10+ At-Home Date Night Ideas in Tampa Bay

May 04, 2020
| 03:16 AM

Staying home for date night? We’ve curated a list of our favorite at-home date night ideas: Tampa Bay style. Whether you are looking for something creative or relaxing, keep reading to discover ways to make your at-home date night ideas in Tampa Bay more fun!

Watch a Sunset or Stargaze

Grab a blanket, head outside and look up! Plan your evening around the local sunset times or use a stargazing app to help you find constellations. There are few things as romantic as a beautiful sunset or stargazing.

Social Distancing Option
If you and your significant other are practicing social distancing, use FaceTime or Zoom to enjoy two sunsets together.

Have a Movie Marathon

While a movie marathon is a classic at-home date night idea, make it more fun by playing a drinking game or creating your own movie bingo sheet. Some of our favorite movie series to binge watch have been Harry Potter, Toy Story, and the Avengers.

Social Distancing Option
Watch a movie or show together on Netflix Party, a new way to watch with your friends online. Netflix Party synchs video payback and adds group chat to your Netflix favorites.

Enjoy a Picnic

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Nothing says date night like enjoying a beautiful picnic spread! Grab a blanket and a basket full of your favorite things for the best date night. Tampa Bay is full of unique picnic services that have everything you need for an Insta-worthy picnic, including a basket, fresh flowers, a surprise sweet treat, a fun game, and more!

For a complete list, check out the 9 Best Companies to Book for the Perfect Picnic Service in Tampa Bay.

Try a New Recipe

Many of our favorite local restaurants have created at-home meal kits, giving you and your significant other the opportunity to try something new while at home. From breakfast to burgers to pizza to donut decorating, these awesome options are easy and include everything you’ll need to create something delicious.

Check out Stuff to Cook in Tampa Bay for meals inspired by our local favorites.

Candlelight Takeout

If cooking isn’t your thing, support your local businesses and order delivery or takeout. Elevate your date night by lighting some candles and dressing up. You’ll almost feel like you’re at your favorite restaurant!

Check out How to Support Small Businesses in Tampa Bay for our favorite places to order in from.

Social Distancing Option
Order takeout from the same restaurant or same type of food and enjoy it together while on FaceTime or Zoom.

Host a Beer or Wine Tasting

Missing the bar or brewery? Host your own at-home beer or wine tasting! Gather a couple bottles, grab some glasses, and get to tasting. This is such a fun way to find new favorites. Some of our favorite local breweries or wineries offering to-go are…

Virtual Double Date

The more the merrier! Turn your date night into a *virtual* double date night. Grab your loved one and another couple to Zoom with together. You can watch something together, play games, or just have a good group conversation and catch up with each other.

Other At-Home Date Night Ideas in Tampa Bay

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Play a card or board game.
Make it a themed night and plan your dinner, outfits, and entertainment around the theme.

More Date Night Ideas in Tampa Bay

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