5 Inspirational Ideas for Rainy Dates

Have you planned for the perfect date but the weather looks like it's going to rain cats and dogs? You can either sulk away and cancel, or find an alternative that makes for a great spontaneous date.

If you know it's going to rain on your date, you can always enjoy some time indoors. Sunny days make for an ideal date but since you don't have control over Mother Nature, you can make the most out of it with a little creativity. Don't worry; you'll be fine, even if it's a first date.

Excursions

Dates don't have to be at romantic venues. When the weather takes a turn, why not walk around the mall and do some groceries? Look up a recipe, shop for the ingredients with your date, and cook it together at home. Cooking is a great bonding activity and not to mention you get to taste your efforts in the end.

A stroll at the mall, a visit to the pet store or your local library can also be romantic in its own way. Plus, you don't have to make too much of an effort to create a romantic environment if you just stay creative.

Learn something new

Instead of getting drenched outside, stay in and learn a new skill with your date. Listen to an instructional podcast over a couple of cups of hot chocolate or learn to mix a cocktail and drink it together.

You can also ask your date to teach you a skill that they know like a foreign language or even origami. If your partner has a workshop, try doing a project together. Your bond will grow when you do activities that have tangible results, so take every chance to do things together.

Get artsy fartsy

Rain is also romantic, so why not stay in and do a photoshoot with her? It doesn't have to be serious. Get her to mix and match her clothes for some wacky memorabilia. If you do go out, rain is a great excuse to visit your local museum. That way you don't have to feel guilty about spending time staying indoors looking at paintings and trying to make sense of it all.

Entertainment

Here's an oldie but goodie. Snuggling up on the couch while watching a horror flick makes for a great rainy date. Plus, you get an excuse to cuddle really close while anticipating the next jump scare. Playing video games together is also an enriching bonding activity. If she isn't a hard-core gamer, there are tons of other fun, casual titles that you can play together. Games are always goal-oriented, so reaching those goals together can strengthen your emotional connection.

Go out

Now this is a literal rainy date! Bring your umbrellas, rain boots, and coats and take a stroll at a nearby park. As long as it isn't a rainstorm outside, strolling in the rain makes for a perfect, memorably romantic time. There won't be as many people outside when it's raining, so you may even be able to have the park all to yourselves. Go ahead and jump around in the puddles together. You can also visit outdoor urban attractions such as a local monument.

Rain can also be a perfect time to relax so head to a nearby cafe and have coffee together while watching the rain patter on the sidewalk. If you're already in the city when it rains, why not head to a stand up show or a concert? You might even discover new music and artists together.

In Summary

So even if the weather decides to drench the world, it doesn't have to make your emotional bond get soggy. There are loads of other rainy date ideas to try, and it really depends on each of your interests. So go out and get wet! Or stay in and get comfy.

What other date ideas do you have for rainy days? Share them in the comments below!