Skip the Netflix and doom scrolling! Start building your connection with your spouse by trying these 200+ at home date ideas. We keep this updated with new ideas every week!
Playful, Fun, Low-Energy Ideas
- Matching PJ & Blanket Fort Night: Put on matching pajamas, build a blanket fort, grab snacks, and watch a favorite show like kids again.
- The Favorites Round: Rapid-fire “favorite of the moment” questions to spark connection instantly.
- Mini “Would You Survive?” Scenarios: Imagine survival scenarios together and debate how you'd make it out alive.
- LEGO Build Challenge: Compete to build the funniest or most creative LEGO creation using random pieces.
- Two-Song Karaoke: Each person performs two karaoke tracks from YouTube—enthusiasm over skill.
- Trivia Duel: Make trivia about each other and pop culture and battle for bragging rights.
- Couples Sketch-Off: Draw each other in five minutes and reveal your masterpieces for instant laughter.
- Speed Questions Game: Ask as many silly or deep questions as possible in three minutes.
- Hot Seat Round: One partner answers rapid-fire questions while the other keeps time—no filters allowed.
- Blind Taste Test: Blindfold and guess snacks or drinks from the fridge for hilarious reactions.
- Hot Ones Spicy Challenge: Taste hotter and hotter sauces while answering spicy questions.
- TikTok Roulette: Take turns scrolling TikTok and showing each other the funniest clips.
- The Try-Not-to-Laugh Challenge: Watch the dumbest videos you can find and try not to laugh.
- People-Watching Stories: Sit by a window or porch and make up backstories for anyone you see outside.
- Doodle Battle: Pick a random theme (dragons, robots, couples) and draw your best version.