40+ Anniversary date ideas to create new memories.

• Food as your love language.

What’s an anniversary date without food? There are many ways to make meals and the experience of preparing one together is even more special for your anniversary. For example, you can make a special dinner together. You can also go on a local food crawl, explore new cuisines, enroll in cooking classes, or order incredible takeout.

• Can’t decide on what to do? Play bingo—with a twist.

Planning for an anniversary can get nerve-racking. To make your anniversary more exciting and memorable, play date night bingo featuring out-of-the-box ideas. It’s a great way to add a dash of spontaneity to your anniversary date, and it lets you unleash your creativity.

• Organize a party for two.

Have fun with your significant other. Decorate your space, cook or order food, and celebrate your anniversary.

• Have a staycation.

Sometimes, you just want to unwind and spend the whole day doing (almost) nothing. Why not have a staycation at home or at your favorite hotel? Take a break from the tech and use this time to reconnect with your partner. While you’re at it, consider making a heartfelt letter or card for them.

• Learn a new dance.

Pick up a new skill and take dancing classes with your partner. Soon enough, you’ll be cutting a rug.

• Go on a double date.

Why not spend time with a couple who made a positive impact on your relationship? Invite them over for dinner at your home and relive some of your best memories with them.

• Have a spa day.

Treat you and your partner to an at-home spa experience. You can trade massages or even give each other pedicures. This is a wonderful way for couples to pamper each other.

• Recreate your first date.

Visit the place where you had your first date or where you first met. Look at your photos together over the months or years. If you’re a married couple, try recreating your honeymoon.

• You can’t go wrong with a candlelit dinner.

Candlelit dinners are a classic. They can be as simple or as elaborate as you want them to be.

• Go stargazing.

The great thing about stargazing is you can do it in your own backyard, or you can take a short hike to find a clear spot. To prep for your stargazing session, read up on constellations and check the weather forecast. Check out these helpful tips so you can make the most out of the experience.

• Do a photo shoot.

Book a photo shoot at your local studio or take a DIY approach. To commemorate this special event, make a cute collage using your photos.

• Create a relationship bucket list.

Have fun writing down all the things you want to experience or accomplish with your partner. Whether it’s traveling to a remote destination or picking up a new skill, there’s no limit to what you can add to your list.

• Try a new restaurant.

If you’ve ever had a new restaurant or dish you’ve always wanted to try, now’s the perfect time.

• Hire a private chef.

Working with a private chef gives you more time to relax. You can either plan the meals with the chef or let them surprise you with something new.

• Play your favorite love songs.

Take your favorite vinyl records out for a spin to make your anniversary date magical.

• Take your partner to a drive-in movie theater.

If there’s a nearby drive-in movie theater, why not take your partner out to watch a movie or two?

• Go on a camping trip.

Camping lets you and your partner reconnect with nature. It also brings a welcome change of scenery. If you’re unable to travel far, set up camp in your living room or backyard.

• The road trip and picnic combo.

Plan this out, or be spontaneous. Pick a random destination, pack an overnight bag, and don’t forget to bring snacks.

• Watch your favorite artists perform live.

Attend a gig or a music festival with your partner. If concerts aren’t your thing, visit a local theater.

• Organize a scavenger hunt.

It could be around your home or neighborhood. Make sure to take lots of photos and come up with a special prize.

• Visit the beach.

Spend a fun-filled day with your significant other at the beach. If you live far away from beaches, check to see if there’s a lake or river nearby where you can hit the water.

• Museum-hopping.

Have fun learning about new things with your significant other. Whether it’s an art gallery or a science museum, museum-hopping can make for a very enriching experience for couples.

• Go on a photo walk.

Whether it’s in your neighborhood or a new place, a photo walk helps you learn more about the place and see it with a fresh pair of eyes. Bring only the essentials and dress comfortably.

• Visit a winery.

While you’re at it, consider participating in a wine-tasting tour. If wine isn’t your cup of tea, you can also check out local breweries or distilleries.

• Bust out your cooking chops with a cook-off.

If you’re feeling competitive, why not have a cook-off? The best thing about this is that you can sample each other’s creations—and the winner doesn’t have to wash all the dishes.

• Visit a local amusement park.

Add a dash of whimsy, magic, and nostalgia to your anniversary date by heading to an amusement park. This is also a great way for you and your partner to relive your fondest childhood memories. Enjoy the rides, games, and staple amusement park food like hotdogs and cotton candy.

• Head into the unknown by visiting an escape room.

Work together with your partner to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Escape rooms help strengthen your bond, and they’re a lot of fun.

• Take a long walk.

Something as simple as taking a leisurely walk at your local park can make for a romantic anniversary date.

• Breakfast in bed.

Start a slow morning routine and have breakfast in bed.

• Game night for two.

Find the perfect board game and enjoy a chill anniversary date at home. Up the ante by preparing prizes like coupons for chores or massages.

• Check out your local bookstore.

Talk about your favorite books over a cup of coffee. Discover new titles. Pick a book or two for your partner.

• At-home movie marathon.

Prepare your favorite snacks, PJs, and blankets. If you’re doing a family movie night, pick movies that everyone can enjoy. It also helps to follow a theme.

• Start a small garden.

The great thing about this is that you don’t need a lot of space and money to get started. You can reuse old containers and place them in your kitchen or anywhere plants can get a lot of sunlight.

• Catch the sunrise.

Wake up extra early and wait for the sunrise. If you’re not an early bird, take your partner to an open field or a hill to catch the sunset.

• Visit a farmers’ market.

Your local farmers’ market gives you access to fresh local produce, along with seasonal picks and artisanal options. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to support local businesses while being able to try new food.

• Explore your neighborhood.

Walk around your neighborhood. Who knows, you might find a hidden gem tucked in an alley.

• Plan a trip together.

Planning a trip with your partner makes for a fun and exciting activity. Plus, this gives you both something to look forward to.

• Host an indoor picnic with your favorites.

Who says picnics are only reserved for the outdoors? You can create the perfect indoor anniversary picnic date in just a few steps. Set up your living room so that it’s extra comfy, prepare a picnic charcuterie board, and take lots of photos.

• Catch up on the TV series you’ve been meaning to watch.

Cozy up under a blanket and binge-watch a new TV series. The only problem is that if it’s an ongoing series, then you might have to wait until next year to watch new episodes.

• Rearrange your furniture.

A small change can freshen up the look of your home.

• Redecorate your home.

This one is on a grander scale and requires more planning. Talk to your partner about your plans and make sure that they’re on board with the idea.

• Sing your heart out at karaoke night.

Whether it’s a party for two or for the whole family, karaoke is a fantastic way to have a good time. If you’re having a karaoke party with just you and your partner, pick song duets. Don’t forget to prepare snacks, drinks, and prizes.

• Play your favorite video games.

If you’re more of a gamer, why not invite your partner to play your favorite video games with you? You can go head-to-head with games like Mortal Kombat or play co-op games like It Takes Two, where you and your partner can work together.

• Make gifts for each other.

The beauty of homemade gifts is that they’re unique and personalized. Whether it’s a custom poster or banner, a homemade gift is one of the best ways to show your partner just how much you love them.

• Take arts and crafts classes.

Attend a pottery class, tie-dye workshop, or painting course. Learning a new skill is more fun if you’re doing it alongside someone you love.

• Come up with your own unique tradition as a couple.

Work with your partner to create a new tradition. It could be something as simple as having dinner together during the weekends or something more elaborate like annual trips abroad.

• Make a positive impact by becoming a volunteer.

Discuss your plans to volunteer with your partner. You could both help out at your local shelter or soup kitchen. The best thing about volunteering is that the two of you have the opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact in your community.

• Create a DIY project.

If you and your partner are certified DIYers, then this is right up your alley. Whether it’s making custom shelves or repainting old furniture, you’ll certainly have a lot of fun.

• Do something new together.

If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try out something new with your partner? It could be a new sport, outdoor activity, or maybe even canyoneering, skydiving, or paragliding.

• Make a scrapbook.

Create a scrapbook with your partner. Fill it with your favorite photos and mementos so you can relive your adventures together. Make sure to write captions for each photo.

• Create a small time capsule.

Fill a tin container with sentimental items, bury it in your backyard (if you don’t have a backyard, you can hide your time capsule in the attic or garage), and open it on your fifth or tenth anniversary. Things you can put inside the time capsule include photos, letters, cards, and trinkets.