Dating
Relax and enjoy each other’s company.
Its tough to ignore the call of the couch, especially when youre tired after a long week.
That said, there are plenty of other reasons to have a cozy date night at home.
For one, its a good way tosave some money.
If your goal is to do something fun yet affordable, entertaining yourselves is often the best bet.
Its also kind of adorable to have adate night at home.
Keep reading below for50 at-home date night ideasthat range fromfunny and activeto chill and relaxing.
Cooking & Baking
1.
Bake & Decorate A Cake
Applying fondant could be the ultimate relationship test.
Eat Dinner By Candlelight
Even pizza night feels romantic when you light a few candles.
Try Fondue
Melt some cheeses and some chocolates and start dipping.
Recreate A Family Recipe
Bond over funny stories and family lore.
Surprise Them With A Five-Course Meal
Or prepare it together and serve it on your best dishes.
Order Takeout From A New Place
Not in the mood to turn on the oven?
Pick a restaurant youve never tried and order something unique.
DIY Sundaes
Get all the fixings like cherries, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.
Bake Sourdough Bread
Treat your starter like a pet.
Drinking Games
11.
Play Sommelier
Pick up wines from different regions and have a taste test.
Take it very seriously.
Concoct A Couples Cocktail
Mix the flavors and liquors you like to create a signature drink.
Create The Best Mocktails
For a booze-free evening, consider shaking up a fewmocktails.
Take A Class
Track down mixology lessons or wine courses and sign up together.
Flip Cup Tournament
Relive your college days by playing Flip Cup in the kitchen.
If that doesnt work, try beer pong.
Tea For Two
Brew some tea, set out fancy teacups, and make mini cucumber sandwiches.
Movies & Mixers
Watch a movie while you sip its signature drink.
Drinks By The States
Try the most popular brews from your home state or ones youd like to visit.
DIY Ideas
21.
Play Boardgames
Try a new game or replay one of your faves.
Tell each other scary stories.
Throw A Dance Party
Turn the lights down and blast an early 2000s playlist.
The Floor Is Lava
Step on cushions, blankets, and furniture.
See if you’ve got the option to move through your entire house without touching the floor.
Serenade Each Other
Find karaoke tracks on YouTube and take turns singing.
Do A Workout Video
For a serious sweat, do a 30-minute HIIT.
For laughs, try an 80s Jane Fonda video.
Paint Each Other
This TikToktrend is so chaotic.
Low-Key & Relaxing
31.
Assemble A Puzzle
Listen to lo-fi or jazz music while you fit the pieces together.
Choose a genre, like horror or comedy, or pick a director and go through their entire work.
Read Tarot Cards
Spread out your best crystals, burn some incense, and do a fewtarot spreads.
Stargaze On The Roof
Look for constellations and meteors.
Take A Bubblebath
Or a steamy shower.
Rewatch Old Movies
Show each other the movies or cartoons you loved most as a kid.
It can reveal a lot.
Chronically Online
40.
Stay In Bed & Laugh At TikTok
Who needs to go out when your algorithm is algorithming?
Replay Old Games
Play Sims, Animal Crossing, or a fave online game.
Plan Your Next Vacation
Spending the evening looking up exotic destinations, flights, and hotels.
Phone A Friend
Get on FaceTime or Zoom with your besties or be sweet and call your parents.
Play GeoGuessr
See whos the best at geography.
Deep Dive Into Wikipedia
See what you’re free to learn.
Build A Photo Album
Organize all your best pics into an album and have it printed.
Try Your Hand At Trivia
Answer online trivia questions or study up for your next trip to the bar.
Go House Shopping
Scroll through Zillow and find your dream home.
