Keeping a running list of solo date ideas has been such a saving grace. Especially when it’s been a long week, and I decide at the last minute that it’s the perfect day or night to do something special for myself.
Doing absolutely nothing is one of my favorite things to do, but sometimes, it’s good to get out and do a little something.
And there’s something really magical about taking yourself out to do that something. I’m almost certain that it’s because you are fulfilling your own desire for a nice day or evening, opposed to waiting for someone else to offer or supply it for you.
Some solo dates can require a bit more energy making them more challenging and intense, and others give you the opportunity to just let loose and have fun in your own company.
Speaking of fun, you can hear more about how to develop a “fun habit” in my podcast episode, “Can Fun Really Be the Wellness Hack You’re Missing?? | The Key to Wellness You’ve Been Overlooking” that I did with Organizational Psychologist, Behavioral Scientist and Author of The Fun Habit, Dr. Mike Rucker. I think you’ll like it!
I thought it was only right to create a list of solo date ideas to refer to when I have time to squeeze in some “me time”. And, what’s so nice about these solo date ideas is that some of them could be short and fulfilling, and others could last all day. It just depends on how much time you have for a little self-care.
Below, you’ll find a list of 47 solo date ideas for you to try. Explore your local area on the map to see where you can find places near you to do some of these fun activities.
Adventurous Solo Date Ideas
- Go cafe hopping around the city
- Take a day trip to a nearby town
- Take a scenic drive and listen to your favorite playlist
- Visit a museum
- Visit your local zoo
Budget-Friendly Solo Date Ideas
- Art therapy session
- Attend a matinee show or movie
- Drive-in movie date
- Game night for one
- Home spa day
- Morning coffee walk in the park
- Movie night at home
- Picnic in the park
- Sign up for a donation-based fitness class
- Try a new smoothie bar
- Visit a local farmers market
- Visit a botanical garden and do a mindful walking meditation
Creative Solo Date Ideas
- Art gallery hopping
- Bake something sweet
- Design a fresh floral arrangement
- DIY craft night
- Paint at the park
- Participate in an open-mic night
- Sign up for a cooking class
- Sign up for a pottery class
- Start a scrapbook or photo album
Free Solo Date Ideas
- Explore a neighborhood that inspires you to follow your dreams
- Go for a mindful nature walk at a nearby park
- Movie night at home
- Stargazing
- Sunrise or sunset yoga
- Walk on the beach
- Window shopping adventure
- Visit the library
Peaceful Solo Date Ideas
- Book an appointment at the spa
- Garden therapy
- Get a pedicure
- Get a massage
- Read by the water
- Spend a day at the beach
- Staycation
- Explore your local botanical garden
Physically Challenging Solo Date Ideas
- Do a challenging hike
- Go on a bike ride with a view
- Indoor rock climbing
- Indoor skydiving
- Rollerblade along the beach
- Take an in-person or virtual beginner’s class for a physical activity you’ve been wanting to try
Romantic Solo Date Ideas
- Candle lit dinner for one at home
- Dinner date or happy hour at a new restaurant
- Take a long, luxurious bubble bath
- Write a love letter to yourself
Scheduling a solo date every now and then can do wonders for your body, mind, and spirit. 10/10 recommend!
