Looking for weeknight date ideas you can do in Summer? Fast, simple, yet seriously fun Summer weeknight date ideas to make the most of the warm weather? Then you’re in the right place…
In this post, we’ll round up the 10 best Summer evening date ideas that are too good to miss.
Have a read, see which one takes your fancy and SCHEDULE IT IN YOUR DIARY, as a set date you will 100% do together.
Don’t miss out on opportunities. Make the most of the beautiful Summer evenings with your loved one, with these sweet weeknight date ideas – perfect during summertime.
10 Best Summer Weeknight Date Ideas
So let’s get stuck in, shall we? In no particular order, we recommend…
1) Eat Dinner Alfresco
A Summer evening dinner date is always a good shout. After all – you’ve got to eat regardless right? So why not make a date out of it?
It’s a simple yet seriously smart way to find time for quality time.
Whether you do an alfresco dinner date in your garden at home, or head to a restaurant for it – what matters is that you’re making time to eat together and make the most of the warm weather! Similarly…
2) Have a BBQ
Another classic Summer date idea is to do a BBQ and this is always something you can fit in after work if you’re organised and grab all the goodies the night before!
Get outdoors, whip up some tasty treats on the barbie. It’ll make your weeknight far more memorable!
3) Have Deep Chats Over a Fire Pit
Alternatively, if your schedules don’t align to eat together, go for a “Deep Chats” Date Night, but take it outside – snuggling up around the fire pit.
Having the focus of the fire makes conversations flow far easier.
Here – work your way through our mighty list of 365 Deep Questions For Couples; make opening up a more regular, natural thing!
The benefit of this is you can tuck into some good old fashioned S’Mores whilst you talk too – they’ll always sweeten the mood, even if some tough questions pop up!
4) Go For a Summer’s Evening Walk
With longer days and warmer weather, an evening walk is undoubtably one of the best (and simplest!) Summer weeknight date ideas. It’s also 100% FREE!
Find your favourite trail to get lost in together, or head to different spots each date night – you’ll often be spoilt for choice when it comes to sweet Summer walks.
This is a classic weeknight date idea, that you can continue throughout the year once you get into the habit of it.
BONUS: If a walk isn’t fast-paced enough, you can always switch this up with a dog walk, a jog or a run. Anything that gets you out and about, exploring outdoors works as a feel-good Summer weeknight date idea! Talking of which…
5) Go For a Summer’s Evening Cycle
A Summer evening cycle is another great shout. After all, you can cover a further distance when you’re cycling away on a bike.
Think – along the canal paths, around a local river, through the city once the traffic has eased off, or along local cycle trails. The options are pretty endless.
It’s actually a great hobby to get into as a couple – and it’s certainly the nicest time to start during Summer.
The longer days allow you to do things that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to do mid-week.
6) Head To a Beer Garden
If you’re looking for some weeknight date ideas in Summer that have ready-made atmosphere – then why not head to your local bar or pub?
If they’ve got an outdoor beer garden – then all the better, and remember, you don’t have to opt for alcohol.
Simply take a pack of cards, play some easy games, and catch up properly after a busy work day.
It breaks the cycle of doing the same things every evening and stops you from falling into a mundane routine.
7) Do Some Summer Evening Baking
Now this may be a date idea you didn’t expect! But hear us out here…
See, baking may not be the first thing that jumps to your mind when you get home from work. But it can actually be a great activity for stress release – especially when done for fun, with no rush, with your loved one.
The lighter nights also make baking more appealing to do, and you can whip up some tasty treats to take to work with you the next day…
From strawberry shortcake to cherry pie – right the way to your own homemade bread, there’s endless Summer baking recipes for you to try.
8) Play an Outdoor Sport
On the flip side, if you’re looking for active date ideas to break up the week, an outdoor sport always makes for a surprisingly great Summer weeknight date.
See there’s plenty of flirty sports for couples to have fun with.
Think – tennis or badminton, or perhaps even the growing sport – paddle board.
You can do your own version on the lawn at home if it’s big enough and you grab a set. This always saves money in the long run and makes it easier (and therefore more likely to do!)
9) Have a Water Fight
Had a stressful day? Looking for light, fun, playful relief?!
Then one of the fastest, simplest Summer weeknight date ideas is to have a water fight!
You can actually do this pretty spontaneously if you surprise your partner with it when they walk in. Just be prepared for them to get you back… BIG TIME!
But this date is a surprisingly firm favourite, especially on the hottest of Summer days!
10) Go For a Sunset Drive
Last but not least, one of our all-time favourite Summer weeknight date ideas has to be a Sunset Drive. It’s simple, yet seriously romantic…
Head out together, drive somewhere scenic and snuggle up as you watch the sunset on the bonnet of your car.
This actually works as a sweet anniversary date idea if it falls midweek over Summer, and you want to do something small on the day itself, before bigger weekend plans!
Likewise, it’s pretty special for birthdays, as a pick-me-up if your partner is feeling stressed / down, or even just a romantic gesture.
That’s All For This One
So there we have it – that rounds up our top weeknight date ideas to do in Summer.
The only question that now leaves is which one will you do next?!
Have fun!
Love,
Ell_xx
