Are you tired of the same old date nights of going to dinner and the movies? Whether you’ve been married for 30 years or are going on a first date, the following date night ideas are fun and unique. Embers Candle Bar is here to help you impress your partner and ditch the cliches.

For married couples, it can be hard even to find the time for date night. However, date nights are known to promote communication, increase intimacy, and decrease stress. Unfortunately, life has a way of taking the fun out of relationships and marriages at times, so bring back the fun with the best unique date night ideas.

Maybe you are just getting to know someone. If that’s the case, date nights that are different and unique can be the best way to get to know that special someone. For example, with an arcade or a cooking class, you will both be out of your comfort zones. And, therefore, you will be able to get to know each other on a different level while also making memories.

25 Unique Date Night Ideas

For the Competitive Couples

Go Ax Throwing

Ax throwing is 2 hours full of fun, competition, and something out of the ordinary. So get ready to relieve some stress while also making memories with your partner.

Play Games at an Arcade

An arcade is one of the best spots for a fun date night. So make the night as competitive as you want, and play your favorite games with a fun drink in hand!

Try Bowling

Cheap pizza, good beer, and a fun competition - bowling is the perfect date night idea! Growing up, bowling was always a family activity. So get ready to feel like a kid again and head to the bowling alley.

Unique Date Night Ideas - Mini Golf

Mini golf is such a fun, light-hearted date night idea. With so many unique courses around the city, get ready for a memorable date night. Mini-golf is the kind of activity where you can chat and laugh while walking around the course and playing.

For the Crafty Couples

Pour a Candle at Embers Candle Bar

Ax throwing is a girl’s dream. One of the best ways to get to know your partner is to see what smells they love and what smells aren’t their favorite. At Embers Candle Bar, we have a unique custom candle-making experience that allows you to mix your favorite scents together and create a unique candle you’ll love to light all the time!

Try Tye-Dying

Jump on the tye-dye trend, and get lots of colors, t-shirts, hats, socks, and more. Tye-dyeing is a fun, easy craft that, no matter the result, is fun to create.

Find a Pottery Class

Make a vase and make memories at a pottery class. Even if you’re not sure what you are doing, enjoy the process and learn together!

Paint Together

Taking a painting class is an excellent way to show off your creativity or lack thereof and laugh together! Channel your inner artist, grab a glass of wine to share, and enjoy experiencing something new together. The best part about taking a painting class is that you will have something to hang on your wall and remember the night later.

Date Night Ideas For The Active Couples

Take Your Dogs on a Walk

Calling all dog lovers! As simple as it sounds, taking your dogs on a walk is one of the best ways to bond with their four-legged best friend while also getting to know your partner.

Yoga at the Park

Fresh air, a new experience, and relaxation are all things yoga in the park can bring to your next date night. Whether or not you’re a yogi, taking a mat to the park and trying the poses is such a fun date night idea. Take a walk or treat yourself to ice cream after!

Ride Bikes

For a day date, try riding bikes around town or at a state park for something different and unique. You can even take a picnic basket with you and find a nice spot to relax, snack, and get to know each other.

Roller Skating

Roller skating was all the rage back in the ’80s and ’90s, and it is here to stay. Roller skating at the rink is our go-to idea for a less serious and more light-hearted and fun date night idea for a first date or anniversary.

Face Your Fears and Indoor Sky Dive

If your partner is adventure-seeking, indoor skydiving is the best way to surprise them with a date night they will remember forever.

Rock Climbing

Last but not least on our list of date night ideas for active couples is rock climbing. An adventure awaits, and this date night idea is the supreme survival test experience! The best part about rock climbing is you will feel accomplished and closer than ever before.

For the Couples Who Love Food

Picnic and Stargaze

Treat your loved ones to a picnic of all their favorite foods, and then end the night star gazing and enjoying the summer weather. A picnic is an affordable way to make a dinner special and memorable.

Take a Cooking Class

A cooking class is a perfect way to spruce up your traditional date night. See who makes a better cook, embrace making messes, and enjoy the delicious dinner afterward.

Treat Yourself to Ice Cream Sundaes

Ice cream is one of the few things 9/10 people genuinely love. So in the heat of the summer, what better way to get to know each other and laugh together than an ice cream date?

For the Couples Who Want To Relax

Spa Day

Life is often stressful, and going to dinner and talking about all the stressors may not be the most enjoyable date night. Instead, schedule a spa day with your significant other. Couples massage and facials are the perfect way to unwind and relax.

Sip at a Brewery or Winery

Kansas City and the surrounding areas have an array of local craft beer and tasty wine. So relax and visit a brewery. While getting to know each other, order a flight and sip on delicious IPA’s, amber ales, and more.

Puzzle and Wine

Maybe you just want to stay in but also want to make the date night unique. Try a puzzle and pour a glass of your favorite wine. Nothing is more relaxing than putting together a puzzle, and you will feel accomplished and proud when it’s finished.

For the Couples Who Want to Hit the Town

Comedy Show

Laughing together is the key to a successful date night. So consider taking your partner to a comedy show and enjoy the jokes, dinner, drinks, and, most importantly, the company!

Cheer on Your Favorite Sports Team Together (Go Chiefs!)

Buy a couple of tickets and take your date to cheer on your favorite sports team! Whether you’re going to Arrowhead or one of our other beloved KC sports teams, it is sure to be a fun environment allowing you to get to know each other and have a blast.

Shop at the Local Thrift Store

Shopping at a thrift store is always an adventure, but for date night, make it extra fun and shop for each other. For example, spend 30-45 minutes putting together an outfit for each other and wear it to dinner right after.

Visit the Farmer’s Market

Not every date night has to be after 5 pm. Visit the farmer’s market with your partner and pick a fresh bouquet of flowers, try some delicious homemade goods, and walk around holding hands, enjoying the sunshine!

Sing at a Karaoke Bar

Is there anything more fun than singing your favorite song at a karaoke bar? After dinner, take your partner to a karaoke bar and show off your personality! Belt out your favorite song, and if they’re up for it, sing a duet for all to hear.

Next time you’re racking your brain for unique date night ideas, we hope the above list helps. Embers Candle Bar recommends out-of-the-ordinary date night ideas to make memories that last a lifetime! Schedule an appointment to pour a candle today.