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Date Ideas near Phoenix, AZ✨💛
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items As a mid 20s gal who is seeing someone for once - here’s a collection of fun date ideas for all seasons! If you’re from Arizona you know that options for outdoor dates are limited in the summer🥵🥵 this list will have a collection of indoor dates to ...
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This was one of the most fun dates I’ve gone on in years! They take mini golf to the next level and add lights, moment, hazards, and more! The ball has a built in chip that automatically sends your scores from hole to hole on TVs above. It makes ever...
Puttshack - Scottsdale
With FOUR locations (Scottsdale, Peoria, Gilbert, Tempe) Candle Chemistry makes for such a great hands on date! Bond over creating a custom scent you can later use for future dates — maybe a candle-lit dinner? Candle Chemistry lets you invent your sc...
Candle Chemistry
We went here to the Tempe location for drinks & apps and had so much fun! With locations in Tempe, Phoenix, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and more this is such a fun date night spot. The Tempe location has both an inside and porch style space. The porch s...
Culinary Dropout
The perfect indoor date to beat the summer heat! We had the best time walking around all day. There is SO much to see & we can’t wait to come back.
AZ's Top-Rated & Largest Aquarium | OdySea Aquarium Scottsdale
For an immersive and captivating date experience grab your partner's hand and head to Wonderspaces in Scottsdale Fashion Square. Here, you can explore an ever-changing collection of 14 art installations. As a bonus, the space has a handful of signatu...
Wonderspaces Arizona
First dates are even more special when you introduce your date to a hidden gem, like Myke's Pizza, a craft cidery taproom in Downtown Mesa, Arizona. Though this space was once a stable for Mesa's mounted police, it's now a veteran-owned restaurant of...
Myke's Pizza
When you're falling in love, it feels like butterflies are dancing in your stomach, making a first date to Butterfly Wonderland a splendid idea. It's America's largest indoor butterfly conservatory where thousands of butterflies from around the world...
Butterfly Wonderland
If you're meeting someone who claims to be a foodie like you for the first time, book a table at Harumi Sushi, renowned for its innovative and fresh sushi rolls since 2013. Chef C. has been dedicated to bringing authentic Japanese cuisine of the high...
Harumi Sushi Bar
Experience the pinnacle of jazz entertainment at The Ravenscroft, Arizona's top concert venue. This venue offers an intimate setting with just 200 seats, ideal for a romantic night out. You'll be in awe of the performances, including world-renowned a...
Ravenscroft
At the Bouldering Project in Tempe, Arizona, climbing the walls becomes a super-fun and gravity-defying date activity. This 53,000-square-foot space near the Arizona State University campus offers a challenge for every type of couple, including exten...
Bouldering Project - Tempe
Book a private one-hour class at the Phoenix Glass Center for a really fun, hands-on date that will teach you a new skill. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, unleash your creativity by choosing colors, manipulating designs and shaping your p...
Phoenix Glass Center
In the dog days of summer, there's nothing quite as fun as a baseball game at Chase Field, home to the Arizona Diamondbacks. This city-center field is easy to access for a date night. And best of all, thanks to its iconic retractable roof, you don't ...
Chase Field
While you may love the life stage you're experiencing, traveling back in time can be an exciting and immersive date experience. At Century Grand, you and your partner take a virtual Art Deco-era train ride that provides an immersive experience to the...
Century Grand
Have a fun and social date at Topgolf, where you can enjoy golf games, food and drinks. Even in triple-digit temperatures, you can enjoy their climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort. There are HDTVs in every bay and throughout the spo...
Topgolf Scottsdale
Experience a night filled with laughter at Stand Up Live, Phoenix's top-rated comedy club showcasing hilarious stand-up comedians. Sit back, relax and let the giggles flow as talented acts make their way across the stage. Just don't sit too close to ...
Stand Up Live
There's something about a live theater performance that allows you to get lost in the drama and inspired by the story. For a romantic date night that's also fun, check out the calendar at The Phoenix Theatre Company. With nearly 500 performances on m...
The Phoenix Theatre Company
Immerse yourselves in a romantic evening of classical music with a captivating performance by the Phoenix Symphony. As Arizona's sole full-time professional symphony orchestra and the largest performing arts group in the state, The Phoenix Symphony p...
The Phoenix Symphony
Book a table for two at Rustler's Rooste, a Western-themed steakhouse with breathtaking city views, for a romantic dinner with great food and a unique vibe. You and your partner order from their extensive menu, including high-quality steaks, ribs, ch...
Rustler's Rooste
Experience an ultra-romantic dinner at Different Pointe of View, a mountaintop restaurant offering spectacular valley views. You will indulge in their gourmet cuisine and order from an extensive wine list, all while looking out floor-to-ceiling windo...
Different Pointe of View
Outdoor Dates
If you’re looking for an outdoor date to catch some sun - here’s a BEACH surf park in the middle of Mesa! They have full day passes, surf passes, and evening passes (great if you’re looking for a discounted rate)! They even show the water temp of the...
Revel Surf
I absolutely loveee a zoo trip. For the best experience, I personally recommend a weekday morning or evening! It usually quiets down quite a bit compared to a weekend. Visit all your favorite animals and get your steps in! All the paths are paved and...
Phoenix Zoo
If you are visiting Arizona or you call this unique destination home, exploring the unexpected beauty of the desert is a must. Plan a date to the Desert Botanical Garden, which features unique desert plants, beautiful trails and seasonal events, amid...
Desert Botanical Garden
Waking up next to your partner never feels like anything less than a gift. After a slow morning with coffee in bed, head to the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market, a year-round outdoor farmers market with 90+ local businesses and growers. Every Saturday...
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Elevate your relationship with a truly unique and romantic adventure in the sky! Rainbow Ryders provides premium hot air balloon rides, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Arizona sky and Sonoran desert from 7,000 feet above ground.
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co.
For the couple who loves reading old classics, this date idea will make you feel like you're in the pages of Mark Twain. You and your partner will embark on a Dolly steamboat cruise at twilight, bidding farewell to the city. Then, you will dine in st...
The Dolly Steamboat
For a date that doesn't cost a thing and you may not even break a sweat, hike ten minutes to the iconic Hole-in-the-Rock formation at Papago Park. Here, you and your partner will be rewarded for your effort with stunning city views and a great photo ...
Papago Park
For a more challenging, free hike, grab your daypack and tackle the Echo Canyon Trail on Camelback Mountain. This marked trail is one of the two trails that will lead you right to the top of the summit, the tallest peak in the Phoenix area. Standing ...
Camelback Mountain | City of Phoenix
Renowned for its eclectic street art, charming galleries and one-of-a-kind shops, Roosevelt Row Arts District is an excellent option for a free date night activity. You can hold hands as you 'ooh' and 'aww' at colorful murals adorning the streets, ex...
Roosevelt Row Arts District | Downtown Phoenix
For a free date idea that's outside under the sunshine, explore South Mountain Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S., boasting scenic trails and panoramic city views. Spanning over 16,000 acres, it features three mountain ranges—Ma Ha ...
South Mountain Park and Preserve