While dinner and a movie is a fine date option, couples looking to mix things up will want to try new and exciting date ideas to keep their relationship interesting. However, not all couples are able to get out of the house every weekend. Work schedules, children, and other family responsibilities can make it difficult or even impossible to spend several hours out of the house with your loved one. Whether you are married, living together or in a long distance relationship, here are three creative ideas that can spice up your date nights whether you decide to go out or stay in.
- Paint and Sip Night
A wine and paint night is a great way to try something new with your partner. These evenings usually involve painting along with an instructor while enjoying a glass (or two) of wine. You can do Paint and Sip at home or in an art studio. These days, you can find companies that offer Paint and Sip at home through an online course. Paint and Sip online is a great way for long distance couples to connect from anywhere. Paint and Sip online courses are also great for couples who live together who want or need to stay home but want the feeling of a night out. For those who want to get creative in other ways, you can also find sculpture, drawing, origami and other instructional art classes for adults.
- Cooking Class
Going out to dinner is a classic date night, but a cooking class has the added elements of learning something new, working together, and getting out of your comfort zone- all good things for an exciting date night. There are many restaurants and cooking schools that offer intimate cooking classes for couples, however you can also find cooking classes online that you can follow along with at home. Like the Paint and Sip online courses, these are usually offered by a live instructor who shows you exactly what ingredients and methods to use to create restaurant-quality food in your kitchen. Some of these courses will even deliver you a box of ingredients, so you don’t even need to leave the house to go shopping!
- Walking Tour
Traveling to a new place for every date night isn’t always possible. However, it’s likely that you can learn something new about your hometown with a walking tour. Depending on what you are interested in, you and your partner can explore the art, architecture, history, folklore or music of your city with an informative guide. Most walking tours can be with a group, but some can also be booked privately for a more personal experience. Since everything is available online these days, you can also look for virtual walking tours of your own city or places even further afield. Or for those who just want to explore on their own, you can find walking tours you can download to your smartphone and follow at your own pace.