130 Fun & Romantic Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary

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How can you make your upcoming anniversary absolutely unforgettable? In this article, we're sharing 130 romantic anniversary date night ideas that go way beyond dinner or drinks. We've included unique, creative ideas like taking a class or recreating your first date, to inexpensive at-home ideas, like writing love letters or cooking a meal together. We also have expert insights from dating coach Michele Jacoby and wedding planner Ivy Summer for planning the best anniversary ever.

Best Anniversary Date Ideas

  1. Romantic: Recreate your very 1st date down to the last detail.
  2. Creative: Create an anniversary photo album.
  3. Unique: Get matching tattoos.
  4. Inexpensive: Attend an estate sale (even if you don’t buy anything).
  5. At-Home: Read to each other.
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Romantic Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Revisit your happiest memories by projecting photos together. Gather your friends and family around, or keep your memories of love to yourself by casting pictures onto a projection screen using a photo projector . Even better, bring your old photos to life outdoors on a warm summer evening under the stars.
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    Renew your vows in front of your loved ones. Throw yourself a second wedding by restating or updating your wedding vows in front of those you care about most. Use the same venue, or pick somewhere new you wish you had thought of the 1st time around.
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    Recreate your very first date down to the last detail. Have fun going out on your first date again by heading to the same bar, restaurant, or location you first did. Depending on how long ago it was, wear the same clothes (if they fit) and retrace the steps you took on the night that helped kickstart your happiness as a couple.
    • Wedding planner Ivy Summer loves the idea of “pulling in past experiences into a new one, especially if it's just so nostalgic. Co-creating a new experience together around the theme of a past experience is really fun.”
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    Create a couples’ bucket list you can do every year. Make a list of all the things you both want to do: trips, activities, experiences… Then, start by completing one item on the bucket list every year (beginning now). Plan ahead so you have the resources, time, and energy to start checking off everything you dream about doing together.
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    Go on a mini-honeymoon overnight. It doesn’t take days or weeks to enjoy a 2nd honeymoon together. A night at a fancy hotel in your city or town or a nearby Airbnb can transport you to a romantic getaway in no time.
    • Your mini-honeymoon can focus on anything you’d like: food, adventure, relaxation, or getting back to nature. Make it whatever you both want most right now.
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    Relax with a couples’ massage. Check in for a day of wellness that focuses on a couple’s massage. Few things are as satisfying as looking over at your partner, being just as serene and relaxed as you are while you both get the kinks worked out. Some spas offer specials for couple massages that include extras like champagne and strawberries.
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    Gaze at the sunset together. It’s easy to find romance when you focus on nothing more than stargazing together. Pack a picnic basket with wine and elegant snacks, or keep it casual with some after-dinner desserts in tow. Bring a guitar, play some music, or simply spend quality time by each other’s side as the stars come out above.
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    Take a boat ride to see the sights. Depending on the season, you can buy tickets to a day or evening cruise offering dinner, entertainment, or just a lazy boat ride. If you’re game, choose a boat ride that focuses on a fun theme, like music, casino, or a decade party that celebrates the 50s or the 80s.
    • You can also find a short sailboat cruise if you want to experience a different kind of boat trip; spend a few hours sailing around your city or a nearby location that you’d love to see up close.
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    Have a couple’s photoshoot to remember the day. Hire a professional photographer and grab a few changes of clothes or fun props to create a photoshoot you’ll always remember. Choose from among the finest of the photographs and frame them on your wall as a memory of your anniversary.
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    Enjoy a 5-course meal at a top restaurant. Even if you go to restaurants with each other all the time, make this meal the most special yet. Try a new cuisine that you’ve always wanted to taste, or experience the long-lasting deliciousness of a tasting menu, especially one prepared by a well-respected chef. [1]
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Fun Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Go axe-throwing to see who’s got the best aim. Enjoy a few hours that include throwing axes at a target while the world goes by around you. It’s trendy, fun, and many ax-throwing venues offer great food, drinks, and sometimes a private party room.
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    Be tourists for a day. You don’t have to leave town to pretend you just got there as a tourist. Have fun seeing the sights you normally don’t see while taking the time to explore everything new you love or never knew about your city or hometown. Take an open-air bus tour, visit famous sights, or go on a walking tour of a neighborhood that interests you.
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    Go to see a fortune teller. Give into your curiosity by taking your honey to a fortune teller who can show you both many new things: palm readings, tarot card readings, and taking a look into her crystal ball to tell you what you might already know—that you’re lucky enough to have found the love of your life.
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    Spend the day daydreaming at the museum. Check out from your busy everyday life and spend the day wandering around your favorite museum. Look into the current exhibits while visiting whatever areas of the museum interest you most. You can explore everything from history and art to science or fashion at a pace that lets you relax with your partner.
    • Many museums have a formal dining area or restaurant where you can include a romantic meal alongside your cultural visit.
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    Play games at an arcade. Pretend you knew your significant other as kids when you head to an arcade to play games all day long. Take the wheel in a race car adventure or play hoops to win a prize. Finish up this enjoyable arcade visit with some pizza or hamburgers so you really feel like you’re reliving your childhood.
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    Taste local ales on a brewery tour. Explore the world of beer with a brewery tour that includes many free samples. Some breweries also offer food pairings or have a restaurant where you can drink and taste their beer alongside delicious entrees.
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    Learn a new skill or hobby together for the 1st time. Pick something you’re both interested in, and see it through together. Play a new instrument, learn to dance, build things, or take on a new language that will improve your quality of life. Anniversary date ideas don’t have to fit a certain mold.
    • Dating and relationship coach Michelle Jacoby thinks that anything "romantic" counts among anniversary date ideas. "It could just be as simple as a picnic , dinner at a special restaurant, a weekend getaway, or flowers. There are a million different ways you can celebrate. I think for each couple, it's going to be something to worship."
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    See a comedy show for a good laugh. When laughter is a part of what makes your relationship special, take it to the next level and see your favorite comedian(s) live. The energy of a live show is hard to beat, especially when you’re laughing at jokes with your favorite person.
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    Go on a fast-food crawl. Throw healthy eating to the wind for one day and hit every drive-thru you can think of. Make it like a mini-road trip by visiting your favorite fast food joints and ordering one thing off the menu. By dessert, you’ll want to head home and snuggle up to a good movie.
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    Take a road trip with no destination in mind. Don’t let plans get in the way of taking an impromptu road trip with your love. Pick a general direction and the amount of time you want to spend in the car, gas up, and go. [2]
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Unique Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Enjoy a local music festival. Dance beneath the sun (if weather permits) while checking out your favorite musical group or new bands that you’re interested in. Some festivals are one-offs; others allow you to camp out for a few days for a fully immersive experience.
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    Get matching tattoos. Daring couples who want a symbol of their love to last forever can make it so by getting matching tattoos. Go big or make them small, but be sure you both love the design before committing yourself to the process.
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    Take a ballroom dancing class. Channel romance into your steps by enrolling in a ballroom dancing class or workshop. Hand in hand, you can move together with a dance that represents how much you mean to each other.
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    Go to open houses together. Even if you’re not in the market for a new home, have fun role-playing as if you are. See all the homes around town you’ve always been interested in—maybe it’ll inspire you to make a new choice about the home you share or are about to.
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    Watch airplanes take off. Quirky couples will love going to or near the airport and idling away a few hours watching planes take off. Find a cozy spot, bring a snack or comfy chairs, and think about all the places those planes are headed. It may inspire you to take an unexpected trip as part of your anniversary.
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    Feeds the ducks at the park. Something as simple and serene as feeding ducks at the park is among anniversary date ideas that bring couples closer together. Watch the duckies go by while spending easygoing time in each other’s arms.
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    Go rollerskating like a couple of teenagers. Strap on your skates and hit the sidewalk while trying not to fall. Better yet, head to a retro roller rink to skate to your favorite nostalgic tunes.
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    Check out the underwater life at the aquarium. When you can’t make it to the ocean, let an aquarium bring the ocean to you. Watch the dolphins sing and the otters bark, or gaze through glass at schools of colorful fish swimming by. [3]
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Foodie Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Learn to cook together by taking a class. Commit to one you’re both curious about, whether it’s pasta-making, French pastry, or sushi. The skills you learn together you’ll use anytime you want to make your weeknight dinner into an extraordinary experience.
    • You can also buy a culinary DIY kit online and practice your new skills in your own kitchen.
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    Go restaurant hopping. Why eat out at one location when you can make an evening out of it? Have your appetizers in one restaurant, your meal in another, and your dessert in a 3rd place. This culinary trip around the world doesn’t have to take long, especially if you plan accordingly or take a car service from one to the other.
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    Hire a private chef for your anniversary meal. Experience the luxury that others do by eating a meal made especially for you by a private chef. Choose a chef whose cuisines interest you most or one whose creative zeal gets your taste buds going.
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    Have a DIY pizza-making contest. Stay home for an epic pizza making contest where you can find out who is the best pizza master in the relationship. Get creative with toppings, and be sure to sample each other’s pizza all you want.
    • To make pizza more easily, pre-make or buy pizza dough and/or sauce so you can concentrate on the topping combinations you come up with.
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    Taste the movie that you’re watching in real time. Bring food into your favorite films or series by eating snacks or dishes inspired by the story you’re watching. For example, sample a selection of delicate chocolates when watching the film Chocolat , or whip up every Italian specialty you can when you sit down to watch Big Night .
    • Instead of taking a drink every time a character says a particular word or phrase, dig into your movie-specific feast anytime you hear the catchphrase.
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    Create a charcuterie board feast. Get a bunch of charcuterie boards and bond over creating the most delicious selections you can dream up. Making charcuterie boards doesn’t have to be only about meat and cheese; they can include themes as varied as s’mores boards, movie theater snacks, all fruit and veggie plates, and breakfast boards.
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    Have breakfast in bed. One of you can treat the other to breakfast in bed, but instead, it’s a good idea for both to take part in making (or ordering) a delicious breakfast and then climbing back into bed together to enjoy every last bite.
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    Decorate your anniversary cake together. If you’ve decided on an anniversary cake, take time to decorate it as a team. Choose a variety of icings or toppings like fruit, candy, or real flowers to make it your own. The first slice will taste even better when you both have a hand in designing it.
    • Make things easy by going with the last trend of re-decorating a store-bought cake. You strip the outer layers of the cake and put your own DIY spin on how amazing it looks and tastes.
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    Recreate a beloved family recipe. Find the oldest, most treasured recipe in your family’s repertoire and bring it to life by cooking together in the kitchen. Put a new spin on it or do your best not to change a thing; either way, it’ll mean the world to you as a couple to enjoy eating it afterward.
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    Indulge in a fondue extravaganza. Travel back to the 1970s with a private fondue party that includes favorite fondues like cheese, meat , and chocolate. A few fondue pots can go a long way to delicious dishes you’ll have a ball putting together. [4]
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Adventurous Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Go skydiving (and film it! ) Team up for the ultimate thrill ride when you go skydiving with your sweetie. Love may look very different from 10,000 feet up, but it’ll feel amazing once you hit the ground running.
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    Take a hot-air balloon ride. Slow things down with a serene hot-air balloon ride that focuses on watching the sights go by with the one you love the most. Your love can reach new heights while you both sit back and have a great time.
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    Head kayaking for a fun afternoon. Going kayaking is a fun, unique way to get into the water while burning some calories. It’s easy to rent kayaks , and it is also possible to buy them if you plan on making it a regular thing.
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    Go to an escape room. Being on the same team as a couple can come in handy when you’re trying to beat an escape room. Use your investigative and puzzle-solving skills to achieve victory by tuning into how well you know each other.
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    Take an improv class together. Try your hand at the art of improvisation to see how intuitive you are about each other. Improv classes are a fun way to break out of your shell and show others what you can do as a performer.
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    Try your hand at rock climbing . Adventure-loving couples will get a kick out of rock climbing together. Head to a well-supervised outdoor site or visit a fitness or recreation center that offers indoor rock climbing if you’re not ready for the advanced version yet.
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    Play a few games of laser tag . Get competitive by playing laser tag with your life partner—you can join up with a group of people playing at a range or get a 2-person laser tag set and keep this challenge in your backyard.
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    Swim deep with a scuba diving class. You can plan to learn the rudimentary parts of scuba diving while on vacation or nearby if you happen to live near a body of water. Few shared experiences compete with exploring the water’s depths with your partner as you gaze upon the extraordinary marine life you find there. [5]
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Outdoor Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Participate in a scavenger hunt. Plan a scavenger hunt in your home or backyard where you each take part in hiding objects that follow a theme. You can also participate in a group scavenger hunt that challenges you both at the same time.
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    Pick wildflowers together to get in touch with nature. Take a few moments out of your busy schedule to go flower-picking so you can collect the prettiest ones, take them home, and make a romantic anniversary bouquet. Make sure to only pick wildflowers that are legal to pick on public property.
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    Visit the animals at the zoo. Visiting the zoo as an adult can be just as memorable as it was when you were a kid. See all the animals in their habitats while looking at the way they live. Be inspired by the animal kingdom so you appreciate the love you have between you even more.
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    Take a romantic dinner cruise. Instead of just going out to eat for your anniversary date, take a short cruise. Dinner cruises are still focused on the quality of the food being prepared; you get to enjoy it with a side of sea breeze to make it better.
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    Go horseback riding. Channel your romantic fantasies by horseback riding together near your city or town. You can take lessons and keep it simple by staying on a slow-going path as the sun begins to set.
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    Train for a marathon as a team. Focus your anniversary around a big race you’d like to run by training early with your partner. Half the fun is in getting there by encouraging and supporting each other along the way.
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    Visit a dog park (with or without a dog). Take in all the cute puppy vibes at a local dog park; if you don’t have a dog, make sure the dog park doesn’t have any rules about letting you in. Watch the pups run around and play ball while you relax and think about the dog you may try to adopt tomorrow.
    • If you don’t have a dog of your own, don’t bring treats for other people’s dogs at the park unless you know them and have their permission; offering treats can spark a fight between dogs who crave them the most.
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    Stop by a street festival. You don’t have to travel far to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a street fair for a few hours. Try food from the carts, get some cheap vintage clothing and accessories, and listen to music as you enjoy the lack of cars in favor of foot traffic. [6]
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Inexpensive Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Create a scrapbook full of happy memories. To make your own scrapbook , gather all the photos, mementos, and souvenirs you can from your dating and relationship to make your own DIY scrapbook in honor of your love. It’s among the most thoughtful and fun anniversary date ideas that also doesn’t cost much at all.
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    Volunteer to add meaning to your anniversary. Take time out to do good for others so you fall in love with the best parts of each other again. Spend the day volunteering in an animal shelter or reading to seniors at a nursing home; the little things you do together can strengthen your love even more.
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    Attend an estate sale (even if you don’t buy anything). Find local estate sales so you can leaf your way through gorgeous finds, including records, glassware, and jewelry. Even if you don’t make any purchases, estate sales are an entertaining just inexpensive way to spend time together while getting out.
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    Spend the day window shopping. There’s no need to buy anything to add meaning to your anniversary. Window shopping together can be just as fun when you’re focused on the most gorgeous store displays you can find.
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    Create a vision board for your future. 1-year anniversary date ideas are just as much about the future as the present. Why not plan for the future by spending it creating a vision board to inspire you? Vision boards are a terrific way to focus your energy on what amazing things you both have to look forward to.
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    Take part in a trivia night at a bar. Yes, you can head to a bar or pub for a fun anniversary date night, but it’s double the fun to participate in a pub quiz or trivia night. See how smart both of you are, especially when you team up to win.
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    Go camping in your backyard. It’s possible to experience sleeping outdoors by taking a camping trip near home. Set up your tent, build a fire, and enjoy s’mores with the knowledge that you don’t have to travel to get home. An added plus is being able to head inside when you need the bathroom!
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    Ask each other a set of deep questions . Set aside some time to get to know each other again by asking deep questions of your partner. Check in with their hopes and dreams, fears and worries, and how they feel about the relationship. [7]
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At-Home Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Write each other love letters. Surprise each other by giving handwritten love letters to each other. Read them in each other’s presence over a glass of wine or candlelit dinner, so you always know how they feel about you.
    • You can find vintage-style love letter writing kits that also turn your words of endearment into a long-lasting memento to be cherished.
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    Redecorate a room in your home. Focus on your happy home by redesigning everything in 1 particular room. Transform your spare room into an office or creative space, or turn your den into an indoor movie theater, depending on your budget.
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    Have an old-fashioned game night . Stay in to delight in each other’s company by playing c ard games , board games , and party games until the sun comes up. Focus on one if you want to get a theme going, like a board game night or an evening of performative party games like Truth or Dare or Never Have I Ever.
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    Hold a DIY happy hour using a cocktail kit. You don’t need a trendy bartender to make delicious cocktails when you can learn how to make them together. Using a set of cocktail kits , try your hand at some basic recipes, like an old fashioned or a mint julep.
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    Recreate the atmosphere of your honeymoon. Even if you can’t travel overseas, it’s possible to recreate your original honeymoon at home. Eat the food that you enjoyed on your honeymoon; for example, make spanakopita and drink Ouzo if you honeymooned in Greece. Dress up your home to feel like your honeymoon destination, i.e., ski lodge, beach, or high-rise hotel.
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    Dance to your hearts’ content. What could be more fun for an anniversary date night than having a dance party with your love in the comfort (and privacy) of your home? All you need is good music, some space to move, and the ability to let go.
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    Battle each other playing video games. Gather your favorite 2-player video games and use 2 gaming controllers to battle each other. You can also see who the ultimate gaming champion is in the relationship.
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    Host a casino night to win big. Pretend you’re both on a wild trip to Monaco or Las Vegas when you host a casino night at home. From card games to roulette , you can have fun with this late-night date idea and know you’re already home with the one you love.
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    Have a DIY wine and cheese party. Bring the winery home by sharing wine and cheese with your darling, including food and wine pairings that will taste amazing. Who needs dinner when you’ve got wine, cheese, good bread, and charcuterie meats to keep you satisfied?
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    Read to each other. Spend a quiet night reading passages from your favorite books to your partner. Take turns reading and listening to each other tell tales from classic novels to bedtime stories they’ll love falling asleep to. [8]
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Creative Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Take an art gallery tour. Explore up-and-coming artists or pieces that you know and love to see them in-person and up close. You can both meet new people in the art world while brushing up on your appreciation of art .
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    Make a time capsule of your relationship. Freeze your happiest memories in time when you decide what to include in a time capsule container. Items from your first date, wedding, or trips together can go into the capsule that you bury or place away for a time, only to open it up on a very special anniversary in the future.
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    Go to a poetry reading. It’s usually free or low-cost to attend a poetry reading, where you can hear poets read their work aloud. Let their verses inspire you to write a love poem for your significant other this time next year.
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    Take part in a paint and sip event. Gather with other like-minded people to paint a picture while sipping some wine together. Whether you’re both experienced painters or new to the game, all you’ll need are some painting supplies to work with (and some wine).
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    Make your favorite crafts . Crafts are a popular hobby for many, which makes it easy to choose among tons of fun crafting activities, like ceramics , jewelry-making , or decorative art .
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    Learn how to tie-dye clothing. If you can throw some old sheets down, you and your significant other can learn the art of tie-dyeing together. Tie-dye kits make it easy to learn and experiment, making clothing and accessories that come alive with the vivid colors of tie-dye.
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    Create an anniversary photo album. Use the occasion of your anniversary to put together a DIY photo album that’s focused on your love. Include your favorite photos from your 1st dates right up through your wedding and marriage (if you are). Many photo albums have fun themes, from weddings to adventures you’ve enjoyed together.
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    Learn a dance routine. Take an afternoon to learn a particular dance routine you can both do together. Support each other, have patience, and dance your steps proudly with the person you love most.
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    Take a pottery class to make an anniversary keepsake. Pottery is the ideal way to make an anniversary keepsake you can both create and treasure. If you can’t make a class, there are DIY pottery kits that allow you to cast your hands holding onto each other into a beautiful piece of art.
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    Sketch each other to mark the day. If you think you’ve got the skills, try to sketch your partner while they do the same to you. It’s a thoughtful way of taking in every little detail about your loved one over time. Gather your sketching materials and start drawing! [9]
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Last-Minute Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Spend the day in your pajamas. Why go out when you can spend your anniversary at home being lazy with your love? Stay in your jammies, watch a bunch of movies, catch up, and look through old photos and videos together. Cook dinner (or order in) so your day in each other’s company feels complete.
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    Head on an unscheduled food truck tour. Find out where the food trucks gather in your time and head over there with no particular plan in mind. Sample a little something from each truck, from green juice to tacos and a donut for dessert.
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    Easy ideas like this help celebrate an anniversary, even if you’ve only been together for a few months. If you and your partner are excited, any reason to celebrate is awesome. Even if it's six months, why not celebrate?

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    See a local live music act. See who’s playing near your hometown and check out a band or artist you’ve never heard of before. Learn and grow together as you enjoy broadening your musical horizons with a night out on the town.
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    Go thrift store shopping. Go on a thrift store crawl with your honey when you didn’t make plans in advance for your anniversary date. Look through the racks until you find the perfect treasures that each of you can wear.
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    Sing karaoke in the comfort of your home. Last-minute anniversary decisions don’t have to let you down when you bring karaoke into the mix. Get a karaoke machine or simply sing along to your favorite tunes while making each other laugh—don’t forget to sing a romantic duo.
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    Try a new workout together. Use your off-hours to work out together at the local gym; as you try some new moves, machines, or classes, support each other in your fitness journey. Once you’ve worked up a sweat, celebrate with an indulgent (or healthy) anniversary meal.
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    Create a romantic music playlist. Channel your love for mixtapes by easily c reating a music playlist for your romantic partner. Choose songs that inspire you, make you think of them, and hold meaning in your relationship.
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    Make an anniversary video message for loved ones. Create a video for social media so your friends and family can see what a happy anniversary you’re having. Do something fun like putting on your wedding clothes, going to a significant location, or staying in bed in your PJs. [10]
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Summer Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Get nostalgic by going to a drive-in movie theater. Drive-ins are synonymous with summer, which makes them the perfect opportunity to enjoy a movie under the night sky with the one you love. Hit the concession stand or hide some snacks in the trunk so you have plenty of tasty treats to enjoy.
    • You can also create a drive-in movie atmosphere at home by projecting a movie onto a screen and watching it from a comfy place you’ve put together.
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    Celebrate all things cold with an ice cream party indoors. When the summer heat gets you down, chill out by eating ice cream on your indoor date as the A/C blows your way. A DIY ice cream bar is another way to make the most spectacular sundaes possible.
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    See an outdoor sporting event. Summer’s weather is perfect when you want to see sports outdoors; go check out a baseball or soccer game or tennis match with your loved one by your side.
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    Spend the day chilling out at the beach. No one argues when you propose spending your anniversary at the beach. There’s so much to do, whether you want to indulge in local seafood, play volleyball, build sandcastles, swim in the water, or just take a nap side-by-side under the summer sun.
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    Be kids again by visiting a local water park. Even if you don’t have kids, that’s no excuse not to hit a water park so you can go on the biggest slide possible. Float down a lazy river, go tubing, or just enjoy cooling off with everyone else.
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    Go fishing together to catch the big one. Find your fishing zen feeling with your partner on a fishing trip you can easily arrange. Rent a boat or go fishing with a group so you can idle away for hours waiting to catch the big fish.
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    See who can make the best frozen cocktails. Hold a contest to see who’s the master of frozen summer drinks that taste amazing for your summer date idea . All you need are some cocktail recipes, lots of ice, and a blender.
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    Team up to locate local farmer’s market finds. Hit the farmer’s market with a particular meal in mind. It may change with every purchase you make among vegetables, meats, honey, or local products, which makes the final meal healthy and super creative.
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    Take an outdoor yoga class. Take the opportunity to enjoy yoga outdoors in the summertime, which can elevate the experience so much. Getting limber with your partner feels great when the weather is nice and warm and is easier on your muscles.
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    Go to an amusement park to ride the rollercoasters. Pretend to be a kid again at an amusement park where you can go on rides, play games, and enjoy treats like pizza, cotton candy, and snow cones. [11]
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Fall Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Grab your fall scarf to go apple picking. The cool, fresh autumn air is ideal when you want to get outdoors while staying active. Collect your apples and bring them home to make a fall-inspired treat you can both enjoy.
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    See all the autumn colors on a couples’ hike. Many people wait until fall to go hiking, so you can see all the beautiful leaves change color in front of you. Support each other literally as you walk some gentle paths or climb steep mountains, depending on your mood and comfort level.
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    Make a bonfire under the stars. When you build an outdoor fire with your love, you can hang out for hours, eating hot dogs and s’mores, playing music, and telling scary stories about your life before you met.
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    Learn how to arrange fall leaves into a centerpiece. Everyone loves looking at autumn leaves, but it’s even more helpful to know how to transform them into a centerpiece. Take a class or workshop, or just have fun creating something beautiful with your partner.
    • Keep your autumn centerpiece of leaves handy when you host Thanksgiving dinner so you can tell guests how you both made it together.
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    Make s’mores in the comfort of your home. If the fall weather is too rainy or cold to make a bonfire, stay inside and enjoy s’mores after your anniversary dinner. There are s’mores DIY kits that include a heating source so you can make s’mores while you watch your favorite film or series.
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    Carve jack-o'-lanterns to prepare for Halloween. If your anniversary is in October, make your date all about carving the scariest jack-o’-lanterns you can think up. Get messy, see who can create the best face, and set them outside so you’re ready for an onslaught of trick-r-treaters.
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    Bake a fall pie that celebrates the season. Come together as a couple over the ultimate fall baking project—a pie . So many delicious fruits are in season, like apple, pear, and cranberry, plus it’s pumpkin season, so you can indulge in lots of pies made at home with love.
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    Share an anniversary Thanksgiving dinner. If your Thanksgiving usually includes lots of travel and big family dinners, spend your autumn anniversary date with a Thanksgiving for two. Eat all the turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes you want without having to share. Enjoy the time you spend with just the two of you.
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    Throw a spooky party for two. Even if your anniversary doesn’t fall directly on Halloween, have an intimate party that screams “Halloween,” from the decor to the food. Go bobbing for apples, watch scary movies, and dress up in the creepiest costumes you can find.
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    Go and see a football game. Fall is the season to throw on a scarf and head to a football game. Get competitive by cheering for your favorite team (or the underdog) while warming up with some hot chocolate afterward. [12]
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Winter Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Drive around to see festive holiday lights. If your anniversary falls in December, get in the car and go to visit the most festive holiday lights in your area. Spend anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours driving through holiday light displays to get in a seasonal mood.
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    Go skiing for the day. Hit the slopes to see who can get to the finish line the fastest (or just sit in a hot tub as the snow falls outside). A ski trip can be whatever you make of it, so embrace winter with the person you adore the most to keep you warm.
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    Bake your favorite holiday cookie together. Celebrate your anniversary and the upcoming holidays by baking cookies while wearing your favorite ugly sweaters. You can get DIY cookie kits or just make your favorite recipe into festive shapes that bring you both lots of joy.
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    Dance together at an ice-skating rink. The winter months around the holidays are prime time for a romantic trip to an ice-skating rink. Take your partner in your arms and skate to the best of your ability, either indoors or (if you’re lucky enough) outdoors.
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    Get cozy and watch a cheesy holiday movie. Mark the day of your anniversary by cuddling up with your significant other to watch a holiday romantic comedy. You may feel embarrassed to give into holiday corniness at other times of the year, but you don’t have to. Embrace the cheesiness with your leading man or woman.
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    Create a DIY hot cocoa bar. The latest DIY craze is perfect for winter anniversaries because it includes making a hot cocoa bar at home. You can get creative with lots of toppings, from marshmallows and candy to caramel and whipped cream.
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    Have a snowball fight. When in doubt, take your sweetie outside and throw some snowballs at them. Once you’ve worked out any relationship issues, finish by building a happy snowman together.
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    Enjoy the wintry views on a snowshoeing walk. If skiing feels too dangerous for you, strap on some snowshoes and go on a winter hike through the snow. You’ll both catch some of the grandest views possible and burn off tons of calories before you indulge in an anniversary meal.
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    Relax with a home spa day together. If going to the spa isn’t in the cards, warm up on your anniversary with a couples’ DIY spa day indoors. Steam in the shower, take a bubble bath, or give each other a massage to ease the tension.
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    Have an indoor picnic to warm up. Who says you can’t go on an anniversary picnic during the winter? Sit yourselves down in any room in your house after you’ve set up the area for a picnic. This means picnic basket , blanket , delicious treats and/or wine, and any plants or flowers you have indoors that can create the feeling that you’re in the park. [13]
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Spring Anniversary Date Ideas

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    Visit a botanical garden to see cherry blossoms. Take advantage of the spring season by walking through a field or greenhouse of cherry blossoms at the botanical garden. You can take in the beautiful colors, scents, and sounds of springtime in a place that has already curated the experience for you.
    • Be sure to stop into any other special exhibits on display at the botanical garden you’re visiting.
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    Compete in a few rounds of miniature golf. Once the weather warms, you’re both due for a fun game of mini-golf as you try to see who’s number 1. Watch out for the windmills and sand traps as you playfully enjoy each other’s company.
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    Go on a romantic boat ride. If you live near a lake or park, chances are you can rent a small boat for a short but beautiful journey through the water. There may be gondola rides available, but having your significant other row the boat is the best option you can hope for.
    • If no boat rentals are available, try going on a local horse and carriage ride for romance on the land.
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    Eat outdoors to enjoy some fresh air. Taking something as straightforward as your anniversary dinner and dining al-fresco can make all the difference in spring. Sip mimosas at brunch or visit a French brasserie for a meal to remember. Even taking your favorite tacos from a food truck and walking along a green space can make your meal into something special.
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    Head to a bird sanctuary to watch the birds chirp. Combine the ideas of a spring nature walk with a visit to see as many species of birds as possible at a bird sanctuary. You can learn about the birds themselves, walk hand-in-hand, and then feed them right out of the palm of your hand.
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    Visit a winery to learn about tasting wine . Use your anniversary to embrace your love of wine by touring a winery. Take a class on how to taste and discern the different notes of wine varieties and enjoy some food and wine pairings that you’ll remember for a very long time.
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    Connect to nature by picking strawberries . Fall may be apple-picking season, but spring is all about strawberries; did you know you can pick strawberries at many locations that also sell them to you afterward? That way, you can start a tradition of strawberry shortcake for your anniversary dessert.
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    Fly a kite in the park. It may have never occurred to you to get a kite and fly it with your partner in a park, but this activity is meaningful, romantic, and serene. You can dedicate as little or as much time as you like to it, but watching the kite you share fly high will warm your hearts, especially on your anniversary.
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    Sample tasty treats at a local fair. Spring is a season when lots of state and local fairs pop up everywhere you look. Explore new products, play games, and take the words “all you can eat” seriously with the person who loves you no matter what.
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    Plant a spring garden together. You don’t have to leave home to start your spring garden in the name of your anniversary. Prepare your garden for the season by planting bulbs, flowers, or seeds that will grow and flourish as much as your love for each other has over time. [14]
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