Relationships may not always look like a rom-com, but they can still be an exciting adventure! With fun activities, romantic date nights, and unique bonding moments, you can create a more meaningful connection. That is, if you design it that way.
There are plenty of things to do as a couple and my fun Couple’s Bucket List can help! The items are good for boyfriends, girlfriends and any partner you want to have a great time with.
Great Things for couples to Do
1. Have a Tech-Free Date Day Together
Take a break from technology and spend quality time together. Read by the fire, enjoy a candlelit dinner, play card games, or just relax and connect—no screens needed!
2. Recreate Your First Date
Think way back to your very first date with your current partner and try to recapture it. Duplicate everything from the clothing you were both wearing to the meal that you ate to the movie that you may have watched.
3. Get a Couples Massage
You could even learn to give each other relaxing massages at home for a more intimate experience.
4. Go on a Double Date
Switch up your usual date night by inviting another fun couple along.
5. Stargaze on a Rooftop
Head to a rooftop, lay out a blanket, and gaze at the stars together.
6. Write Each Other a Love Letter
Let’s bring it back to old school; the days where letters were handwritten, sealed with a kiss and mailed at the post office.
Need Help? Read these 15 tips for writing an amazing love letter and this simple one on how to write a love letter. Don’t forget to add one of the 52 Incredibly Romantic Quotes.
7. Play a Sexy Game of Twister
Playing Twister can be an excellent way to get closer to one another. And if you’re looking to have some more fun—then throw your clothes in the corner and play Twister butt naked! Get your Twister game here!
8. Visit Each Others Hometowns
From walking on their high school campus to visiting the spot where they had their first kiss, there’s nothing like taking a peek into someone’s past.
9. Binge Watch a New TV Series
Cook up some popcorn, cozy up under a blanket and find the perfect TV series to watch. If you are struggling to find a show, then my 100 Best TV Shows to Binge Watch will help you out.
10. Create a Couple Scrapbook
It’s easier nowadays to look back at memories and stuff through our mobile phones or social media. But, why not try your hand at making a couple’s scrapbook instead?
Couple’s Bucket List (Printable)
Want to instantly Download and print this Couple’s Bucket List? You can! It’s perfect to frame for your favorite space or just put in a binder! Also includes a blank list if you prefer to handwrite your own ideas.
11. Take a Workout Class Together
This may not be the most romantic idea, but when it comes to fitness, having someone to do it with is a great motivator.
12. Have a Picnic
You will have to break out that dusty old picnic basket for this Couples Bucket List idea. Pack it with your favorite bottle of wine, pick a secluded outdoor getaway and create a memory.
13. Do a Movie Marathon
Another great way to spend the whole day together or as a follow-up after a romantic dinner is to have a movie marathon.
14. Get Naughty in Every Room in Your House
If you think you can only have some sexy time with your partner inside the bedroom, think again!
15. Stay Up All Night
Do you remember when the two of you just started your relationship and would spend the wee hours of the morning just talking on the phone?
Need some ideas for this all nighter date? You can ask each other these 365 thought provoking questions or the 125 Would You Rather Questions for Couples (including dirty ones!).
16. Cook Dinner Together
Food and romance have been linked throughout history, mix in some intriguing conversation and you will have one of the best date nights ever.
17. Come Up With Pet Names For Each Other
A visit to the Mob Museum in Las Vegas initiated me affectionately nicknaming my husband Peter Petey Chops after a famous mobster (though that has since been changed to Petey Pie). Your idea of the perfect pet name may not be after a gambling felon (I totally understand!), so check out these 500 other cute nicknames for him or her.
18. Sing a Karaoke Duet
Muster up the courage to take the stage and create a memory that will last a lifetime.
19. Take a Trip Somewhere New
Traveling is one of the most fulfilling things you can do as a couple, especially if it is in a place you’ve both never been before. Not sure where to go? See my Ultimate Travel Bucket List for 100 great ideas.
20. Sext to Each Other
Sometimes there will be moments when you really want to connect intimately with your partner while they are not physically near. So how about you send them a flirty text? Just be sure to remember before sending anything naughty, whatever you text may be around for forever!
21. Create a Monogram & Leave Your Mark
Design a creative monogram using a combination of your initials and then place this design on something special.
22. Volunteer Together
There is nothing quite like bonding over selflessly helping out someone in need. Whether at a dog shelter or children’s hospital, an extra pair of hands is alway welcome!
Don’t know where to start? Visit VolunteerMatch who has opportunities in many major cities or check the United Way website.
23. Do a Spaghetti Kiss
If you’ve watched the movie Lady and the Tramp, you’ll surely remember its iconic scene: the spaghetti kiss! Try it for yourselves.
24. Dress Up in a Couples Costume For Halloween
Whether you choose to dress up as Romeo and Juliet or Zombies, what could bring a couple closer together than looking completely ridiculous as a team?
25. Start a New Tradition Together
Even simple traditions are great, like having a date night every Friday or always going to the same restaurant to celebrate your anniversary.
26. Play Mini Golf
From putting balls into clowns mouths to miniature windmills, a round of mini golf is a fun low stress environment in which to have a perfect day with your partner.
27. Kiss on Top of a Ferris Wheel
Some of the most romantic movies feature a smooch on the tippy-top of a ferris wheel.
28. Sleep Under the Stars
You can even check a few things off our camping bucket list while your out there under the stars!
29. Go to the Theater
For extra bucket list for couple’s points, maybe you can see a show off of our Broadway Musical Bucket List?
30. Watch the Sunset and Sunrise in One Day
Watching a beautiful sunrise or sunset cuddled up with your partner is the epitome of romance. Why not make it a goal to do both in one day?
31. Stay in Bed All Day (& Night)
Give up all the chores, take the day off and spend a lazy afternoon (and night!) in bed. Talk, cuddle, gossip, laugh and much more *wink wink*.
32. Go Bowling
You will both be wearing those oh-so-cute shoes and taking your best shot at getting a strike. Bonus bucket list points if you bowl a turkey—three strikes in a row!
33. Climb to the Top of a Mountain
They say that “couples that climb together, stay together.” To some, it couldn’t be any truer than that.
34. Cover the Bed in Rose Petals
You can spread them randomly, place them in the shape of a heart or even spell out ‘I love you’.
35. Play Bingo
Bingo is a fun and cheap bucket list activity for people of any age. You may even find that some local bars have special bingo nights.
36. Horseback Ride on the Beach
No doubt you have seen the millions of advertisements featuring a couples romantic horseback ride on a white sand beach or along a mountain peak. Why not recreate one of these ads for your own Couples Bucket List?
37. Take A Spontaneous Road Trip
Quickly pack up your overnight bags to go on a road trip totally spontaneously, leaving on the same day that you came up with the idea.
38. Host a Couples Game Night
Couples game nights are a fantastic way to get together and catch up with friends while having fun. You can even check one of the 50 games off my Board Games Bucket List!
39. Create a Music Playlist of Your Relationship
Gather all the songs that hold special meaning for your relationship—your first date song, wedding song, or a band tied to great memories.
40. Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride (with Champagne!)
41. Attend the Concert of a Band You Both Love
If one of you is passionate about a band and they happen to be in town for a gig, it may turn out to be a meaningful day for the both of you. Or you might also go big and attend a music festival with several bands to jam to.
42. Make Love in an Exciting Location
Get out of the bedroom and take your lovemaking to a sexy location.
43. Make Out at the Movies
44. Go to the Beach
While your there, check a few things off our Beach Bucket List.
45. Take a Bubble Bath
Bubble baths are not just for the children with rubber duckies, they are also relaxing for the adults and a fabulous way to get a little closer to your partner.
46. Feed Each Other
It may sound totally cheesy, but it can also be pretty dang intimate.
47. Dine out at a Fancy Restaurant
Plan to have a night out having a lavish meal in a five-star restaurant without having to worry about the undone housework, children or work commitments.
48. Cliff Jump While Holding Hands
There is a special bond that is formed in a relationship when you face and conquer a fear as a team. Just make sure your jump is in a safe location!
49. Take a Horse Carriage Ride
50. Join the Mile High Club
The Mile-High Club is reserved for those who have gotten steamy and sexy on an airplane, typically in the airplane bathroom.
51. Learn to Tango
It is said that this dance will make you feel sexier and increase testosterone levels—see if the rumors are true.
52. Go Camping
Camping requires a little more preparation than many other couple ideas on this list (our camping packing list will help!), but sitting by the bonfire and sleeping side by side in a tent surrounded by nothing but nature is crazy romantic. You could also check off some things from our camping bucket list while you are there!
It’d be a bonus if there was a National Park nearby and you can make a checkmark off the US National Parks Bucket List: 61 Beauties to Visit in America
53. Stay in a Hotel Room with a Hot Tub
Send your kids off to their dear old grandparents, cancel all the appointments, and book a cozy suite with a hot tub for just the two of you.
54. Go Skinny Dipping
Some say that there is no freer feeling than being in your birthday suit!
55. Cuddle by the Fire
Whether at home or during one of your camping trips, nothing spells ‘cozy’ then cuddling with your significant other by the fire during a cold night.
56. Dance in the Kitchen
Don’t worry about whether it be a slow, romantic dance or full-on party dancing.
57. Take a Tandem Bike Ride
58. Go Wine Tasting
Wine tasting at a winery is one of those fun couples activities you should try at least once
59. Make Thanksgiving Dinner
Whether you’re spending it with family, or even breaking tradition and spending a romantic Thanksgiving with just the two of you, making a memorable dinner can make Thanksgiving fun.
60. Plan Your Future
Take time to talk about your future together—whether it’s starting a family, ways to save money for a home, or tying the knot.
61. Slow Dance
Don’t we all have a song that reminds us of the time when we fell in love? Turn it on and grab your lover for a memorable slow dance.
62. Run a Race Together
Training for and completing a challenge together is a great way to bond. Check Active’s 5k Race Finder for runs near you and use this guide to start preparing: How to Train, Run & Finish Your First 5k Race
63. Kiss in the Rain
64. Play a Game of Questions
Ask your partner a list of questions that they have to answer honestly (here’s 50 questions to ask your partner to choose from).
65. Complete a Jigsaw Puzzle Together
Not sure what puzzle to complete? Check out the best 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles for adults.
66. Spend the Night at a B&B
There are amazing bed & breakfasts all over the world, but it doesn’t even have to be far from home, B&B’s make a great overnight getaway too!
67. Read a Book To Each Other
68. Have Breakfast in Bed
The easiest way to complete this goal would be to order room service at a hotel, but don’t cancel out the opportunity to do it in your very own home too.
69. Adopt an Adorable Pet
There are so many fur babies out there just waiting to be adopted by you and your partner. You can start your search at Petfinder.
70. Ask Each Other the “Would You Rather Questions for Couples”
Are you looking for some new adult date night ideas? Then these would you rather questions for couples are the answer. The best part is that these questions are not too hard, and there really is no right or wrong answers.
You can even get our downloadable would you rather questions to print at home!
71. Create Your Signature “Couple Cocktail”
You can either think of an entirely whole new signature drink or base it off of one from my Classic Cocktail Bucket List.
72. Be Financially Stable
By being aligned with each other’s financial goals, you can take steps in working towards it together, like assessing spending habits or managing debt.
73. Buy a Home Together
74. Do a Couple’s Photo Session
75. Try Something Adventurous
By facing the fear together you both will come out of the experience as stronger people and a stronger couple.
Don’t know what to do? Check out our Adventure Bucket List: 50 Crazy Ideas & Things to Do
76. Get Drinks at a Rooftop Bar
77. Fly First Class
78. Do an Escape Room
If The idea is to solve puzzles and riddles in order to find your way out of a locked room in a limited amount of time. It may sound easy, but it’s not!
79. Get Married
80. Get Matching Tattoos
.Need cute couple tattoo ideas? Cosmopolitan has 74 great tattoo ideas! If you’re not committed to a forever tattoo, then check out Etsy’s temporary tattoos (I personally LOVE this simple one).
81. Picks Apple (or Berries) at a Farm
82. Hike a New Trail
If you’re looking for an epic place to hike, then see our Hiking Bucket List: 25 Best Hikes & Backpacking Treks in the World
83. Try Ice Skating
84. Take a Kayak Tour
85. Go on a Dinner Cruise
86. Make a Sex Bucket List
Whether you’re just getting started in finding extra fun in the bedroom, or a seasoned pro looking to get a little more freaky with your partner, these sexy things to try in bed (and beyond) will add a little more spice to life.
87. Jump Out of a Plane (Skydive!)
It can be a little frightening to some, but is definitely one for your adventure bucket list!
If jumping out of a plane is just too scary, then try indoor skydiving in a wind tunnel instead.
88. See a Movie at a Drive-In
89. Have Fun at an Amusement Park
Of course, riding all the rides at an amusement park is a must, but don’t skip out on playing the games too. Don’t give up until one of you has won that stuffed teddy bear or blow up a giraffe!
90. Grow a Beautiful Garden
91. Start a Couple’s Book Club
If you don’t know what to read, you can start with some of the NY Times Best Sellers or check out our Classic Books Bucket List of the best must-read novels.
92. Host an Epic Dinner Party
93. Laugh at a Comedy Club
You know, laughter is not only the best medicine, it also is also known to be a very attractive quality in a partner.
94. Kiss Under the Mistletoe During The Holidays
The holiday season can also be the time for romance. Set up mistletoe in your home and lead your heart’s beloved under it to gain the great excuse of kissing them.
95. Learn Your Love Language
Discovering your (and your partner’s) love language will help to understand how the two of you give and receive affection to each other and improve your relationship even more. You can learn your languages at Love Languages or Soul Mate System.
96. Move In Together
97. Start a Couple’s Blog
One of the perks of a couples blog is that both of you can put in different perspectives about a topic you are passionate about, like traveling or food. And did I mention that it can also be a potential source of income?
PS: If you decide to start a blog, then read my articles: Become a Blogger: How to Start a Successful Blog in 6 Easy Steps and How to Make Money Blogging: 7 Ways to Monetize. But, also make sure to know the top beginner blogging mistakes to avoid (& how to fix them).
98. Sleep in a Castle
99. Surprise Your Partner
100. Take A Brewery Tour
Spend an afternoon learning all about how they make beer while enjoying a pint or two of beer.
101. Say “I Love You”
Aside from expressing our love to our partner through actions, like giving them a million kisses, saying I love you to them reinforces those feelings and actions.
102. Find a New Hobby to Do Together
If you don’t know where to start in choosing one, then head over to our Hobbies Bucket List: 100+ Most Popular Types to Try.
103. Take Cooking Class
104. Try New Food
Try a new restaurant, grab a foreign food at the grocery store, or if your adventurous eaters check out our Weird Food Bucket List that has plenty of unique things to try!
105. Visit a Different Country
106. Visit The Place You Had Your First Kiss
Do you still remember where you shared that first kiss together? Regardless, there’s nothing more romantic than going back to that special place and reminiscing!
107. Take on a DIY Home Project
108. Have a Fondue Night
109. Share a Milkshake
110. Have a Fancy Night on the Town
Whether you’re partying at a trendy club or going to a 5-star dinner, dressing up for a night on town is one way to get out of your comfy t-shirt and jeans!
111. Bake Together
Baking requires patience and the exact measurements of ingredients for the finished product to turn out perfectly—just like your relationship!
112. Watch Each Others Favorite Movie
113. Create Your Couple’s Travel Bucket List
114. Stay in a Cabin in the Woods
115. Catch a Sports Game
Whether it’s basketball, soccer, or good old American football, you can catch a game live at a stadium or settle for shouting at your home television screen.
116. Head to a Museum
Going to a museum with your boyfriend, girlfriend or significant other can be a really fun time if you choose the right one. It’s great exploring the wonders of art, history, and culture, but, all museums don’t have to be historical or artsy. You can find some pretty unique ones out there too!
117. Meditate together
118. Plan the Ultimate Staycation
You can try out new restaurants, visit local tourist spots, indulge in spa treatments, or simply take time to unwind and enjoy leisure activities at home.
119. Reorganize a Room in Your House
120. Write Songs for Each Other
121. Design a Coffee Table Book
From that adorable first date selfie to the epic vacation snapshots, with platforms like Shutterfly, you can easily bring your vision to life by choosing layouts, adding captions, and customizing every detail.
122. Have a Pottery Night
123. Go Indoor Rock Climbing
124. Have a Deep Conversation About Life
You can explore topics like the meaning of life, your passions, what makes you truly happy, and your aspirations for the future.
125. Have Kids (And start your Family bucket list)
Ready to Start living your bucket? Use my Favorite Resources:
Finding Ideas
Of course this bucket list blog and my bucket list are great resources, but you can also use my free printable 2,000 bucket list ideas.
Naming Your List
Some people don’t love the term “bucket list”. But, what is most important is that you have a list, not what you call it, so here are 25 other names for a bucket list.
Storing Your List
I’ve created the perfect Google Sheets Bucket List Tracker Spreadsheet, that helps you store your list, plus keep track of all those checkmarks you’ll be making on it!
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