Date night is one of those things that – like most couples with small children! – we never do enough of. A lot of the time, we send the kids off to “Camp Grandma” and then sit and watch Netflix.
Not a bad way to spend time together sans kids, but not the best way to use a night of freedom. No more! It’s time to spice things up a little. If your date nights are dull, here are 19 ways to get your groove back this season.
1. Strap on your skates and take a spin around the lagoon at Bowness Park, then warm up with hot chocolate. City-run skating rinks are typically open until mid-March.
2. Show off your inner artist. Take a class at 4Cats Art Studio, learn to draw or master your art skills at Aliki’s Art House, or if you like to paint-by-numbers, try one of the classes at Vin Gogh Paint & Sip Studio.
3. Line ‘em up and knock ‘em down! Spend an hour or two bowling at Chinook Bowladrome, Fairview Lanes, Splitsville Bowl, or The National on 10 Avenue (they have a great bowling alley downstairs).
4. Go sightseeing. The City of Calgary has an extensive list of self-guided walking tours for a variety of city locations. calgary.ca/parks/activities/walking-tours.html
5. Sing-a-long. You know all the words to your favorite song – now take your shower skills on the road. Find one of Calgary’s many karaoke bars and let your inner star shine.
6. Rent snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a great activity because you don’t need a lot of snow and any park will do. If you’re itching to challenge yourself, there are lots of trails within an hour of the city limits.
7. Ignite your passion for great food and wonderful conversation with the person you adore at any of the high-end, award-winning restaurants in our city.
8. Practice your smooth moves and sign up for an adult dance class.
9. If you’re tired of playing Candyland, Old Maid or Trouble, check out one of the city’s board game cafes. Locations like Hexagon Board Game Cafe, Y Not Today, and D6 Tabletop Café will teach you all the rules of a fun night out.
10. If your spouse already thinks you’re a know-it-all, prove them right and challenge all comers at a local trivia night.
11. Whether you are looking for laughs, big emotions or anything in between, Calgary has a vibrant theatre scene. Vertigo, Pumphouse, and even the Lunchbox Theatre provide unique performances for less money than you might think. Or, enjoy a parents’ night out at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for a riveting performance!
12. Take a cooking class! A number of local stores and markets host classes on everything from pasta-making to delectable desserts.
13. You broke free from the kids, but can you get out of an escape room? Calgary has a number of these spaces varying in themes and levels of difficulty.
14. Check out an Adults Only Night at TELUS Spark. Grown-ups can enjoy unique programming, an open bar, workshops, and kid-free play.
15. Go geocaching at night. Grab a headlamp, your phone and some mittens, and discover treasures you never expected.
16. Indulge in a culinary excursion. Shop somewhere new! Browse a local import grocery store like the Italian Centre Shop, UniMarket Latin Foods, A Mart, Tops Supermarket or African Choice Market and try some new recipes from around the world.
17. Experience the thrill of axe throwing at the Rival Axe Throwing or Live Edge Axe Throwing.
18. Do a good deed together. Volunteer for a cause you both believe in and give back to the community.
19. Tour one of Calgary’s breweries like Big Rock, Wild Rose, Tool Shed, Village, Last Best, or Minhas breweries.
Whatever you do, date nights are an important part of maintaining a healthy marriage. Just remember, it’s not what you do, but whom you share it with. Sometimes the best date nights consist of putting the kids to bed and sitting in front of the fireplace chatting the night away. CCM
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