20 Best Home Date Night Ideas

Thinking of different date night ideas is important to keep the spark alive in any relationship. With the cost-of-living crisis and Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this list of 20 date night ideas proves you can spend quality time with your partner on a budget. The ideas below aim to inspire older couples looking for ways to connect with each other in the comfort of their home. 
 
1.     Breakfast in bed 
 
There’s no better way to start the day than breakfast in bed. So, why not turn a date night into a date morning and surprise your loved one with a yummy breakfast and some flowers? You could also read the newspaper together too. 
 
2.     Have a spa day at home
 
Making the time for self-care is important, especially for older people. A lovely relaxing spa day at home is perfect for the colder months. Take it in turns to have a nice hot bath by candlelight. Epsom salts can be added into the water to relieve any muscle tension and pain. Once out of the tub, you could massage one another. There are so many benefits of massages including, improving energy levels, boosting your mood, reducing physical stress and pain, while also improving mental clarity. This date night will leave you both feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
 
3.     Get out the board games 
 
Board games are a great way to spend some quality time together. You could play the board games you already have, or you could buy a new one ahead of your date night. There are so many different ones out there, so have a look around and find one that takes your fancy.
 
4.     Have a paint-off 
 
Creativity is important for older people, so why not have a paint-off and draw each other’s portraits. Alternatively, you could create a still-life scene on the kitchen table, and both have a go at painting it. This is a brilliant way to be with one another, whilst also letting your creative side ignite. 
 
5.     Do some upcycling 
 
Working together on an upcycle project is a great way to spend quality time together. Have a look around your home or in the garage to see if there’s a piece of furniture you could upcycle. Not only will it allow you the time to work together on something, you will also be able to use or sell your newly refurbished piece. 
 
6.     Have a karaoke night 
 
Karaoke is a brilliant way to have some fun and be silly with your loved one. If you don’t have a karaoke machine, YouTube provides the instrumental version of most songs. All you need is a speaker and a phone or laptop to show off your hidden talents!
 
7.     Have a movie marathon
 
When it’s cold and dark outside, there’s nothing better than getting all cosy under a blanket and watching a great film with someone you love. You could choose one film each and watch them back-to-back with your favourite snacks. 
 
8.     Have an afternoon tea 
 
How about having an afternoon date at home instead? You could get out your fancy china, make some sandwiches and cake and enjoy an afternoon tea in the comfort of your home. You could even get dressed up for the occasion too.
 
9.     Write a poem 
 
Putting pen to paper together is a lovely way to connect with one another. Over time, you could write a collection of poems that you could have bound to pass down to loved ones.
 
10.  Stargaze together 
 
Stargazing is such a romantic thing to do with the one you love. You just need to choose a night when the weather is clear. If it’s cold outside, you can wrap up warm with a hot drink and sit outside looking at the moon and stars. Stargazing is a great activity for improving your mental health, as well as your eyesight. The Full Snow Moon will occur this month on Sunday 5th February. 
 
11.  Make it a double date 
 
According to research, going on a double date is effective at reigniting passion in your own relationship. Finding another couple that you can connect with on a personal level is the key. They can be a great way to appreciate your partner even more and can be lots of fun too!
 
12.  Cook a gourmet meal 
 
Get out your recipe books, search for a delicious dish online, or watch your favourite chef whip up a feast on YouTube. Then spend the evening creating a lovely gourmet meal for two. Spending time together making a dish you wouldn’t usually make is a lovely way to connect. 
 
13.  Have a wine tasting night
 
Spending the night sampling a few wines is a fantastic date night in. You could choose a few bottles of wines you have yet to try and have fun swirling your glasses and finding out which wines you like the best. You could add in a cheese board as well!
 
14.  Have a bake off 
 
Each chooses a cake to make and spends an afternoon or evening baking. Not only will you have fun together, your house will also smell amazing, and you’ll have lots of yummy cake to eat! 
 
15.  Write a love letter to each other 
 
A really romantic thing to do is to sit down and write each other a love letter. It will make you really appreciate the other person, and it will also give you the opportunity to express how you feel, and in turn, bring you closer together.
 
16.  Play card games 
 
There are many card games that you could play, such as cribbage, gin rummy, poker, go fish etc. All you need is a deck of cards, and you are good to go!
 
17.  Make a bucket list for the next five years 
 
Creating a bucket list is a brilliant date night activity. Not only will it get you to focus on what you really want, it will generate excitement and keep you enthusiastic about the coming years. 
 
18.  Have an indoor picnic 
 
Make a charcuterie board, pour a glass of wine, and lay a blanket on the carpet. A simple, yet romantic date at home. 
 
19.  Do a fitness workout 
 
With so many fitness workouts on YouTube, there is bound to be an activity that you’d both like to do. Whether it be yoga, pilates, or aerobics, there is something for everyone. Following a workout, you could meditate together. This date is not only great for the body, but for the mind too. 
 
20.  Start a book club 
 
Research shows that reading strengthens your brain. With this in mind, starting your own book club is a brilliant date activity, especially for older people. Reading the same book enables you to connect in a different way, allowing you to escape the day-to-day, sharing your views on what you have selected to read. 
 
You don’t need to leave the house to have a lovely romantic date night. What’s important is that you stay connected with your partner. With some creativity and enthusiasm, a date night at home will never be boring.