20 socially distanced date-night ideas

You don’t have to leave your home or spend a fortune to enjoy a romantic date night with your partner. In fact, if you’re self-isolating or social distancing, there’s plenty of romantic activities you can do from the comfort of home. Here are 20 socially distanced date-night ideas.



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Interactive cooking classes

Cooking is a romantic activity partners can enjoy together, and platforms such as Hyr Live make it easier than ever. You can order chef kits and follow along with a live professional chef (or on-demand videos) as you whip up tasty dishes. Even meal kits such as Goodfood or HelloFresh are fun to assemble together.



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At-home spa day

Pamper your partner with an at-home spa day. Start with facials before moving onto a bubble bath for two, followed by massages.



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Zoom show

Just because theatres and other event centres are closed doesn’t mean the show can’t go on. Enjoy live play readings, magic shows, and other events via Zoom. Put on a fancy outfit for added date-night glam.



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Winter picnic

Have your local cheese shop or grocer put together a special picnic basket for two, and enjoy it with a bottle of something special—bundled up at a local park, or from the comfort of your living room floor.



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Movie night

Go beyond your Netflix queue and load up a childhood classic, an interesting documentary, or a cheesy rom-com, and snuggle on the couch with your favourite movie snacks.



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Holiday light walk

Get out of the house and enjoy a festive walk around the neighbourhood to check out seasonal lights and other decor. Bring along a thermos of mulled wine for a touch of romance.



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Games night

There’s nothing like a friendly bit of competition to heat things up between partners, and a games night is just the ticket. Whether you enjoy board games, card games, or even video games, a games night can help you blow off steam together.



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Read a racy book

Pick up a seriously steamy romance novel, then take turns reading chapters aloud to each other for a sensual date night in.



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Break a sweat

Exercise not only boosts those feel-good endorphins, but can strengthen the connection between you and your partner. Opt for fitness activities where you’re working together—there are plenty of options on YouTube.



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Snuggle by candlelight

Unplug the electronics, turn off the lights, and light some candles for some romantic snuggle time. Stare lovingly into each other’s eyes or talk about your hopes and dreams for the future.



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Pull out old photos

Pop open a bottle of wine and take a stroll down memory lane—whether that’s flipping through old albums or scrolling through your camera roll. Reminisce over your most precious memories together.



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Try a new hobby

With endless online video tutorials, kits, and how-to books available, learning a new skill is just a click or page turn away. Try something new with your sweetheart, whether that’s painting, crafting, or some other skill.



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Take personality tests together



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Karaoke

Cue up your top cheesy romantic tunes on YouTube and get ready to sing your heart out at home—hairbrush microphone optional.



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Dance

If the last time you and your partner danced was at your wedding, put on some tunes and bust out your dancing shoes for a sweet and sexy at-home date-night idea.



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Beer or wine tasting

Just because your favourite brewery or winery is closed doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a tasting. Pick up a few bottles you’ve never tried, then sit down and sip together.



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Puzzle

Spend some quality time with your love by assembling a puzzle. If you opt for one with a lot of pieces, you can stretch date night into date weekend or longer!



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Plan a trip

Give yourself something to look forward to together once travel restrictions are lifted by planning a future dream vacation. Come up with a plan for making it a reality when the time comes—working together will make you feel good.



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Watch a concert

Find a concert recording of an artist you both appreciate and enjoy the show from the comfort of your couch. You won’t have to worry about overpriced refreshments or someone standing in front of you blocking your view. You can also catch livestreams and virtual concerts online for a fraction of traditional ticket fares.



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Double date with a neighbour

Apps like Nextdoor let you connect with others in your local community, so why not expand your socially distanced circle and enjoy a double date with a new couple-friend over Zoom?



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