The easiest way, by far, to keep the spark alive is by creating and ticking off your couples bucket list!
Dating is all fun until it becomes monotonous. Your regular dates and calls become a “routine”, which eventually falls flat.
Lack of variety can disrupt your connection, making both of you feel “bored” or “blah” at some point in your relationship. But this shouldn’t be a problem if you know how to spice things up!
We’ve all created bucket lists for movies to watch, places to go, or things to do before we die, right? So, why not a couple’s bucket list!!?
With fun activities and thrilling date ideas to fall back on, I’m sure you and your partner will have a great bonding experience — whether you’ve just started your relationship or been together for years!
The Best Couples’ Bucket List Ideas To Spice Up Your Love Life!
I’ve curated the ultimate couple’s bucket list with 47 exciting adventures to embark on! Read on, take inspiration, and create your own couple’s bucket list that suits both you and your partner!
1. Try Stargazing and Camping Out
Cozy up under the stars with your love in the great outdoors. Venture into the wilderness for a romantic camping trip, where you can connect on a deeper level, away from the distractions of everyday life.
2. Book Tango Lessons at a Sultry Dance Club
Bring out your sexy and passionate side by learning the art of tango! Join an exciting dance class where you’ll become masters of this fiery, dramatic dance, and learn how to express your love on the dance floor.
3. Kiss Each Other At Famous Places
Setting down goals in your relationship will only motivate you more to reach them and, along the way, get closer to your partner.
Now this can be something as big as getting hitched. Or moderate like touring around the world and kissing each other in front of famous places!
I’d give my soul away to visit the seven wonders of the world and get pictures clicked of us (bae & I) kissing there! Definitely peak couple’s bucket list idea.
4. Go on a Blindfolded Taste Test Adventure
Ignite your senses by embarking on a blindfolded taste test adventure! Trust each other to guide you through new flavors and textures, discovering new foods and enhancing your connection in the process.
5. Go for a Midnight Picnic Under the Stars
Customize the perfect picnic basket, grab some cozy blankets, and head out to a serene location for a midnight picnic date under the stars. Make beautiful memories while gazing at the wonders of the galaxy together.
6. Take a Scenic Train Journey
Hop on board a scenic train journey and explore the beauty of your surroundings. Watch the world go by as you relax in the comfort of your carriage, hand in hand with your partner.
7. Go on a Road Trip to ‘Nowhere’
Embrace spontaneity and take a road trip to a destination of your choice. Hop in your car and journey to “nowhere.” Just keep driving until you find somewhere new and exciting!
8. Re-create Your First Date
Relive the night you first fell in love by re-creating your first date. Retrace your steps, revisit that special restaurant, and remember those moments that brought you together.
9. Attend a Wild, Themed Party
Get creative with your partner and attend a wild, themed party! Dress up in crazy costumes, let loose, and dance the night away as your favorite characters.
10. Go to a Paint and Sip Class
Unleash your inner artists while sipping your favorite beverages at a local paint and sip class. Create beautiful masterpieces and wonderful memories, all with a splash of creativity.
11. Experience the magic of a drive-in movie
Relive the golden days of romance with the nostalgic wonder of a drive-in movie theater. Cuddle up under the stars, binge on popcorn, and enjoy the big screen, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
12. Learn to dance like the stars
Put on your dancing shoes and step into the world of rhythm and passion. From salsa to ballroom, sign up for dance lessons and discover a new way to connect, communicate, and have an absolute blast together!
13. Conquer your fears at an amusement park
Hold hands through the dizzying dips and turns of roller coasters and scream your lungs out at the top of the Ferris wheel. Dare each other to try the wildest rides, and laugh away the adrenaline highs!
14. Volunteer for a good cause
Share your love and kindness with the world by volunteering for a cause close to both your hearts. Animal shelters, food banks, or beach clean-ups—be the change and create memories by making a difference together.
15. Cook a gourmet dinner together
Channel your inner celebrity chefs and whip up a decadent feast for just the two of you. Experiment with new recipes, have a blast in the kitchen, and enjoy the spoils of your labor while savoring each sweet and savory bite.
16. Go on a wild treasure hunt
Join the worldwide treasure hunt phenomenon known as geocaching. Explore hidden nooks and crannies in your neighborhood, while seeking out hidden gems, and experiencing the thrill of discovery side-by-side.
17. Capture the love with a couple’s photoshoot
Unleash your inner supermodel by booking a photo session in your favorite location. Let loose, reveal the love that binds you, and immortalize those moments with the click of a camera!
18. Sex Bucket List
Let’s admit it — entering a sex rut with your partner is one of the worst things that can make your relationship mundane and banal.
You’ve got to keep the spark alive, be it 5 months or 5 years!
Making a sex bucket list with all the sexy date ideas is a dirty great idea to stir things up. It can include anything from getting naughty in the car to role-playing or even safe BDSM (if you love kinky)!
19. Go on an International Food Tour
Spice up your love life by embarking on an international food tour – it’s exciting, delicious, and educational! Experience the vibrant flavors of different cuisines together and explore new cultures through their unique food. After all, the couple that eats together stays together!
20. Create a unique piece of art together.
Get those creative juices flowing as the ultimate team. Paint a masterpiece, design a collage, or sculpt your love story—whatever art form you choose, this collaborative creation will forever symbolize your bond.
21. Create Your Own Adventure Race
Design your very own adventure race for a thrilling day of friendly competition. Choose challenges that play to your strengths, like solving puzzles, running, or biking. Remember, teamwork makes the dream work, and you’ll never forget this amazing bonding experience.
22. Attend a Mystery Themed Murder Dinner
Put your detective hats on and enjoy an evening of suspense, intrigue, and delicious food! Solve the crime together at a mystery-themed murder dinner, proving that you can conquer any challenge as a team.
23. Try Indoor Rock Climbing
Challenge your physical limits and trust in each other as you tackle an indoor rock climbing wall. This adrenaline-pumping activity will strengthen both your muscles and your bond.
24. Attend a Live Comedy Show
They say laughter is the best medicine, so lighten up your relationship with a hilarious live comedy show. Share the joy of side-splitting humor!
25. Learn Surfing Together
Another couple’s bucket list idea for water lovers, learning surfing is a great idea to be free and wild in nature.
As you practice and get accustomed to the surfboard, you’ll also learn how to surf the ups and downs of your relationship by spending time together and getting to know each other better!
26. Hot Air Balloon Date
Reach new heights of your love life with an unreal, lavish date in the sky! Right out of a rom-com movie, imagine yourself living the lead couple’s life with the wind in the air and sunset before you.
A hot air balloon date is a must, must-do! Many companies also offer meal options to have a fulfilling date. So, start making reservations with a reputable company today!
27. Try Skinny Dipping
Skinny dipping might be a bit challenging, but what is life without risks? Boring beans.
Shed off your layers and get into the water with your partner with nothing on! Tease each other, get playful, and bring your bedroom to nature.
(P.S.: Make sure it’s a secluded area and you don’t have hidden eyes watching you from somewhere. Also, avoid consuming drugs/alcohol when stepping into any water body.)
28. Watch A Meteor Shower
We’ve all stargazed in our childhood — snuggling in cozy blankets with our friends/siblings and watching the breathtaking night sky till our eyes gave up.
Why not relive it with your partner? Watch out for any upcoming meteor showers visible in your city and hit the terrace for some late-night out-of-the-box cuddling under the starlight!
29. Have A Karaoke Night
Who says life is not all beers and skittles? It is if you sing back-to-back golden hits and have a full-on blast with your partner on a karaoke night!
You can impersonate the singer, give funny, impossible singing dares to each, and whatnot. God, just writing about it is making me all pumped up for my next karaoke date!
30. Wine Tasting At Home
Going on wine-tasting tours can burn massive holes in your pockets.
That’s why I suggest you bring the tour to your home and experience the exotic blends from around the world with your partner in the living room! Many companies offer samples and wine-tasting packages to try at home without spending a bomb on flights, hotels, etc.
31. Adopt A Pet
Highly recommended for committed folks looking to take a big step without overboarding or feeling overwhelmed.
Plus, how can no one love pets??? They’ll only bring out the best in you — living together with a pet can make you responsible and offer a smooth transition to more mature phases of your life.
Not to forget the complementary date ideas you get — dog parks, early pet walks, buying pet supplies, etc!
31. See The Northern Lights
I guess this goes without saying — northern lights are on the bucket list of almost every couple. And why not? They’re beyond spectacular and deserve the hype. So, the next time you’re planning a vacation during winter, you know where both of you are headed!
32. Plan A Beach Date
Need a low-key getaway from the hustle-bustle on a shoestring budget? Hit the beach, lovebirds! I’m all hearts for slow-burn romances, and a beach date is the epitome of unforced building up and getting to know your partner.
You can have a picnic by the beach or simply take a long stroll along the beachline and converse endlessly. Not enough? Here are some more unique beach date ideas for you and your partner to try out!
33. Paint Each Other!
Ahem ahem. Time to get a bit artistic (read naughty). Slather each other with body-safe paints and trace their outline with a paintbrush on a huge canvas/sheet.
You can also spruce it up with simple games like heads or tails and the winner gets to paint on their partner’s body wherever they want! In addition, throw in some appetizing stuff — chocolates, whipped cream, and wine to heat things up.
34. Go Scuba Diving
If you live near the ocean, go scuba diving already! And if you don’t, you know what to plan for your next vacation.
Especially if both of you are always fascinated by Mother Nature and have a soft corner for the sea world. There’s nothing more exhilarating than witnessing its wondrous secrets in real life.
35. Get A Couple’s Massage
Now there are two ways to do this.
First, if you’re dead tired and need a relaxing day off together, I’d suggest taking a spa appointment. Simply lie down, relish the different spa date activities in the package (facial, massage, sauna, etc.), and let go of all your worries.
Second, you can be each other’s massage therapists! Who knows what raunchy turn this date idea might take? 🤭
36. Stay In Bed All Day
Often, we try too much to set things right, it starts taking a toll on us. So, how about you don’t try once in a while and just be?
I love snuggling with my boyfriend when life becomes overwhelming. And if you have reached that point with your partner, my go-to date idea is to stay in bed all day and have the coziest time together!
37. Get, Set, Road Trip
A change of place is always appreciated. Who knows what adventure might be in store for you when you unravel the “unknown”?
Take my advice, book a rental (if you don’t have transport) and explore nearby places with your partner starting next weekend. You don’t have to wait for long holidays to set off.
Plan short trips (1-2 days) and get a breath of fresh air every now and then.
38. plan a trip Abroad
And if you are ready to empty your pockets, why not check off some places on your world tour bucket list?
You’ll be each other’s support as you visit a different country, explore their culture, and try out new cuisines. I’m sure going abroad will only strengthen your trust and understanding!
39. Try Escape Rooms
The best way to escape boredom in a relationship? Enter an escape room!
Solves puzzles together to find hidden clues, unlock different rooms and embark on a nerve-racking but crazy, hilarious adventure!
Plus there are so many options to choose from — horror, fantasy, crime, and so on. If you’ve known each other for a long time, you can also try out group escape rooms and go on double/triple dates with your gang! A core-memory moment. ♥️
40. Climb A Mountain
Need a weekend away with your partner to reset? Climb a mountain this Sunday!
As exciting as the trek sounds, it will be full of hurdles and challenges. And that is what the goal is. A bit of roughness so that your caring sides come to the surface.
You don’t have to do small talk or anything. Hike your way up quietly, show each other fascinating insects, flowers, or views, and let the serenity unfold its magic.
41. Get Healthy Together
Weird? Hell NO!!
Getting healthy and fit can be really challenging for some of us. There can be numerous factors to pull you down each time you try — work life, taking out time for bae, mental exhaustion, etc.
How about entering the healthy era with your partner, together? It’s a great way of understanding each other’s insecurities, struggles, and fears.
Plus, you get to motivate each other to push more and not give up!
42. Join A Cooking Class
Doesn’t matter whether you can cook a scrumptious dish or a disaster in the kitchen. It’s always fun to join a cooking class and learn new recipes, all while spending quality time with bae.
And it’s not just the cooking that livens up the mood. Searching for the right classes, going grocery shopping (if learning online), and cleaning up the mess together are also key ingredients!
43. Binge-watch A Show
If you haven’t already binge-watched something with your partner, this is your sign to do it ASAP!
There’s a part within all of us that’s a sucker for couch potatoes. Better make the most of it when you get time!
Grab your cozy blanket, get some snacks to gorge on, and binge-watch an edge-of-the-seat thriller with your partner.
44. Or Have A Movie Marathon!
A lesser-known couple’s bucket list idea, you can also watch movies back-to-back if there’s no good show at the moment!
You can recreate the cozy Christmas vibe from your childhood by watching Christmas movies like Home Alone, The Polar Express, The Grinch, The Holiday, etc.
Or have a Harry Potter marathon because no matter how many times you watch it, it’s never enough.
45. Attend A Concert Together
Seeing your favorite artists perform live in front of you is a rare and special moment. And sharing it with your partner will only add the cherry on top.
So, don’t miss out on this opportunity if your (or your partner’s) favorite band/artist is touring somewhere nearby. After all, love starts with caring about each other’s interests!
46. Take A Bubble Bath
No worries if you’re unable to hit the road this weekend. You can also have a splendid romantic time at home, within the bounds of your bathtub!
Pick out your favorite bubble bath, select the candles (go for soft lighting to set the mood), and bath accessories (caddy, essential oils, aromatherapy diffusers, etc.).
Don’t forget to add some expensive champagne, ambiance music, and sexy flirting to nait your couple’s bubble bath!
Bottom Line on Couples Bucket List Ideas
Besides the above Couples’ bucket list ideas, there are numerous other activities for you to spruce up romance.
You can take a cruise and spend a long weekend away from the city or prepare your own beer at home! The more creative and crazy you get, the healthier your relationship becomes.
Just keep one thing in mind — the focus of all these ideas is to bring you and your partner closer. So, avoid activities that don’t interest your bae or might cause discomfort to either of you.
My biggest advice would be to plan things ahead of your schedule to save yourself last-minute rushed trips that offer no enjoyment.
And that’s it! Be wild, and the world is your oyster!
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