8 Fun Date Ideas Around Kansas City for Couples

We're crowdsourcing the best fun date ideas Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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).


 
    Old Red Bridge Love Locks
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     (1180.3 mi)

    Price

    Free+

    Shila:  In William Minor Park, between Holmes and Blue River Road on Red Bridge Road is where you'll discover the "Old Red Bridge." Many couples affix a padlock to this historic bridge to symbolize their love. You should purchase locks in advance; see site for charitable sources that support the environment and local KC parks.

    Bar K Dog Bar
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     (1182.8 mi)

    Price

    Free+

    Shila:   Partially under the Heart of America Bridge (on the western edge of Berkley Riverfont Park) lays Bar K Dog Bar. This is an intriguing, well-reviewed gathering spot that combines a spacious dog park with a modern bar, restaurant and coffee house. They also host a weekly trivia night. Leave your kids at home for this date, but feel free to invite the four-legged ones for extra company!

    Kansas City Graffiti Tour
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     (1183.0 mi)

    Price

    $22/person

    Shila:  If you can commit 2 hours in the morning and 2 miles of walking, the Kansas City Graffiti Tour is a certainly a unique date idea to observe and learn about many of Kansas City's best murals and street art. The tour ends at the Parlor food hall, where you can enjoy food and drinks thereafter.

    Historic City Market
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     (1183.2 mi)

    Price

    Free+

    Shila:  The City Market is open daily and runs festivals and events all year long. From hands-on art shows, to live music and dancing, to yoga in the park, reference their full event calendar to discover unique day date or date night ideas! Many events, such as "Yoga In City Market Park," are free to experience and reoccur weekly on a convenient seasonal schedule.

    Kansas City Aquarium
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     (1183.3 mi)

    Price

    ~$34.95/adults

    Shila:  There's a lot to see at the Kansas City Aquarium as hundreds of different species are on deck to observe. Be sure to recognize some adult-only events on their calendar, too. For example, "Fins & Flights," is an event where participating local breweries are on tap to serve while guests enjoy an evening of after-hour viewing access.

    Tom's Town Distilling Company Tours
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     (1183.4 mi)

    Price

    $10/person

    Ages

    21 yrs+

    Shila:  Group distillery tours at Tom's Town Distilling Company last about 1 hour and invite you to learn about Kansas City during the Prohibition era, as well as see how these award-winning spirits are made. Tastings of vodka, gin and bourbon are provided for those couples 21 years and older.

    Topgolf
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     (1187.9 mi)

    Hannah Scott:  My husband is a HUGE golf fan, but I'm a little reluctant to tag along for 18 holes. Topgolf is more my style! It's an elevated golf range that uses microchips to track the location of your ball and determine your score for each game. Pricing is by hour for "bay" (sort of like a lane at a bowling alley) that you can share with a large group of people to reduce the cost. Double date, anyone?

    Zip KC - Sunset Date Night Tour
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     (1206.0 mi)

    Price

    $198/couple

    Shila:  Experience several adrenaline-pumping zip lines at Zip KC while reaching speeds up to 50 mph, plus more high action above the forest canopy. The "Sunset Date Night Tour" is 3 hours in duration timed purposefully to enjoy your final zip views at a sun-setting spot.

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