There’s nothing wrong with hitting your favorite restaurant for date night…but maybe not every date night. From first dates to Valentine’s Day dates to anniversary dates and everything in between, here are some elevated date night ideas to try something fun and new!
Learn Something Together
Learning a new skill together can be the perfect date night idea to keep things fresh. Whether you’re looking for Valentine’s Day date ideas or just trying something different, check with some local businesses near you that offer one of the following classes/workshops:
1. Cooking Class
Hot take: There’s nothing more romantic than cooking a special dish for your partner. So, why not learn a new recipe and some kitchen skills with a couple's cooking class? If you’re on a budget, you could also pick a new recipe to try making together at home, like one of these six delicious ways to make a hemp-infused chocolate treat.
2. Painting Class
You can go with a wine and sip, gummy and paint, or any classic painting class, but doing it with your better half is a novel way to be creative together.
3. Dance Class
Whether you want to learn how to swing dance, line dance, salsa, or waltz, taking a dance class together can set you up for an exciting time on any dance floor. And, you know what they say, “it takes two to tango!”
4. Pottery Class
There’s a good chance you’ll get kicked out of a pottery class for reenacting that scene from Ghost, but it is iconically romantic for a reason. Maybe just keep your hands on your own clay while you’re at the studio, though?
5. Bonsai Workshop
Relationships take constant nurturing to grow into something beautiful and long-lasting. Doing a bonsai workshop is a great way to create a memory that symbolizes your future together.
6. Glass Blowing Class
If you’re looking to turn up the heat (literally), start with a glass-blowing class. It makes for a unique date night, and you’ll usually bring home your very own glass creation (expect a paperweight, if it’s your first time).
Pairs with: Get in the zone to learn something new with Camino Sours Watermelon Spritz “Uplifting” gummies. With 10 mg of hemp-based THC, they’ll have your mood just right and help get the creativity flowing.
Active Date Ideas
We’re not suggesting a couple’s Iron Man competition (unless that’s your thing), but getting up, going out, and finding a fun and energetic activity can help get the blood pumping and romance flowing. Here are some of our favorites:
7. Bowling
Bowling is having a bit of a revival at the moment (though some of us never gave up on the lanes). So, throw on some slippery shoes, grab a perfectly-sized ball, and roll into a strikingly fun date night- just don’t forget your socks!
8. Bike Ride
There’s something immensely therapeutic about pedaling around town on a bike. Having a destination is optional, but either way it’s a great way to get outside and spend some time exploring together. And yes, the little bit of exercise absolutely validates going for some extra dessert.
9. Ice/roller skating
For those who want a good excuse to hold their date’s hand, both ice and roller skating are the perfect opportunity to do so. (We’d put this one pretty high up in the “first date ideas” category). If you’re inexperienced, just make sure you’re dressed to fall in front of your date!
10. Go on a Run
If you and your partner are marathoners (or simply appreciate a nice jog), do it together! If you really want to level up your date night runs, sign up for a marathon so you can train and work towards a shared goal.
Pairs with: Camino Freshly Squeezed ‘Recover’ gummies are the perfect way for you and your date to relax and unwind after breaking a sweat together.
At-Home Date Night Ideas
Dates don’t always have to involve leaving the comforts of home. If you’re feeling like home bodies, here are some perfect stay-at-home date night ideas:
11. Romantic Night In
It might sound a bit cliché, but that doesn’t stop it from feeling super romantic. Light some candles, cook a special meal, and heck, why not go all the way and toss some rose petals on the bed — whatever you want to do to set the mood.
12. Themed Dinner and a Movie
Since this is about elevating your date night, we’re not talking about a classic “Netflix and chill” movie night. Instead, why not pick a movie with an iconic dish and either order in or make it together for dinner? Then, sit back and enjoy the movie with an added dash of respect for the cuisine. Some quick ideas could include:
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Cubano and Chef
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Pasta and NONNAS
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Breakfast for Dinner (also known as Second Breakfast) and The Lord of the Rings
13. Create a Memory Book
Remember that time you and your partner went on that amazing vacation and took soooo many pictures? Well, those pictures (and, most likely all the other pictures you’ve taken together) deserve somewhere better than the depths of your phone photo library. Pick a night to comb through all your favorite photos and turn them into a real, live physical scrapbook. Your grandkids will thank you for it.
14. Paint Each Other
If you’ve seen this date night trend, you’ll know we aren’t talking about face paint. For this, we recommend grabbing your favorite gummy, letting it kick in, and then attempting to draw/paint your partner. The goal isn’t a Michelangelo-level of art, but rather a fun way to focus on your significant other. Just don’t be offended by the results from those of us who aren’t particularly artistically inclined!
Pairs with: Date night should be exciting, whether it’s the first, fifth, or thousandth. Pair your date night with an intimacy gummy, like Camino’s Wild Cherry “Excite” gummy, for a truly elevated evening, from start to finish.
Adventurous Date Ideas
If you’re looking to really get the adrenaline flowing, these slightly more adventurous date ideas might be right up your alley:
15. Rock Climbing
Unless you’re both experienced climbers, we don’t recommend making Half Dome a date night activity, but your local rock climbing gym should do the trick and offer a great opportunity to support one another (especially if you act as each other's belayers). Just keep the ‘falling head-over-heels’ idea a figurative, and not a literal, thing.
16. Axe Throwing
Nothing says love like hurling a sharp object at a target (or is it just us)? Okay, maybe that isn’t true, but you know, it’s still pretty dang fun. Just make extra sure nobody is mad at each other before this date night.
17. Go-karting
Even if you’re taking things slow when it comes to your relationship, there’s always a little need for speed. Either way, go-karting is a fun way to zip around with your partner and see who gets to claim the driver's seat next time you’re in a rush.
18. Star Gazing Hike
There’s always been something romantic about sitting under a night sky littered with starry lights. Sure, you might be able to just post up a lawn chair in your backyard, but if you live anywhere with even moderate light pollution, it just isn’t the same. Many areas offer guides to night hikes (not every trail is safe), which can take you to the perfect vantage point for a date night under the stars.
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It’s Show Time
Dinner and a movie is classic, but these other types of shows can be a more unique (and memorable!) option for your next date night:
19. A Concert
Dance, sway, or just sit and soak in the sounds of live music. However you prefer to enjoy a concert, do it together and discuss your favorite moments/songs on the way home.
20. A Play
Box office blockbusters might be the more popular modern theatre, but live plays are still alive and well. Whether it’s on Broadway or at your local playhouse, it makes for an excellent date night with much to discuss (like the acting, the direction, or the writing for beginners).
21. A Comedy Show
If you can make your date laugh, you’re doing something right. Is going to a stand-up comedy show to get those laughs cheating? Absolutely not. The only risk is if it’s an amateur show, you may get more groans than guffaws!
22. Karaoke
A show you can both participate in! If you aren’t afraid of the stage, karaoke nights are an awesome way to show off a little. And even if you aren’t pitch perfect, you can still put on a great performance. P.S., for those with stage fright, private karaoke rooms are the perfect alternative.
Pairs with: No show is complete without a little treat — and a bite (or two) of Kiva’s silky smooth hemp-derived THC-infused dark chocolate will get you in the mood to soak up the moment with your partner.
Double Date Ideas
If you believe in the ol’ “the more the merrier” saying, then you might be interested in these double date ideas:
23. Board Games
Sure, you can play board games with just two people. But let’s be honest, it’s way more fun with four.
24. Trivia Night
If you’ve ever tried to compete at a trivia night with just two people, you know the struggle. With four, there’s double the chance of someone on your team knowing that obscure fact. Fun Fact: Camino offers 10 different types of hemp gummies to match any date night vibe!
25. Tickets to a Sporting Event
One of the beautiful things about sports is coming together to root for your favorite team…or razz your friends who root for the rival. Either way, going to a sporting event with another couple makes for a fun double date night activity.
Pairs with: Keep the conversation flowing and the vibes high with the low-dose Camino Sparkling Pear ‘Social’ gummies.
Make it a Date Night with Camino Gummies
All 25 of these date night ideas are a way to elevate date night from the tried (or is it tired) and true dinner and movie. And if you want to take your date night to the next level, Camino has gummies to fit any vibe — oh, and we also have hemp THC chocolate!
Pro tip: Our “Excite” gummy is probably what you’re looking for on date night ;).
Cyrus Grant is a writer from Southern California with a background in law and dispute resolution. When he isn’t writing, he can be found deep-diving into the latest technology trends or simply spending time at the beach.
