For couples, nothing should be more important than that weekly date. Date night is a time to connect — whether you keep it light and fun or romantic and passionate (or maybe a little bit of both). But often, couples run out of ideas to keep date night exciting and adventurous. So, if you’re looking for something different, these unique date night ideas will help you experience date night like never before!
8 Great Date Night Jar Ideas
If you’re like most couples, deciding what to eat for dinner or what to do on your date night can be a never-ending struggle. One way to get out of the decision-making conundrum is to make a date night jar filled with fun dates and activities to do together. That way, the next time you can’t figure out what to do on date night, all you have to do is pull out an idea and your decision is made for you!
Below are a few great date night jar ideas to help fill up your jar!
Try Some New Food
The dinner date is a staple in every relationship, but eating at the same place every week can become a little routine. Why not spice it up by trying a cuisine you’ve never had before?
Do a quick Google search for unique food near me and tons of culturally-diverse restaurants will pop up – Ethiopian, Moroccan, Korean barbeque, or Japanese. Even if you’re not a huge fan of the food itself, trying something new and different can be a memorable experience for you both.
Paint and Sip
You don’t have to be an artist (or a wine enthusiast) to enjoy an evening of wine and painting. Paint-and-sip adventures have become so popular that you’ll likely find a wine and paint studio in your area, no matter if you live in a small town or a big city.
If you’re looking for free (well, cheap) date ideas or can’t find a sitter, painting, and wine is still a great at-home date night option. You can set up your own studio right in the comfort of your home or apartment and attempt to copy a classic painting or create some original artwork. To make it all a bit more dramatic, don’t look at each other’s canvases as you paint and sip. The big reveal will bring many laughs, memories, and pieces of artwork you can hang in your home.
Get Competitive
Did you know that a study conducted at Baylor University found that couples playing board games release more of the “love hormone” oxytocin? That’s right – friendly competition is one of the best ways to spice up date night.
For your next date night, pull out a classic board game like Scrabble or Monopoly and settle in for an oxytocin-laced battle. Want something new? Visit your local game store or bookstore and find a new game you’ve never heard of. To add even more excitement, create rewards and consequences for the winner and loser! For example, the winner takes out the trash for the next month and the winner gets a nightly foot rub.
Backyard Picnic
A picnic in the park is a popular daytime date choice, but who says picnics have to be during the daytime? Nighttime picnics are great date night ideas for married couples and new couples, alike. Backyard picnics are simple, cheap, and romantic – what more could you ask for?
To create the perfect picnic in your own backyard, string up some lights, decorate a table under the stars, and bring out a Bluetooth speaker to provide some ambiance. You can either cook a meal, order your favorite takeout, or even set up a fancy charcuterie board. If you are celebrating a special occasion, you could even hire a private chef for the evening!
Karaoke Night
Karaoke night is a great late night date idea for when you want to hit the town. No matter where you live, you can most likely find a bar with great vibes and a dedicated karaoke night. If you’re feeling a little shy, you can still head on down for a memorable night of watching other people sing, which is always entertaining. If you’re feeling brave enough, get on that stage and belt out some of your favorite tunes. Might we suggest a romantic duet?
Find The Missing Piece
Puzzles aren’t for everyone but working with your partner over a puzzle board might supercharge some very connected feelings as you huddle close putting the pieces together. Want to turn it into more of a game? Try completing the puzzle with a timer for an added dimension. You can even get a special puzzle glue kit to seal and frame your puzzles to create a gallery of your puzzle date nights.
Indoor Mini Golf
Bring mini golf home with a homemade indoor mini golf course. Creating a mini golf course in your home is an offbeat option date night idea, but why not turn your home into an 18-hole golf course? Half of the fun of indoor mini-golf is in building the course itself! Get creative with your space and make the course as easy or as challenging as you please. Can you score a hole-in-one down the stairs or through a tunnel of cushions? Try it and find out!
Fill Your Date Night Jar
There are so many different options to make date night a unique experience. The more ideas you put in your date night jar, the more experiences you and your partner will get to experience together. And while you may not love every new date night idea, a date night jar can open up new experiences and new ways to connect with your partner.