Date Night Ideas

Don't stand there like a deer in the headlights when she asks where you're taking her to do for date night. Chances are dinner and a movie will be just as big of a hit as it was last time. And the time before that. It's fine every once and a while, but if it's become your go-to then you may want to keep this list as an ace up your sleeve.

Use this list as a generic guide that can be used anywhere. Take some time and personalize it for the city you're in and add your own ideas.

Winter Dates

• Ice Skating
• Christmas Light Neighborhood Tours- Drive around town and see the lights
• Ice Sculpture Festivals
• If you have snow:
• Fort Building
• Snow Mobiles
• Sledding
• Skiing/Snowboarding
• Snow Shoeing
• Snow Ball Fights- Nothing says, "I love you" quite like a powder ball to the noggin 

Summer/Spring Dates

• Camping
• Rent a kayak/canoe
• Horseback Riding
• Outdoor Picnic Concerts- Usually much cheaper than the radio star alternatives and it's a nice relaxing night 
• Gun Range- Even if you don't have a gun, you can usually rent one and they'll sell you ammo and targets right there. 
• State Fair
• Historic Reenactments/Renaissance Fair- For the history nerd in you
• Botanical Gardens
• Batting Cages
• Go Carts- You might not hear the end of it if she beats you.
• Putt-Putt/Mini Golf- If you don't know a nine iron from a chipping wedge this is your game.
• Frisbee Golf- also known as "where'd that thing go" if you cant throw 
• Driving Range/Real Golf- For the more serious types
• Horse/Indy/NASCAR Races- Good times and great people watching

Fall Dates

• High School Football Games
• Apple/Pumpkin Orchards
• Pumpkin Carving
• Rodeo
• Hunting- Nothing like quality time in a deer stand

Anytime

• Museums- Don't overlook children's museums, those can be fun too
• Art Gallery
• Game Night- invite other couples over and play Cranium or Settlers of Catan 
• Buy two blank canvases, paints, and brushes and paint one night
• Climbing Wall- Get in a workout and a date all in one
• Bowling- Doing it on the Wii doesn't count.
• Build-a-Bear Workshop- Flowers die...
• Pro/Minor League Sporting Events
• Photo Shoot- Have a friend or a pro photographer take your picture at a cool place
• Wine Tasting
• Volunteer- Serving together is a great time
• Offer free babysitting for friends so they can go out

Sound off in the comments section- what other ideas have been a big hit?

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