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The Best Indoor Date Ideas: 8 Ways Romance On Rainy Days

Most of the indoor date ideas you’ll find online are run-of-the-mill. And if they’re not dull, they still usually require you to head out--in the rain--only to have to go somewhere else indoors. However, we’re not boring, and neither are you, so we’ve come up with a few ways to make your rainy days a lot better! We know that it’s easy to get stuck in a rut when you’re stuck in the house. But every cloud has a silver lining, and bad weather can bring you closer to your better half. Indoor dates, when done right, can be even more exciting than going out…much more intimate. That’s why we’ve come up with eight rainy day date ideas designed to make rainy days fun and memorable for you and your partner. 

Rainy day date ideas that go beyond movie night

When thunder is rumbling outside, we all love to get cozy for a movie night on the couch. But stormy or drizzly evenings are actually a great opportunity to have some fun at home while deepening your connection with your partner. After all, do you really want to watch another Seinfeld rerun today?  

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No...no, you don’t.

Ditch the remote and check out some of our indoor date ideas instead.

The best indoor date ideas when the weather sucks

1. Explore your sense of wanderlust

If you love a good themed date night (and who doesn’t?), then you can really get into this rainy day date idea. Thanks to 4K video walking tours, you can stroll through the ambiance of an exciting place. (It might seem a little cheesy, but hey, if you can’t be cheesy with your partner, then who can you be cheesy with?) Order some takeout while you’re “walking around.” Once the food arrives, watch a film set in your dream destination to make it a night that feels like something new. Some of our favorite combos are:

  • Y tu mamá también and fish tacos
  • In the Mood for Love and dim sum
  • French Kiss and chocolate mousse
  • Under the Tuscan Sun and pasta
  • Casablanca and tagine
  • Harry Potter and butter beer
Harry Potter is on TV. The couple watching it is only visible by their feet, which are covered in slippers and peeking out from beneath a blanket. They are holding cups of butter beer to go with the theme of this indoor date night.

This indoor date blends the best of comfort and adventure. Let the new tastes and language make you dream of future travels, then compare bucket lists with your partner.  If you’re so inspired, go all in and take a step or two to make your dreams a reality! Start a Pinterest board (or a spreadsheet, if that’s your vibe) and plan your ideal vacation together.  

2. Have a home spa night

Transform your space, transform your relationship. Put away the laptops and dirty laundry and turn your home into a spa, complete with dim lights, glowing candles, and soft towels. Nature has already taken care of the soundtrack! As rain patters of the roof, take turns giving each other massages with fragrant oil or lotion.

Two people are lying on a yellow couch with cucumber slices over their eyes.

3. Draw each other’s portrait

Bring out your artsy side by drawing your partner while they draw you. Sit across from each other at a table, each with some paper and pen or colored pencils, and create a portrait of your partner. Do your best to capture their sunny smile and those freckles you love. Once you’re each finished, count down from three and reveal your works of art! The portraits could be surprising, flattering, or so silly they make you laugh—but you will definitely be seeing yourself and your muse in a new light.

a person uses pencil and a sketchpad to draw someone who is sitting on the floor with their leg spread out

Or spice up this rainy day date idea by having your “model”  wear little more than their birthday suit. (Think Titanic and Jack drawing Rose like one of his French girls– ooh la la!) 

4. Cook up some memories

Tastes and smells can bring back really strong memories-- and spark meaningful conversations. There’s a reason so many indoor date ideas revolve around food! Choose a meaningful recipe from your partner’s family or culture, or even a copycat recipe of a childhood fast food recipe and make it together. This rainy-day date idea is especially interesting for couples from mixed cultural backgrounds. As you cook, take in the color, texture, and flavor of each ingredient. Savor your culinary masterpiece and the memories you’re making together!

Dark haired main in white tee shirt leans over to kiss a dark haired woman in a yellow shirt and apron, who is mixing batter on the kitchen island

5. Have yourselves a friendly competition

If you prefer a little competition in the kitchen, shake things up quite literally by seeing who can mix up the best cocktail or mocktail at home. It’s even more fun if there’s barely anything in the cupboard (club soda and hot sauce, anyone?).  Swap cocktails and taste. The winner gets the better drink, or the loser has to down both. Your call!

two people are clinking glasses filled with cocktails and saying "cheers"

Feel free to take this idea and run with it. Meet your match at a game of chess, ping pong, Super Mario Brothers--whatever strikes your fancy.

6. Enjoy a playful slumber party for two

Remember how much fun it was to break the rules and stay up late at sleepovers, giggling and telling secrets all night? Recreate that with your other half. The best indoor date ideas involve getting cozy, so roll out your sleeping bags on the living room carpet, build a huge blanket cocoon, or even test your skills at building a pillow fort. 

a curly haired main is laying on a floor beside a dark, curly haired woman; their heads are on pillows and they have a flannel blanket over them

Once you’re set up with popcorn and snacks, continue the childhood nostalgia with some fun and games. Get in touch with your silly side and grab Legos, puzzles, video games, board games--the sky’s the limit.  Later at night, try tangling up with your partner in a game of Twister or testing their nerves with Truth or Dare. 

7. Try the tango (and other physically active indoor date ideas)

Getting closer both physically and emotionally is the beauty of rainy day dates, right? So trust us when we say you’ll get really close with this one! YouTube is full of dance tutorials, from tango and samba to ballroom and line dancing. Push back the sofa, clear some space, and take your partner in your arms. Enjoy the sensation of holding them tight as you fall into step together.

If you’ve already got moves like Jagger, step up your game by learning a full Bollywood routine or the moves from your favorite music video, or make up a custom routine to a romantic song you share.   

a view inside a window reveals a couple slow dancing at home on date night

Dancing isn’t your thing? What about a cardio class, or (if you’ve got grumpy downstairs neighbors) yoga or tai chi? The idea is to get your body moving beside your partner and get both your heart rates up.

8. Have a deep conversation

Spend a rainy day with your boo by curling up on the couch together, relaxing, and talking. Think about it: when was the last time you talked about something other than the daily rundown, what happened at work, or the latest gossip? It's probably been a while! If you’re not sure what to start, we’ve got you covered.  Our Couples Edition was designed to get your conversations flowing. 

a couple sits indoors on a rainy day, waiting out a storm outside a window. The people are seated at a wooden table.

Being stuck inside doesn’t have to mean being stuck in a relationship rut. The next time the wind is howling or snow is swirling outside, check out this list of rainy day date ideas, or brainstorm indoor date ideas of your own with your significant other. Remember that sparks can fly even in a rainstorm.

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