Whether you love a cosy night in or just need a last-minute plan, staying at home for date night can be just as fun as going out. From pizza-making to hosting a games night and even planning your next adventure, there are a bunch of ways to turn an ordinary evening into something more memorable. Lacking inspiration for what to do? Cue our guide to hosting the ultimate at-home date night!
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We’ve also got some anniversary party ideas and anniversary date ideas to help you make it super special. And with all that out of the way, let’s get into our favourite at-home date ideas!
Ten fun at-home date night ideas
Below we’ve rounded up some fun, creative, and cosy ways to spend the evening together without leaving the house.
1. Games night
Starting off strong, one of our favourite date night at home ideas is planning a fun games night. You could keep things casual and dig out the dusty board games, or go all out and set a theme (we’re thinking murder mystery or retro arcade). Once you’ve set the stakes, stock up on snacks and get competitive.
We also love the idea of a couple’s pub quiz, featuring questions about each other, your relationship, pop culture, and random facts. Loser cooks dinner.
2. Make pizza from scratch
Making pizza together is a fun, stress-free date night activity, and it gives you the perfect excuse to get creative in the kitchen. You could even pair this one with the above idea for the ultimate cosy evening in.
Make some homemade dough (or buy pre-made if you’re feeling lazy) then grab some toppings and sprinkle them on. Pop your pizzas in the oven, open a bottle of wine and enjoy!
3. Sip and paint
Fancy trying something even more creative? Set up an at-home sip and paint night and have a go at painting each other’s portraits. All you need is a couple of canvases, paint, and your favourite drinks. And if you’re not exactly artistic, don’t worry, as the best bit is seeing the funny results.
4. Plan an adventure
If your outdoor date’s been rained off, why not stay in and spend the evening planning your next adventure to somewhere sunny? You can create a travel bucket list, browse through far-flung destinations, and save some restaurants and landmarks you’d love to visit. And if you’re feeling spontaneous, go one step further and book it.
5. Start a mini book club
If you and your partner are bookworms, a mini book club makes a great date night. Just choose a book to read the week before, and then come to date night ready to share thoughts, questions, and theories. To make it feel extra cosy, set up a reading nook with all the pillows and blankets you can find.
6. Have a spa evening
When you’ve had a busy week and can’t be bothered to head out, what better way to relax than with an at-home spa night? Facemasks, candles, and a chilled playlist are all you’ll need for your pamper evening, though you can always make it feel special with fluffy robes and a glass of fizz.
7. Learn something new
If your usual date nights are starting to feel a bit repetitive after being together a while, learning something new is a great way to mix things up. Whether it’s calligraphy, a new language, mixology, or arts and crafts, just pick something you both fancy and give it a go.
8. Make a relationship bucket list
For your next date night, why not make a couple’s bucket list? It doesn’t have to be all big goals either, we’re thinking smaller ideas like trying a new coffee shop, watching 50 classic films, or learning to make pasta from scratch. It’s also a great way to keep date nights fresh, as you can tick something off each month.
9. Have a bake-off
This one’s simple: whoever bakes the most delicious sweet treat wins. It could be anything from a three-tiered cake to some caramel cookies or a batch of buttermilk brownies. Or, to make things a bit more interesting, why not set a more technical challenge (like a tricky soufflé) to see who bakes it best? When it’s time to crown star baker, do a blind taste test to keep things fair.
10. Classic movie night
Last up, we have one of the oldest at-home date ideas in the book! You could rewatch an old favourite or start a new series, then settle down to a chilled night of doing absolutely nothing. And it wouldn’t be a classic movie night without snacks, so make sure you’ve got enough to last the full night.
And there we have it, an assortment of different at-home date night ideas for you and your other half to try. From cooking to painting and playing nostalgic games, staying in for date night definitely doesn’t need to feel boring.
Looking for more date-themed inspo? Just head over to the rest of the thortful blog. There we’ve pulled together double date ideas, Valentine’s Day date ideas, and even some fun first date ideas. You’re welcome!
