59 Double Date Ideas Guaranteed to Be Double the Fun in 2025
Double date ideas are having a major moment — especially now that dating apps are embracing them. Tinder is rolling out a "double-dating" feature worldwide, a sign Gen Z is looking for low-pressure ways to connect with friends and find romance together. Meanwhile, 45% of Americans still prefer meeting through apps like Bumble and Hinge, judging by recent Forbes Health data.
Pull in another couple, and suddenly date night becomes less nerve-wracking and more dynamic. You can share stories, swap jokes and discover what everyone cares about, making it easier to make connections. Plus, with four heads in the brainstorm, you’ll never run out of ideas.
So, how do you do double date ideas that feel fun for everyone? You might need to get creative to find feel-good ways to enjoy time together, just go easy on the pressure, and focus on bonding and laughter.
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Creative Double Date Ideas
Teaming up with another couple for a fun evening is a great way to explore some exciting double date ideas. With a quartet on the scene, you can double up on fun activities that work better with a group and the extra energy can add excitement and creativity to your choices.
1. Paint and Sip
The wine will help you find your inner artist, allowing you to make creations and memories you'll cherish. It rates well for date ideas in Oklahoma City and Scottsdale.
2. Pottery Classes
Get your hands dirty with a double date idea that’s equal parts creative and tactile. Pottery classes in San Diego, San Francisco, Boston or a city near you turn date night into a chance to build something lasting, whether that’s a mug, a vase or just a great memory.
3. Learn to Draw
In-person or online drawing classes make for fun double date ideas for the creative and non-creative couples alike. With help from talented art instructors, even non-artsy couples will be surprised by what they can sketch — and how much fun they’ll have doing it together.
4. Sewing Classes
Stitch up something totally different with a sewing class. You’ll learn to use a machine and make custom projects while chatting, laughing and maybe even discovering a shared love for craft. This quirky idea adds a unique spin to your double date night.
5. Try Glass Blowing Classes
Looking for a double date idea that’s a bit more fiery? Glass blowing classes bring serious wow factor. You’ll shape molten glass into one-of-a-kind hand-blown objects as keepsakes of your artistic adventures.
6. Take a Portrait Challenge
Throw your own at-home art double date and have couples pair up and draw or paint one another. Then, rearrange the studio and switch up the artists and the subjects. Everyone gets a turn to be the painter and the painted.
7. Visit a Museum or Gallery
If you haven’t visited your local art museum or gallery lately, this fun idea for a double date is a great chance to become reacquainted. Check out a new exhibition or peruse in-house collections for a night filled with inspiration.
A visit to a local art gallery or museum is an easy but engaging double date idea. Explore new exhibits, spark conversations and enjoy a cozy, indoor-friendly outing. Perfect for winter date ideas or indoor date ideas when you want to stay warm and inspired.
8. Watch Industrial Art
Some artists open their studios or workshops to the public, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. It’s a fun way to support local makers while doing something completely out of the ordinary for your next double date.
9. Have a Photographic Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of objects or views that might be found around the house, in the yard or in a fun public space. Then, have your foursome head off to capture their best takes on those items with their smartphones.
Share your discoveries over drinks at your favorite bar for the perfect double date activity. It's also a fun and playful date idea for teens who can meet back up at their favorite bakery or café afterward.
10. Take a Studio Tour
Take advantage of artists opening their studios to the public. It’s a chance to connect with creators, learn something new and enjoy a laid-back, cultural double date that still feels like an adventure.
11. Paint a Masterpiece
Painting classes are perfect for couples looking to unwind and try something new. Work side-by-side on your own canvas or collaborate with your date to create a shared piece. You’ll walk away with a unique memory and maybe even a masterpiece.
12. Take Other Art Classes
From sculpture and fiber arts to graphic design and industrial arts, art classes make fun double date ideas that get you out of your comfort zone. Try something brand new or bond over a shared artistic interest.
Foodie Double Date Ideas
13. Take a Cooking Class
Cooking together is a fun and delicious way to connect. With in-person cooking classes in Chicago, Las Vegas, Baltimore and more, there’s no shortage of foodie double date ideas to explore. Check out cooking classes near you and discover a new dish to make — and share.
14. Learn to Cook at Home
With online cooking classes, you have a double date idea that keeps travel to a minimum. Learn from a professional chef, cook together from your own kitchens and compare final plates over dinner.
Check out our list of the best Zoom cooking classes happening now.
15. Do a Pub Crawl
Bar-hop your way through town with a fun and flexible pub crawl. Each person can pick a favorite spot or take turns guessing where the others might want to go. Want to spice things up? Bring along a few raunchy would you rather questions for laughs between rounds.
16. Create a Baking Challenge
Get a little competitive in the kitchen with a bake-off. Choose a recipe, team up and see who takes home bragging rights. Bonus points for themed desserts or creative presentations.
17. Take a Restaurant Tour
Pick three spots — one for drinks, one for dinner, one for dessert — and turn your night into a roaming restaurant tour. It’s a great way to sample more of your city while keeping things dynamic and delicious. It works particularly well for date ideas in NYC, Houston or any city with a vibrant restaurant scene.
18. Book a Distillery Tour
Add some spirit to your night with a behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite liquors are made. You’ll learn a thing or two, taste the results and maybe even bring home a new favorite bottle.
19. Sign Up for a Brewery Tour
A great double date idea for beer lovers, brewery tours offer a chance to taste new styles and support local brewers. Compare tasting notes and build a running list of favorites as you go.
20. Head to a Dinner Cinema
Upgrade dinner and a movie with a local theater that serves a full menu. You’ll get the comfort of a cozy meal with the entertainment of a film — no planning required. And if you catch a double feature? Even better.
21. Stroll a Farmers Market
Foodies will love this double date idea! Take an early morning stroll through the farmers' market. Pick up fresh produce, baked goods or flowers, then head home and cook something together. Plan a fun menu and shop for the ingredients together and then make a special lunch afterward. It works particularly well for a fall date idea with great seasonal produce.
22. Roast Some Coffee
For coffee lovers, learning how to roast coffee is a must-do double date idea. There are local roasters in towns everywhere who open their doors to anyone interested in watching their craft. You’ll get to sample the roasts while supporting local businesses. You get to watch the beans transform, sample a few cups and maybe even pick up a bag to brew together later.
23. Pack a Picnic
Take the double-date fun outdoors with an old-fashioned picnic. Each couple can bring a course — appetizers, mains, sides, desserts — for a full meal spread out on a blanket. Add a bottle of wine or a thermos of cocktails for bonus points.
24. Take a Chocolate Tour
If confections are your thing, find a local chocolatier and sign up for a tour for four. Learn about the tempering process, sample some high-quality treats and pick up a few favorites to share after dinner.
Unique Double Date Ideas
25. Learn a New Dance
Get everyone moving with dance classes in Orlando, Los Angeles or even from home with online dance classes. Pick a classic like salsa or swing, or try something new to level the playing field – or dance floor. It’s one of those double date ideas that’s equal parts flirty and fun. It's a great romantic date idea to share with another couple.
26. Take Acting Lessons
Step into a new role with in-person or online acting classes. You’ll discover what it takes to create a performance…and maybe even get bitten by the acting bug.
27. Snap Some Photos
28. Arrange a Bouquet
Book virtual flower arranging classes for a cute double date idea that adds a little color to your life. You’ll learn about flower types, aesthetic principles and how to turn a simple bouquet into a work of art.
29. Do Some Woodworking
Trade dinner and drinks for drills and dowels in this hands-on experience. Woodworking classes give you a chance to build something useful and beautiful while sharing laughs and learning some new skills together. You’ll learn techniques for using power tools to craft unique handmade furnishings that you can take home as mementos.
30. Visit a Letterpress Studio
The age-old art of letterpress – stamping publishable designs onto paper – has made a comeback in recent years. Seek out an artist who uses this Industrial Age machine and take a lesson in creating your own timeless stationery designs. You’ll create timeless stationery or keepsakes the old-fashioned way — no printer required.
31. Attend a Poetry Slam
Catch some local talent at a poetry slam for a thoughtful and engaging double date. Share drinks, soak up the creative vibes and see where the conversation takes you afterward.
32. Book an Improv Class
Say “yes, and…” to an improv class with your favorite couple. These double date ideas are full of surprises, laughter and team bonding — even if no one remembers the lines.
33. Take a Historic City Tour
Become tourists in your own town with a walking tour of local landmarks. Learn a little something about your city with a tour of historic sites and landmarks. Make sure there’s a restaurant on the list for fun bites afterward.
34. Check Out a Ghost Tour
For spooky season — or any time of year — a ghost tour is a thrilling way to shake up your double date routine. Find an excursion around the most haunted sites in your area for a fun evening of chills and thrills.
35. Jump Into Indoor Skydiving
Get your adrenaline fix without the free fall. Indoor skydiving offers the thrill of flight in a safe, controlled environment. Just check the safety requirements before you book — some restrictions may apply.
36. Amuse Yourselves
Spend a night at an amusement-themed restaurant or arcade with food, drinks and built-in fun. From bowling alleys and retro video games to obstacle courses and karaoke booths, these double date ideas bring out the playful side in everyone.
Double Date Ideas at Home
37. Stir Up Some Beverages
Online mixology classes are a fantastic double date idea for creating cocktail fun without leaving the house. With help from expert mixologists, you’ll learn how to shake, stir and pour cocktails like a pro — no bar tab required.
38. Sample Some Wine
Virtual wine tastings turn your kitchen into wine country for the evening. Learn about notes, varietals and food pairings from world-class sommeliers, then settle in with snacks and great company.
39. Host an Indie Film Festival
Stream a few indie flicks, whip up your favorite movie snacks and turn your living room into a mini cinema. Let everyone vote on the lineup for a cozy at-home double date idea that’s equal parts chill and charming.
40. Have a Culinary Challenge
Put your combined cooking skills to the test with a reality TV-style competition. Each person whips up a dish and everyone gets to vote — just like a reality TV showdown, minus the drama.
41. Create a Mini-Spa Experience
Turn your living room into a spa with DIY facials, mani-pedis and calming music. Add a few snacks or mocktails to set the vibe. It’s a great way to unwind with friends and partners alike.
42. Throw a Viral Dance Challenge
Give the latest online dances your best shot with a dance challenge. Everyone teams up to learn the moves and performs on video for a vote. Best dancers get uploaded to social media.
43. Have a Patio Hangout
The simplest home-based double date ideas can be the best. String some lights and add some cozy seating to your front porch or back patio. Bring a tray of snacks and some beverages and cue up a playlist for some downtime at home.
44. Throw a Tasting Party
Order dishes from a restaurant none of you have tried before, or have each person pick something to share. Swap bites and discover new favorites without leaving home.
45. Make a Music Video
Cue up your favorite tracks and make some fun DIY music videos. Add effects with an easy editing app and save the final cut as a keepsake from your night in.
46. Enjoy an International Dinner Club
Have everyone cook a dish from a different country and serve everything banquet-style. It’s a double date idea that merges cultures while introducing everyone to new tastes and textures.
47. Dine on Desserts
Let dessert take center stage. Each couple brings their favorite sweet treat, and you serve them in courses. Add a dessert wine pairing and call it dinner.
48. Try Netflix Trivia
Pick a favorite movie or show and quiz each other on the details — plot twists, behind-the-scenes facts, cast trivia and more. Streaming services with pop-up trivia features make it even easier to play along.
Double Date Games
49. Gear Up for Online Gaming
With online virtual game nights, you can spend an evening at home in a friendly double date competition. You’ll be led by game masters who know how to keep the fun rolling. It’s a great way to bring game night into the 21st century.
50. Have a Virtual Trivia Night
Online trivia games make a great double date idea that brings pub-style fun to your living room. Energetic trivia masters will guide the quiz and keep things lively from start to finish.
51. Team Up for an Escape Room
With virtual escape rooms, you can plan an exciting double date getaway without leaving home. Follow your online guide, solve puzzles together and try to find your way out before the clock runs out.
52. Try a Virtual Scavenger Hunt
The search is on! Virtual scavenger hunts are a fun and frantic way to explore your home in a whole new way. Sign up, follow the prompts and uncover surprising items — that junk drawer might finally come in handy.
53. Do Some Axe Throwing
Ready to throw down? Try an axe-throwing session for a rugged and exciting double date game. Pair up or play individually, then celebrate your inner lumberjack with a friendly competition.
54. Have a Go-Kart Race
Put your driving skills to good use with a fun go-kart double date. Race as pairs, teams or singles. Take a victory lap afterward and head for the winner’s circle (otherwise known as your favorite restaurant).
55. Throw an Old-Fashioned Game Night
Dig out your favorite childhood board games, pop some popcorn and have a carefree night of gameplay. Add snacks, drinks and your own spin on the rules for a laid-back double date idea that’s nostalgic and always a hit.
56. Try Downtown Hide-and-Seek
Choose a downtown block in your area and decide who in your double date crew will be the seeker. Then, split up and hide in plain sight among the shops and restaurants. The seeker tries to find everyone else while they browse and blend in, in 20 minutes or less.
57. Zap Each Other With Laser Tag
Suit up for a night of laser tag and bring your sci-fi dreams to life. Whether you go head-to-head or team up, this date idea promises action, laughs and plenty of photo ops.
58. Enjoy Some Pub Games
Hit up a local bar and take over the game corner. Play darts, pool or air hockey, or join a tournament if one’s happening. Grab drinks and snacks to keep the good vibes going.
59. Perform a Karaoke Challenge
Plan a double-date night of fun musical performances with you in the spotlight. Settle into a karaoke bar in your area and put your best voices to the test, or download a karaoke app onto your phone or tablet and sing your hearts out at home.
Double dates are the perfect excuse to mix things up, share a few laughs and try something new — with a little help from friends. The extra energy makes even simple plans feel more memorable.
Whether you're racing go-karts, teaming up in a trivia battle or just swapping dessert recipes at home, it’s less about what you’re doing and more about who you’re doing it with.
Keep it casual or go all-out — either way, you'll leave with great stories, inside jokes and maybe even a new favorite tradition.
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