31 Fun Date Ideas Around Indianapolis for Couples
We're crowdsourcing the best fun date ideas Indianapolis has to offer! Check the map to find inspiration for all sorts of romantic, unique or cheap date ideas near you, and add reviews for your tried-and-true favorite things to do in Indianapolis for couples. What do you love to do together when you don't feel like the standard dinner and a movie?
It's worth taking a break from your current binge worthy show to try one of these date night ideas, but we've also got a roundup of stay at home dates for when you'd rather stay in (or can't swing a sitter).
Mud Day - Fishers Indiana Government/ Fishers Parks & Recreation
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Kids & Families, 4:00 - 7:00 PM 21 and older Happy Hour
$20/adults
Beth Wood: Cyntheanne Park will be the muddiest spot around for Fishers's annual Mud Day event. Over 20 tons of soil will be combined with 50,000 gallons of water to form a giant mud pit where families of all ages can play and get as dirty as they wish. Fun activities and challenges will lead to a King and Queen of Mud being crowned. Adults can come back for more fun at the 21 and over only Happy Hour event. Have fun playing tug-of-war, mud volleyball and other games while enjoying food and alcohol purchases.
Daniel's Vineyard
Beth Wood: Daniel's Vineyard is located in the Geist area. Daniel’s Vineyard hosts a large tasting room which is exclusive to members, as well as various events including trivia nights, live music, grape stomping events, and more! Be sure to check out their events schedule before planning your visit.
Koteewi Archery Range
Kristy Pepping: When you think of date night, you might not think target practice. Why not try a unique sport and head to this archery range? Bring out your competitive side, and test your aim to see who is a better bull's eye!
Topgolf
Beth Wood: FORE! Go golfing at Topgolf! You can reserve your own "bay" where you can hit micro chipped golf balls at targets in the outfield to score points. The climate controlled bay makes golfing enjoyable year round. A full restaurant and bar with food and beverage menus, rooftop fire pits, 200 HDTVs and more can be enjoyed during your visit as well.
The Pint Cycle
Beth Wood: The Pint Cycle is a pedal-powered, 16-person bicycle, that tours Fisher's city center with optional stops at several breweries, bars, and restaurants, including Four Day Ray Brewery, Brixx Pizza, Louvino and Nickel Plate Bar & Grill. You can book a two-hour tour individually or as a group. Pedallers are welcome to bring their own beverages on board as well as sample & purchase beverages at the stops along the way. Special tours offered for Fishers Concerts, Wine Tours, Farmers Market Tours and more. Makes a great date activity!
The Escape Room
Kristy Pepping: Do you and your partner binge watch true crime shows? If so, The Escape Room is for you! Choose one of five rooms to escape from. Basically, you are locked in a room and given clues in order to get out before your time is up. To complete your date night, there is a lounge that you can enjoy before or after your escape.
Indy Hot Air
Soaring over the city in a hot air balloon is both exhilarating and relaxing. Enjoy the quiet that comes from being away from it all! The balloon ride lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes and will launch from Fishers, Noblesville or Westfield.
Symphony on the Prairie
Kristy Pepping: Symphony on the Prairie is an Indy tradition that offers outdoor summer concerts and entertainment. Pack a picnic, grab your significant other and enjoy a concert with some fresh air at the Conner Prairie Amphitheatre. There are several concerts to choose from during the weekend summer months. If you would rather purchase food, there are concessions on site as well as the option to rent a table by the stage.
Harmony Winery
Beth Wood: Harmony Winery in Fishers offers a fun and casual atmosphere while sampling their award-winning wines. Go in for just a taste or for the unique experience of learning how to make your own personalized vintage in their state-of-the-art wine studio. Harmony often hosts special events, too.
Wine and Canvas
Tracy Snyder Molina: Whether you and your date are naturally artistic or you don't have a creative bone in your body, Wine and Canvas offers unique painting parties with cocktails for any skill level! Great local artists provide step-by-step instructions in beautiful surroundings that make for an amazing experience. While enjoying your favorite wine or cocktail, let your inner artist out to create a masterpiece. The best part is you take your artwork with you and leave the clean up behind! You can take classes at their studio or at a rotating selection of restaurants around town.
The Dinner Detective
Tracy Snyder Molina: Do you know who did it? The Dinner Detective show is an interactive and improvised comedic murder mystery set in the present day. Performers are not in costume and may actually be seated at your table, so part of the fun from the beginning is trying to figure out who’s involved in the crime and who’s not. Throughout the night, murder and mayhem will occur, clues will come forth and the detectives will help everyone try to solve the mystery. There's even a prize package for the sleuth who comes closest to solving the crime.
The White Rabbit Cabaret presents Let's Make A Date
Kristy Pepping: Located Fountain Square, "Let's Make a Date" is a live dating game show put on by The White Rabbit Cabaret. This particular show is a perfect evening for a date night as you watch an actor bachelor and actress bachelorette get matched up with two lucky people from the audience. Tickets are available at the door, cash only, and first come, first serve seating. There are several other live shows presented by White Rabbit Caberet, too.
Fountain Square Theatre Swing Dancing Nights
Erin P.: The historic Fountain Square Theatre hosts swing dancing nights every other Friday. The evening begins with a one-hour lesson before you have the opportunity to wow the crowd with your newly-honed dancing skills, or if not quite that, at least have a blast with your dancing partner while enjoying the live music.
Atomic & Action Duckpin Bowling
Tracy Snyder Molina: Restored as an original 1930’s era duckpin bowling alley, Action Duckpin Bowl has eight lanes of duckpin bowling and vintage billiard table while Atomic Bowl Duckpin is furnished with authentic 1950’s and 60’s equipment. Reservations are recommended.
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
Beth Wood: Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery features a one-of-a-kind tasting room, which includes a Hotel Tango spirits only bar coupled with a rustic atmosphere. They feature delicious handcrafted cocktails inspired by each spirit made by their master distillers. Hotel Tango's tasting room welcomes each customer to come in, try each spirit and learn more about the products they make.
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