35 Fun Summer Date Ideas to Make the Most of Sunny Days and Hot Nights
Prepare to turn up the heat. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)

Hear us out: Valentine’s Day may fall in the middle of winter, but summer is the true season of love. That’s because the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and there are plenty of things to do outside—all of which results in endless opportunities for fun summer dates.
If you’re still not convinced, we’ve compiled 35 of our favorite date ideas, including some that are perfect for sunny days (from grabbing a cute pool float and tubing down a local river to picking strawberries at a nearby farm) and some you can do on hot summer nights (think catching an outdoor movie, going stargazing, or playing mini golf). While many are great if you’re trying to plan a fantastic first date (our advice: you can't go wrong with a cooking class or a food truck crawl), others are ideal if you’re organizing a romantic rendezvous with your long-term significant other. Because, let’s face it, while cuddling in front of a Netflix movie or eating at your go-to restaurant is nice, switching it up helps keep the spark alive for couples. In fact, experts say excitement is one of the key elements to a successful relationship.
Best of all, though? A lot of our date ideas are inexpensive (if not completely free).
Now all you need is a cute summer date outfit and a pair of cool sunglasses—and you'll be feeling hot, hot, hot in no time!
Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.


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