15 date night ideas

I'll try to make these COVID-times friendly.

Mystery solving box. Snuggle up and solve a fictional murder
Spa night. Give each other massages, light candles, meditate
Go through the 36 questions to fall in love. Hopefully some deep conversations will be sparked
Home theater. Make popcorn, get candy, turn off the lights, and put a new movie on
Make terrariums together. For those plant lovers
Board game night. Find games fit for two and go at it
Music video night. Take turns sharing your favorite music videos with each other. Discuss why they mean something to you
Baking night. Bake your favorite treats together and enjoy
Mixology night. Try making some new cocktails for each other
Work out together. Find some couples' workouts on YouTube and enjoy
Make a full meal for each other. Including appetizer, entre, side, drink, and dessert
Draw each other. You'll look deeply at one another and create together
Have a meal outside (by the lake if you can). Tasty food and fresh air
Puzzle night. Do jigsaws, crosswords, whatever kind of puzzles together
Craft night. Go to a craft store and pick a craft or two to do together

(Prompt by Sonia Soto)

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