24 Unique Date Ideas For 2025
Feeling exhausted with all your go-to date ideas? While we’re all about going with what we know works, there are plenty of ways to mix things up. From fun and romantic date ideas, to unique and unusual escapades, we’ve compiled some of the best activities for couples to help you spark your date creativity this year.
We get it, movie and dinner is a timeless and relatively low-effort date. But sometimes it can lose its appeal and the ‘date night’ feel can quickly dissipate. To help you spice up your love life, we’ve put together all kinds of fun things to do on a date. We know 'fun' means something different to everyone, so we've made sure to include plenty of different activities for every type of couple to enjoy.
Rock, paper, scissors…but with a twist.
A trend that’s been floating around the social media world is a fun take on the classic rock, paper, scissors game. The aim is to pick a category, like an activity or a restaurant, and whoever wins gets first pick.
Find a pottery class.
Try a pottery class. For creative couples, good date ideas don’t get much better than a pottery workshop. Best of all, pottery classes come in all shapes and sizes, from wheel throwing to ceramic pottery classes and beyond. With classes scattered around the country, you will be feeling like you’re in Ghost in no time.Go trampolining.
Watch a sports game.
The roar of the crowd, the excitement of your team bringing it home with a win and of course all the accompanying snacks. You really can’t go wrong with spending date night at a game. Snap some photos and create some memorable times at the stadium. Best perk, lots of good junk food!
Go to a theme park.
Outings that both excite and terrify are often considered some of the best date ideas and that’s where a day spent at a theme park comes in. The thrill of high-speed rides ensures you’re never bored and there’s always something to talk about. With a wide span of theme parks across the US, you’ll have a lot of options.
Cute and Romantic Date Ideas
Coming up with fresh and exciting things to do on a date that you haven’t already tried is no easy feat. But luckily we’ve worked hard to come up with some cute date ideas that are sure to rekindle the romance.
Paint and sip.
Sure, you could go to an art gallery - but we think all the best date ideas involve you getting hands-on; and that’s exactly what a paint and sip date night will do. Get creative together as you follow step-by-step demonstrations to create your own masterpieces with plenty of ‘sips’ to help fuel the creativity.
Have a picnic.
Not only are picnics super fun but they’re also affordable, making them one of the easiest date day ideas. Whether you prefer gourmet hampers created by pros, or want to create your own spread filled with sweet and savory treats you can’t get enough of, you'll have a great time. As long as you’ve got an appetite and an outdoor space to host your picnic, you’re in good shape.
Explore a vineyard.
Inherently romantic, thanks to their often idyllic backdrop, they’re a really great place to spend an afternoon with your significant other. Go on a journey of discovery together as you explore the extensive relationship between vine and man, while enjoying plenty of samples along the way.
Cook dinner together.
Few things can conjure such rewarding feelings than creating your own feast. Crack open your favorite bottle, set the mood with candles and make sure you create a special meal that isn’t your usual quick uninspired dinner - you’ll find plenty of recipe food boxes that’ll send you everything you need to create a spread in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Hot air balloon rides.
You don’t need us to tell you that romantic date ideas don’t get more spectacular than a hot air balloon ride. Raising the bar for things to do on a date, take to the skies for an unforgettable flight soaking up uninhibited 360-degree panoramic views.
Become master chocolatiers.
Good date ideas always involve some element of sweetness and a chocolate tasting experience really takes this idea and runs with it. Led by master chocolatiers, gain an insight into the rich world of this popular delicacy by sampling a variety of types to build a flavor profile or get hands-on by making your own.
Unique and Unusual Date Ideas
We’re firm believers that the last thing anyone needs in life is a boring date. Fun and spontaneity are essential when coming up with good date ideas. With that in mind, we’ve created a handful of unique and unusual things to do on a date.
Go on a food tour.
If food is the way to your hearts then all of the best date day ideas will be a treat for your taste buds - and food tours are the perfect solution. You may not have considered them before but with a wide array of themes on offer, from cheese and meat to sweet and beyond, there’s a world of culinary discoveries awaiting. Not to mention the fact that it’s a really great way to sightsee and uncover a city’s hidden gems.
Go rollerblading.
It was acceptable in the ‘80s and it’s definitely acceptable now. Dress to impress, grab your roller skates and hit the disco roller skating rink. Most of the dedicated venues have themed nights if you want to take the wacky up a notch. If you’re pro skaters, it’ll be a fun date idea and if you’re not, well it should be interesting at least.
Go axe throwing.
How’s this for one-of-a-kind date ideas? Go axe throwing. Exactly as it sounds, enjoy an action-packed day out mastering the art of axe throwing. Learn the basics from an expert before letting loose on the targets. Make things interesting with a tournament or just cheers to each other as you try out the latest trend in activities for couples.
Channel your inner detectives.
It’s always tricky to find a fresh and unique activity for you and your partner in crime - and that’s where a murder mystery evening will prove to be one of the best date ideas. Take your ‘Cluedo’ playing up a level by immersing in a real life murder mystery. Tucked into a three course dinner, unravel the story as it unfolds around you and work together to find out who is guilty.
Smash your way to the perfect date.
We may not like to admit it but after dating someone for a long time, we start to pick up on their individual quirks. And while we vow to love them no matter what, sometimes we need to find unique ways to vent our anger: enter rage rooms. Release any inner turmoil by smashing a load of stuff - old TVs, monitors, crockery, you name it.
Immerse yourselves in a new reality.
Forget what you thought you knew about good date ideas and prepare to take your quality time to a new realm with VR. Perfect for those who like to get competitive or experience the latest and greatest technology, VR offers you a fun and unique night out with your other half. Head to a VR arcade and choose from the wide array of games on hand, pretend you’re in a zombie apocalypse or redefine laser tag.
Date Deck® and Hack Decks™
Date Deck® is a 52-card prompt deck. It suggests and creates interesting and fun date adventures to do together for a weekend or week night date.
As in every relationship, each person has different strengths. Typically, it becomes the responsibility of one partner to coordinate something fun, hoping to get the other partner to buy in. You want the other partner to be excited about the adventure you have created for date night.
Date Deck® makes planning a fun date easier than ever before. Just pick a card from the 52-deck of cards and let the Date Deck® card guide you. It will take you, for example, to a new date destination or spark your adventure for that perfect winter or summer date night. Whether the prompt card motivates you to go beer or wine tasting, see live music, or try something that scares you, Date Deck® strengthens your connection as a couple. And it will nurture your growth.