When it comes to planning dates, rainy days are my favorite.
It is so relaxing and comforting to be homebound, or be creative when you need to go out with someone. It can be difficult for some people to think of a plan for a rainy day. This is a mistake.
Below are 27 date ideas for a rainy day, with something for everyone. Some require you to stay home while others allow you to go outside.
It doesn’t really matter what you do, as long as it is fun!
Which would you choose to try first?
1. You can paint while you sip a glass of wine
These wine and paint events have become increasingly popular over the past few years. This date idea is great because you don’t need any prior painting experience. All you need is enthusiasm and a good spirit.
2. Make a puzzle
Puzzles require patience, teamwork, and teamwork. This is how you can make it a fun date and bring your partner closer.
3. Visit a board gaming cafe
There are many board game clubs and cafes popping up all over the place. You can choose from the many games the club may have if you go to such a place.
4. Shop thrift shopping
Shopping second-hand is always fun, especially in the darkest of weather. You might find it surprising how many clothes you can pick up from one another.
5. Enjoy a marathon of movies
There is no better time than now to binge-watch Harry Potter. You should plan ahead if you decide to watch a long series. This will ensure that you have enough time to finish all of the episodes.
6. Spa Day
You don’t have to leave your home to host a spa day. Make sure you have enough bath bombs, scented candles, and lip balms to last the day.
7. Visit an inside karting class
It doesn’t matter if the track is indoor, it doesn’t mean it’s less fun. Give your closest one a try and decide once and for all who is the better driver. The loser gets dinner!
8. Pub quiz night
There are many themed pub trivia events available. Choose the one that best suits your linkings. You can team up to win and get some alcohol free of charge.
9. Get an IKEA date
IKEA dates are among the most popular types of dates. Imagine yourself walking through the rooms, pretending to live in them, rolling around on the beds, and brushing your teeth in the mirror in the bathroom. For dessert, treat yourself to an IKEA hotdog.
10. Visit a museum
It’s magical to visit a museum when it is raining outside. You should take the time to look through the exhibits and carefully read the fine print. You can share what you have learned with each other after the date.
11. Go wine tasting
Because there are so many things you can learn from wine tasting events, they are especially neat. Once you begin to identify the various aspects that make the wine unique, such as its acidity, sugar content, and pH, you’ll feel like a true sommelier.
12. Take part in a video gaming day
Rainy afternoons are a great time to practice your Mario Kart skills or join in friendly competition. You can choose a fun coop or vs. video game depending on your console and enjoy an exciting championship.
13. Visit friends
You don’t have to leave the house if you feel like going out. Instead, call your friends and come visit you at home. Nothing is better than spending time with those you love, even when it is raining.
14. Go to the cinema
One of the most loved activities for couples is to see the latest movie on a rainy day. Check out the movie showing near you and grab some popcorn and coke to snuggle in the dimly lit cinema.
15. Spend the whole day in bed
To have a great date, you don’t need to change out of your pajamas. You can actually catch up on your sleep and snuggle under the covers, which can still count as quality time together.
16. Visit an art gallery
There is nothing more romantic than walking through an art gallery in the rain? Spend some time looking through timeless art and enjoy a conversation about what you see.
17. Watch the latest Netflix series and binge-watch
It seems like there is never enough time to binge-watch your favorite Netflix series. You can enjoy this simple pleasure even if the weather is terrible.
18. Enjoy a Michelin-starred restaurant
Michelin-starred restaurants are considered to be the finest of the best. There is usually at least one Michelin star restaurant in every major city. Find the nearest one and take a trip together.
19. Learn from each other
Reading to one another is a romantic way to spend a rainy day. Read out the best passages you love from each other’s books. Bonus points if you can explain what you like about the lines.
20. Take a walk through the rain
It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to stay indoors when it rains. Wear your waterproof rain boots, and go for a walk in the rain, jumping into the puddles along the way.
21. Escape rooms are available
For couples who enjoy challenging challenges together, escape rooms can be a great activity. You will see your partner in a different light, and may even learn something about each other.
22. Draw one another
To paint a portrait of your partner, you don’t need to be Van Gogh. Everyone can draw at some level, so get together and see each other.
23. Take a look at a new class in fitness together
You can find many classes, including pilates, Kangoo jumps, and even Zumba. You never know, one of these classes might become your favorite and you’ll be committed to it every week.
24. Comfort food
Comfort food is the best, even when it rains outside. You can make a meal of baked beans, mac, and cheese, or even cereal.
25. Fortify your home
A fort is not something that children should attempt. Make sure you have all the necessary supplies, including pillows, blankets, and sheets, as well as fairy lights, to create an impenetrable castle of coziness.
26. Visit the shopping center
It’s raining outside so you might want to make a date at the mall. This is the best time to make a list of all you need and get together to tackle this chore.
27. Do nothing
It is an art form to do nothing. It’s possible to just enjoy each other’s company without feeling the need to do anything. You’re not alone – we all have those days.
In conclusion
No matter what your choice for your rainy-day date is, make sure you enjoy quality time together and appreciate every moment you have. Sometimes rainy days can make us feel sad, but they could also help us realize how much we enjoy spending time with someone we truly love.
