees and honey production. Tours usually cost about $20-$40 per person.
Sailing Lesson
Take a beginner’s sailing lesson at a local marina. This exhilarating experience costs around $50-$100 per person.
Archery Lesson
Take a beginner’s archery lesson at a local range. This adventurous date costs about $20-$40 per person.
Escape Room
Work together to solve puzzles and escape from a themed room. This engaging activity typically costs $25-$35 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.
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.
Mystery Picnic
Embark on a fun and unique adventure with a mystery picnic. A company provides clues that lead you to your picnic spot and meal items. The cost is around $70-$100 per couple. Choose a location with beautiful scenery to enhance the experience.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Soar above the landscape and enjoy a breathtaking view from a hot air balloon. This unforgettable experience typically costs $200-$300 per person. Wear layers and bring a camera for stunning aerial photos.
Mini Golf Madness
Head to a local mini-golf course for a fun and lighthearted competition. Spice things up with silly challenges for each hole, like putting blindfolded or using unconventional items as clubs (such as a baseball bat, or a broom)
Botanical Garden Exploration
Spend the day wandering through a local botanical garden or nature reserve. Pack a picnic and revel in the beauty of nature while discovering new plant species together. Download an Plant Detector app or loan a book of plants from the library.
Thrift Store Challenge
Set a budget and go thrift store shopping together. Each of you must find the quirkiest, most interesting item within the budget. Have fun seeing what treasures you uncover!
Mystery Picnic
Prepare a picnic basket with assorted snacks and treats, but keep the location a mystery until you arrive. Make sure to select a place with both sun and shade, and check if the ground is dry enough for a picnic.
Food Truck Frenzy
Hunt down a food truck festival in your area and sample a variety of cuisines from different trucks. Challenge each other to try something new and unexpected, like a gourmet grilled cheese or Korean BBQ tacos
Gourmet Picnic
Ditch the traditional picnic fare and pack a gourmet spread instead. Think artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches, and decadent desserts. Find a scenic spot to enjoy your feast together.
Cocktail Mixology Class
Sign up for a cocktail mixology class and learn how to craft your favorite drinks together. Experiment with unique ingredients and techniques to create custom cocktails that reflect your tastes. The mixology classes go for about 100$ per class.
Farmers' Market Adventure
Spend the morning exploring a local farmers' market, sampling fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, and homemade treats. Then, head back home to cook a meal together using your market finds.
Thrifty Art Challenge
Exchange the items you find at the thrift store and challenge each other to create something unexpected out of them. Maybe a skirt can become a scarf, or leggings can become a headband. The sky is the limit! You can get some crafty ideas from Pinterest.
Craft Your Chronicles at Home
Set a timer for each craft project you do. When the time's up, switch projects with each other to add a hilarious challenge. Start with a painting and switch every 5 minutes.
Silent Movie Night
Host a movie night where you watch classic silent films and provide your own humorous commentary and sound effects.
Art Gallery Scavenger Hunt
Turn your art gallery tour into a fun scavenger hunt by creating a list of quirky things to find in the artworks.
Indoor Rock Climbing
Challenge each other's strength and agility by trying indoor rock climbing at a local gym.
Have a cooking challenge
Have a cooking competition where you both prepare a dish using random ingredients from your kitchen. Then, judge each other's creations.
Plant a graden/herb/plant
If you don't have a garden find a pot and plant a nice plant or herb into it. It will be such a nice reminder to look back to when you planted something together the first time. You can even plant a small tree in the park and get back to it once years go by
Listen to a podcast together
Create some topics you are both interested in, draw from the options and listen to a podcast together. It can be jokes, how-to's, skincare routines or maybe a podcast about your favourite series
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!
Visit a historical place
Find a historical ruin, castle, slot, ... around your area. Try to speak as you were in those times to make the visit more fun.
Play tennis or badminton together
Find a pitch which you can reserve and have an epic tennis or badminton match together. Get your competition on!
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.
Create a food tour
Write down 5 different cuisines or food types that you both would want to try. Make some searches for the best food places that offer these - and you got yourself a food tour!
Go bowling
Make the trickiest shots you can do. It is not about scores now, the one being the most creative wins!
Go stargazing
Pick two star constellations each before the evening. The one who finds both their constellations first wins!
Have a puzzle night
Get cozy with a cup of cocoa and start working on a puzzle together (remember to start with the edges!)
Make a new dish
Randomly pick a country! Your task will be to make a dish based on the country's cousine.
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$.
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.
Make you own pizza
Do it from scratch, starting with the dough - you can also go crazy with the toppins. Pineapple, anyone?
Watch the sunset
Yes, it is cheesy. Yes it is romantic. Make it special by finding the right place!
Play "lights out"
Pretend the power is out (yes, even the phones). Light some candles and try to focus on each other.
Be kids in an amusement park
Get the weirdest looking ride for kids (where you are still allowed to sit in) and give it a go!
Play "Airport arrivals"
Go out to the airport and watch how people greet each-other. You can also come up with some stories yourself.
