It’s Date Night! What Will we Do??

Date nights with babies and small people underfoot, can be tricky. Throw in a pandemic where things are closed and nobody’s going out anyways, date night gets thrown out the window, which is hard on even the best relationships!

If you’re fresh out of ideas for how to spend a few hours with your partner after the kids are in bed, we’ve rounded up some great suggestions for an at home Date Night in Durham Region.

MOVIE NIGHT IN

Between streaming channels and the actual movie theatres having fairly new releases available to rent, watching a movie on your own television means you can get comfy together on the couch and create your own snack bar. Or, order in actual movie theatre popcorn and drinks (through Uber Eats or Skip the Dishes) for an experience that is closer to the movie theatre experience.

RESTAURANT TAKE OUT

We know busy parents already love take out, and you likely have a favourite place to order from, but date night take out can be elevated with a special meal from a local restaurant. Experience a restaurant meal at home with our friends at The Brock House or Chuuk (the Pink Jaguar cocktail is delicious and the guacamole is the best I have had). The best thing about these options is that you can enjoy dinner in your sweats or get fancy and nobody needs to know.

COOKING CLASS

We know you’re likely all “Zoom’d” out, but signing up for a hands-on experience together may rejuvenate you with an activity you both love. Try an online cooking class with CozyMeal or order one of the popular meal boxes such as Good Food, Chef’s Plate or Hello Fresh and have fun cooking together. Cozymeal also has online coffee making classes (the Perfect Home Espresso or Perfecting the Pour-Over Method - perfect for the caffeine lover!) or online mixology classes (such as Classic Cocktails with Gin or Vodka and Winter Wonderland Cocktails).

COCKTAIL NIGHT

If you’re missing the experience of a fancy beverage while out and about, order one for an at-home experience. Learn how to become your own cocktail mixologist with a special package from Bar from Afar. The ingredients arrive to your door and you just have to follow the instructions. The activity is one you can do together too. Grab some fancy cheese, baguette and some charcuterie and you’ll be set for the evening.

AT-HOME SPA

Pamper each other with an at-home spa plan. This doesn’t mean a quick clay mask while surfing your phone. We recommend candles, bubble baths. massage oils, the whole experience. If you need some local supplies to spoil each other, your favourite spa likely has a package to-go. Check out Maison Blanc located in downtown Whitby for some at home pampering. Personally, I love all the soaps, bath products and other local goodies that Michelle at Aide Body Care makes and brings into her shop! Some of my favourites are the Massage Lotion Bars & the Hydrating Face Serum.

ONLINE ESCAPE ROOM

Maybe you both love a little competition (do you track each other’s Wordle scores?) or maybe you want to try and work together on a project. Whatever the case, an online Escape Room may be just what you need! These 90-120 minute experiences will immerse you into some role playing fun as you try to reach your goal.

No matter how you spend your time together, date night at home can be a relaxing, romantic and joyful experience. And yes, it’s ok if in the end you both fall asleep on the couch together. We’ve been there too. But hopefully, these experiences will add a little fun to your next date night planning.

Fitmama Strong Durham has been operating in the Durham Region since 2010. We offer prenatal fitness, prenatal yoga, babywearing fitness, stroller fitness, live-online classes and and on-demand library of workouts. Our in-person and online community is a thriving and welcoming space for you and your littles.

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Date Night Ideas for Durham Region Families