These monthly themed date ideas will spice up date night with your special someone! Tons of fun date night themes for every month of the year, from “Fall” in Love Again to “Spring” into Romance!
Planning date night with your spouse can sometimes feel the same as planning dinner – you have the same thing (ish) on roughly the same night of each week, and it can start to feel, well, monotonous after a while.
If I’ve ever started feeling that way in my marriage, that’s been my signal that we need to switch things up a bit! I love spending quality time with my husband, and I also enjoy being creative, so when date nights start feeling a little too routine, I go to the drawing board.
I really enjoy sorting activities into themed groups, so I thought, why not come up with Themed Date Nights for Every Month of the Year? So I did! Each month has a list of suggested activities that can be modified or adapted to suit each couple’s needs, and most of them are budget-friendly!
January – In a Winter Wonderland With You
These themed date night ideas are the perfect excuses to explore the winter wonderland in your own backyard or stay in and watch the snowflakes fall as you’re cozied up on the couch.
Suggested January date ideas:
- Go ice skating
- Hike or snowshoe a winter trail
- Build a snowman together
- Have a winter-themed movie marathon
- Visit a winter festival
- Have a winter picnic complete with hot cocoa and soup in Thermoses
February – Love is in the Air
Out of all the year’s date night themes, this one gets the most hype, of course! February is all about romance, and you have my permission to take full advantage of it all month long!
Suggested February date ideas:
- Dress up for a romantic dinner at your favorite restaurant
- Schedule a couple’s spa day
- Make each other homemade Valentine’s Day Cards
- Have an indoor picnic paired with your favorite rom-com
- Create a couple’s bucket list with all of the things you want to do together
March – Kissing in the Rain
March can be a tricky month for many people in the country, where it’s not out of the question to get rain, snow, and sunshine all in the same day. That makes it the perfect month for more indoor date night ideas, and I have you covered!
Suggested March date ideas:
- Cozy up at a local cafe for lunch or dinner
- Watch a storm from the car with a picnic
- Camp indoors during a night that it’s supposed to thunderstorm – Cuddle up on blankets in front of the fireplace and watch a movie.
- Catch a local play or concert
- Take a Paint and Sip class – You could even look for one with a rainy scene!
April – Spring Into Romance
The flowers are blooming, and these spring-themed date night ideas are a great way to get outside and take advantage of the sunshine together!
Suggested April date ideas:
- Go on a bike ride together
- Try indoor rock climbing
- Visit a botanical garden or flower festival
- Cook a spring-inspired meal together
- Explore a nearby national or state park
- Go for a long car ride and watch the sunset together
- Visit a trampoline park – Get it: “Spring”!
May – Star Showers and Mayflowers
In a season packed with graduations, school ceremonies, and the start of summer vacation, it can be challenging to get away with your spouse for some one-on-one time. That’s why this month’s date night theme is focused on finding pockets of authentic time together whenever and wherever you can!
Suggested May date ideas:
- Go stargazing together
- Plant a garden together
- Explore a local farmer’s market
- Have a candlelit dinner in your backyard
- Go berry picking
June – A Whole New World
This month’s date night themes are all about getting out and trying new things with your significant other! Whether you’re trying pad thai for the first time or finally riding that roller coaster you were terrified of as a child, it’s all about new experiences!
Suggested June date ideas:
- Try a new restaurant you’ve never been to before
- Go to an amusement park
- Try an escape room
- Cook a new recipe that you’ve never made before
- Visit a cultural festival
- Take a cooking class together
July – Summer Loving
It’s officially summer, which means longer days, plenty of glasses of iced tea on the porch swing, and endless activities to ramp up the summer love!
Suggested July date night ideas:
- Spend a day kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboating
- Go to a drive-in movie
- Have a picnic at your favorite local park
- Go to a free outdoor concert or movie in the park
- Go on an ice cream or snow cone crawl – Share sweet treats at lots of different ice cream parlors in your town, and see which one is best.
- Visit a water park
- Go on a photo scavenger hunt date
August – Cooling Down to Heat Things Up
Now that it’s definitely H-O-T outside, you might be searching for summer-themed date night ideas that can help you and your partner beat the heat! From a cool dip in the pool to enjoying frosty treats, there are several activities to choose from!
Suggested August date ideas:
- Go out for ice cream
- Cook a fancy meal together at home
- Go wine tasting at a local winery
- Have a bowling night
- Have a picnic at a local beach or pool
- Go river tubing or floating
September – Outdoor BBQs and Lovin’ You
As tailgating season approaches, our minds immediately begin thinking of turning leaves and cooler weather. These themed date night ideas are all about slowing down and enjoying the little things with your partner.
Suggested September dates:
- Take in the fall foliage on a nearby scenic byway or country drive
- Grill out on game day
- Have a game night at home or do a puzzle together
- Visit a sports bar on a big game day
- Have an evening bonfire with s’mores and hot dogs
- Plan a fall bucket list together
October – “Fall” in Love All Over Again
Autumn leaves are turning their vibrant colors, and the air is starting to get that signature chill! Now is the perfect time to take advantage of all the fall-themed date night activities available in your area!
Suggested October date night ideas:
- Go apple picking
- Visit a corn maze
- Make homemade caramel apples or other Fall treats
- Explore fall markets together
- Go on a hayride
- Cook a new soup recipe that you’ve never tried before
November – A Season of Thankfulness
This month’s date night theme and activities are all about gratitude for your partner’s love, the bond you two share, and genuinely appreciating the time you have together.
Suggested date ideas for November:
- Start a Thankful Jar
- Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or charity
- Take a scenic walk with each other
- Take a day trip
- Have a pie bake-off to see who can bake the best pie from scratch
- Make a new Thanksgiving recipe together
December – Snowflakes, Caroling, and Kisses
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for so many reasons, and there are endless winter-themed date night opportunities for you and your significant other to explore! Below are just a few that I think help capture the magic of the season.
Suggested date night ideas for December:
- Make gingerbread houses together
- Go on a Christmas lights scavenger hunt in your neighborhood
- Visit a Christmas tree farm
- Explore a holiday market
- Create DIY Christmas decorations together
- Have a Christmas movie marathon
Free Printable List of Monthly Themed Date Nights
Want to keep track of these fun themed date ideas? Just click the link below to download the free printable list and hang it on the fridge for when you need a fresh, new idea for date nights!
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Click below to download your FREE list of monthly themed date night ideas!
If you’re looking for more ways to add variety to your date nights, be sure to check out my other creative date night ideas here:
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- 21 Unique and Cheap Stay at Home Date Ideas (That You’ll Both Love!)
- A Year of Dates – 12 Fun Pre-Planned Date Ideas with Printables
Do you have any favorite themed date night ideas that have been a huge hit with you and your spouse? Or do you have specific date night activities you try to do during particular months or seasons? If so, leave a comment below. I’d LOVE to hear from you!
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