It can often be difficult to plan a great date. Even when there’s seemingly lots to see and do in a city, both locals and tourists sometimes struggle to come up with creative date night ideas. If you and your partner need suggestions for an incredible date night in Dallas, you\u2019ve come to the right place for fun date ideas you can enjoy now or on your next Texas getaway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’ve made your way through all of the Dallas date ideas and still need something to do with your boo, grab yourself a copy of Adventures From Scratch: Date Edition<\/a><\/em>! With over 50 creative challenges, conversation prompts, and tear-out “I Love You” cards, this scratch-off activity book is definitely a must-have for any couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cozily situated between the city\u2019s towering skyscrapers, you\u2019ll find the Dallas Farmers Market in the heart of D-Town. Established in 1941, the Dallas Farmers Market has grown with the city over the years, and it\u2019s become a daily source for farm-fresh produce, dairy, artisanal fare, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Market Shops occupy a 26,000 square foot hall where you can buy specialty foods and grab a bite to eat in one of the four anchor restaurants. The Shed is an outdoor pavilion where farm-fresh eggs, locally grown vegetables, and responsibly raised meats are readily available. Whether you hit up the market at the start of a fun date night or stop by for brunch the next day, you can enjoy a hearty meal prepared by one of the artisanal food vendors in The Shed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a good idea to check the market\u2019s calendar of events if you\u2019re looking for a fun day date or date night idea. The Dallas Famers Market has a full calendar of activities that run throughout the year. If you want to bring your pooch along on your date, you should know that leashed dogs are allowed in The Shed and on The Market\u2019s open-air patios. The market does request that dog owners BYOB or bring their own bag to clean up after their dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your relationship is relatively new or you\u2019re planning a first date, the Dallas Farmers Market is a great choice for a date night. The market closes around 7 \u2013 8 pm, so it\u2019s a cool location to see how things go without making a commitment to a long night out. Given its enviable location in the city, the Dallas Farmers Market is within easy reach of nighttime hotspots if you want to extend your date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you load up on ingredients on your little food tour of the Dallas Farmers Market, you can take a cooking class with your partner. Cooking classes are a wonderful way to spend time together while you make a yummy meal you can share with your significant other at the end of class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have plenty of options to choose from if you want to take a couple’s cooking class in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. Whether you want to take a couple’s cooking class to pick up new culinary skills or to learn how to prepare a new style of cuisine, you\u2019ll find a class that\u2019s right up your alley in the Dallas area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the places where you can attend couples cooking classes in person:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to take cooking classes with your partner, but don\u2019t want to do so in person, you\u2019re still in luck. Vendors like Cozymeal and Sur la Table offer virtual cooking classes. Whether you attend a class in person or online, make sure you ask the chef for some wine pairing suggestions so you and your SO can enjoy a romantic date filled with good food and well-matched libations after your upcoming cooking class ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located at the Legacy Tower in Plano, Texas, Fleming\u2019s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is a fantastic choice for a romantic date night. You can start out by grabbing a glass of wine or a handcrafted specialty drink at the bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re seated in the dining room, you and your partner can share crab cakes or a shrimp cocktail. If you\u2019re going to get a classic cut of meat like a filet mignon, you can take things up a notch by adding truffle-poached lobster or diablo shrimp to your dish. Fleming\u2019s also serves fish like Chilean sea bass and plant-based alternatives, such as chickpea and eggplant croquette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant\u2019s diverse offerings ensure everyone will find something that appeals to them on its menu. That\u2019s an important consideration if you\u2019re not sure what type of diet your date follows. Few things will ruin a romantic night out on the town faster than your date not being able to eat to their satisfaction at the restaurant you\u2019ve chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you want to enjoy all the flavors of Fleming\u2019s food, but want to keep your date on the down-low? You can do it by ordering takeout from Fleming\u2019s. If you don\u2019t have time to make the short drive to Plano to pick up your fare, you can use one of the eatery\u2019s delivery partners to have the food delivered to your location. To round out the night, pick up some quality wine that will pair well with your food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Great, expertly prepared food, high-quality wine, and a night in with your significant other? Romance in Dallas doesn\u2019t get much better than that\u2026or does it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you looking for casual date night ideas? If you want to enjoy time with your SO in a notoriously unpretentious environment, you should make plans to visit the Checkered Past Winery. This popular wine pub\u2019s motto is \u201cdrink what you like,\u201d and the establishment is 100 percent opposed to wine snobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cofounded by Sandro DiSanto, Checkered Past Winery features its own wines and some of the best wines sourced from the High Plains and North Texas, as well as other locations throughout the world. The wine pub aims to make wine approachable for everyone regardless of their knowledge about different vintages. Guests are encouraged to order specialty bites that have a noteworthy Italian accent that will pair wonderfully with any wine they try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The atmosphere at the Checkered Past Winery is laid back. Seating arrangements are open, making it a breeze to share experiences with others in the eatery. Given the wine pub\u2019s friendly, open ambiance and layout, the pub is a smart pick for group dates and celebrations like anniversary parties. Check their event listings for upcoming wine tastings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Occupying 68 acres and 20 square blocks in downtown D-Town, the Dallas Arts District has art for all the senses. From award-winning museums to performing arts venues, sought-after eateries and watering holes, and more, the Dallas Arts District has something for foodies, art lovers, and creative types from all walks of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the district\u2019s must-see attractions that are wonderful places to visit on a day date or date night:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you ready to explore the Dallas Arts District? If so, we invite you to sign up for our Dallas Scavenger Hunt: Get Inspired in the Dallas Arts District<\/a>. This scavenger hunt will take you to locations that represent the best of what the Dallas Arts District has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You and your partner will search for clues and learn about the district\u2019s storied history as you work to complete your hunt. The fun you\u2019ll have on this adventure may even inspire you to sign up for another scavenger hunt by Let\u2019s Roam for your next date night in Dallas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connected to the Dallas Arts District by Klyde Warren Park, Uptown is a happening neighborhood that lies just north of downtown Dallas. If you want to plan a date night but don\u2019t want to put together a firm agenda, Uptown is a great place to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uptown is where you\u2019ll find national and boutique retailers, restaurants, and bustling date night spots that come alive with nightlife. Just when you think you and your partner have experienced everything the neighborhood has to offer, you\u2019ll discover something new to try in Uptown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for a place to celebrate a win by the Dallas Stars or the Mavericks with your SO? Head over to Victory Park to join others in a community celebration. Are you ready to shop, eat, and drink to your heart\u2019s content with your date? Visit the West Village, which is where you\u2019ll find Uptown\u2019s densest concentration of eateries, watering holes, and stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Harwood rests comfortably between Uptown and Victory Park, and it\u2019s where you can enjoy a unique dining experience, visit a museum, and gaze at gardens and lobbies adorned with original art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you want to treat your partner to a meal prepared by a celebrity chef? If so, give Kent Rathbun\u2019s Imoto a try in Victory Park. Alternatively, you can make a reservation to dine at the Chef\u2019s Table at Fearing\u2019s which is located in the Ritz-Carlton. Named \u201cRestaurant of the Year\u201d and \u201cTable of the Year\u201d by \u201cEsquire Magazine\u201d and nominated as \u201cBest New Restaurant\u201d by the James Beard Foundation, Fearing\u2019s is an upscale restaurant that offers a variety of high-end dining experiences under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deep Ellum occupies what used to be a warehouse district. Now, the formerly skippable warehouse district is a hub of nightlife, casual dining, thriving bars, street art, and varied live music. The district\u2019s reputation for fantastic live music dates all the way back to 1884. Today, Deep Ellum\u2019s live music venues and watering holes proudly carry the area\u2019s live music traditions forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the live music venues you\u2019ll want to check out during a Dallas date night:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like Deep Ellum is home to some awesome music venues, it\u2019s also where you can find some fantastic eateries, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you and your partner enjoy performing arts? You can catch a show at the Dallas Comedy House, Ad Libs, the Undermain Theatre, or the Quixotic World Theatre House & Magikal Event Space during your next trip to Deep Ellum. Are visual arts are more your thing? take your date to a local art gallery, like Kettle Art or the Barry Whistler Gallery, the next time you\u2019re in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to experience the local art scene while you enjoy the outdoors, we suggest you sign up for our Murals in Dallas Art Walk: A Colorful Deep Ellum Adventure<\/a>. This hunt will immerse you in Deep Ellum\u2019s art scene while highlighting some of the district\u2019s best street art, such as Matthew Brinston\u2019s \u201cDerealism\u201d and Lesli Marshall\u2019s \u201cCosmic Journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you unsure what to bring on your date night scavenger hunt? Don\u2019t worry! We\u2019ll tell you what to bring on an outdoor scavenger hunt<\/a> to ensure you and your partner have a great time as you Explore Deep Ellum hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Pocket Sandwich Theatre claims that it provides \u201cthe most fun you can have in a Dallas theatre,\u201d and the place lives up to that statement day in and day out. More funky than fancy, the theatre produces comedies, musicals, and melodramas. On occasion, the theatre will put on a drama, but that doesn\u2019t happen too often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Catching a show at the Pocket Sandwich Theatre is unlike doing the same at another venue. That\u2019s because the theatre produces shows that are meant to be as engaging and interactive as possible. For example, audience members often throw popcorn during melodramas. Viewers can eat and drink during a show as they watch their favorite characters get spoofed on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located on the bottom floor of the Mockingbird Central Plaza Shopping Center across from Dart-Mockingbird Station, the Pocket Sandwich Theatre\u2019s programming is usually family-oriented. For raunchier content, you can reserve tickets to one of the theatre\u2019s Late Night shows on a Friday or Saturday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t wait until the last minute to reserve tickets to a production, particularly a popular one like the theatre\u2019s annual staging of \u201cScrooged.\u201d The intimate theater only has seats for 140 people, so shows often sell out in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having undergone a recent renovation, The French Room is widely viewed as the most romantic restaurant in Dallas. A favorite among locals and tourists alike, The French Room has been serving fine French food to guests for more than a century. To make your next Dallas date night special, make a reservation for you and your partner to celebrate life through mouth-watering food and drink at The French Room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t let the romance stop at the end of dinner. Surprise your significant other by booking a room at The Adolphus Hotel, which houses The French Room. Since 1912, The Adolphus has been an icon in Dallas culture that continues to be celebrated for pampering its guests in comfort and style. No matter what type of room you book at The Adolphus, you and your partner will enjoy a comfy king-size bed and personalized amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you and your SO make it to your hotel room, we suggest you pull out your copy of \u201cAdventures From Scratch: Couples Adventure Book<\/em><\/a>.\u201d That book has more than 55 adventures you can share with your partner. Find the adventure category you want to try and then read the descriptions of some of the individual adventures. When you find one that piques your interest, scratch off the adventure to see what you and your partner will get into during your stay at The Adolphus Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adventures From Scratch<\/a> are wonderful activities that you and your partner can share on the fly. Doing adventures together can help you and your SO get closer as you explore some of D-Town\u2019s attractions and amenities like The French Room and The Adolphus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you want to up the intimacy during your next date night? To do that successfully, you may want to book a couples massage. You can find spas located throughout D-Town, but there are a few that stand out when it comes to couples massages, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So that you and your partner can enjoy an intimate experience any time you want, you may want to skip the one-off spa treatment and book a couples massage class. Sterling Day Spa over on Dallas Parkway offers group and private couples massage classes where you can learn relaxing massage techniques for your significant other\u2019s back, shoulder areas, and neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If stargazing and staring at the beautiful Dallas skyline isn’t your idea of an exciting date night, how about a spine-tingling ghost hunt? Despite being a relatively new American city, Dallas has at least its fair share of ghosts. If you and your partner enjoy the paranormal and catching sight of a ghost is on your bucket list, you may want to check out one of the DFW\u2019s most haunted locations during your next date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re nervous about visiting a presumably haunted spot when it\u2019s dark outside, consider swinging by during the day although the ghosts in some locations don\u2019t seem to care whether it\u2019s daytime or nighttime. If they want to creep people out, they will at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the haunted places you may want to visit include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the venue you visit, you might be able to take a guided tour of a haunted location. If you sign up for a ghost bus or walking tour, you can visit several haunted places on the same day or night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that D-Town is where the world\u2019s first frozen margarita machine was created? Given that fact, you may want to take your SO on a booze-filled margarita tour. Many such tours visit four or five stops, each of which has great libations and yummy food like tacos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t have to take a formal margarita tour through Dallas. Instead, you can follow the Margarita Mile to explore Dallas while you and your partner drink some refreshing margaritas all over town. The Margarita Mile app is intuitive and easy to use, so you won\u2019t have to worry about struggling with technology as your tour progresses and you have more adult beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to a number of fantastic distilleries. For an alcohol-infused day date or date night, consider signing you and your partner up for a tour of one, such as Duckworth Distillery. Founded by Lee Fuqua, Duckworth Distillery processes the aptly named, award-winning Duckworth Vodka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you just can\u2019t get enough vodka, you and your partner can enjoy a tour of the Deep Ellum Distillery. Since 2017, the Deep Ellum Distillery has been producing some of the best vodkas Texas has to offer. Tours of the distillery run Friday nights and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. After your tour, you\u2019ll be able to sample some of the distillery\u2019s celebrated vodka in its sampling room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lockwood Distilling Co. should be your destination if you simply want to grab a bite to eat and sip on some tasty vodka. Located in Richardson, TX, Lockwood Distilling Co. has cool vibes, and you can enjoy live music on the patio pretty regularly. While you may initially visit to take a tour of the facility, it won\u2019t take you long to realize that the patio is the place to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Western Son Distillery produces flavored vodkas that are simply to die for. To see how they\u2019re made, you can take a behind-the-scenes tour on a Saturday. Tours launch at 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm every Saturday, which leaves you and your partner with plenty of time to explore some of the DFW area\u2019s other amenities and attractions on your next date night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you tried Adventures From Scratch<\/a>? They have tons of creative suggestions for couples. From romantic Valentine’s Day excursions to everyday dates, their list of date ideas in Dallas<\/a> has it all!<\/p> <\/div> If you’re planning a DFW date on a budget, there are many free things to enjoy with your partner on a date night in the Dallas Arts District<\/a>. Several museums have free admission and special events.<\/p> <\/div> If you’d like date ideas in Dallas<\/a> that feature wine and spirits, check out the wine bar at Fleming\u2019s Prime Steakhouse<\/a>, Checkered Past Winery<\/a>, or any of the nearby North Texas vodka distilleries<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Struggling to plan a romantic or fun date? We’ve got a list of ideas to help you make the most of your next date night in Dallas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":5962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\n\n\nDate Night in Dallas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dallas Farmers Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cooking Classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fleming\u2019s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Checkered Past Winery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dallas Arts District<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Uptown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Deep Ellum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pocket Sandwich Theatre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The French Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Couples Massage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Haunted Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Margarita Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Vodka Distilleries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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