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.
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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:
- Make breakfast in bed
- Create a scavenger hunt
- Have a picnic in the park
- Have a dance party
- Learn to dance via YouTube
- Make a homemade dinner
- Go for a drive
- Have a game night (stock up on board games)
- Play a sport together in the backyard or at the park
- Make a dessert together (ice cream sundae, anyone?)
- Go for a walk and get some fresh air
- Have a dedicated and in-depth conversation (try these conversation starters for a new relationship)
- Take a bath together
- Start a project together
- Give each other massages
- Go camping in your backyard
- Have a movie marathon
- Wander around a farmer’s market
- Go hunt for treasures at garage sales or thrift stores
- Go for a bike ride
- 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.
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Other fun and cute date ideas for the home include:
- Have a picnic on the living room floor
- Have a wine and cheese tasting night
- Make homemade pizzas
- Have a themed dinner night (Mexican, Italian, etc.)
- Go star gazing in your backyard
- Pain a picture together (your own sip and paint)
- Do a workout together in the living room
- Take a virtual class on anything (yoga, dance, etc.)
- Cuddle in bed or on the couch
- Have a pillow fight
- Read a book together and share your insights
- Play karaoke
- Start a garden together
- Play “would you rather”
- 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:
- Send a text or email during the day just to say hi or that you’re thinking about them
- Make them lunch or coffee and bring it to work
- Leave a note in their lunch box, car, or backpack
- Write a heartfelt letter (or even just a few sentences)
- Buy them flowers or their favorite candy
- Do something special for them that you know they would appreciate
- Make a playlist of songs that remind you of them or make you think of them
- Give them a hug and tell them how much you love them every day
- Take the time to ask her about her day and truly listen
- 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:
- Take a painting or pottery class together
- Check out a new restaurant for lunch
- Have a picnic in the park or at the beach
- Play tourist and walk around downtown exploring all the sights
- Visit a nearby town that you’ve never been to before
- Attend a wine tasting event
- Find an afternoon happy hour
- Go to a concert
- Take a cooking class together
- Visit a museum or art gallery
- Get tickets to a matinee movie showing
- Grab a coffee and talk away the afternoon
- Schedule a couple’s photoshoot
- Go swimming at the pool or a local body of water
- Go bowling
- Find a local farm or orchard and pick fruit or vegetables
- Book a couple’s massage
- Choose a season-appropriate sport (canoeing, tennis, ice skating, skiing, etc.)
- 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:
- Dinner and a movie
- Couples’ cooking class
- Dinner theater performance or play
- Take a dance class together (ballroom, salsa, square dancing, etc.)
- Attend an open mic night to support local artists
- Sing karaoke
- Find a local Bingo night
- Check out a new bar or lounge for cocktails
- Make reservations for a wine and paint night
- Take a starlight stroll around the neighborhood or park
- Attend a comedy show
- Order a meal kit and cook it together
- 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:
- Take a trip to the mountains for hiking and relax in nature
- Go camping
- Drive to a nearby hot spring
- Rent a cabin or cottage by the lake for boating, fishing, swimming, and picnicking
- Visit a nearby city that neither of you have never been to before
- Attend a music festival or food fair
- Rent bikes and explore all the trails in your area
- Check out a bed and breakfast in a nearby town
- Book a stay at a hotel that has a full spa experience
- 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:
- Take a hot air balloon ride together
- Rent a yacht or boat for the day and explore all the coastline
- Book a room at an upscale hotel in a nearby city and enjoy the amenities
- Plan a trip to Europe or another country neither of you have been to before
- Stay at an all-inclusive resort for a week
- Charter a private jet to take you on a tour of the country
- Go island hopping on a sailboat
- Take a road trip across the country and explore all the different states
- 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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Steffo Shambo
Men's Relationship Coach
Steffo is the founder of The Tantric Man Experience, the #1 masculine mentorship program in the world. There he helps men in relationships reignite the passion to restore their marriages from the brink of divorce. And single men attract their dream women naturally with success. He's on a mission to guide men towards an intimate and meaningful relationship, and end the war with their sexuality, so they can finally become integrated men, fathers, brothers, husbands, and leaders in the world.
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