No matter how much you love the cold weather or crisp autumn air, I’ll go out on a limb here and argue that summer is the best season for couples and singles alike. Because the long days filled with hot weather and sunny skies, late nights, and sun-kissed glows does something to all of us. And between the gorgeous weather and non-stop adventures, there’s no shortage of summer date ideas to try this season.
Regardless of whether you’re newly coupled, happily married or embracing a summer fling, make this summer the best season ever with one of these 50 summer date ideas. Keep scrolling to learn more, and cheers to the ultimate summer of love!
50 Summer Date Ideas:
Cute Summer Date Ideas
If there was a list of summer date ideas straight out of a rom-com, this would be it. Take advantage of summer love this year and embark on one of these tried and true summer date ideas:
- Go to a drive-in
- Have a beach day together
- Host a cookout or BBQ
- Go stargazing
- Watch the sunset
- Wake up early and watch the sunrise together
- Have an outdoor dinner
- Get ice cream
- Make s’mores over an outdoor fire
- Watch some fireworks
- Go on a picnic
- Have a seafood date and indulge in a decadent meal packed with different seafood
- Go kayaking or canoeing
- Have a bonfire
Outdoorsy Summer Date Ideas
Do you dislike staying inside when the sun is shining outside? Same. Whether you’re adventurous and competitive and love to get active or prefer to lounge with a cocktail while catching a tan (with sunscreen, of course), these outdoorsy date ideas will be right up your alley:
- Go fishing
- Hit up an amusement park or carnival
- Go to an outdoor bar and enjoy some cocktails together
- Make sangria at home and enjoy outside
- Get down by the water and go swimming
- Go mini golfing
- Play in the water with some water games, like jackpot or swimming races
- Play some outdoor games, like volleyball, bocce ball, etc.
- Spend the day at a water park
- Stroll an outdoor art festival
- Hit up an aquarium
- Make some summer desserts, like one of these boozy popsicles
- Go hiking
- Go on a bike ride together
- Visit a park
- Spend a day poolside
Creative Summer Date Ideas
If you’re in the mood and switch things up, this list is for you. From night swimming to dance classes, camping, and everything in between, these creative summer date ideas will make this season one for the books:
- Find a telescope and check out the night sky
- Make some summer cocktails, like this one made from actual candy, or this sparkling one
- See a play (bonus points if it’s an outdoor one!)
- Take a wine and paint class
- Go on a double date
- Host a game night with other couples
- Have a karaoke night
- See a comedy show
- Eat lunch by the ocean
- Go for a boat ride
- Go camping (or glamping, whatever floats your boat!)
- Take an after-dinner stroll
- Go night swimming
- Visit a winery or brewery
- Dress up and go to a really nice restaurant
- Have a traditional New England clambake; enjoy yourselves or invite others to join you
- Visit a museum
- On a rainy day, binge-watch a TV show or your favorite movies
- Cook a nice meal at home together
- Take a dance class
These are SUCH cute ideas! I’m currently single but I feel like some of these are great for friendship dates, too. I’m a sucker for picnics! I love boats too!
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Thank you so much! Yes!! These would definitely be great to spend with friends as well, you’re so right!!! Thanks for reading!
Date nights or days are so needed in any relationship 🙂 Thanks for sharing these great ideas.
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They’re definitely a must!! Thanks for reading!
Interesting date ideas. An adventure date can be the most fun and a great bonding experience. Thanks for sharing Shea.
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100%! Adventurous dates are always a blast! Thanks for reading!
So many fun ideas! I think a smores date would be really cute!
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Ugh yes s’mores dates are the cutest!! Thanks for reading!