23 Summer Date Ideas for Engaged Couples

It’s summer time!

That means BBQs with loved ones, floating down the river, road trips and picnics at the park. The word summer instantly brings this unique feeling of freedom and a high anticipation of fun memories and recreation.

So, if summer can offer all of that to you, what can it offer for your relationship?

I can sum it up in one word… ready? Connection! Summertime has an abundance of opportunity for you and your fiancé to get connected on new levels and in new ways!

Here are some ideas to help you plan new, adventurous, romantic dates to stay connected this summer:

Volunteer somewhere locally together
Have a Beach Day, alone! (And bring our new book, 365 Connecting Questions for Couples with you.)
Crash a hotel pool and go night swimming
Get tickets to an outdoor concert
Buy some fireworks and light them in your backyard
Go for a bike ride and stop at a new place for lunch
Go for a hike together and pack a picnic
Have a breakfast date with pancakes and pajamas
Classic bonfire and s’mores
Rent the movie The Story Of Us and have some tissues handy
Go out for ice cream and bring a deck of cards
Try a new drink at your local coffee shop. Switch things up!
Find local happy hours and take advantage of cheaper prices
Look through a cook book and pick out something new to cook together
Plan a stay-cation! Explore your city from a tourist’s point of view and maybe find a new place to be a local regular!
Go shopping and buy an outfit for each other
Go Indoor Rock Climbing together
Binge watch Brené Brown videos on YouTube
Find a Wine or Food Tasting Tour to experience together
Go to an art show
Go to a baseball game
Sign up for our online pre-marital course Happily Ever After and get that strong foundation you want for your relationship
Go to a local street fair together (& try something new to eat!)