Figuring out fun date ideas in DFW can be a challenge! But that’s where I’m here to help! Whether you want to get crafty, competitive or keep it casual, here’s a list of fun date ideas in Dallas Fort Worth!
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Some of the Most Fun Date Ideas in Dallas Fort Worth
Play Arcade Games
If you’re a little competitive, maybe an arcade date night is just what you need! These are a few of the best places in Dallas to play a variety of arcade games and enjoy a fun date night out in DFW.
Bishop Cider Arcade in Dallas
The Bishop Cider Arcade is a must do for a fun date night. Their arcade includes over 140+ games, that cover the classics (Donkey Kong, Ms. PacMan, Millipede), Pinball Machines, Fighters, Sports, Driving and even more! There is a $10 admission fee for unlimited play for all games. Their drink menu includes Hard Ciders, Hard Seltzers and Hard Kombuchas that are all made on site, and they also offer flights to test out 5 pours! While they do not offer food, they permit food deliveries, and have a regular rotation of food trucks. Follow Bishop Cider Arcade on Instagram and Facebook.
FreePlay Arcade in Richardson
The FreePlay Arcade in Richardson is home to 95+ games, and the largest beer list in the metroplex! Their vast arcade and drink offerings are complimented with a food menu that includes pressed sandwiches and oven cooked flatbread pizzas. With a $12 price tag for entry, FreePlay would make a great date night for nostalgic game players! Follow FreePlay Arcade on Instagram and Facebook.
Arcade 92 in McKinney
Arcade 92 has a combination of retro and new games, with plenty of choices for all players. A $12 cover charge will gain you access to play their variety of cabinet and pinball games. Along with the games, they have a wide selection of drinks available, and food options (sourced from next door restaurant Foxii’s). Follow Arcade 92 on Instagram and Facebook.
Electric Gamebox in The Colony
A newer concept to North Texas, the Electric Gamebox takes immersive gaming to a new level. Pricing is anywhere between $19.99-34.99, and while this is a great idea for date night, this is also a family friendly venue. The experience provides you your own private gaming room, that includes the use of projection mapping, touch screens, motion tracking and surround sound for your immersive gaming experience. Activities include a Ticket to Mars, an Alien Aptitude Test, and more! Follow Electric Gamebox on Instagram and Facebook.
*Heads up, if you are prone to motion sickness, this activity could trigger that. Be prepared!*
Elevated Bowling
I feel like bowling can be looked at as a little cliché, but when done right, it can be one of the most fun date nights in DFW! There are many different spots to bowl that offer other activities at the same spot. Food an drink? Of course! Laser tag? Maybe! Movies? You never know!
Bowl and Barrel in Dallas
Bowl and Barrel, located in the Shops at Park Lane, is an upscaled bowling experience that cannot be skipped over. They have a vast food menu, that is appetizer heavy and includes snack boards that are easy for sharing. Make sure to book your lanes for date night, and take advantage of their Happy Hours every day! Follow Bowl and Barrel on Instagram and Facebook.
AMF in Richardson + Bowlero in Garland and Addison
AMF and Bowlero provide the bowling experience that we all grew up knowing and loving. Their lanes include blacklights, large screens that play a variety of music videos or movies! In addition to bowling, they also have a large bar, billiards, and an arcade at each location. For those that love a special, AMF hosts one each day of the week, that vary from Unlimited Bowling, $2.99 Tuesdays (for games, tacos and drink specials!) or After Party games for late night bowling! Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Strike + Reel in Garland
Strike + Reel is a one stop date night shop! Strike + Reel in Garland, TX includes a movie theatre, bowling lanes, rock climbing, bumper cars, and more! Their delicious menu is available throughout the various activities, so that you can enjoy in-seat dining while watching a movie or while bowling. Menu offerings include what they call Modern American cuisine, including burgers, pizza and dessert shakes that are piled high with toppings. If you aren’t feeling like a movie, challenge your date to some bumper cars, laser tag or arcade games! Follow Strike + Reel on Instagram and Facebook
Bowl Lounge in Dallas
Bowl Lounge puts a new spin on a bowling date! Located in the Design District, their scratch kitchen includes a brunch menu that promotes flexibility of date times. Their dog friendly patio allows you to enjoy a great weather day, and a meal with your furry friends. If it is bowling and drinks that you are after, their beer menu that has over 40 offerings and their 12 vintage lanes will make for the perfect atmosphere! Follow Bowl Lounge on Instagram and Facebook.
Get Your Game On
If you love fun and games, you’ll need to add these Dallas date ideas to your calendar!
The Escape Game in The Colony
If you’re up for a challenge and want to work on your problem solving skills, this is just what you need to check out! An escape room is a fun activity to do in large groups of couples or you can also really test your communication as a couple and try it with just the two of you! There are many different rooms to choose from at The Escape Game, so you can plan to go back multiple times. Follow them on Instagram and TikTok.
Axe Throwing in Dallas
Do some Axe Throwing! The activity has continued to become more popular the past few years! Bring an aspect of competition to your date with axe throwing. You will receive a quick lesson to successfully throw your axes and then dive into group games that will put your skills to the test! Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Game Theory in Fort Worth
Game Theory puts a new spin on your typical game themed date night. Indulge in the many choices of appetizers, entrees, desserts or mixed drinks, as you and your date challenge one another to your game of choice! Their vast game library is available to all patrons (There is a $2 library fee per person, and games are first come, first serve) and includes classics like Uno, Connect Four, and new games like What do you meme? Follow Game Theory on Instagram.
Top Golf in The Colony
Want to put your golf skills to the test? Check out Top Golf in the Colony, TX. TopGolf is a game oriented driving range that challenges players to earn points by hitting their balls into targets across their field. Their newest game is a golf version of Angry Birds! With a hefty drink menu, broad food offerings and games, TopGolf is sure to check every box for a date night spot.
Electric Shuffle in Dallas
New to the scene in the Metroplex, Electric Shuffle brings a new way to enjoy the game of Shuffleboard. They have created a digital game table that makes it easy to track your pucks and keep score, and create a gaming experience like none other! Since their group sizes start at 4, this could be a perfect double date night, rounded out with their food and drink options designed for sharing! Follow Electric Shuffle on Instagram and Facebook.
Punch Bowl Social in Dallas
Punch Bowl Social is a great spot to spice up your date night! Their menu includes a variety of appetizers, burgers, and drinks that can be shared with your date. When it’s time for fun, they offer table games, arcade games, bowling and karaoke. Heads up, Karaoke requires a reservation! Follow Punch Bowl Social on Instagram and Facebook.
Farm and Feed in Plano
Located in the Shoppes at Legacy, Farm and Feed has booths and couches that can be reserved for a private console gaming experience. They also offer patio gaming to enjoy a nice weather day! Complimenting their games, their food offerings have been curated by an in house chef, and include hot cheetoh cheese balls, burgers and ice cream sandwiches. Follow Farm and Feed on Instagram and Facebook.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in The Colony
Challenge your date to a GoKart race! Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is home to an electric go-kart race track that is sure to make for a memorable date night out. After challenging your date to a race, take advantage of their food offerings, that include wings, burgers and sandwiches. Or, partake in their VR gaming deck, laser tag, or duckpin bowling! Follow Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on Instagram and Facebook.
Go to a Live Show
There are so many oppurtunties to see a live show in DFW! From seeing your favorite artist live on stage, to plays, symphonies and comedy shows, these all make for fun date ideas in DFW.
Concerts
If you and your date are fans of live music, DFW has great options to catch a concert. Check out Majestic Theatre, Dos Equis Pavillion, The Toyota Music Factory, The Bomb Factory, Texas Trust CU Theatre or the Dallas House of Blues for event schedules and tickets.
Classical Music
If classical music suits your style better, The Dallas Symphony has a wide variety of offerings for classical and pop music fans alike. Concerts for this season including Movies Live In Concert, Jazz shows, Holiday themed performances, and more.
Comedy Shows
When you need a laugh for date night Dallas Comedy Club or The Plano House of Comedy are the perfect spots. Each club offers food and drink and books a variety of performers. Make sure to check their websites for available performances and tickets.
Musical Theatre
The Dallas Summer Musicals is one of my favorite ways to see a show. They perform shows at the Music Hall at Fair Park and AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Get Active
Break a sweat and get a little physical on your fun date night in Dallas Fort Worth!
iFly in Frisco
For an adventurous date experience, check out iFly’s locations that provide an indoor skydiving experience! Your experience will begin with a flight class, and a guided flight experience in their wind tunnel that mimics the experience of skydiving. Follow iFly’ on Instagram and Facebook.
Trinity Forest Adventure Park in Dallas
When you and your date are ready to brave the great outdoors, Trinity Forest Adventure Park is the perfect spot to do so! The adventure park is made up of different obstacle courses that vary in difficulty level, and activity. Courses include wobble bridges, tight ropes, ladders, cargo nets, zip lines and more. They offer 3 hour adventure experiences, or annual passes for a recurring activity! Follow Trinity Forest Adventure Park on Instagram and Facebook.
Go Ape Zip Line in Plano
For a thrilling tree top experience, take your date to Go Ape Zip Line! They offer zipline obstacles, axe throwing and a monkey drop experience like no other. Follow Go Ape Zip Line on Instagram and Facebook.
Take Tennis Lessons in DFW
Another great option for an outdoor date is learning a new sport! Tennis, is at the top of the list for a fun date game for us, and Take Tennis Lessons makes this an easy to plan date! Their website My Tennis Lessons allows you to find an instructor in your area and enjoy learning how to play with your date!
Chicken N Pickle in Grand Prairie and Grapevine
One of the fastest growing sports, Pickleball, can be played on a parks and rec court, or you can find your way to a bar like Chicken N Pickle to play where you can also grab drinks or a bite to eat! They have two locations in DFW, one in Grand Prairie and one in Grapevine.
Enjoy a Movie Night
You can’t go wrong with a classic movie date night, but why not take it up a notch with one of these date ideas!
Alamo Drafthouse in DFW
Alamo Drafthouse provides a fantastic dinner and a movie option for date night! With a full scratch kitchen, with offerings for every meal of the day, and bottomless popcorn, everyone is sure to find something to enjoy! The drafthouse part of their name comes from the vast beer offerings, supporting local breweries, varying craft beers and a long mixed drink menu. Follow Alamo Drafthouse on Instagram and Facebook.
Coyote Drive In Movie Theatre in Fort Worth
Bringing the traditional and nostalgic drive in experience to Texas is Coyote Drive In . Get cozy in your car, and enjoy the current box office movie choices. They have a concession stand that serves burgers, pretzels, popcorn and more to enjoy during the movie. Make sure to check their website for showtimes and tickets.
Get Artsy
Get creative with one of these crafty dates in DFW!
Pipe and Pallete in Plano
Feeling creative? Pipe and Pallete is the perfect date night spot to be creative with your honey and take home a memory from the date. The new Splatter Room experience comes with one 16×20 canvas to splatter, complimentary soda or water, splatter gear and your own room. They offer add-on’s that include additional canvases, wine, beer or cheese boards to provide a more complete experience! BYOB is also welcome. Follow Pipe and Pallete on Instagram and Facebook.
Quiggly’s Clayhouse in Richardson
Quiggly’s Clayhouse is a studio that allows you to create with clay, glass or wood! After paying a one time supply fee (covers any amount of projects you’d like to create), and then choose your medium. Choose from working with clay, creating an impression or sculpture, painting a porcelain art piece, or a glass mosaic, the options are endless! Follow Quiggly’s Clayhouse on Instagram and Facebook.
Painting with a Twist in DFW
When you need some direction with your creativity, book a date night with Painting with a Twist! No experience necessary, so you will both feel comfortable with painting and creating. Following along with an instructor, you will walk away with a canvas painting that you created! Designs vary, so make sure to check their website for your art selection. Their studio food and beverage policies vary, so be sure to confirm that to round out your date night! Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Texas Wine and Wood in Dallas
Date nights with a creative spin do not need to be limited to painting. Texas Wine and Wood is a workshop that hosts open workshops and/or themed events to create wood based signs/artwork. From porch signs, to cornhole boards, they offer a variety of options to fit everyone’s style. Their events vary, and can include snacks, mimosas and more! Follow them on Instagram and Facebook
Spend Time Outside
Get some fresh air and have a fabulous time with your partner? Sounds like a good date to me!
Gondola Ride in Las Colinas
Enjoy a romantic Gondola Ride along Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn in Las Colinas. Gondola Adventures offers a variety of experiences to fit your date night’s agenda. Experiences include a private gondola ride for 1-1.5hours, and packages can include breakfast, lunch or dinner. This would make for a date night to be remembered. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Go Sailing in Dallas
Sailing at White Rock on the Spirit of Dallas and enjoy the lake views! The sailing trip lasts between 1-1.5 hours and bringing a picnic is welcome! Their sailing experiences choose from a Community (free, but must have a reservation) Afternoon, or sunset boat ride. Check their calendar to book a sail that fits your desired date activity! Follow them on Instagram or Facebook.
Explore the Arboretum in Dallas
When it’s fresh air and flowers you hope to enjoy, The Arboretum in Dallas is home to gorgeous gardens that are open year round. They host numerous exhibits or events that visitors can take part in,.A trip to walk through the gardens on its own is worth it, but check their website to see what may be scheduled for your visit! Follow them on Instagram or Facebook.
Food and Drinks
We can’t make a list of date ideas in DFW without talking about the incredible food and drinks the metroplex has to offer.
Take a Cooking Class in Dallas
Take the opportunity to cook dinner with your date and learn a new cuisine! Sur La Table offers Date Night cooking classes with a variety of cuisines to pick from, These instructor lead courses that are 2-2.5 hours long, include a starter, entree and dessert that you will work together to create. Date night cooking class themes include (but are not limited to) French Luxury, Touring Southeast Asia, Latin American Dining and more! Be sure to check your location to book and enjoy! Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Take a Virtual Cooking Class at Home
Taste Buds Kitchen offers online cooking classes that are sure to create a memorable date. Their classes range from 90-120 minutes long, and provide the chance to learn how to cook meals from different cuisine types. To prepare for your class, you will be provided a recipe list in advance. Their easy to follow recipes and instructors are also available for Q&A during the class. Have fun and make delicious food! Follow them on Instagram and Facebook to see available classes.
Enjoy a Picnic in DFW
Pack a picnic and explore a new park! White Rock Lake Parks provide a beautiful view of the lake that you can enjoy with your picnic. Pacific Plaza is a park that is located in a peaceful corner of Dallas to relax in. Turtle Creek Park has wonderful views of foliage and a waterfall to enjoy your picnic in.
Have a Tasty Dinner in DFW
There are so many delicious places to choose from for date night, that it makes it hard to narrow down a choice! When you are craving Mexican food, check out Meso Maya in Dallas, where we recommend trying their delicious Enchiladas. If you are hoping for a dessert centered evening, Jeni’s Scoop Shop, located in Deep Ellum has delicious ice cream with unique flavors. Take the change to walk around Deep Ellum and try Twisted Root Burger or Pecan Lodge for some upscale burgers or barbeque! Star in Frisco, is a great date location with food and dessert options! Check out Cane Rosso for wood fired pizzas, shareables, and pasta (round out the meal with their dessert pizza!) and then check out the Cow Tipping Creamery for a sweet treat.
Experience Dinner and a Show in Dallas
When dinner and show are what you are looking for, Dinner Detective Dallas is a date night experience like no other. During your time, you will be solving a crime while you feast on a fantastic meal! Keep in mind, that anyone in the room can be a part of the crime….including you! Admission includes a full meal, the murder mystery experience and a prize package for top Sleuth! There is also a cash bar (and ATM) available too! Make sure to check their calendar to see what events and menu is available. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
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