From cozy dinners to thrilling outdoor adventures, turn your date night in OKC into lasting memories! 

 

1. Go ‘glamping’ at Orr Family Farm.

Spend the night in an air-conditioned Conestoga wagon or teepee at Orr Family Farm, complete with luxuries and creature comforts including a complimentary central campfire, s’mores and coffee, access to a swim spa, campfire dinners ($10 per person) and night access to activities on the property. 

 

2. Build a terrarium together.

At The Plant Shoppe, you and your date will be led through the process of constructing a terrarium. Each participant who registers will leave with a personalized terrarium to take home. 

 

3. Grab dinner and drinks.

Two couples enjoying dinner as the Bricktown Water Taxi passes in the canal behind them

It may seem obvious, but dinner and drinks is a classic combo for a reason. Check out the seemingly endless list of restaurants in OKC, and treat your date to a night of good food and good conversation.

 

4. Attend a Thunder game.

Experience the excitement of a Thunder game in downtown OKC for a thrilling date night. Enjoy the lively pre-game scene with nearby dining options. Snuggle up to your date and cheer on the Thunder at Loud City. If you’re not careful, you might get on the Kiss Cam! 

 

5. Enjoy an immersive art experience.

Every Third Thursday is an adults-only night at Mix-Tape at Factory Obscura, so they stay open as late as 9 p.m. Adults are invited to explore, relax and enjoy every nook and cranny of the immersive experience. Located in Automobile Alley, there’s plenty of local shopping and dining to keep you entertained before or after Factory Obscura's event!  

  

6. Indulge in a couples’ massage, followed by an elegant meal.

Mokara Spa inside the Omni Hotel & Resort offers 50- or 80-minute couples’ massages. Its luxe location lends itself to adding a gourmet meal or even an overnight staycation at the Omni. If you love a great steak, Bob's Steak & Chop House, also within the hotel, is perfect. 

  

7. Stroll through the park and pack a picnic.

A couple standing on a balcony in the Crystal Bridge

Pack a picnic and take your date to the park or just go for a walk together. Scissortail Park or Myriad Gardens downtown are both great options. The Crystal Bridge is especially great during the winter months. Martin Nature Park is another terrific place to enjoy a day date with a picnic and a stroll along its many walking trails. Oklahoma City is also home to more than 170 parks and green spaces. Choose a new park each week and enjoy a full season of picnic dates.  

  

8. Learn the art of glass blowing.

Get hands-on in the studio to create your very own blown glass piece of art at Blue Sage Studios. Schedule a one-on-one class or just stop in during operating hours and observe a studio artist practicing their craft.  

 

9. Grab some sweets with your sweetie.

Indulge in a magnificent, hand-crafted ice cream creation from one of OKC’s many small-batch, artisanal ice cream shops like Perets, Boom Town Creamery or Roxy’s Ice Cream Social. Rather have a cupcake? Green Goodies in Classen Curve has got you covered.

  

10. Try your hand at ax throwing.

For a great thrill and stress-releasing activity, experience ax throwing at Bad Axe OKC. The learning process is fast and easy. The expert ax-throwing coaches will make it easy for you to pick up the art of hurling an ax.  

 

11. Battle it out in a pickleball match.

Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle is a unique indoor and outdoor entertainment complex featuring 10 pickleball courts, with six inside courts and four outside, in addition to a variety of outdoor yard games such as Jenga, ping-pong, cornhole, Connect Four and Battleship. With a rooftop bar and full-service restaurant, you’re bound to have a good time. Pickleball court reservations are available and highly encouraged.  

 

12. Dance the night away!

Throughout Oklahoma City but especially concentrated in downtown OKC are bars and clubs where you and your dance partner can party 'til dawn (or at least until the bar closes)! The streetcar connects Midtown, Downtown, Bricktown and Auto Alley, so you don't have to worry about driving.

 

13. Ride the Bricktown Water Taxi together.

Take a cruise on the Bricktown Water Taxi with your honey and learn a little bit about OKC. Afterward, enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurant options in Bricktown

  

14. Try your hand at classic arcade games.

The Plaza District’s adults-only arcade features 25-cent games from the 80s and 90s, pinball machines, classic skeeball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming, life-size Jenga and Connect Four. Up-Down also offers pizza by the slice, two bars with a plethora of local beer on tap and an upper and lower wrap-around patio with plenty of outdoor seating. Flashback RetroPub is another arcade bar option in West Village. Lastly, Sauced in the Paseo District has a free play vintage arcade and pizza a-plenty!

 

15. Head to Chisholm Creek for active fun.

Chisholm Creek

Chisholm Creek offers adrenaline-pumping activities, plus a cool mix of locally owned dining and retail favorites. At Topgolf, enjoy a little competition on the tee box while enjoying great food and drinks or suit up and soar inside an indoor vertical wind tunnel at iFly Indoor Skydiving. After those exciting activities, take your date on a leisurely stroll around the plentiful green space in Chisholm Creek.

 

16. Create a culinary masterpiece.

Craft a delicious meal with your significant other for an intimate date night experience. From make-and-take desserts and baking classes to diverse theme nights inspired by cuisine around the world, Sur La Table offers a wide variety of unique and lively classes for couples.  

   

17. Go wine tasting.

Sample handcrafted wines at Put A Cork In It. The outdoor patio offers a cozy atmosphere and exquisite view of the Bricktown Canal. Afterward, catch a ride on the water taxi or explore the local shops and restaurants that adorn the vibrant entrainment district.  

 

18. Enjoy dinner and a movie.

It’s the classic American date night. Enjoy a great meal, stare into each other’s eyes and follow it up with an evening holding hands in a dark, cozy movie theater. You can even make it a one-stop date at Flix Brewhouse for a wide variety of burgers, Buffalo mac ‘n’ cheese, beer/wine/cocktails, decadent desserts and even all-day breakfast.   

 

19. Try your hand at pottery.

Preachers Pottery

Take your sweetie to Preacher Pottery and enjoy discovering the fundamental techniques of wheel throwing. Their upcoming sessions on Feb. 14-16 are planned with couples in mind and offer a laid-back atmosphere for exploring the art of pottery all while creating memorable experiences together. Count on positive vibes and groovy tunes. 

 

20. Beat the clock at an escape room.

Put your sleuthing skills to the test and follow the clues to solve the puzzle and get out in time. A few favorites are the Red Door in Chisholm Creek, The Sanctuary at the OKC Outlets, Escape OKC in Uptown 23rd, Breakout Games at Penn Square Mall and Baker Street Escapes in Midtown.  

 

21. Craft custom jewelry.

Put your hand to a ring-making class at Cheyenne Sky Studio, where you and your partner can craft personalized and meaningful rings together. 

 

22. Play games at a coffee shop.

Embark on a charming date night by bringing a board game or deck of cards to a cozy coffee shop. A few spots that would be perfect for some friendly competition over a cup of coffee would be Perets Coffee & Dessert BarAll About Cha, Junction Coffee or Summer Moon Coffee

 

23. Step into the Wild West.

A couple looking at an exhibit at the Cowboy Museum

Take your cowboy or cowgirl sweetheart to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, exploring exhibits showcasing the cowboy way of life and Western art. Afterward, venture into the Stockyards City district for a charming stroll through streets steeped in cowboy tradition, enjoy a delicious dinner at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic area. 

 

24. Get artsy.

Explore creativity together by taking a class at Oklahoma Contemporary, where a variety of artistic workshops await. Whether it's pottery, painting or embroidery, this date idea is sure to impress those artistic loved ones. 

 

25. Hit up a local event.

Explore numerous events taking place throughout OKC. Browse our event calendar and start making plans!