Dinner dates are a classic way to spend time with your partner, but let’s be honest—they can start to feel repetitive after a while. While sharing a meal is great, relationships thrive on excitement, variety, and shared experiences that go beyond the usual restaurant setting.
Whether it’s an adventurous activity, a hands-on creative session, or a simple change of scenery, stepping outside the dinner-date routine can make for unforgettable moments. Suppose you want to switch things up.
Here are some fresh and exciting ideas to explore together.
Have a Picnic
Pack your favorite snacks, soak in the sun, and enjoy a relaxed, scenic escape. Whether it’s a cozy setup with a book in a park, music or a fun beach game session, it’s the perfect way to unwind together. Locations like: Tarkwa Bay and Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park are great spots. Check out tips to help you plan a picnic.
Try a Craft Session: Pottery, Handcrafting
Whether you’re molding clay, making candles, trying out kintsugi, it’s a fun and interactive way to bond and unwind. Plus, you’ll walk away with a unique keepsake to cherish the moment!
Escape Room at Escape Room Lagos
Put your teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test with an adrenaline-pumping escape room challenge at Escape Room Lagos. Race against the clock, crack the codes, meet other couples, network while solving the puzzles for an exciting, immersive experience that keeps you both on your toes!
Location: Silverbird Galleria, 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island.
Enjoy a Social Night Out: Comedy, Poetry and Music
Immerse yourself in Lagos’ vibrant creative scene with a social night out at an open mic, comedy or improv show, or poetry club. Whether you’re laughing at spontaneous performances, snapping to powerful spoken word, or soaking in the energy of live entertainment, it’s the perfect way to connect, unwind, and enjoy the city’s artistic pulse.
Salsa
Lagos has a vibrant salsa culture and a thriving dance community, making it the perfect setting for a romantic, high-energy date night. Whether you’re beginners or seasoned dancers, let the rhythm bring you closer as you move in sync, guided by expert instructors. It’s an intimate, exciting way to connect, have fun, and create unforgettable moments together.
