If you’re reading this, that means you are in a relationship and a part of a couple. Good job, you managed to survive the dating world! But now, you and your partner are stumped when it comes to double dating ideas. Double dating can be just as daunting as regular dating. Instead of making sure two people are having a mutually good time, now there are four different people to satisfy!
However, double dating is definitely a great way to make friends and solidify relationships. It is great when you and your significant other have some of the same friends. Going out to dinner, taking trips and attending events are all things that are made more fun by having another couple to do it with.
Ideas for a double date can be hard to come up with so we’ve compiled a list of different types of double dates you can try with an old or new couple friends!
Ideas for a Double Date Outdoors
The pandemic definitely caused people to spend more time outdoors. Since then, lots of outdoor activities have become more available to do! Here are some best double date ideas for the outdoors:
1. Go hiking
Hiking is a great way to get to know another couple while staying active! After reaching the top of a mountain, you can reward yourselves with beers and a beautiful view.
2. Have a picnic at a park
Each couple can either bring something they made at home or their favorite takeout, both ways potluck style!
3. Visit a farmer’s market
Visiting a local farmer’s market is a great way to support the community and also see what your local farmers’ have to offer! Maybe each couple can buy ingredients to make a meal afterwards.
4. Go to the beach
Depending on where you are, this may only be a seasonal date but very worth it- each couple can bring food to share, music, beach games and other fun activities!
5. Go to a winery or brewery
This is basically like meeting up at a bar but outdoors! Also a great way to get to know the local wineries and breweries in your area.
6. Play a sport
Whether it’s tennis, golf, or bowling, pick a sport and have some friendly competition!
Fun Ideas for Double Dates at Home
Sometimes figuring out where to go can be complicated; make things simple by having a double date at a couple’s home! Here are some ideas for double dates at home:
7. Cook a meal together
Pick a cuisine, then recipes and split up buying the ingredients. Dishes like tacos or sushi are good meals to make as they have multiple steps that require each person to participate!
8. Make specialty cocktails
Try your hand at bartending and create some specialty cocktails – each person can pick a drink to make so you’ll have at least 4 different cocktails to try!
9. Have a movie marathon
Pick a genre of movie like comedy or thriller or pick a series like Marvel Avengers or The Fast and Furious and have a movie marathon! Pick some yummy snacks like popcorn or candy to go along with it and it’s a great double date. You can discuss the movies afterwards too!
10. Host a game night
Each couple can bring a game or two to play – games like charades, pictionary and/ Scrabble are perfect for a pair of couples!
11. Make some art
Try out your creative side and make some art together! Whether it’s with paint, markers, or anything else, look up some ideas and see what each couple can come up with to make!
12. Host a dinner party
A classic date idea where you can dress and eat fancy all while in the comfort of a home!
Cute Double Date Ideas for the Holidays
The holidays are a fun time – even more fun when surrounded by good friends! Here are some cute double date ideas for the holidays:
13. Watch holiday movies
Each couple can pick a movie and have a holiday movie marathon to get into the spirit!
14. Bake holiday treats
Baking is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and a great activity to do with another couple!
15. Make a gingerbread house
Get creative and make a gingerbread house competition to see who makes the best house!
16. View Christmas lighting designs
Whether it’s a neighborhood that goes all out or a part of the city that decorates for Christmastime, go see some beautiful lights and decorations to get ideas for your own homes!
17. Go holiday shopping
Holiday shopping can be overwhelming so it might help to have another couple to bounce ideas off one another!
18. Go ice skating
Ice skating is a great holiday activity – you can enjoy some hot chocolate or cold beers afterwards!
19. Visit a holiday market
Many towns and cities have a local popup market that comes around the holidays – a great way to buy decorations, have seasonal food and listen to holiday music!
The Best Double Date Ideas for Foodies
It is always a good time when fellow foodies get together! Here are some fun ideas for double date for foodies:
20. Take a cooking class together
Enroll in a cooking class and learn some new tips and tricks in the kitchen to practice later on!
21. Take a food tour in your city
Food tours are a great way to explore new, local spots you may not have come across before!
22. Make a meal with current items and leftovers
Challenge yourselves and make a meal with whatever each couple has in their own fridge – no cheating and making a grocery store run!
23. Go to a food truck festival
Food truck festivals are a great way to share and try many different types of foods!
24. Catch your own food
Go fishing, visit a local farmer’s market or go hunting and make a meal!
25. Host a blind taste test
Blindfold one another and guess what ingredient or food the other couple has you try!
Couplr: Double Dating Made Easy!
Double dates are so fun but sometimes it can be hard to find couples in your area to do them with! Couplr makes it easy to find like-minded couples to share experiences with. Try one of these date ideas the next time you meet up with new friends from Couplr!
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