Marriage is a beautiful bond that requires time, effort and love to flourish. One of the best ways to keep the spark alive is to plan romantic dates with your significant other. Whether you are newlyweds or have been together for years, it’s never too late to plan a special date night with your spouse. In this article, we’ve compiled 250+ Unique date ideas for married couples that will help you rekindle your love and strengthen your bond.
50 Romantic date ideas for married couples:
- Watch the sunset together on a beach
- Go for a romantic hike in the mountains
- Take a hot air balloon ride
- Have a picnic in a beautiful park
- Attend a concert or a music festival
- Book a couple’s spa day
- Go stargazing in a clear night sky
- Rent a cabin in the woods
- Take a wine-tasting tour
- Go on a romantic cruise together
- Attend a fancy gala or a charity event
- Rent a luxury car and go for a scenic drive
- Take a cooking class together
- Go horseback riding on a beach or in the mountains
- Have a candlelit dinner at a fancy restaurant
- Visit a romantic city like Paris or Venice
- Take a dance lesson together
- Take a cooking class together
- Have a movie night under the stars
- Take a boat ride on a lake
- Have a romantic weekend getaway at a bed and breakfast
- Visit a hot springs resort
- Go on a scenic train ride
- Take a helicopter tour of a city or natural wonder
- Have a romantic dinner at home with candlelight and music
- Go on a romantic camping trip
- Take a carriage ride in a historic city
- Attend a black-tie event together
- Take a trip to a winery or vineyard
- Have a game night at home with your favourite board games
- Visit a beautiful botanical garden
- Take a photography class together
- Go on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise
- Have a picnic in a vineyard
- Take a scenic road trip together
- Go on a helicopter skiing adventure
- Have a romantic spa day at home
- Visit a beautiful waterfall
- Go on a scenic helicopter tour of a national park
- Attend a masquerade ball
- Have a romantic picnic in a field of flowers
- Take a pottery class together
- Visit a beautiful butterfly sanctuary
- Take a horse-drawn carriage ride in a city park
- Attend a local festival or fair
- Take a scenic bike ride
- Have a romantic evening at home with a home-cooked meal and a movie
- Take a scenic drive to a nearby town
- Go to a sporting event
- Take a pottery or painting class together
51 At-home date ideas for married couples:
- Cook a meal together
- Have a game night
- Have a movie marathon
- Do a puzzle together
- Have a DIY home project day
- Have a backyard picnic
- Create a scrapbook together
- Have a spa day at home
- Have a dance party in the living room
- Do a virtual tour of a museum or city
- Have a fondue night
- Make homemade pizza
- Have a paint-and-sip night
- Build a fort and have a movie night inside
- Do a home workout together
- Have a karaoke night
- Play video games together
- Have a fondue night
- Create a vision board together
- Have a date night in the backyard
- Have a game of truth or dare
- Take a virtual dance class together
- Write love letters to each other
- Have a board game tournament
- Create a photo album together
- Have a craft day and make DIY home decor
- Make homemade ice cream or sorbet
- Have a candlelit dinner at home
- Do a puzzle room escape game together
- Take an online mixology class and create your own cocktails
- Have a book club discussion
- Have a paint and pottery night
- Watch a sunrise or sunset together
- Have a backyard bonfire and make s’mores
- Have a spa night and give each other massages
- Have a themed costume night
- Have a taste test of different types of coffee or tea
- Play a game of mini golf or create your own mini golf course at home
- Have a fondue night with chocolate and fruit
- Have a movie night and make your own popcorn flavours
- Have a wine and cheese night
- Have a video game tournament
- Make a homemade spa treatment and give each other facials
- Have a comedy night and watch stand-up comedy specials
- Create a time capsule together
- Take an online language class and learn a new language together
- Have a date night in the backyard with stargazing and astronomy
- Take an online cooking class and learn to cook a new cuisine
- Make your own sushi rolls at home
- Have a backyard BBQ and grill your favourite foods
- Take an online art class and create your own artwork together
Spending quality time together doesn’t have to mean going out and spending money. With these at-home date ideas for married couples, you can have just as much fun and intimacy in the comfort of your own home. So, plan a date night and get creative with these ideas to keep your relationship fresh and exciting.
53 Anniversary date ideas for married couples:
- Renew your vows
- Take a trip to where you got married
- Recreate your first date
- Have a photoshoot together
- Take a cooking class
- Have a fancy dinner at a restaurant
- Go on a hot air balloon ride
- Take a weekend getaway
- Have a movie night with films from the year you got married
- Go on a helicopter tour
- Take a dance class
- Have a wine tasting
- Go on a romantic cruise
- Have a picnic in a meaningful location
- Go on a nature walk
- Take a pottery class
- Have a romantic beach day
- Go on a road trip to a special destination
- Take a spa day
- Go to a concert or show
- Have a private chef prepare a dinner for you two
- Go on a scenic train ride
- Take a sunset sail
- Visit a new city
- Have a couples massage
- Go on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise
- Take a helicopter tour of your hometown
- Have a romantic beach bonfire
- Take a guided tour of your city’s historic sites
- Take a photography class and take pictures of each other
- Go on a romantic hike or walk
- Have a night at a fancy hotel or bed and breakfast
- Watch the sunset or sunrise together
- Take a painting class
- Have a fancy brunch or high tea
- Take a pottery or glassblowing class
- Visit a museum or art gallery
- Take a cooking class together
- Go on a camping trip
- Visit a national park or landmark
- Have a private tour of a local attraction
- Go on a shopping spree together
- Take a romantic bike ride
- Take a day trip to a nearby town or city
- Visit a zoo or aquarium
- Take a scenic drive
- Have a private concert or music lesson
- Go on a romantic hot air balloon ride at sunset
- Take a guided horseback ride
- Go on a guided tour of a local winery or brewery
- Have a private art class together
- Go on a scenic helicopter ride
- Visit a nearby beach or lake
Anniversaries are an important time for married couples to celebrate their commitment and love for each other. With these anniversary date ideas, you can make the occasion even more special and memorable. Whether you choose to recreate your first date or take a scenic helicopter ride, the important thing is to spend quality time together and cherish the love you share.
50 Date ideas for married couples with kids:
- Have a family game night
- Take a family trip to a new destination
- Go on a family bike ride
- Have a family movie night
- Take a family hike
- Have a family picnic
- Go on a family beach day
- Have a family craft day
- Take a family cooking class
- Have a family game tournament
- Go on a family scavenger hunt
- Have a family talent show
- Take a family day trip to a nearby city
- Go to a family-friendly museum or attraction
- Go to a family-friendly restaurant
- Have a family dance party
- Take a family camping trip
- Have a family backyard barbecue
- Go to a family-friendly concert or show
- Take a family trip to an amusement park
- Have a family beach bonfire
- Take a family painting or pottery class
- Have a family sports day
- Go on a family nature walk
- Have a family yoga or exercise session
- Take a family boat ride or paddle boat trip
- Have a family talent show
- Go on a family farm or zoo visit
- Take a family hike or trail walk
- Have a family board game night
- Go on a family road trip with planned stops
- Have a family game night with video games
- Take a family baking class or cooking workshop
- Go on a family stargazing night
- Take a family pottery or glassblowing class
- Have a family book club night
- Go on a family bowling or mini-golf outing
- Have a family art or craft day with painting, drawing or other crafts
- Take a family river rafting or kayaking trip
- Have a family camping trip with a campfire and s’mores
- Go on a family bike ride or rollerblading outing
- Have a family backyard campout
- Take a family outdoor adventure trip with hiking, climbing, or zip-lining
- Have a family ice cream sundae night
- Go on a family trip to a water park or amusement park
- Take a family tour of a historic site or city
- Have a family picnic with sports and games
- Go on a family day trip to a local attraction or landmark
- Take a family horseback riding or carriage ride
- Have a family board game tournament with prizes
53 Fun date ideas for married couples:
- Go to a sporting event
- Go to a comedy show
- Take a cooking class together
- Go to a wine and paint night
- Have a game night at home
- Have a movie marathon
- Take a dance class together
- Go on a hike and have a picnic
- Attend a concert or music festival
- Take a pottery or painting class together
- Go to a theme park
- Have a spa day together
- Take a scenic train ride
- Go ice skating or roller skating
- Go to an escape room
- Have a brunch date
- Take a yoga or meditation class together
- Go to a farmers’ market
- Have a day at the beach
- Go on a ghost tour
- Take a scenic drive together
- Have a karaoke night
- Take a hot air balloon ride
- Go on a weekend getaway
- Have a candlelit dinner at home
- Have a bonfire on the beach
- Take a horseback riding lesson together
- Go to a jazz club
- Take a scenic flight
- Go on a brewery or winery tour
- Have a picnic in the park
- Go to a museum or art exhibit
- Take a cooking class and learn to make sushi
- Have a movie night outdoors
- Attend a food festival or fair
- Go on a guided walking tour
- Take a pottery class and make each other a gift
- Have a spa day and get a couples massage
- Attend a cooking demonstration
- Go on a bike ride and explore a new area
- Have a game night with other couples
- Take a salsa dancing class
- Go to a drive-in movie theatre
- Attend a poetry reading or spoken word event
- Have a DIY project day at home
- Go on a hot air balloon ride at sunset
- Take a stand-up paddleboarding lesson
- Have a fondue night at home
- Go on a scenic boat tour
- Have a game night at a board game cafe
- Go on a snowshoeing or cross-country skiing adventure
- Take a sunset hike and watch the stars
- Volunteer together at a local charity or organization
You might also enjoy reading our previous post on Love Letter Ideas for some inspiration on how to express your love through the written word.
It’s important to take the time to plan dates with your partner, even if you have been married for years. There are plenty of options for every couple, whether you prefer a cozy night in or an adventurous day out. With these ideas for each category, you can mix things up and keep your relationship fresh and exciting.
You might also enjoy reading our article on Love Letter Ideas for some inspiration on how to express your love through the written word.
Frequently Asked Questions for Date Ideas for Married Couples:
What are some good at-home date ideas for married couples?
Some good at-home date ideas for married couples include having a movie marathon, having a game night, taking a cooking class together, and having a candlelit dinner at home.
How often should we go on a date?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as every couple’s schedule and preferences are different. However, most relationship experts recommend aiming for at least one date night per week to keep the romance alive.
How can we make date night happen when we have kids or other obligations?
Try to plan ahead and schedule a specific day and time for your date night, so you can arrange childcare or other necessary arrangements. You can also consider having an at-home date night after the kids go to bed, or hiring a sitter for a few hours during the day on weekends.
What if we're on a tight budget?
There are plenty of fun and romantic date ideas that don’t require spending a lot of money, such as taking a hike, having a picnic, or cooking a meal together at home. You can also look for free events in your community or take advantage of discounts or coupons.