Predictable is so, well, boring. Everyone does dinner and a movie. Sure, it’s fun but you want memorable. Spice up your next date night or impress your love interest on a first date by trying something new. Here are 10 unique date ideas in Denver that just might change your view of date night forever:
- Learn improv comedy at Bovine Metropolis Theater.
Facebook/Bovine Metropolis Theater Catch a comedy show at the Bovine Metropolis Theater or sign you and your date up for a series of improv classes. Fair warning, however, the comedy show is better for a casual date you may have just met and you probably want to save the eight week beginners improv class for someone about whom you’re a little more serious. Check out the Bovine’s shows here.
- Toast your date at Sipping ‘N Painting.
Facebook/Sipping ‘N Painting Hampden Lift a glass of wine or beer and toast your date at Sipping ‘N Painting. In between sips and conversation, paint the evening’s subject – a lighthouse, a forest glow, or a glacial lake, for example – under the guidance of an instructor. Reserve your date night class ahead of time here.
- Cuddle under the stars and watch a movie.
Facebook/Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater Wrap your arms each other as you cuddle under the stars at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater, which features the summer Film on the Rock series. Each evening of the series starts with a comedic performance followed by the feature film of the evening. The 2016 lineup includes Scream, Deadpool, and Star Wars: The Force Awakes.
- Pack a picnic and head to City Park.
Flickr/Michael Levine-Clark Enjoy a quiet picnic at City Park before heading to one of the park’s many attractions. Visit the Denver Zoo. Play a game of tennis. Or, go birdwatching at Ferril Park.
- Get your adrenaline pumping at Unser Racing.
Facebook/Unser Karting & Events Take your date to the next level with an adrenaline pumping experience neither of you will soon forget. Unser Karting promises an action-packed date filled with such activities as go karting, mini bowling, ping pong, and pool. Plan your next date night here.
- Catch a show at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret.
Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret Order you and your date a delicious snack – an antipasto platter, shrimp cocktail, or gourmet popcorn – or dessert – a banana split, chocolate mousse cake, or cabaret cheesecake – to enjoy as you watch a one-of-a-kind show at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret. The popular theater features a range of shows, including burlesque, impersonators, and comedy. Find a listing of current shows and times here.
- Laugh it up at Comedy Works.
Facebook/Comedy Works Make your way to Larimer Square Downtown where you and your date will laugh it up at Comedy Works. Comedy Works hosts such comedians as Roseanne Barr, Ron Funches, and the Sklar Brothers and other events, including New Talent Night and the New Faces Contest. For a full listing of upcoming shows and events and to book your tickets, click here.
- Put your heads together for the Great Room Escape.
Yelp/Great Room Escape Work together with your date – and a group of others – to beat the clock and escape the Cabin Room or the Zombie Room at the Great Room Escape. Huddle together with your group and use your collective skills to escape, which becomes even more urgent when a zombie shows up in the room. Your mission: Escape before the zombie is unleashed. You’ve got 60 minutes. Will you escape?
- Climb a few trees.
Tree Climbing Colorado Relive the magic of those carefree childhood days with your date. Tree Climbing Colorado offers numerous types of tree climbing adventures. Take, for example, the introductory open climb where you’ll spend nearly two and a half hours climbing trees. All equipment is provided. You just have to show up in the proper clothing. Check out Tree Climbing Colorado for dates and for more information.
- Try whitewater rafting.
Flickr/Eric Kb Take to the water with your date as you go whitewater rafting with the Colorado Adventure Center. Choose from a full menu of rafting adventures: A full day on the River Gorge, a half day at Browns Canyon, or numerous beginner, intermediate, and advanced rafting trips.
How many of these 10 unique date ideas in Denver have you tried? What other unique date ideas would you recommend? Share in the comments!
Facebook/Bovine Metropolis Theater
Catch a comedy show at the Bovine Metropolis Theater or sign you and your date up for a series of improv classes. Fair warning, however, the comedy show is better for a casual date you may have just met and you probably want to save the eight week beginners improv class for someone about whom you’re a little more serious. Check out the Bovine’s shows here.
Facebook/Sipping ‘N Painting Hampden
Lift a glass of wine or beer and toast your date at Sipping ‘N Painting. In between sips and conversation, paint the evening’s subject – a lighthouse, a forest glow, or a glacial lake, for example – under the guidance of an instructor. Reserve your date night class ahead of time here.
Facebook/Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater
Wrap your arms each other as you cuddle under the stars at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater, which features the summer Film on the Rock series. Each evening of the series starts with a comedic performance followed by the feature film of the evening. The 2016 lineup includes Scream, Deadpool, and Star Wars: The Force Awakes.
Flickr/Michael Levine-Clark
Enjoy a quiet picnic at City Park before heading to one of the park’s many attractions. Visit the Denver Zoo. Play a game of tennis. Or, go birdwatching at Ferril Park.
Facebook/Unser Karting & Events
Take your date to the next level with an adrenaline pumping experience neither of you will soon forget. Unser Karting promises an action-packed date filled with such activities as go karting, mini bowling, ping pong, and pool. Plan your next date night here.
Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret
Order you and your date a delicious snack – an antipasto platter, shrimp cocktail, or gourmet popcorn – or dessert – a banana split, chocolate mousse cake, or cabaret cheesecake – to enjoy as you watch a one-of-a-kind show at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret. The popular theater features a range of shows, including burlesque, impersonators, and comedy. Find a listing of current shows and times here.
Facebook/Comedy Works
Make your way to Larimer Square Downtown where you and your date will laugh it up at Comedy Works. Comedy Works hosts such comedians as Roseanne Barr, Ron Funches, and the Sklar Brothers and other events, including New Talent Night and the New Faces Contest. For a full listing of upcoming shows and events and to book your tickets, click here.
Yelp/Great Room Escape
Work together with your date – and a group of others – to beat the clock and escape the Cabin Room or the Zombie Room at the Great Room Escape. Huddle together with your group and use your collective skills to escape, which becomes even more urgent when a zombie shows up in the room. Your mission: Escape before the zombie is unleashed. You’ve got 60 minutes. Will you escape?
Tree Climbing Colorado
Relive the magic of those carefree childhood days with your date. Tree Climbing Colorado offers numerous types of tree climbing adventures. Take, for example, the introductory open climb where you’ll spend nearly two and a half hours climbing trees. All equipment is provided. You just have to show up in the proper clothing. Check out Tree Climbing Colorado for dates and for more information.
Flickr/Eric Kb
Take to the water with your date as you go whitewater rafting with the Colorado Adventure Center. Choose from a full menu of rafting adventures: A full day on the River Gorge, a half day at Browns Canyon, or numerous beginner, intermediate, and advanced rafting trips.
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