Don’t let the rain ruin your wonderful, romantic date.
Dive into this curated list of rainy day date ideas to help whip up a fun activity that you both will actually love.
This ultimate list is packed with cozy and creative activities that will have you both wishing for more rainy weather to come!
Let’s dive in!
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Romantic At-Home Date Ideas
- Put Together a Puzzle: You could solve one puzzle together, or make it a fun competition and put together two puzzles; see who can solve it first! Perhaps the winner gets to choose the movie for the night?
- Host a 2-Person Board Game Tournament: Choose a few different board games and create a list of prizes for the winners. Our favorite 2-play games are Wingspan, 7 Wonders Duel, Azul, and Splendor. Example prizes might be: loser cooks dinner, winner chooses the next movie, or winner gets to buy something for $15 online.
- Build a Fort: Get creative! Create a unique fort, complete with fairy lights, and spend the day bingeing your favorite shows and movies.
- Watch a Movie: Make some popcorn and have a movie marathon. Here are the latest movies to get inspired, and here are my favorite seasonal movie ideas:
- Read a Book Together: Choose a binge-worthy book (check out my favorites here) and spend a cozy day reading together.
- Bake a Treat: Pull out your favorite cookbook and flip to a random page to test out a new recipe. Here is a super popular baking cookbook to help you out.
- Try an At-Home Escape Room: Looking for a challenge? Snag an at-home escape room (we are obsessed with the EXIT games!) and try to solve the puzzle before it’s too late.
- Cook an Extravagant Dinner Together: Spend some time in the kitchen together, cooking a wonderful meal and listening to soft music.
- Try a Chopped! Challenge: Looking to get a little more creative in the kitchen? Pull out a few random ingredients and try to make an amazing meal out of them!
- At-Home Wine and Paint Night: Pull out a nice bottle of wine and paint a beautiful creation together. Here is a great painting kit to get you started.
- Try At-Home Taste Testing: Purchase an assortment of fun treats and spend an afternoon testing each one. Some ideas might include chocolates, wines, cheeses, candies, or your favorite snacks.
- Complete a DIY Project: Get crafty! Put together a fun DIY project together, such as making candles or a beautiful wreath.
- Have an Indoor Picnic: Spread out a blanket in front of the fire or some candles, and put together a nice picnic to enjoy together.
- Try an At-Home Spa Day: Relax with a slow spa day at home, complete with a message, bubble bath, and skin treatment. This at-home spa kit is filled with everything you need!
- Play Video Games: Play your favorite video games together while listening to music.
- Put Together a Scavenger Hunt For Each Other: Spend some time putting together a romantic at-home scavenger hunt together. Don’t forget to hide a treat at the end!
Related: 105 Exciting At-Home Activities for a Rainy Day
Indoor Date Ideas Around Town
- Visit a Museum: Wonder around a museum and challenge yourself to learn something new.
- Explore an Aquarium: Enjoy graceful sea creatures at a local aquarium.
- Go to the Movie Theater: Head to a nearby theater and watch a film. Spice things up by visiting a new theater or choosing a movie at random.
- Go out to Eat at a New Restaurant: Research new restaurants in your area and pick one to test out.
- Go Shopping at the Mall: Spend the day shopping at a mall in your area, or check out a new shopping center you’ve never been to.
- Visit a Local Coffee Shop: Spend an afternoon at a cozy coffee shop with a good book or fun game.
- Explore an Art Gallery: Head to your local art gallery and explore each item. Looking for a laugh? Give each piece of art a fun name.
- Tour a Historic Building: Learn a new piece of history by going on a historic tour.
- Spend a Day at the Arcade: Give each other a spending limit and see who can win the most amount of tickets. The winner gets ALL the tickets to spend at the arcade store. Or, the winner could choose your next activity for the day.
- Play a Round of Shuffleboard or Pool at a Bar: Check out a new bar and enjoy a round of drinks as you play a game.
- Visit an Axe-Throwing Bar: Speaking of bars, you could also test your skills at an axe-throwing bar!
- Visit a Casino: Give each other a spending limit, and see who can make the most money in a set period of time. The winner chooses where you eat for dinner or who cooks tonight.
- Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen or Animal Shelter: Give back to your community and volunteer your time.
- Attend a Factory Tour: Lookup factories in your area and attend a tour. If it’s a food tour, don’t forget to try some treats before you leave or bring some home for a taste test.
- Tour a Brewery or Distillery: Another great tour idea is to check out a brewery or distillery tour.
Related: 279 Romantic and Unique Date Ideas
Rainy Day Events
- Attend a Live Music Concert: Watch a great band or music artist perform at an indoor venue.
- Watch a Musical, Opera, or Ballet: Put on your best outfit, go out for dinner, then enjoy a live show together.
- Laugh at a Comedy Show: Enjoy a funny performance at a live comedy show.
- Watch a Magic Performance: Get ready to be amazed by a fun magic performance.
- Attend an Indoor Trade Show at a Convention Center: Check out your local convention center’s calendar of events to find some great indoor date ideas! Tickets are often a great price (or even free!) and there is usually enough to see to keep you busy for an entire day.
Rainy Day Group Date Ideas
- Try an Escape Room: Solve puzzles and help each other escape a professionally managed escape room. Most escape rooms require a minimum number of people, so this is a great group date idea.
- Sing Karaoke: Head to your local karaoke bar or snag a fun at-home karaoke machine and sing the night away.
- Indoor Mini Golf: Test your skills at an indoor mini golf course. Add a little competition with a group by comparing combined couple scores at the end.
- Go Bowling: Another fun group competition idea is to go bowling together. The loser buys drinks or dinner for the group.
- Try a Pottery or Art Class: Get creative in a pottery class, or spice things up with a wine and art class.
- Visit an Indoor Trampoline Park: Get silly with your favorite couples at a fun indoor trampoline park. Activities usually include dodgeball, foam pits, trampoline basketball, and more.
- Play Laser Tag: Spend an afternoon at a laser tag obstacle course and try not to get hit. This is even more fun when you have enough people to rent out the entire place.
Rainy Day Outdoor Activities
- Hike a Trail that Features a Waterfall: Use AllTrails to find a beautiful hike near you. For rainy days, try a hike that features a waterfall, forest, or small lake.
- Walk around a Park Under an Umbrella: Take a walk around a beautiful park under an umbrella with a hot beverage in a travel container. Here is the travel cup I’m currently obsessing over. Perfect for a walk in the park or to bring on a hike.
- Try an Outdoor Drive-Through Attraction: Hop in your car and drive through a local attraction, like a drive-through zoo or light show.
- Go on a Cozy Drive Along a Scenic Byway: Looking for a longer adventure? Take a trip down a scenic byway.
- Enjoy a Day of Fishing: Fish bite more on rainy days anyway, right?
- Dance in the Rain in a Romantic Spot: Find a secluded, romantic spot, turn on some tunes, and dance in the rain.
- Go Kayaking: Bundle up with some good rain gear for a day on the water. Looking for some new rain gear? Here is my favorite rain jacket and here is my favorite rain pants.
- Explore a Cave System: Stay dry while you hike through or take a tour of a cave system.
Sporty and Active Indoor Date Ideas
- Go Swimming Together: Head to your local indoor pool and enjoy a great workout and unique date experience. You could either lap swim (though, you wouldn’t be spending much time together) or enjoy a wave pool or lazy river.
- Try Indoor Skydiving: Looking for a thrill? Indoor skydiving might be just what you need!
- Visit a Wreck Room: Get ready to hit something with a baseball bat.
- Attend an Indoor Sporting Event: Cheer on the home team at an exciting indoor sporting event such as hockey or basketball.
- Indoor Rock Climbing: Test your rock climbing abilities at an indoor rock gym. If you’ve never climbed before, be sure to find a gym with an easy beginner course to get started.
- Take a Dance Class Together: Master the art of couples dancing then test your skills at a public event or in your living room.
- Try a Yoga Class: Enjoy the relaxing and energizing magic that yoga brings with a couples yoga class.
- Join a Martial Arts Class: Learn a practical skill together in a martial arts class.
- Try Ice Skating: Test your balance with a fun day of ice skating.
- Visit a Roller Rink: Not ready for the ice? Try roller skating instead.
- Hit Golf Balls at a Driving Range: Practice your golf swing and stay dry at the same time.
Rainy Travel Ideas for Couples
- Rent a Cozy Cabin in the Woods: Spend time enjoying the cozy atmosphere of a cabin in the woods. Don’t forget to bring movies, board games, or a great book.
- Plan and Book a Dream Vacation: Create an itinerary, book your travel, and research restaurants to try on your next vacation.
- Go on a Long Train Ride: Set a budget and purchase a round-trip train ticket to either a new destination or one chosen at random. Don’t forget to pack some snacks and train entertainment!
- Stay at a Beautiful Hotel or Bed and Breakfast: Reward yourself with a unique overnight stay at a fancy hotel or luxurious bed and breakfast.
- Go on a Rainy Roadtrip: Enjoy a long, cozy road trip filled with forest cabins, in-car picnics, and a binge-worthy audiobook as entertainment.
Seasonal Bucket List Challenge
Ready for some fun date activities you can enjoy all year round? Grab this free seasonal bucket list to create a fun challenge and help you easily plan dates this year!
Seasonal Date Ideas
Speaking of seasonal date ideas; looking for even more great activity suggestions? Check out these exciting seasonal activities that will keep your calendar full of adventure:
- The Ultimate Winter Bucket List
- 50 Spring Activities to Keep You Busy All Season Long!
- The Best Summer Bucket List – 50 Fun Activities
- The Top 50 Fall Activities Perfect for Couples
- 50 Magical Holiday Activities to Ensure You Cherish The Season
There you have it! My 65 favorite rainy day date ideas. I hope you were able to find some inspiration to help you plan your next rainy date. Have fun!
Looking for even more date ideas? Check out this complete list of date ideas (includes 279 ideas!)
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