20 Unique & Fun Date Night Gift Ideas for Couples (2024)
Date night gift basket ideas for couples bring you together like no other gift can!
I must confess. I’m not a gift person. It’s not that I don’t appreciate them sometimes. I do. But receiving gifts isn’t my love language. My husband is the same way. For that reason, we seldom get each other gifts.
Yet, certain times of the year are tricky. We want to feel we are still celebrating. So, years ago, we decided that instead of giving each other material gifts for Christmas, we would buy “date night gifts.”
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Um, What Are “Date Gifts”?
Well, date night couples gifts are used to spend quality time together.
Each year, one of us gives a gift that can be used at home, and the other does a gift for going out. You’ll find both types in this post, along with a variety of indulgent and budget-friendly date gift ideas.
A date night gift basket is also perfect for friends or family. So, give them to other couples too!
Date Night Gift Ideas At Home
For those staying in, these baskets make for memorable at home dates.
1. A Travel Adventure Date
What place would you have fun learning more about? Center your date gift around exploring a country! Here are a few examples of countries to have fun with from home. Remember, the ideas can be applied to any country!
Japan Date Night Gift Basket
- A gift card for quality sushi takeout or the ingredients to make your own sushi
- Green tea (tea is the most popular beverage in Japan)
- Japanese tea cups
- A bottle of Sake
- A documentary about Japan or how sushi is made
- A book on the history of Japan
Mexico “Fiesta” Gift Basket
- A gift card for takeout from a local authentic restaurant
- Ingredients and a recipe for amazing Margaritas
- A documentary or book about ancient Mayan civilization
- A book or app with the most common Spanish words
- A playlist of Mariachi
- Fiesta decorations (re-use them for Cinco de Mayo!)
The Caribbean, China, England…you name it and you can spend an evening enjoying that culture!
2. Create Your Ultimate Bucket List Date
Dreaming and planning brings couples together. Plus it’s fun to envision all of the amazing things you can do! Pick up these items for this date night gift basket:
- Blank journals
- Super cool pens
- The Bucket List Movie (to get you inspired!)
- This big list of bucket list ideas for couples
- Simple snacks for your evening together
- Drinks that you love (coffee, wine, tea, etc.)
Make your lists separately, and then come together for one big one!
For more ideas, check out:
Pro Tip: We love doing this date at a local coffee shop!
Would you love a date bucket list made for you? Then, check out these 100 Date Night Idea Cards and start adventuring together!
Related Post: How to Design a 5 Year Plan (this can also turn into a date)
3. Five Senses Extravaganza
This date gift is incredibly flexible and keeps the preferences of your partner in mind. Include something in your gift box for each of the five senses.
This is the clean version. But by all means, spice it up for a more romantic date night gift basket!
- Sight: candles and fancy clothes
- Sound: soft romantic music
- Smell: candles, fresh flowers, or an essential oil diffuser
- Touch: Massage oil
- Taste: takeout dessert from your favorite restaurant or foods you’ve never tried
4. Bookstore / Coffee Shop Date
This is an all-time favorite date out, so why not re-create the feel at home?
Bring the bookstore to you! You’ll need…
- An assortment of hot cocoa, tea, and coffee
- Coffee bar items to splurge on: whipped cream, coffee syrups, cinnamon, flavored creamer, scones, or muffins
- A small vase of flowers to set the coffeeshop tone
- Magazines
- Books from the library or bookstore
- Jazz or classical playlist for the background
Not into coffee? Use this concept to create a “bar theme” or a sophisticated at-home whiskey or wine tasting.
5. Cozy Movie Night Date
The movie date is an old standby because it works! It’s relaxing and easy – what ALL grownups need! Here’s what to include in this gift basket:
- Candy and popcorn
- A pizza gift card or ingredients for a delicious homemade pizza (to make together!)
- A gift card to Apple, Redbox, etc. for a fresh movie
- Fun drink options
- Fort supplies or a new cozy blanket
6. “Game on” Night
Game night is another classic date night gift idea, and for good reason. If you and your spouse love games, give this a try!
- A new board game – Check out our favorite games
- A new card game
- A classic deck of cards for a romantic game of poker – wink, wink!
- Fun couples challenges to try
- Easy finger food snacks you’ll both love
- Fun drinks (pop, coffee, tea, beer, etc.)
If you enjoy trivia, check out different trivia night categories like Popular Music trivia and more! Or check out this fun couples quiz!
7. Luxurious Spa Date
Give this gift for a pampering soak. Swap massages during your date for extra relaxation!
Items to alleviate stress:
- A few fancy towels
- Comfy robes or socks
- Facial masks
- Massage oil
- Elegant bath soap
- Champagne
- Candles
- These intimate questions for married couples
8. Taste Testing Date
The taste test date is a HUGE winner at my house. Besides being fun, you’ll realize that you often eat things you don’t love. It’s eye-opening!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Food items that are the same (3 types of bread, 3 different olive oils, 3 different mustards, 3 cheesecakes, 3 of anything)
- A blindfold (if you’d like to go only by taste)
- An elegant charcuterie board and serving utensils
- Anything needed to get your fireplace going (set the mood if it’s cold!)
- A blanket for an inside or outside picnic
- Candles
- Other appetizer and drink items to go with your taste-testing foods
For more creative dates, check out this year of holiday dates guide!
9. Energetic Fitness Date
Have you heard the expression “those who sweat together, stay together.” Yeah, me neither.
BUT getting healthy together IS a great bonding experience. So, enjoy the endorphins!
Healthy date night gift ideas:
- Smoothie ingredients or healthy meal items
- Fitness videos picked out that your partner would have fun trying
- New weights or exercise equipment
- New workout clothes
- New exercise tracker (Like the Fitbit 4)
- A fun upbeat playlist
- Gift card for a couples massage for after the date (this part is out, but you can go separately too)
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10. Transform Your House Date
This is for the home improvement enthusiasts! Use the date night gift to move forward in a project you’d both like done.
Items to include:
- Specific plans for the diy project (if needed)
- Materials (measured out) for your home project
- Wine, beer, or a fun cocktail to enjoy while you work
- An easy snack or treat to celebrate together when done
11. Bed & Breakfast Escape Date
Let’s bring the luxury feel home! Turn your bedroom into an upscale hotel with these items:
- New quality bed sheets
- Fancy chocolates
- A bottle of high-quality wine for the evening
- Gift card for breakfast takeout or fresh fruit and muffins
- Fancy coffee for the morning and/or mimosas
- A beautiful breakfast tray (helps reduce mess too!)
- Loungewear
For more ideas on a bed and breakfast date read HERE.
12. Couples Painting Date Night
Get creative together by using an online painting tutorial at home.
- A few inexpensive canvases
- Paints and brushes (grab a set)
- List of possible YouTube tutorials
- Paint smocks
- Cocktail to enjoy while painting
13. Sexy Date Night Ideas
Spice things up in the bedroom. Make time for intimacy and romance with a sexy date night.
- Pillow Talk Trivia for Couples
- Edible body paint
- Sensual Massage Candle
- Strawberries and whipped cream
- Lingerie or sexy underwear
- Naughty Mr and Mrs Questions
Related Post: 131 Unique Ways to Say I Love You
Fun Date Night Gift Ideas Out
Now for the dates that help you explore your area! Check out these unique ideas!
14. A Trip From the Past
Last year, my husband put together a date night gift basket from our trip to Spain years ago. It included:
- Favorite written memories from the trip (a nice personal touch)
- Old photos from the trip
- Spanish wine
- A gift card to a Spanish restaurant
- Specialty olives
Have you gone on a memorable trip together? Bring back your adventure with a date gift that commemorates it!
15. Camping Exploration Date
Next, get some fresh air with the one you love! Put in these items for an epic date:
- Ingredients for s’mores
- S’more roasters
- A tent (to pitch in the backyard or camping grounds)
- A hammock
- Binoculars
- A card game to play
- A map of nearby hiking trails
- Other fun food or drinks
- Fun would you rather couples questions
16. Try New Things Date
Are you stuck in a rut lately? Or just need something to spice things up? Sometimes, getting out of our comfort zone can feel SO good! Do it with your partner.
Item ideas:
- A gift card to a restaurant you’ve never tried
- Tickets to an activity you’ve never done: mini-golf, kayak, go to a symphony, learn archery, a cooking class, etc)
17. A Sporting Event Date
Calling all sports fans! Try this date gift basket idea!
- Tickets to a favorite team or event (professional or amateur)
- Bottled water or juice to take along
- Fun snacks that go with the sport (peanuts, shaved ice, etc.)
- Memorabilia from the team
- A new shirt or jersey to wear
18. A Progressive Dinner
Now, this one is extremely easy to put together! Make a complete night out of restaurant hopping!
- A gift card to a restaurant with great appetizers and drinks
- A gift card to a restaurant for dinner
- A gift card to a restaurant for dessert
Enjoy people-watching and get out on the town!
19. A Fancy Biking or Hiking Adventure
Ride a new trail and take a special food spread to stop at a beautiful location.
Include these items for the date:
- Picnic foods to pack on your adventure (fresh fruit, cheese, wine)
- A picnic basket or special picnic backpack
- A new bike or biking gear
- Hiking boots or hiking gear
- A nice water bottle
*Need more ideas for epic dates?
20. Stargazing Picnic Date Ideas
For the adventurous night owls, plan a late picnic to gaze at the stars.
- Beginner telescope
- Blanket to sit on
- Picnic basket with a few favorite snacks
- Download a constellation app to optimize star viewing
- Thermos with a warm drink to share
*Check out Picnic Date Ideas for more tips to spice up a picnic.
To Consider With Date Night Gifts
And now that I’m done with this post, I’ll be stealing one for my hubby’s gifts this year!
What are the date night gift ideas that you love?
Next, turn these ideas into unique family gift baskets!