While it’s easy to think you can only have a fun date night out in the city or outdoors with your partner, you can actually have tons of fun in the comforts of home. You just need to set the mood and make things interesting. Use your creativity and relish in the coziness of hosting an indoor date night to add a romantic touch.
What are the Best Indoor Date Night Ideas?
The best indoor date night is something that both you and your partner will enjoy. It’s essential to ensure that the date you are planning applies to your interests.
You wouldn’t take your partner to a movie theater if you know they don’t like movies. The same applies if you’re hosting a date at home.
If you’re having trouble creating a fun and creative indoor date, I listed some of my favorite indoor date night ideas below. I know these can bring some excitement into your relationship. Let’s dive in!
1. Paint Night With a Twist
Paint nights on their own can be great fun, but you can make it more interesting! Instead of following a tutorial on YouTube, use your creativity and go freestyle. Have two canvases ready for you and your partner and set a timer for 5-10 minutes. Each time the timer goes off, switch canvases with your partner, add to their painting, and vice versa. Don’t let them see what you’re painting until the timer goes off to add some excitement!
Highlights
- Let you explore your creative side.
- Makes for endless possibilities.
- Won’t get boring, you can do several paint nights and come up with a different result every time.
- Affordable, budget-friendly.
- Does not require any additional purchases/equipment.
- Makes for great, focused fun for you and your partner!
Pricing
The cost for this date night idea depends on the paint set you purchase. You can find a good paint set on Amazon for $14.00. You can make it even more affordable by going to your local Dollar Store for individual canvases and paints.
My Take
This indoor date night idea is great for creative and playful couples. Or couples who are adventurous and open to trying something new! Have some music playing in the background for some added ambiance.
2. Video Game Night
Playing video games is a great way to spend a date night! So many co-op games are available for download on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC. No need to go to a store or order online. Grab some of your favorite snacks and let your competitive side out!
Highlights
- Playing co-op games may improve your communication with your significant other because you’re both working towards the same goal.
- With endless amounts of unique games, there is always something new to try.
- You can let your competitive side out!
- There are games available in every genre, you’re bound to find a game that applies to both your interests.
- With downloadable games, you don’t need to worry about losing a physical copy or scratching the CD.
Pricing
The average price for a video game is around $29.99, but you can find games for free.
Some games can go up to $99.99.
My Take
This indoor date night idea is perfect for couples who love video games. Even if you don’t, I strongly recommend giving this one a try! You might be pleasantly surprised.
This date idea is also suitable for long distant couples, you can still play with your partner even if they’re at a different location.
3. At-Home Karaoke
If you and your partner love hitting up the local bar for karaoke, but the bars in your area aren’t hosting karaoke tonight, you’ll love this date night idea. Simply go to YouTube and search “(your favorite song) + karaoke.” You’ll have unlimited songs to choose from! You can also add a twist by having you and your partner each try a new cocktail recipe before you start.
Highlights
- Simple and easy to set up.
- Much cheaper than going to a bar for karaoke.
- You can either get dressed up for an added experience or wear your coziest PJs!
- You don’t have to wait in a queue.
- If you suffer from stage fright, you don’t have to worry about an audience. It’s just you and your better half!
Price
At-home karaoke can be absolutely free, you can also sign up for YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience. Memberships are $6.99/month for students and $11.99/month for individuals.
My Take
This indoor date night idea is great for couples who love karaoke. Or, if your partner loves karaoke but you’ve never participated due to stage fright, this can be a perfect opportunity to give it a shot. There’s no crowd to worry about!
4. Take a Virtual Cooking Class
Learning a new skill together, like cooking, can be so much fun and has many benefits! Even if you already consider yourself a good cook, you can still learn something new. Have you ever made gnocchi from scratch? There is a class for that! You can also use this as an opportunity to guide your significant other through tasks they might find challenging (like cleaning shrimp for example).
Highlights
- There are class options available for any diet (whether you’re vegan, pescatarian, or have allergies).
- Have fun while learning valuable skills.
- Cooking together is great for bonding and can bring you closer together.
- Can be a relaxing and fun way to get to know each other if this is a first or second date.
- If you already know how to cook, this could be a great opportunity to impress your partner.
- Classes are flexible, and you can find one starting today!
Pricing
Classes are usually priced per device or per household and can start at $29.00 (not including ingredients). If you don’t want to purchase a class, you can also find a tutorial on YouTube for free, or head to Amazon and get this cooking book and follow along.
My Take
This is a great date night idea for couples who love to learn new skills, and want a beneficial bonding experience! Not only will you both learn a new recipe, but you get to enjoy dinner together! Win-win for all.
5. Trivia Night
Do you love trivia but no place in town is hosting a trivia night? You can still play at home with your partner! There are many trivia apps to choose from, but one that I like in particular is Trivia Crack. You can either team up with your partner and play against opponents online, or compete against your partner.
Highlights
- You don’t have to wait for a place in town to host a trivia night.
- You can have a trivia date night any day of the week.
- Makes for a much more intimate experience, you won’t have the noise of people around you also playing trivia.
- You can either get competitive and play against your partner or team up and collaborate.
- You can get the experience of a trivia night but in cozy PJs!
Pricing
That app itself is free, but there is an option to purchase the app for an ad-free experience. The price for the ad-free app is $19.99.
My Take
This date night idea is great for couples that enjoy trivia, but don’t want to go out. Or the place you typically go to isn’t hosting trivia tonight. The app is available on both Apple and Android app stores.
Main Takeaway
Ultimately, dating is something that you will always have to work at and put a little effort into if you want a lasting relationship. Don’t be afraid to be creative and try something new! You could end up creating some of the best memories.
Sometimes the best place to take your significant other on a date is right where you are. Hopefully, these indoor date night ideas will help you host the perfect date night with your significant other, Happy dating!
