21 Unique Date Party Themes

Date parties are a chance for sorority members to bring or find a date for the evening while getting to know others. They can feel a bit generic if no one adds a theme to the mix, though. So how about we fix that by using some of Peerspace’s unique date party themes? These will have you and your date thrilled for the upcoming party!

1. Choose your favorite dynamic duos to dress up as

Famous couples are what this date party theme celebrates. Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Beauty and the Beast. Barbie and Ken. You get the idea. Dress up as your chosen couple, whether real or made up, and have a blast! There is almost unlimited material to pull from in the world of pop culture so have fun choosing the dynamic duo that best represents the two of you.

2. Wind the clock back to 1970 with a roller rink party

Skating parties never truly went out of style. But it’s hard not to see skaters and think about the 1970s. Especially if everyone dresses the part with bell bottoms, headscarves, and other 70s fashion choices! All you need is a large enough open space for everyone to skate, like a roller rink.

Peerspace has venues like this; have you seen our 2-acre roller rink in San Diego, CA, with a rental counter housing hundreds of skates, a sound system, bubble machines, and more?

3. Score some laughs with “I’m glad I’m not…”

This date party theme is very open-ended and sure to get some laughs, depending on how creative you are! Start with “I’m glad I’m not…” and fill in the rest with your outfit! A geek? A cheerleader? Pregnant? Sick? A mascot from another school?

4. Make it a Mardi Gras party

You can celebrate with this theme even if it’s not actually Mardi Gras (and even if you aren’t really in New Orleans)! Colorful outfits, beaded necklaces, face paint, and feathered masquerade masks are fun for everyone to make and show off. Be sure to use some of Peerspace’s Mardi Gras decoration ideas and food ideas as well.

5. Date a decade for the evening

Decade themes can be worked into any party, including a date party. You can choose a single decade for everyone, like the 1980s, for choosing outfit ideas, or you can leave it more of an open-concept idea by having couples choose their favorite decade and dressing the part! 

6. Get mysterious with a masquerade ball

Masquerade balls offer both mystery and glamour in a single theme. Each mask is a work of art and can be a truly special accessory if you decide to make one yourself. Masquerade mask-making is a fun DIY crafting opportunity as well! Include all of the supplies needed in advance and let couples make their own masks before attending the date party.

Use these smashing masquerade party ideas for adults to bring this suggestion to life beautifully.

7. Bring back the Roaring ’20s with a speakeasy party

An intimate speakeasy lounge has a unique aesthetic for a date party! It’s one of the main symbols of the Roaring 20s, a time of upheaval and change all over the world. From memorable fashion choices to the prohibition of alcohol, the speakeasy has a charming mixture of glam and grit that’s perfect as a date party theme.

8. Cover up with a funny hat party

Clown hats, lampshades, umbrella hats…How many funny hats do you have in your wardrobe? Now’s the time to set them free with this date party theme! You can make your own funny hat for the party or rent one through a local costume shop if you’re pressed for time.

9. Grow some epic facial hair for a mustache party

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Here’s a theme the boys might have an easier time with! A mustache party means everyone has to come with some kind of stache-based accessory. But it doesn’t have to be natural. A mustache finger tattoo or a stick-on mustache all qualify for a mustache date party!

10. Get cozy with a pajama date party

Many of our date party themes ask you to dress up and get fancy. But how about dressing down for a pajama party instead? The theme is a simple one: wear your favorite PJs for the evening! And if you don’t have any, well, it’s time to get some. Bonus points if you wear something really out there, like a teddy bear onesie or neon pink pajamas.

11. Get a little fancy for a ties and tiaras date party

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Ties and tiaras is an easy date party theme that’s all about dressing a little classier without needing a whole new wardrobe. Wear something chic and find a tiara to wear and have your date do the same, plus a classy tie to complete his look. It’s a great date party theme because it’s not demanding and you can easily make it part of another theme.

12. Ride the waves at a nautical party

Nautical parties involve creative fashion choices that might mean a run to the costume shop if you want to dress the part of a sailor. A nautical date party doesn’t have to mean you dress as a sailor or pirate, though. The colors matter more, so choose outfits that are mostly blue and white. A blue and white striped mini dress or white pants with a navy blue blazer are all acceptable for a nautical party, especially when paired with sunglasses, a captain’s hat, and other accessories!

13. Celebrate bright hues with a color date party

Color parties are all the rage these days! The best way to do a color party is to choose a single striking shade, like red, white, or yellow. People have to dress up using mostly that color, which can be a real challenge, but that’s part of the fun. Take your partner out on a shopping spree if their wardrobe isn’t up to this party theme’s standards.

14. Knock some pins down with a bowling party

Bowling has been a classic date night activity for generations. All you have to do is rent out a few lanes at your local bowling alley for the evening. If you want to add a twist to this date party theme, have couples stay handcuffed together while bowling! It gives the game a real challenge, you’re sure to make something funny happen and is guaranteed to be a memorable date party.

15. Show off your glow at a neon date party

Neon was a short-lived trend, even by 80s standards, but it never truly went away. Wind that fashion clock back a few decades for your upcoming date party by having everyone dress up in neon clothes! Neon looks especially good if you have a party venue with blacklights. Have you seen the blacklight venues that Peerspace has to offer? This studio and event space in Chicago, IL, has blacklights, wall art, and plenty of space for an intimate date party with friends.

Capture every special moment using our favorite neon photoshoot ideas as your guide!

16. Vote for the best hair at a wig party

Rocker wigs, Victorian English wigs, neon pink wigs…Think of all the variety a wig night has to offer! You and your date should choose wigs that match a particular theme or look so everyone has a better idea of who is who. But otherwise, couples should be allowed to choose a pair of wigs that will be most fun for them.

17. Make the date party a Valentine’s Day special event

Dates take notice…This is an official Valentine’s Day party now! So be sure to treat each other extra nicely with gifts while enjoying some Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails together. The color scheme for the party should also be Valentine’s Day colors, so dress up in pink, white, and red only.

18. Dig deep in your wardrobe for an ugly sweater party

We all have an ugly sweater or three just waiting for the right holiday season! Give everyone a chance to show off their most cringe-worthy fashion choices for an upcoming date party. By the way, ugly sweater parties should always have a photo booth for couples’ selfies wearing their worst getups! 

19. Take a trip to Love Island

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Love Island is a party hotspot you’ll be making yourselves with this amazing date party theme. Think about booking a venue with a swimming pool and decorating it with tropical-themed touches. You and your date should dress up in swimwear and Hawaiian T-shirts before showing up to party at Love Island!

20. Dress up as your most (or least) favorite high school stereotype

We all know what it meant to be the nerd, the jock, the popular girl, or the teacher’s pet. So how about revisiting high school and dressing the part as best you can? Maybe you can have each couple choose the same theme to dress up as but otherwise give full freedom to everyone else. And don’t forget about a little costume contest so everyone can show off their outfits!

21. Choose your favorite Disney duo to dress up as

This is a more focused version of the dynamic duo theme we introduced earlier. Disney movies are full of friendship and romantic duos that are easy to recognize, like Aladdin and Jasmine, Marlin and Dory, or Linguine and Colette. They don’t have to be romantic couples but feel free to choose them if that’s what you and your date like best!

Date party themes: conclusion

Date parties don’t have to be a standard affair where everyone just goes out for drinks and conversation. Spice things up with a few of our unique date party themes! Did you find Peerspace helpful in your party planning needs? Then how about browsing some of our party venues near you for any upcoming events you have planned?

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