30 Romantic and Fun Summer Date Ideas You Need To Try

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This post is all about summer date ideas.

It’s summertime and you have all the time in the world to do fun and exciting things with your significant other.

It’s hard to find dates to do that’s cheap and still could be fun.

But if you are looking for something to do with your crush this summer? Or even celebrating your anniversary? You want something to impress them and not something boring.

This post will show you 30 perfect and creative summer date ideas that won’t break the bank.

Summer Date Ideas For College Students:

1. Walking Tour

Go downtown or explore somewhere you usually don’t go.

You never know what you’ll find. My friend and I found a lot of unique stores and cute graphic walls. I think it’s a great way to drum up conversation.

2. Drive-in Movie

I absolutely love drive in movies!This date is such a classic idea and also affordable.

It’s so romantic being together in the car and watching a movie cuddling up. One time I went to a drive-in movie and saw a shooting star. 10/10 recommended.

3. Head to the Zoo

I have been dying to go to the zoo lately.

I love animals and I just find them so fascinating. This is a perfect summer date idea because it can be inexpensive.

4. Go Bowling

I have a lovely story to go with this date. I went on a date with my coworker and we had a bet to see who would win.

Since I won he had to watch some of my favorite romance movies. I highly recommend and it could give you a second date night.

5. Go on a Hiking Trip

For all my outdoor lovers if you want something that’s free and adventurous this date is for you. it’s a great way to explore nature and get to talk.

6. Watch the Sunrise/Sunset

Sunsets and sunrises are just an amazing experience. It is so beautiful and perfect way to end a summer date for a summer date.

7. Go to a Concert

I love concerts!

Who doesn’t love concerts? Summer is a great time to go see your favorite musical performers. Especially in my hometown they have a huge musical festivals with big names one year Florida came. I highly reccommend this date.

8. Cook Dinner Together

I absolutely love cooking. If you and your date love to cook find something you can cook together. You could make a small salad, entree, and a sweet dessert to end the night.

9. Go to a Baseball Game

Go to a baseball game this summer. it’s a great opportunity to watch a game, eat hot dogs, and create amazing memories.

10. Go Thrift Shopping

I recently found myself enjoying thrift shopping. Head to a local thrift store and pick out each other outfits. It’s a great way to create a memory of your date.

11. Go Stargazing and Catch Fireflies

I always been fascinated with astronomy! I love the stars and moon and I could look up the night sky all night.

It’s such a romantic atmosphere and a perfect summer date idea. You can also get a mason jar and collect fireflies and let them go of course.

12. Recreate a Romance Movie Date

This is such a cool idea that I would absolutely love to do this. It’s a great way to recreate your favorite romance movie.

My absolutely top 3 favorite romance movies is A Walk to Remember, The Notebook, and The Longest Ride. I always wanted to recreate some of the dates in those movies. If you haven’t seen any of them they are 10/10!

13. Paintballing

If you ever seen 10 Things I Hate About You this is where I got my inspiration from. It looks like such a fun experience to get a little dirty and have some fun.

14. Night Swimming

I don’t know what it is about swimming at night but I absolutlely fun. Especially when you add glow sticks to the pool is such a fun experience. This is such a fun and inexpensive date.

15. Classic Dinner and Movie

Nothing is wrong with the classic dinner and a movie. Here some tips to save some money.

One you should always go on discounted days or matinee times which will save you some for the movie. I wouldn’t say go cheap on dinner but at least be mindful like skip buying sodas and things like that.

16. Go to a State Fair

A friend of mine told me that this is the best date ever. He said it’s a great way to talk and actually get to know each other while waiting in lines.

This date is also great for a chance to eat food and also a chance to win a prize for your date.

17. Volunteer Together

I absolutely love giving back and helping others. Volunteering is a free date but a great way to serve your community. Plus there’s nothing better like helping others with someone you like.

18. Paint Together

If you want to test your creativity skills by some paint and head out to the park. Use your surroundings as inspiration and trade each other artwork to create a lasting memory of your summer date.

19. Target/Walmart Date

I absolutely love this date!

A friend of mine told us about this date and basically, you give your date 5$ to buy something for each other but you also pick out an outfit for the other person to try on (you can literally put your guy in a bikini if that’s what you want).

This is also a two part date. If you have been dating for awhile you can recreate this date with 5 extra dollars but this time you pick out an outfit for your future kids.

20. Game Night

I am a sucker for a good old fashion game night.

I love playing board games and just having a good time. It’s a great double date idea and playing against other couples.

21. Get Ice Cream Together

It’s not summer without ice cream. Take your date to get some ice cream from your local shop with this tasty summer date idea.

22. Escape Room

This is such a fun experience to try with your date. it’s not the cheapest option but this is such a great way to interact and test your problem solving skills.

23. Go Mini Golfing

Mini golfing is another great summer date ideas for college student. This is such a cute and casual date ideas.

24. Go to a Water Park

If you want to get a little wet and wild. Take your date to your local waterpark. If you don’t have a waterpark blow up some water balloons and turn on the sprinklers to have a fun day in the sun.

25. Coffee Date

If you and your date are coffee lovers it’s a great place to converse with your date. It’s such a sweet experience and removes the awkward moment with other people around.

26. Have a Day at the Park

Another summer date idea is to go and have a picnic at the park! Set up a picnic and enjoy the sunshine while talking to your date.

27. Go to an Arcade

Arcades are so much fun and have tons of two player games for you and your partner to play together. This is probably my second favorite date idea that I would absolutely love if someone took me on.

28. Start a Netflix Show

If you want to avoid spending money at all cost. Why not start a new TV show together?

Cook some food together and plop down in front of the TV. It’s a great way to talk about the show and have an excuse to talk to each other about it.

29. Trampoline Date

Why not jump into a new relationship with this summer date ideas (see what I did there).This is such a fun experience to spend with your date and removes any akwardness.

30. Groupon Date

I absolutely love Groupon. it’s a great website to find some deals on some summer dates. You can find tons of deals to save money on. I bought an escape room for four people literally half the price. It’s such an amazing device that I highly recommend for my college students.

This post showed you 30 Romantic and Perfect Summer Date Ideas For College Students.

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