25 Exciting Things to Do With Your Boyfriend

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Looking for some inspiration before the next date night with your boyfriend? We’re here to help you. Luckily, there are countless memorable ways to spend time together as a couple, from adventurous excursions in the great outdoors to simple yet romantic activities you can do in the comfort of your home. Take your dates to the next level and keep yourselves entertained with this handy list of things to do with your boyfriend!

1

Have a board game night.

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  1. Many board games have a 2-player minimum, so you and your boyfriend have quite a few options to choose from! You could even try a game designed for couples, like question cards that help you get to know each other better. [1]
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Set up a blanket fort and watch movies.

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  1. Forget Netflix and Chill! Blanket forts are the way to go. Make a blanket fort in your living room or bedroom. Then, add pillows, string lights, and cozy blankets to create a sweet, romantic atmosphere. Stock up with enough movie theater snacks to share and marathon your favorite movies together.
3

Cook your favorite meal.

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  1. Show your boyfriend how to make your favorite recipe, make his favorite dish, or find a new dish that both of you can try. Put on some music in the background and set aside a couple of hours to spend some quality time in the kitchen together. [2]
    • You could also whip up a tasty dessert together (or, if you’d rather focus on the main course, pick up dessert from the store beforehand).
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Take a spontaneous road trip.

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  1. Take as many twists and turns as you like and pull over to look at interesting stops you find on your phone’s GPS as you embark on your road trip . Spend an entire day exploring in your car and find a hotel for the night, or make your way back home before it gets too late. Either way, it’ll feel nice to know you got away from home for a bit.
5

Get a couple’s massage.

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  1. Luxury spas often offer packages for couples who want to treat themselves to a day of pampering! Just search for spas in your area and find one that will let you book a full or partial body massage in the same room as your boyfriend. [3]
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Take a hike together.

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  1. Want to work up a sweat and spend some time in the great outdoors? Give yourselves a challenge by taking a hike together. Find a local trail to visit, and pack plenty of water and snacks so you can take your time exploring and enjoying the sights along the trail.
7

Visit a theme park.

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  1. Do you live near an amusement park or carnival? Grab passes for you and your boyfriend and spend a day indulging in all the wild rides, arcade games, and delicious snacks the theme park has to offer.
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8

Do an escape room.

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  1. Do you and your boyfriend enjoy a challenge? Do you have fun solving puzzles? Then find an intriguing themed escape room and book a visit for both of you. When the time comes, you’ll be sealed into a room and must collaborate to come up with an escape strategy and find all the hidden clues. [4]
9

Check out a museum.

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  1. What better way to spend a weekend day than at the museum? There are tons of different museums covering every subject, from astronomy to aquatic sea life. Look at each exhibit with your boyfriend and talk about all the different exhibits you come across. You could even buy mementos at the gift shop for one another!
    • Some museums even have self-guided tours, where you can listen to a recorded commentary about each exhibit and explore in your own time.
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10

Go apple-picking or berry-picking.

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  1. Spend the day picking fruit fresh off the trees and taking romantic photos of the beautiful scenery (and, of course, each other). Some you–pick farms have other attractions, too, depending on the time of year—like a bakery, restaurant, petting zoo, or hay ride.
11

Go on a scavenger hunt.

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  1. That way, you can surprise each other with a carefully devised, custom-made scavenger hunt! After careful planning, create some scavenger hunt clues and come up with a reward for your boyfriend to win. Then hide those clues in all of their locations and see how long it takes for them to find the final prize.
    • Be sure to help each other if you or your boyfriend gets stuck on a clue. At the end of the day, you’re there to enjoy yourselves.
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  1. Cooking classes can also be a great bonding activity for you and your boyfriend! Choose which food or cuisine you want to learn to make and book your class. Best of all, you get to put your new knowledge to the test at home with meals you can make together.
13

Play video games together.

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  1. Do you or your boyfriend love games? There are many ways to make video games a couples’ activity, from playing co-op (cooperative) games that require you to work together to competitive multiplayer games. Alternatively, you could play each other’s favorite single-player game and guide the other through it. [5]
    • For example, you could play a co-op game like Overcooked or a competitive multiplayer game like Mario Kart together!
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14

Have a picnic at the park.

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  1. Picnics are a classic date activity for good reason. They can be the perfect way to spend quality time together and experience the great outdoors without going too far from home. Pack some food that you’ll both enjoy and set up a cozy picnic spot at the local park. Spend an afternoon or evening eating and talking together!
15

Sing a karaoke duet.

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  1. Head out to a karaoke bar with your boyfriend and plan out your perfect duet. It doesn’t matter if the two of you are natural musicians or totally tone-deaf; the goal is to have fun and sing your hearts out.
    • You could also do a karaoke night at home. Even if you don’t have a machine, you could queue up the karaoke versions of a few songs on YouTube and sing them together.
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16

Visit the beach.

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  1. If you live near a beach, it might be the perfect time to make a trip with your boyfriend! Just pack some food, sunscreen, and your swimsuit. If you’re both the adventurous type, you could do a fun beach activity like paddle boarding or surfing. Otherwise, you can make a day out of just walking the sand and getting food from the boardwalk.
    • If you can find a private spot or a less-crowded beach to relax on, bring a bottle of champagne for extra romance.
17

Go ice skating.

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  1. Ice skating dates can be super romantic—and if you have an ice skating rink or frozen lake in your town, you and your boyfriend can experience the magic for yourselves. Buy or rent some skates, and hit the ice! Be sure to get some hot chocolate afterward, too. [6]
    • If your town doesn’t have an ice skating rink to visit (or it’s just not winter), rollerblading is an equally fun alternative!
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18

Go bowling together.

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  1. Bowling is also an easy casual date idea for just about any couple! Head to the nearest bowling lanes and see which of you can score the most strikes —and who can win the game. [7]
19

Take a love language test.

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  1. Did you know there are 5 different love languages that help define how you feel and experience love? Everyone has one or two primary love languages—so knowing yours will help your boyfriend express his love to you and vice versa. Take a love language quiz , and reveal your results to one another! [8]
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20

Have breakfast in bed.

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  1. Your boyfriend will really appreciate the surprise, and you’ll get to enjoy a delicious meal together in bed. You could whip up some pancakes or make omelettes for both of you—whatever you feel like making at the moment!
    • If you’re not in the mood to cook and live within the range of food delivery apps like Doordash or Postmates, you could also order breakfast for the two of you.
21

Rent a hotel room.

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  1. Depending on your preferences and budget, you could kick back at a luxurious resort or find a quaint bed and breakfast. Similarly, you could have a 1-night getaway or spend a whole weekend with your boyfriend. Either way, seizing the moment and renting a hotel room can be a fun mini-vacation for both of you.
    • You could also look for places to stay on platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo. You never know what cool rental options might come along!
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22

Visit a winery or brewery.

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  1. Wine tasting is fun, classy, and delicious if you and your boyfriend are regular wine drinkers. If either of you prefers beer to wine, you could find a local brewery instead—one that might even let you take a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility and let you sample a pint or two. [9]
23

Participate in a trivia night.

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  1. Plenty of local bars and pubs host trivia nights, where you and the other patrons split into teams and compete to see who can answer the most trivia questions correctly. Trivia nights can also be a fun way for you and your boyfriend to try out a new restaurant and meet some new friends (or trivia rivals.)
    • If neither of you is in the mood to go out, you could also play a trivia game at home. Think up a whole list of trivia questions and take turns asking them to see how many you can each get right.
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Take a dance class.

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  1. Sign up for a dance class together—or, if you can spring for it, you could even get a private instructor for you and your boyfriend. You could learn a variety of exciting dances, from a sultry salsa to a romantic tango or classic ballroom dance and everything else in between.
    • Not only is dancing a fun skill to pick up together, but you’ll learn to cooperate, work together, and be in tune with each other’s bodies.
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Have an ice cream sundae night.

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  1. Who can make the most creative sundae: you or your boyfriend? Find out by setting out a bunch of different ingredients, from brownie bites to gummy worms and fresh fruit, and make your own sundaes together. You can enjoy your own creations or swap sundaes and see whose tastes best.
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    Lauren Sanders
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    Lauren Sanders is a Professional Matchmaker, Dating Coach, and the Founder of Dating for the Soul. With over four years of experience, she specializes in helping singles find love. Lauren is also the author of Lipstick Faith: A Collection of Inspirational Writings and Life Lessons, You Deserve the World, Rainbows and Strawberries: 100 Devotions for the Brighter Side of Life, and Let's Go Outside Mommy. Lauren holds BS from Dillard University and a Masters from The University of North Georgia.
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    Try finding fun and out of the box ideas, such as paint classes, skydiving, shooting range, backpacking to a hidden waterfall or horseback riding! You could also opt to go to your favorite childhood fun place and play games there the way you did as a kid.
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