Sometimes life can get in the way of actually dating. If you and your significant other have been together for a long time, there’s a tendency to cruise and not continue pursuing the other. But if you’re in love, there will always be things to discover about them. My encouragement to any and all couples is this: never stop dating. Time flies, and months can go by without intentional time together. So this blog post is purposed to provide ideas for a fun date night!

Do you ever run out of date ideas with your babe? Here are 15 ideas for fun dates I’ve collected as an Auburn, AL wedding photographer, ranging from free to fancy!

1. Explore the Arboretum

Grab a drink from your favourite Auburn coffee shop and take a stroll around the 13.5 acre gorgeous botanical garden! There are a few water features (including a waterfall!), walking trails and benches to sit and admire the view.

2. Make a Candle Together

Get crafty at Auburn Candle Company! Try and pick a scent that reminds you of the other person so you think about them whenever you light it!

3. Visit the Art Museum

I promise that an Art Museum date sounds fancier than it really is. There’s no entrance fee to the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, so the stakes are low. Impress your date with your knowledge of fine art, or play a game where you each try to make up the craziest interpretations of whatever you’re looking at!

4. Grab a Drink at Sneak and Dawdle

What could be cooler than grabbing a drink at a speakeasy after dinner in Opelika? Stick to your usual or branch out and try something new off their awesome menu!

5. Get Competitive at Rock ‘N Roll Pinball

Maybe pinball isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think “date night” … but it should be! It’s 10$ per hour, and once you pay the entrance fee all the machines are free. No extra quarters required!

6. Dinner at Fratelli’s

Hungry for a tasty, authentic Italian meal? Look no further than Fratelli’s! After your main course, you have to finish with the tiramisu. You’re welcome.

7. Picnic at Town Creek Park

Grab a to-go meal and head to Town Creek Park for an easy picnic date! Bring a frisbee or soccer ball to kick around, or take a stroll around the walking trails!

8. Spend the Afternoon at Tigertown Sports

Tigertown Sports complex includes both sand volleyball courts and 18 holes of put-put golf! If you think you’re a little too competitive, maybe save this one for a few dates in…

9. Attend a Stand Up Comedy Show

On Monday nights at The Jailhouse, you can find stand up and open-mic comedy shows. I’m not saying it’s going to be good, but either way I’m sure you’ll end up laughing!

10. Grab Dessert at Walt’s On The Roof

Enjoy the gorgeous view off the top of the Laurel Hotel at Walt’s On The Roof! Time it just right and you can watch the sunset while enjoying one of their many incredible desserts.

As an Auburn, AL wedding photographer, I’m always hearing about new ideas for fun date nights from my couples! Keep up-to-date with all my new findings on my blog!