26 Alphabet Date Ideas To Keep Your SO On Their Toes (2024)

If you’re looking for a fun way to add some spontaneity into your dating game, try going on some alphabet dates! Alphabet dating means choosing something to do based on the letter you’re on. That way, you won’t fall into a dinner and movie routine – not when you’ve got to think of something for X! 

Peerspace is all about connecting people to special venues so we’ve cooked up this list of alphabet date ideas to get you started. From art museums to zoo days, we have ideas to please all daters!

1. A is for Adventure date 

Start your alphabet dating list off strong with an adventure date! What qualifies as an adventure? Almost anything that feels like a once per year activity! It could be a road trip, a weird dining experience, an obstacle course, cliff diving…Whatever takes you just outside of your comfort zone but remains fun for everyone!

Runners Up: Art Museum, Aquarium, Arcade

2. B is for Brewery tour

Time to relax after that adventure date with a brewery tour! Check out a tour with a local agency; all major cities have walking, biking, and shuttle tours that will introduce you both to popular and niche brews in your city. You could also plan your own tour by hitting each of your favorite breweries over a few hours.

Runners Up: Baking Lessons, Balloon Ride, Beach Picnic

3. C is for Cooking class

Everyone should work on improving their skills, and even master chefs need new recipes to share with their significant other! So take a few hours to join a cooking class together! If one of you is already a good cook or you want to book a private instructor, you could book a kitchen with Peerspace. As the nation’s leading online marketplace, we have kitchens, dining halls, and other venues that are perfect for a cooking class alphabet date! This classy kitchen in Los Angeles is one example; with marble countertops, a food prep space, and modern appliances, you have an ideal space for a cooking alphabet date!

Runners Up: Coffee Shop, Cycling, Comedy Club 

4. D is for Dog park

Bring the dogs along for your next date by visiting the dog park together! Let the pooches have some off-leash fun while you throw the ball around. Many cities even have indoor dog parks that double as restaurants or breweries, like Dog Yard Bar in Seattle!

Runners Up: Dance Party, Drive-In Movie, Dinner Restaurant

5. E is for Escape Rrom

Escape rooms are immersive puzzles where you have 30 to 90 minutes to find clues, solve mysteries, and work your way out of a story-based venue. They have themes ranging from murder mystery to comedic and come in a range of skill levels so you won’t get frustrated! 

Runners Up: Explore a New City, Estate Sale, Exercise Class

6. F is for the Farmers’ market

Farmers’ markets are a mainstay of any town or city. They are the perfect place to support local farmers and artisans while discovering new produce options, listening to live music, and enjoying a day out in the sun. Larger cities have multiple farmers’ markets too, so you can even make an entire day out of deciding which one is your favorite!

Runners Up: Food Tour, Festival, Fondue 

7. G is for Glamping

Glamping is like camping but with far less discomfort involved. No dirt floors, solar showers, and stinky tent fellows here! Instead, you’ll have something cozier, like a trailer or yurt to sleep in, complete with a proper bed, kitchen, and bathroom. Despite being more comfortable, glamping spots are still close to the outdoors so you can still enjoy hiking and fishing with ease! One of our favorite glamping spots is this outdoor venue in Lockhart, TX. Multiple glamping tents, sporting courts, and a container lounge provide just the right balance of nature and modern comforts.

Runners Up: Geocaching, Game Night, Golfing

Love the idea of a camping trip with your boo? Then check out our guide on how much it costs to rent a cabin to learn all about the process!

8. H is for Hiking

After that glamping trip you might want something a bit grittier. Try taking a few hours or days to go hiking at a trail near you! That might mean a morning around a local forest – or maybe you want to scale a nearby mountain! Just be sure to bring trail mix, lunch, and plenty of water.

Runners Up: Hotel Staycation, Hot Air Balloons, Happy Hour 

9. I is for Ice cream parlor

Ice cream is enjoyable all-year-round! Look for a local ice cream parlor with craft flavors that you won’t find anywhere else to make it a truly memorable alphabet date idea!

Runners Up: Improv, Indie Band, Ice Skating

10. J is for Jacuzzi 

There’s nothing like a jacuzzi to end a long day. And sharing it with your significant other makes it even more special. Add wine, dinner, and a movie for an unforgettable alphabet date.

Runners up: Jazz club, Jigsaw Puzzles, Jewelry Making Class

11. K is for Karaoke

Looking to sing some hit songs in a private lounge or on stage? Check out karaoke clubs and lounges! They have machines filled with American and foreign songs, screens, and lounges with plush furniture for a rockin’ good time. Many Asian restaurants, bars, arcades, and entertainment centers also have a karaoke machine or three! 

Runners Up: Kite Flying, Kayaking, King for a Day

12. L is for Live music

A live music date is the perfect chance to see a concert at your favorite venue. It could be an indoor performance hall or a free outdoor summer concert!

Runners Up: Lasertag, Lunch, Limousines

13. M is for Movie night

Movie night means finding a theater that’s showing something you both enjoy for the evening! If you’d rather pick your own movie to watch, think about searching Peerspace for a screening room. We have spaces like this midtown Manhattan screening room that come perfectly equipped for your own movie date.

Runners Up: Museums, Mini Golf, Marathons

14. N is for Nighttime

This one is especially creative. Choose something to do after the sun goes down. That might be stargazing, an evening bar crawl, or staying in for a movie!

Runners Up: Netflix, National Park, Nightclub

15. O is for Obstacle course

Time to get active and head outdoors for a physical sport! Obstacle courses test your reflexes and balance with races through mud, crawls under wire, pits to leap over, and other challenges. Just make sure to book time for a shower afterwards.

Runners Up: Opera, Observatory

16. P is for paintball

We’re keeping the physical challenge theme going with a game of paintball. You can find indoor paintball arenas designed to look like warehouses or book a game outdoors in a park or forest near you! Most offer gear rentals too so all you need to do is show up with an open mind!

Runners Up: Private Chef, Paddleboard, Picnic

17. Q is for Quiet time

Quiet time is another chance to really stretch your creativity. Will it be a day at a bookstore? Tea at a local parlor? A meditation retreat? Maybe you’ll  make time to hold hands and stroll around the local lake. Quietly enjoy each other’s company during this alphabet date idea.

Runners Up: Quiz Night, Queen for a Day, Quick Getaway

18. R is for Rock climbing

Rock climbing and bouldering is more popular than ever. If you aren’t experienced in outdoor climbing, head to your local indoor climbing gym. They offer beginner classes that will teach you everything you need before a fun day of climbing!

Runners Up: Road Trip, Resort, Ramen

If “R” stands for “Rain” on your next date, never fret. Simply utilize these fun and flirty rainy day date ideas to celebrate with your SO.

19. S is for Shopping

Hit the mall with your boo for some new clothes and shoes! And then head to their favorite shopping spot so everyone comes home happy. Shop til you drop for chocolates, games, furniture, or whatever else you’ve been saving for.

Runners Up: Sledding, Sightseeing, Sailing

20. T is for Travel

T is one of the most exciting alphabet date ideas; time to take a trip somewhere! Travel day could be to a small town outside of your city. Or you might fly to an international destination. We’re eager to see what you make of this one!

Runners Up: Thrift Stores, Theater, Tarot

21. U is for Underwater

Time to find some swim trunks and goggles for this one! An underwater alphabet date could mean heading to the pool, booking a jacuzzi in Jacksonville, or taking a snorkeling trip in the Caribbean!

Runners Up: Underground, Ultimate Frisbee, U.S. Monuments

22. V is for Vintage

Vintage inspired alphabet date ideas involve activities like heading to your local thrift store for deals, breaking out some vinyl records for an afternoon of listening, or bringing a bunch of quarters to your local arcade! 

Runners Up: Volunteer, Vineyards, Vinyl Records

23. W is for Wine

Wine will always be in style. And best of all, it’s never hard to find! Make this alphabet date a wine tasting class, a vineyard tour, a trip to a wine bar, or a dinner and wine night with just the two of you.

Runners Up: Walking, Water, Wildlife

24. X is for Experimental Restaurants

Dinner dates don’t have to be ordinary. Not when there are so many unique dining experiences out there. From dining in the dark to murder mystery performance dinners, try something out of the ordinary while you enjoy a meal with each other!

Runners Up: X-files, X-mas events, Expensive Outing 

25. Y is for Yoga

Work on your posture and flexibility with a yoga class together! Yoga has immense physical and mental wellness benefits. It’s also easy to find yoga classes that offer unique experiences, like goat or beer yoga! 

Runners Up: Yurts, Yard Sales, Yachts

26. Z is for Zoos

Let’s wrap up our list of alphabet date ideas with a trip to the zoo! Depending on your city, zoos are star attractions that many people travel from all over the nation to see. You’ll be supporting conservation efforts and learning about animal species from across the world! 

Runners Up: Ziplining, Zumba, Zodiac

Alphabet date ideas: conclusion

If you’re looking to spice up your dating life, put together a list of alphabet date ideas like this one! You’ll both get to try new things you might not otherwise do, thanks to some encouragement from each other. As lovers of special events, we had a lot of fun sharing these ideas with you. If you’re interested in learning more about what Peerspace has to offer, check out our venue rentals in your area for future date ideas, birthdays, anniversaries, and other event spaces!

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