Mike and I will be celebrating 13 years of marriage on Monday. 13 years of school and work and traveling and babies. It’s been a full and fantastic 13 years and I can’t wait for 13 (and many) more. However, it’s not always unicorns and sunshine either. Making time for your spouse in your marriage has to be a priority, whether you been married for 1 year, 13 years, or 30 years. I am a big believer in regular date nights–especially after kiddos come into the picture. I can always tell when it’s been too long since we’ve had a date night and connected as a couple! Today I’m sharing some fun summer date ideas with your sweetheart since the the first day of summer is this Saturday!
summer date ideas for every budget
no cost date ideas
- camp out in the backyard
- take an evening walk after kids go to bed
- enjoy a romantic picnic
- walk around your local Old Town and window shop
- watch free community movies in the park
- light a bonfire and try a s’mores dessert bar
- experience late night star-gazing
- go for a bike ride
- plan a casual group date potluck
- make homemade ice cream and create your own flavors
date ideas to budget for
- visit the drive-in movies
- cool off at a water park
- relive your childhood at mini golf
- listen to summer concerts in the park
- chow down at a food truck festival
- camp out at a state park or beach
- go boating at a local waterway
- head to an amusement park
- go shopping at your local Farmer’s Market
- plan a staycation and be tourists in your own town
