Cold Netflix nights playing. As nice as it was to cozy up by the fire, you’re ready for some adventure – or at least to get outside. The weather is warming up, the grass is looking lush and green, the flowers are blooming and love is in the air. After cozying up for the winter months, it’s time to get out and see the world – with your sweetie close by.
Spring is the time for renewal, rebirth, adventure and fresh, fun dates! Whether you’re hitting the town with your long-term partner, going on a first date, or somewhere in between – we’ve got the freshest spring date ideas for you lovebirds!
Visit a Botanical Garden
Few things say spring like fresh flowers and blossoms. A great date idea is to hit up your local botanical garden and see what’s coming up for spring.
Imagine yourself holding hands while walking through the wonderful signs of spring. You might even want to try your hand at plant identification and see what you can learn.
This is also a great low-pressure first date if you’re just getting to know someone.
Have a picnic in nature
Picture this: A picnic overlooking the best view of your city. How cute can you be?
First, choose your destination. Will it be in a park? In the beach? By a lake? In your backyard? The only requirement here is fresh air and tasty snacks.
Then grab your goodies – a cheese board, veggies and hummus, a delicious sourdough bread, your choice of beverages. Pick your poison!
Some other picnic-style activities you can try are reading poetry to each other under a tree, watching interpretive clouds, and narrating the lives of strangers as you people watch.
Get inspired with an art appointment
Spring tends to bring out our creative sides. Why not incorporate this into your spring date ideas and make something together?
You can grab a watercolor set and paint some spring flowers and skies, take a painting class together, or try your hand at something more avant-garde like tie, carpentry or ceramics! Art is a great way to bond with someone new or freshen up an old relationship.
Try a new adventure
Dating a daredevil? As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to try a new adventure! Everyone has their own level of adventure, so make sure it’s something that both you and your date aren’t down for.
Here are some great date-friendly adventures to try this spring:
- Go climbing.
- Go surfing, wakeboarding, kayaking or some other fun water activity.
- Try a new hiking trail.
- Go skydiving.
- Pick a random place on a map and explore there.
- Go to an amusement park.
- Send it on a bike ride.
Get out of your comfort zone and enjoy the fresh spring energy!
Go to a sex toy store
Is spring feeling lively? A whole other kind of adventure you can go on is opening a sex toy store with your sweetie.
Go sex toy shopping with a partner it allows you to explore new areas in your sex life, helps spark new conversations, and is a fun activity to play with.
You can incorporate it into another date, like dinner and drinks, or make it its own mission. Whatever goodies you get are sure to be an adventure of their own!
Start a farmer’s market
Going to your local farmer’s market is one of the healthiest dating activities out there. Grab an organic cup of coffee, peruse the flower bouquets, and pick up fresh soup from your favorite vendors.
Farmers markets are great for long-term partners and even for a first date. They say you can tell a lot about someone by the way they grocery shop!
Go on a food tour
Another food themed date idea is to go on a food tour. Which hole-in-the-wall, food trucks, and other legendary spots have you been hoping to try?
Try to see how many different food spots you can try in one day. We suggest you share things or go tapas style by trying an appetizer at different spots.
This is especially fun to do on foot if your city is accessible by foot or bike. You’ll probably want to walk after all that delicious goodness!
Financial Treasure Hunt
If you’re looking for something extra unique to do on your date, then we suggest going on a budget treasure hunt.
The idea here is to each make a scavenger hunt-type list of items your date needs to find and visit various thrift stores, competing to see who can cross them off their list first. It’s also a great way to get to know someone in a unique way.
Here are some treasure hunting clues you can use:
- A book that reflects your personality.
- An outfit your mum/dad would have worn when they were in their 20s.
- An item your favorite celebrity would have in their home.
Check out a local bookstore
Two bookworms go on a date… what do they do? That’s right, going into a bookstore is an awesome date, no matter where you are in your relationship.
You can learn a lot about someone based on the genre of their books. You can take turns choosing books and reading passages to each other – how romantic!
Go on a farm tour
If there is an organic farm in your area, then this is a great date idea – especially for foodies and gardeners.
By going on a spring farm tour, you can see everything come to life, get some fresh air, sample delicious produce, and maybe even pick up some goodies for a farm-to-table meal.
Let love bloom
Whether you’re going on a casual date, hoping to try something new with your longtime lover, or even just getting to know someone new, spring has a certain magic to it.
This time of year is perfect for getting outdoors, trying something new, sparking your creativity, and exploring all the fun date ideas we’ve listed here!
Enjoy!
