28 Fun, At-Home Date Night Ideas That Are So Much Better Than Leaving the House
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Whether you’ve been dating for a few months or you’ve been married for years, there will come a time when you need new activities for date night. Luckily, romantic date night ideas don’t have to be extravagant—you can have fun home date nights that are even better than any fancy dinner at a restaurant or night out on the town. These at home date night ideas are perfect for couples looking for fresh, casual (and affordable!) date inspiration that can take place in the comfort of their own house. While you can always try some romantic dinner recipes for two, why not follow the meal by pampering yourselves with a DIY spa night or enjoying homemade ice cream sundaes?
Simple touches can speak volumes, especially since you don’t need any grand, sweeping gestures to have a special night together. Cuddle up under a blanket and go outside to stargaze, watch a romantic television show or film or set up a projector in the living room to feel like you’re at the movies. Whether you’re looking for a foodie-themed night, a themed movie marathon, or a fun game to play together, this list of creative home date night ideas won’t disappoint you.
Watch your favorite childhood movies
Make your own move mini marathon by each choosing your favorite film from when you were kids to watch together. Make a throwback snack (like hot popcorn mixed with chocolate chips) and snuggle in for the night.
Have breakfast in bed together
Usually, one person makes the other breakfast in bed, but there's no reason both of you can't curl up under the covers with coffee, pastries, and eggs.
Get easy breakfast recipe ideas.
Start a book club for two
Dive into the same book and you'll be able to discuss it with each other as you make your way through the chapters. Or, you can each choose your own and simply enjoy the relaxation that comes with reading near your favorite person while they do the same.
See our list of the 40 best books of all time.
Have a DIY spa night.
Make your own face masks, lotions, and more to have an at-home spa night worthy of the real deal.
Put a puzzle together.
Challenge yourselves to a huge puzzle and see if you can figure it out in one night.
Make tapas for dinner.
Whip up a bunch of different tapas instead of a big dinner so that you can taste as much as you want.
Play "Would You Rather" Jenga.
Come up with your favorite Would You Rather questions and write one on each Jenga block. When you play, whichever block you pull, you have to answer the question on it.
Get the tutorial at Life Sew Savory.
Make your own sushi.
Craft the perfect (well, perfect to you) rolls from the comfort of your home. You just need sticky rice, nori, a sushi mat, and whatever fillings you desire to get to work.
Turn your home into a movie theater.
All you need is a project, a blank wall or sheet, and your favorite movie for a cinema experience just like the movies. Don't forget the popcorn!
Order dessert to go from your favorite restaurant.
You could eat dessert at a restaurant, or you could eat it in your pajamas in front of the TV. You can have it delivered and still support your local restaurants, then dig in from the comfort of your home if you use a delivery app like GrubHub.
Have an evening by candlelight.
Set a super romantic mood by shutting off all the lights for the evening and doing everything by candlelight. Cell phone flashlights aren't allowed either!
Watch a concert.
Either catch a band you've always dreamed of seeing, or relive one of your favorite concerts by watching a fully taped gig on YouTube or another streaming platform.
Make ice cream sundaes.
Turn your kitchen into an ice cream parlor with different types of ice cream flavors and toppings to place on top of the towering sundae creations you concoct.
Plan your next get away.
Instead of talking about your dream vacation, take some action and get to planning it. Even if you don't book anything, mapping out what you want to do, where you want to stay, and what you'll eat will inspire you to make it happen soon. Maybe a list of the most beautiful places in the US will provide some inspiration.
Do yoga together.
Roll out your yoga mats and get to stretching for a peaceful, relaxing night. There are many online yoga videos you can use, such as Yoga with Adriene, which offers free tutorials.
Listen to records.
Get those discs spinning by picking out each of your favorite records that will become the soundtrack for a throwback evening. Maybe some of these best country love songs will make it on your list.
Go stargazing (outdoors or indoors!).
Even if it's too cold to go stargazing or too cloudy to see anything, set up a star projector inside. Lay down some blankets and pillows and enjoy the view.
Have a pizza party.
The best part about making your own pizzas is that you can go wild when it comes to toppings. No one can judge your Hawaiian pizza in the comfort of your home, right? Try this simple homemade pizza dough recipe for the perfect base.
Have a video game tournament.
Face off with your favorite multiplayer games like Mario Kart, Overcooked, or Super Smash Bros.
Play scary movie bingo.
Instead of just watching a scary movie that'll scare you both, make a game of it by playing this fun scary movie bingo. If you don't have the heart for a truly terrifying flick, you can always try a funny scary movie instead.
Get the tutorial at The Dating Divas.
Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
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