Celebrate Fourth of July with your partner. Photo: Maridav / Bigstock.com
By Sarah Ribeiro
You and your sweetheart have been together for every holiday so far, and now for the Fourth of July, you’re ready to take a unique approach. Celebrate in a non-traditional way by making everything red, white and blue. The easiest way to set up this color spectrum date is to split it into thirds. Decide which part of the day will be linked to which color, and go from there.
It’s been six months since the cuddling and gift-giving time of year, and you’re running out of summer date ideas. This weekend, ditch the summer activities and celebrate the half-way point to Christmas with your love. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more.
Every town, no matter how small, has special hotspots. Some cities have historic sites that draw crowds or a landmark that’s famous nationally. Others just have beautiful locales in the nooks and crannies of town that only the locals know about. This weekend, you and your sweetheart can see the sights as an insider without having to leave your hometown. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.
Couple playing paintball. Photo: Jasminko Ibrakovic / Bigstock.com
By Daniela Agurcia
This weekend, be a little playful and adventurous with your loved one: go paintballing together. Research places nearby and sign up for a day where you can both get away and have some fun. This activity is great for couples that are highly active and welcome a little challenge. You’ve already had those one-on-one dates where you get to know each other over a casual cup of coffee or fancy dinner out, and now it’s time for something different. Paintballing is the perfect way to see the more carefree and child-like side of your partner. …Don’t go anywhere, there’s more. Click here for more.
Pamper yourself with a couples massage this weekend! Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd / Bigstock.com
By Sarah Ribeiro
Spring is here, and with it comes the ever-dreaded cleaning that comes along for the ride. This isn’t anything your babe can’t help with, though. This weekend, make Spring cleaning fun: take a chance to welcome the new season early with your honey and apply spring cleaning to your daily lives.
Couple playing basketball together. Photo: Blend Images / Bigstock.com
By Sarah Ribeiro
This weekend, forget the cold weather and get active indoors with your sweetheart. Head to the gym with your love for a little one-on-one — and some March Madness of your own.
Couple enjoying drinks with friends. Photo: monkeybusinessimages / Bigstock.com
By Sarah Ribeiro
Embrace the Irish holiday this weekend by grabbing a group of your friends and drinking in the tradition. Plan a pub crawl date night that your friends will talk about for years. Don’t worry about your single friends, they’ll have plenty to entertain themselves with on this whirlwind date. The pub scene will buzz around your crew as a mix of singles and couples join together to enjoy a few beers. This is the perfect opportunity to bridge your private and public relationship lives.
Couple watching a movie and eating popcorn. Photo: darrenmbaker / Bigstock.com
By Sarah Ribeiro
This weekend, get to know your partner better by exploring each other’s tastes in movies. Your beau might have a film close to their hearts that you never knew about. Pick out your favorite classic films and spend the weekend cuddling on the couch, sharing your film preferences with each other.
Couple laughing at a comedy club. Photo: Kzenon / Bigstock.com
By Sarah Ribeiro
One of the great parts of dating is getting to experience new things together and grow as a couple. This weekend, think outside of the box and expand your tastes. You’ll benefit from having a really unique date — plus, you have nothing to lose!
You and your special someone can enjoy what’s left of this chilly winter with warm cocktails that are perfect for this time of year. Indulging in a hot spiked apple cider or learning how to make a hot toddy will set you up for an intimate night that’s different from just cracking open a couple of beers or sipping on a glass of wine.
Couple playing video games. Photo: auremar / Bigstock.com
By Deanna Atkins
Just because Valentine’s Day is over doesn’t mean that you can’t continue the love fest. It’s the perfect time to get as dorky as you want with your beau.
Tired of being cooped up all winter? Refresh everything you learned in college acting class by pretending to be someone you’re not. Dress up with your honey and have the time of your life revitalizing your imagination.
Search for nightclubs having costume parties and spend the night dancing in your babe’s arms dressed as the king and queen of the ball. Many city nightclubs have themed nights, such as sci-fi, masquerade, 80’s attire, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ or even ‘Twilight.’ Club Oberon in Boston has a weekly “Donkey Show”: while their dance party rages on, a subtle re-enactment of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is performed around the club. Additionally, Marquee in Manhattan throws a European party every Friday, celebrating the party cultures of different European nations. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.
Stay away from a boring date night this weekend and go on a spontaneous road trip with your partner by hopping in the car and driving with no plans in place.
Start off in your town, exploring neighborhoods you’ve never seen and finding restaurants, cafes or other niche spots for future dates together. Then, take it one step further: skip the highway and take a back road to somewhere random on the map, maybe a nearby town or a tourist attraction that you’ve been meaning to see. Don’t forget to bring a camera so the two of you will always remember the places that you visited.
Couple planning a tropical getaway. Photo: Kasia Bialasiewicz / Bigstock.com
By Sarah Ribeiro
Escape the cold winter months and bring the beach to you. Have your own island getaway by planning a romantic and private stay-cation.
The first step for this amazing date weekend is to crank up the heat in your house. Forget about how chilly it is outside by keeping your thermostat set to summer temperatures. You and your sweetheart can pretend you’re on the beach while lounging around in each other’s arms, blasting Bob Marley and dreaming of the sunshine. To really relax, dim the lights and lead each other in a soothing yoga and meditation session.
Enjoy a movie marathon with your love. Photo: Goodluz / Bigstock.com
By Samantha Mucha
Getting cozy with your mate by the fire while watching ABC Family’s ’25 Days of Christmas’ should be number one on your to-do date list this holiday season. Leave the freezing winter weather outside and kick back for an indoor weekend with your sweetheart.
The holiday season can be a stressful time with your partner, even though it should be full of joy and holiday cheer. To lessen your to-do list this December, and still have time for a date night, try something different with your sweetheart. Break out the wrapping paper, ribbons, and tape. It’s time to channel your inner Christmas Elf.
Couple on winter vacation. Photo: agencyby / Bigstock.com
By Samantha Mucha
Do you and your sweetheart enjoy looking at art, or even making your own pieces? If so, take date night to the next level this winter by visiting an ice sculpting festival. These events typically happen near ski resorts or state parks. Look online to find out if there is one near you. If you and your significant other want to travel and have the budget, make a weekend out of it. It’s a breathtaking experience that you will want to see at least once in your lifetime.
This holiday season get your shopping done early. Turn this chore into a date and take your sweetheart with you. Doing this tedious task will be exponentially more romantic if you accomplish it together.
Take a getaway to a nearby cabin this weekend! Photo: Luna Vandoorne / Bigstock.com
By Samantha Mucha
Take advantage of the weekend and escape the chaos of holiday shopping by renting a nice, quiet, cozy, cabin in the middle of the woods. There’s nothing more romantic than cozying up with your sweetheart as you sit alone by the fire in the wilderness?
Go Black Friday shopping with your partner. Photo: piksel / Bigstock.com
By Samantha Mucha
If you go out for this crazy, corporate holiday, then why not do it with your lover? This experience can be very frustrating when done alone, so why not take your favorite person along and make it a more enjoyable experience? Your partner could be the perfect addition and it will certainly be an interesting way to measure the strength of your relationship.
Couple taking a photo at a cafe. Photo: dolgachov / Bigstock.com
By Steven Zangrillo
Even for the strictest of mathematical minds, creating art is one of the most rewarding experiences. Making photo memories with your soul mate distinguishes you as a couple and supplies physical proof that you are meant to be together.
Pick a location for the shots, be it the nearest park, museum or beach. If there’s a place of value to the both of you — the place where you met, a place you love to visit together — head there first. Start snapping away pictures, capturing images and new memories one click at a time. Continue reading →
Couple taking a romantic stroll in autumn. Photo: monkeybusinessimages / Bigstock.com
By Samantha Mucha
Now that the leaves have changed colors and the intense summer heat has died down, take a walk hand-in-hand with your lover. This Friday night head out together and chat about your tedious workweek. Relieve the stress and unwind as you stroll through your neighborhood park in the crisp autumn air. Romance doesn’t have to be intense and fiery, so take this time to let go and let yourselves be present with one another.
Couple dressed up for Halloween. Photo: VILevi / Bigstock.com
By Steven Zangrillo
Don’t let the kids fool you: Halloween is a time for grown-ups, too. Even though adults approach this day differently, there is no excuse for us to restrict our inner child to dormancy. Don’t let yourself and your sweetheart yawn yourselves into a stupor at another monotonous Halloween cocktail party. Readjust your weekend plans for some scary, romantic excitement. Grab your honey and head to the nearest Haunted House.
Couple sipping on cider at a cabin. Photo: Luna Vandoorne / Bigstock.com
By Steven Zangrillo
Sometimes you and your babe need to have a sweet snack, and it doesn’t really matter in what form. It was once described to me as “the need to pour a bag of sugar in a bowl and eat it.” Since it’s culturally reprehensible to eat like that on a date, you may want to take your loved one for some hot apple cider and pumpkin pie instead.