Maybe I’m a bit biased because I love summer, but there’s no better time for romance. This is especially true for those who live in colder climates and get a taste of all four seasons. You spend all year waiting for the warmer weather, and once it’s here, you absolutely should take full advantage of it. Whether you’re newly coupled, been together for a long time, or are having a summer fling, treat yourself and your partner this summer with one of these cute and creative summer date ideas. Keep scrolling to learn more.
50 Summer Date Ideas:
Cute 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
- Take a road trip
- Go fishing
- On a rainy day, binge-watch a TV show or your favorite movies
- 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
- Visit a museum
- Hit up an aquarium
- Cook a nice meal at home together
- Make some summer desserts, like one of these boozy popsicles
Creative Summer Date Ideas
- Find a telescope and check out the night sky
- Make some summer cocktails, like this one made from actual candy, or this sparkling one
- Go hiking
- Visit a park
- 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 for just the two of you or invite some friends over to join
- Have a karaoke night
- See a comedy show
- Go on a bike ride together
- Spend a day poolside
- Go day drinking (don’t ever operate any machinery or get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking; be sure to use a rideshare app or have a designated driver)
- 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
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!