5 Date Night Suggestions for Dayton, OH

Don’t let date night fly under the radar! See all of the fun and different ways you can spend a romantic evening with that special someone, right here in Dayton, Ohio.

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By

Sam O'Connor

on

Jan 21, 2021

Skip the Dinner for Two

Whether it’s your first date or you’ve been together for 10 years, date night should always be as much fun as possible. The best way to have a good time on your night out is by doing something wacky and unconventional! Cancel your dinner reservations at your local spot and instead leap outside of your comfort zone. Tonight we take you to the lively city of Dayton, OH, to show you all of the fun date night activities you might not even have known about. New to the area or thinking of moving there? Check out some other fun activities in that area we recommend.

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1. A Night Under the Stars

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Five Rivers MetroParks has camping spots for a romantic eventing.

Hike up the romance with our first idea, going camping. This is a sure way to set fire to the evening. Cuddle up together underneath a blanket and gaze up at the beautiful stars above as you share intimate conversations. Whether you are just grabbing a sightseeing spot in a field or actually committing to the act of staying overnight, this simple activity will set the scene for more. Here’s the place we recommend checking out first.

Try any of these camps sites:

Kiser Lake Campground |  (937) 362-3822
4889 N State Route 235, Conover, OH 45317


John Bryan State Park
| (937) 767-1274
3790 OH-370, Yellow Springs, OH 45387


Five Rivers MetroParks
| 937-382-0806
Various locations

Pine Cove Campground
| 937-382-0806
764 Osborn Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177

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2. Friendly Competition

Floor your date with this exciting date idea. Go kart racing is an exhilarating way to spend your Friday Dayton has a great indoor facility that is open until midnight on weekends, so check it out!

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3. See Who Is Really the Best Cook

Whether you turn this into a competition or just enjoy the quality time together, cooking classes for couples is a popular date idea. Join others as you learn to make a unique and tasty dish together. These hands-on classes will let you both see how you work as a team.

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4. Turn Up On A Tuesday

Sometimes going out on a weekday is all you need to switch up date night. Local bars and venues are sure to have specials and deals for weekday night go-ers, so look into those for an affordable night of fun. Fraze Pavilion, a popular concert arena 15 minutes from downtown Dayton, offers $2 Tuesday’s. Enjoy a night of dancing and music by local artists for only $2! Concerts start at 8:00 PM.

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5. Get drinks together

One of the best ways you can spend a date is grabbing a drink and relaxing! Mix together history and beer as you take a tour of Warped Wing Brewery, a recommended stop which locals love. Located in a unique industrial building, the brewery offers a wide selection of tasteful beers. Special additions include food and games. Who doesn’t like pizza and pinball?

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