40 Creative Double Date Ideas, From Cozy To Adventurous

If you're looking for a little inspiration, here are a bunch of cute and creative double date ideas for spending time with other couples and sharing the relationship-boosting benefits with each other:

Think a ceramics class, painting class, cooking class, or even a fitness class. You can find classes that are specifically designed for couples, which often allow couples to learn the activity together as a pair while also interacting with the other couples in the group.

Whether you make it seasonal (a fall potluck is a classic, but a spring- or summer-themed potluck will yield some pretty delightful concoctions as well) or something more creative (green foods? recreating classic restaurant dishes? something cultural?), a themed potluck turns a basic meal into a fun and creative project. Each person makes or brings a dish, and then you can regale each other with your best foodie stories and other related anecdotes.

From stand-up comedy to slam poetry, there are all kinds of open-mic nights that help you tap into your performance skills. These events are typically hosted at quirky local bars, making them a great environment for a double date to hang out as a group doing something a little unique that's still in a setting people are generally used to being in.

Even if you're not on the market, open houses can be a fun way to imagine different living situations, get inspo for a future home, and fuel conversations about design styles, domestic habits, lifestyle preferences, and more. It's double the fun with another couple, who may have different ideas about what an ideal home life looks like and may further spark interesting discussions.

Even if it's not beach season, sometimes just the drive out to the water and walking along the shore can be great fun for a group of four. If the weather is good, bring a volleyball and have a two-on-two beach volleyball tournament, or look into some water activities like surfing, jet skiing, or cliff diving.

Four people is the perfect number for most board games—think Settlers of Catan, Cards Against Humanity, Monopoly, and the like. You can also go for classics like Charades or Pictionary, or if you're really feeling creative, start up a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

Dance classes are surprisingly fun, especially for couples who can spring for ballroom dancing styles like swing, tango, or the waltz. Drop into your bodies and enjoy some physical touch and closeness with your partner, while also enjoying having another couple there to learn, laugh, and compete with.

Many therapists, relationship coaches, and organizations host events specifically designed for couples to bond, learn key relational skills, and reinvigorate their connection in a fun, low-pressure way. These events tend to leave couples feeling all the more connected, and they can be entertaining to attend with another couple you know and be able to debrief together after the event about the experience.

Wherever you might be, load up the car or hop on a train and caravan out to your nearest urban destination for a day trip. From New York to Chicago to Seattle, cities offer a plethora of fun group activities. Do the tourist stops and photo ops, eat some good food, check out a museum, and enjoy some nightlife as a foursome.

Don't underestimate the power of a double date! Couples can sometimes fall into their own world, but double dates can help pull them back out, allowing them to spend time with each other in a romantic setting while still reaping the benefits of a group dynamic.