32 Fun Date Ideas Around Philadelphia for Couples

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Learn to roll your own sushi! Take part in an interactive date night with your love or with other couples for Sushi Classes with the Queen of Sushi Madame Saito. With decades of experience, Madame Saito will share her expertise in hands-on classes to learn how to make sushi rice, sushi rolls, prepare fish and much more. You also get to dine on the sushi you create in class. Students are eligible to attend monthly Sushi Parties. Special events can be created for couples as well.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Enjoy a date night to remember where you'll work together to help solve the crime of a murder mystery while enjoying a four course dinner. Located in Old City, Bistro Romano, is home to not only the murder mystery, but to special events and piano bar. Murder Mystery theater tickets includes dinner and the show.

Tim Ponisciak said:  For the athletic and adventurous parents, take the chance to glide down Philly's Schuylkill River! Hidden River Outfitters has all the gear you need to kayak or paddle board. You'll paddle on the river at dusk (or day) and be able to see sights like the Art Museum and Fairmount Water Works. Enjoy a basic kayak excursion together, or take advantage of moonlight tours or movie night tours.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Grab your mate for a unique date night to explore historic Philadelphia while hearing haunted facts and folklore from the Spirits of '76. This 75-minute walking tour, which starts and ends at Cosi Restaurant, features 20 sites to hear spooky stories and fun facts from locations such as the City Tavern, Liberty Bell, Edgar Allen Poe house, Washington Square Park, haunted movie sets and more. After the tour, you and your date can stop for dinner at one of the many Old City restaurants. It will be a night that the two of you will talk about long after it's over!

Tim Ponisciak said:  Try something very different and enjoy dinner on a real four masted ship! This is the only full service restaurant on a tall ship anywhere in the world. Being on the Moshulu can truly help you forget everything else going on the world. Enjoy some amazing views of the city from the shores of the Delaware River. And, the food is pretty great too... the crab cake and miso glazed salmon are both delicious!

Tim Ponisciak said:  For the art lovers, attending First Fridays in Old City is a great way to spend a kid free night. The many art galleries in the neighborhood open up their doors and showcase their wares. Most stay open later, until at least 9pm. After you're done browsing or people watching, make sure to grab something to eat at one of the many fantastic restaurants in the area!

Friday night of each month, year-round ; 5 pm -9 pm

Vanessa M. said:  Philly's Old City Arts District hosts an open house type event every first Friday evening of the month. This very popular event is a great (free!) way to spend an evening out! Art lovers can wander through dozens of art galleries, shops, and boutiques in Philadelphia's most vibrant art district. There are plenty of local restaurants to stop for drinks or a bite to eat!

First Fridays

Tim Ponisciak said:  Take your special someone out to the Arboretum to enjoy nature at its best. Select evenings each summer, the Arboretum is open late. You can bring your own dinner and have a picnic on their lawn. Enjoy the gardens as day time turns to night and the romantic sounds of crickets.

Wednesdays in August - open until 8 pm

Vanessa M. said:  Parents looking for a little kid-free R&R by the pool this summer, check out Vesper Day Club, Philadelphia's premier 21+ members only, outdoor swim club. With a heated saltwater pool, private cabanas, DJ music, restaurant, and poolside bar featuring signature cocktails, summer just got a lot more fun! No children allowed. Membership required.

Vanessa M. said:  This combination bar/arcade makes a great low-key date night idea. With classic, throwback video games (I'm looking at you, Ms. PacMan!) that are still just $.25 each, and an extensive beer list, you and your sweetheart can have a great time breaking your high scores instead of breaking the bank.

Tim Ponisciak said:  Is there anything more romantic than a horse and carriage ride? Reserve a ride with 76 Carriage Company for a scenic tour of Old Philadelphia. The carriage driver will be in 1700's period costume to add to the experience!

Vanessa M. said:  For an easy, low-key date idea, stop by the Philadelphia Brewing Co. on any third Saturday afternoon for a free tour/beer tasting.

3rd Saturdays 12-3pm

Vanessa M. said:  The Red Brick Craft Distillery focuses on creating high quality, small batch spirits made with local ingredients. From the sugar wash rum to the barrel aged whiskey, you can taste the time and effort put into their drinks. Call or email to reserve a spot for tasting/tours.

Shila said:  Yay Clay! cleverly hosts "clay dates" for you to get out and make hands-on ceramic art together. In a group setting, you two can create something you'll keep around forever, like a decorative bowl, vase, coffee mugs, etc. The date night consists of building something from scratch on the pottery wheel. You'll return another time to glaze/paint the pieces. The night can be BYOB, too.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Enjoy a truly magical night out at the Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater. Magicians will entertain, delight and keep you guessing during every performance. The theater is a custom built magic theater with 60 seats for optimal viewing and acoustics. Check out all the upcoming shows and get ready for a fun night out - and enjoy the theatre with your family another time at a kid-friendly magic show!