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Bluenose Mommy's Ultimate Date List


Every year I make it a goal to go on more dates with my husband, and we usually really suck at that goal. When we do find the energy to go out and book a babysitter we often lack creativity in what to do. We often find ourselves out for dinner, going to a movie, or even grocery shopping. So, to make things a little more adventurous for our date nights, I’ve decided to come up with a list of date ideas in and around Halifax.

Free Ideas

  1. Star Gazing
  2. Snowshoeing (You can rent some for free from HRM rec)
  3. Geocaching
  4. Hiking
  5. Donate Blood
  6. SPCA Dog walking
  7. Victoria Park (Truro)
  8. SMU Burke-Gaffney Observatory
  9. Oval skating or rollerblading
  10. Burntcoat head park
  11. Art Gallery on Thursday Nights
  12. Maritime museum of the Atlantic on Tuesday Nights
  13. Discovery Centre on Wednesday nights
  14. Beach walk
  15. Information session at the Library or Home Depot
Minimal Investment

  1. Bowling (Bowlarama)
  2. Rock Climbing (Groud Zero or Seven Bays)
  3. Mini Golf (Putting Edge)
  4. Batting Cages
  5. Indoor Driving Range (East Hants)
  6. Board Room Games Cafe
  7. Timber Lounge
  8. Winery Tour
  9. Sugar Moon Farm
  10. Discover Love Event (Discovery Centre)
  11. Halifax Casino
  12. Bike rental from Bike and Bean
  13. River Tubing Gaspereau River
  14. Shakespeare by the sea
  15. Yuk Yuks
  16. Halifax Ghost Tour
  17. Cosmic Bingo
  18. Kartbahn Racing
  19. OnTree Park
  20. Escape Rooms
  21. BernArt be aMAZEd (Bridgewater)
  22. Halifax Seaport BeerFest
  23. Ribfest Halifax (June 29-July 1)
  24. Fall Wine Festival
  25. Brewery Tours
  26. Shubenacadie Wildlife Park at Night
  27. Antique store hopping
  28. Sherbrooke Village (Bonus if it’s at Christmas time)
  29. Valley Drive in Theatre
  30. Get Air
  31. Clay Cafe
  32. Paint Night
  33. Trivia Night
  34. Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Game
  35. Halifax Hurricanes Basketball Game
Bigger Investment

  1. Kayaking (East Coast Outfitters)
  2. Hatfield Farm sleigh ride
  3. McNabs Island
  4. Tidal bore rafting
  5. Rusty Wallace Car Racing Experience
  6. Float Plane rental
  7. Sailboat private rental
  8. Whale Watching
  9. Kitchen Door Cooking Class
  10. Neptune Theatre
Looking at this list it is sometimes hard to believe that there is so much to do in and around our city. I know I missed many events that are constantly happening, many which I probably don’t even know they exist.
If you get through this list and you still are struggling for a new and creative date idea, I suggest looking up events happening around you on Facebook. If you go into the event section of the website or app, you can search for specific dates and locations. I’ve come across some great events this way.
Here’s to making 2019 a year full of dates that are not all dinner and movies.

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