97 Romantic Things To Do With Your Girlfriend (Date Ideas)

Looking for some fun things to do with your girlfriend? These ideas are great for showing your loved one just how much you care about her.

Whether you’re in a new relationship or want to keep the romance alive, check out our list of the 95 Romantic Things to Do with Your Girlfriend. From going on a picnic to taking a romantic hike, we have you covered over seven distinct categories.

What Counts as Romance?

To some, romance might mean flowers and chocolates; to others, it might entail cuddling on the couch while watching a movie. It all comes down to what makes you and your partner feel loved. Whether it’s big or small, cheesy or thoughtful, there are endless possibilities when it comes to being romantic.

What’s most important when it comes to coming up with a romantic thing to do with your girlfriend is to devote your undivided attention to her, whether it’s for 30 minutes or 3 days.

Why It’s Important to Keep the Romance Alive

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and let the romance fall by the wayside. Whether you’ve just had your first date, been together for two months, or 20 years, it’s important to show your partner how much you still care.

One of the best things about having a girlfriend or partner is having someone to share your life with. But sometimes, it’s easy to forget why you’re together in the first place. That’s why it’s important to keep the romance alive in your relationship and find new and creative ways to show your partner how much you care.

Not only will it make your partner feel loved, but it can also help to keep the spark alive in your relationship. So I hope this list of things to do with your girlfriend inspires you and helps keep that romance well cultivated.

What If I’m Not the Romantic Type?

If you’re not the romantic type, that’s okay! There are plenty of ways to show your partner how much you care without grand gestures or expensive gifts. Sometimes, the simplest things can be the most romantic.

On the other hand, relationships tend to thrive when each partner feels loved. If you aren’t making an effort to be romantic, your partner may feel neglected. If you’re not sure how to be more romantic, start small and see what works for you and your relationship. Try a classic idea from below or simply choose fun things to do with each other that you know you’d both enjoy.

How to Get Started

Choose a few activities from the lists below and try them out with your partner. Set a realistic goal for yourself, like trying one classic date idea every week, and see how it goes. On occasion, try to plan surprise dates to keep your time together fun. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy quality time with your loved one!

Romantic Things to Do with Your Girlfriend: By Category

Here is a quick review of the categories we will cover in this article:

• Budget Friendly
• At Home (especially great for parents that can’t get away)
• Quick Gestures of Love
• Day Dates
• Evening Dates
• Weekend Fun
• Full Adventure Mode

Budget-Friendly Romantic Options

You do not need to spend a lot of money (or any for that matter) to show your partner how much you love them. It’s more important to spend time together. Sometimes, the best things to do with your girlfriend are simple and heartfelt.

Budget-friendly date ideas include:

1. Make breakfast in bed
2. Create a scavenger hunt
3. Have a picnic in the park
4. Have a dance party
5. Learn to dance via YouTube
6. Make a homemade dinner
7. Go for a drive
8. Have a game night (stock up on board games)
9. Play a sport together in the backyard or at the park
10. Make a dessert together (ice cream sundae, anyone?)
11. Go for a walk and get some fresh air
12. Have a dedicated and in-depth conversation (try these conversation starters for a new relationship)
13. Take a bath together
14. Start a project together
15. Give each other massages
16. Go camping in your backyard
17. Have a movie marathon
18. Wander around a farmer’s market
19. Go hunt for treasures at garage sales or thrift stores
20. Go for a bike ride
21. Visit a local animal shelter and volunteer together

Fun Date Ideas for Home

Sometimes, the most romantic and fun things to do with your girlfriend are right in your own backyard (or home). If you and your partner are homebodies or parents that can’t always get away, there are still plenty of ways to show your love.

Some of the budget-friendly ideas listed above are also great for a home date.

Other fun and cute date ideas for the home include:

22. Have a picnic on the living room floor
23. Have a wine and cheese tasting night
24. Make homemade pizzas
25. Have a themed dinner night (Mexican, Italian, etc.)
26. Go star gazing in your backyard
27. Pain a picture together (your own sip and paint)
28. Do a workout together in the living room
29. Take a virtual class on anything (yoga, dance, etc.)
30. Cuddle in bed or on the couch
31. Have a pillow fight
32. Read a book together and share your insights
33. Play karaoke
34. Start a garden together
35. Play “would you rather”
36. Create a home spa experience (candles, bubbles, music, etc.)

Quick Gestures of Love

Sometimes, it’s the little things that mean the most. Even if you’re short on time, it’s still important to dedicate time and make the time count. Many of these ideas are also great for a long-distance relationship to remind your partner you’re thinking of them.

Some quick and fun things you can do to show your partner how much you care include:

37. Send a text or email during the day just to say hi or that you’re thinking about them
38. Make them lunch or coffee and bring it to work
39. Leave a note in their lunch box, car, or backpack
40. Write a heartfelt letter (or even just a few sentences)
41. Buy them flowers or their favorite candy
42. Do something special for them that you know they would appreciate
43. Make a playlist of songs that remind you of them or make you think of them
44. Give them a hug and tell them how much you love them every day
45. Take the time to ask her about her day and truly listen
46. Tell her thank you for the things that she does for you daily

Day Date Options

When it comes to day dates, there are so many date ideas that you can plan in a fun and creative way. These can last an hour or two, or all day depending on the activity. These are great whether it’s your first date or your one-hundredth date.

Day date ideas include:

47. Take a painting or pottery class together
48. Check out a new restaurant for lunch
49. Have a picnic in the park or at the beach
50. Play tourist and walk around downtown exploring all the sights
51. Visit a nearby town that you’ve never been to before
52. Attend a wine tasting event
53. Find an afternoon happy hour
54. Go to a concert
55. Take a cooking class together
56. Visit a museum or art gallery
57. Get tickets to a matinee movie showing
58. Grab a coffee and talk away the afternoon
59. Schedule a couple’s photoshoot
60. Go swimming at the pool or a local body of water
61. Go bowling
62. Find a local farm or orchard and pick fruit or vegetables
63. Book a couple’s massage
64. Choose a season-appropriate sport (canoeing, tennis, ice skating, skiing, etc.)
65. Go for a hike on a new trail

Evening Date Options

Evening dates are perfect for when you want to do something a little more traditional. These can still be budget-friendly, or you could opt for something luxurious. Regardless, choose some fun things that’ll leave you both feeling loved and content.

Some evening date ideas include:

66. Dinner and a movie
67. Couples’ cooking class
68. Dinner theater performance or play
69. Take a dance class together (ballroom, salsa, square dancing, etc.)
70. Attend an open mic night to support local artists
71. Sing karaoke
72. Find a local Bingo night
73. Check out a new bar or lounge for cocktails
74. Make reservations for a wine and paint night
75. Take a starlight stroll around the neighborhood or park
76. Attend a comedy show
77. Order a meal kit and cook it together
78. Work as a team in an escape room

Weekend Fun

Who says your romantic time has to be confined to a few hours or a day? Why not dedicate a whole weekend to each other? A full weekend focused on each other is something that should be planned a few times a year to keep the romance in full swing.

Here are some fun weekend date ideas for fun things to do with your girlfriend:

79. Take a trip to the mountains for hiking and relax in nature
80. Go camping
81. Drive to a nearby hot spring
82. Rent a cabin or cottage by the lake for boating, fishing, swimming, and picnicking
83. Visit a nearby city that neither of you have never been to before
84. Attend a music festival or food fair
85. Rent bikes and explore all the trails in your area
86. Check out a bed and breakfast in a nearby town
87. Book a stay at a hotel that has a full spa experience
88. Turn off your phones and computer for the weekend and do whatever fun things sound interesting to you both

Full Adventure Mode

Okay, if you really want to up the ante on your romantic experiences, then it’s time to go all out and plan an adventure that will be remembered forever. This is one of those fun things to do with your girlfriend once a year or every few years as it can be pricey and may require some extensive planning.

While the sky is the limit with this, here are some ideas for full-on adventures include:

89. Take a hot air balloon ride together
90. Rent a yacht or boat for the day and explore all the coastline
91. Book a room at an upscale hotel in a nearby city and enjoy the amenities
92. Plan a trip to Europe or another country neither of you have been to before
93. Stay at an all-inclusive resort for a week
94. Charter a private jet to take you on a tour of the country
95. Go island hopping on a sailboat
96. Take a road trip across the country and explore all the different states
97. Rent an RV and travel to all the national parks

Conclusion: No Romantic Idea is Too Big or Too Small

I hope this list of ideas got your creativity flowing. It can be easy to get stuck in a rut with the ones we love, but adding some new experiences is perfect for keeping things fresh and your relationship healthy. No matter how big or small, any of these ideas can make for a truly memorable and romantic experience.

Do you have any other ideas to add to this list of things to do with your girlfriend? What are your favorite things to do with your partner?

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