163 Date Ideas That Start With D That Couples Will Love

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Are you looking for the best date ideas that start with D? We’ve got you covered! We have been dating for years and traveling to romantic destinations for just as long. From dating in Vancouver to now dating in London, we’ve had many romantic dates all over the world!

After posting our list of alphabet date ideas, we realized that the hardest part of the alphabet dating challenge after starting is to actually keep going! Who here has started and got short of ideas after letter “B”? It’s okay, we’re here to help!

In this post, we’ve decided to provide you with over 163 ideas of romantic date ideas starting with D. This will allow you to have even more options to start dating in the alphabet order! 

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Adventurous and fun date ideas that start with D

1. Dune Sliding: Head to a sandy desert area and experience the thrill of driving over sand dunes.
2. Dirt Biking: Tackle trails and terrains on two wheels.
3. Dancing Together: Enroll in a fun dance class, like salsa or swing dancing.
4. Duck Boat Tours: Combine land and water exploration in one adventurous date.
5. Daredevil Theme Park Day: Visit a theme park and only ride the most thrilling rides.
6. Disc Golf: It’s like golf but with frisbees!
7. Dungeon Exploring: Visit historical sites with underground passages or old prisons.
8. Drone Racing: Try your hand at controlling fast drones through challenging courses.
9. Dark Sky Park Adventure: Go stargazing in designated areas with minimal light pollution.
10. Dragon Boat Racing: Paddle in unison in these long, colorful boats.

11. Downhill Skateboarding: For those who seek an adrenaline rush!
12. Dangling on a Zipline: Feel the wind rush past as you slide from platform to platform.
13. Damsel Fly Catching: A fun way to connect with nature and test your reflexes.
14. Desert Camping: Experience the wilderness under a blanket of stars.
15. Drive-in Adventure Movie Night: Watch an action-packed film from the comfort of your car.
16. Dodgeball Trampoline: Bounce and dodge – it’s an intense game!
17. DIY Rafting: Build your own raft and test it on a gentle stream.
18. Digital Treasure Hunt: Use a geocaching app to find hidden treasures in your city. This was one of our favourite last minute date ideas when we lived and dated in Dublin!
19. Dome Camping: Travel to a scenic spot and stay in a transparent dome to stargaze all night.

Food related date ideas that start with D

20. Dinner Date: Choose a new or favorite restaurant and enjoy a meal together.
21. Dinner at the Castle: When we were in Dublin, e got to go on a date night at the castle during the Christmas period. it was a magical Christmas date and it was wonderful having access to the castle at night!
22. Dessert Dash: Hop between cafes, sampling a different dessert at each.
23. DIY Donuts: Make and decorate donuts from scratch at home.
24. Dim Sum Dining: Experience a variety of bite-sized delights at a dim sum restaurant.
25. Dairy Day: Visit a dairy farm and perhaps end with making homemade ice cream.
26. Dine in the Dark: Book a “dining in the dark” experience to heighten your senses.
27. Deli Delights: Tour local delis and sample cheeses, meats, and other delicacies.
28. Doughnut Drive: Map out local doughnut shops and taste-test your way through.
29. Drink Pairing Evening: Pair different wines, beers, or cocktails with curated dishes.
30. Dutch Dining: Experience traditional Dutch food, from stroopwafels to herring.
31. Dip Night: Create a spread of dips (salsa, guacamole, hummus) and dippables (chips, veggies).
32. Durian Tasting: Be adventurous and try this polarizing, aromatic fruit together.
33. Decadent Chocolate Date: Attend a chocolate-making workshop or indulge in gourmet chocolates.
34. Donut for Breakfast: Either do a Donut progressive breakfast or make decorating donuts at home a competition before eating them for breakfast. This is a good idea for fun breakfast dates!
35. DIY Pizza Date: Make pizzas from scratch, experimenting with unique toppings.
36. Dumpling Day: Learn to make dumplings or visit various spots to taste them.
37. Diner Dive: Visit a classic diner for milkshakes, burgers, and retro vibes.
38. Date Shake: Make or find the famous sweet shake made with dates.
39. Dining Alfresco: Pack a picnic or find an outdoor restaurant to enjoy the fresh air.
40. Deep Sea Delicacies: Explore seafood together by trying dishes like calamari, oysters, or even more exotic choices. This is great if you live by the sea!

Cultural date ideas that start with D

41. Drama Theatre Night: Attend a live drama performance at a local theatre.
42. Dance Recital: Watch a professional dance performance, be it ballet, contemporary, or traditional.
43. Documentary Evening: Choose a thought-provoking documentary and discuss it afterward.
44. Dress-up Date: Attend a historical reenactment event or themed party.
45. Day at the Museum: Spend a day exploring art, history, or science at a local museum.
46. Drumming Workshop: Learn the beats of a new culture through a drumming class.
47. Diverse Bookstore Visit: Explore a bookstore that specializes in diverse or global literature.
48. Desert Culture Trip: Visit a desert and learn about its indigenous culture and history.
49. Dialect Class: Take a workshop together in a new language or dialect.
50. DIY Cultural Cuisine: Pick a country and cook a traditional meal from there together.
51. Digital Art Show: Attend an exhibition focusing on digital art and media.
52. Day of Festivals: Attend a cultural festival in town, celebrating traditions, food, and music.
53. Diorama Making: Create a scene from a historical or cultural event you both find interesting.
54. Dance Lessons: Take dance lessons of a specific culture, like salsa, tango, or belly dancing.
55. Delve into Architecture: Tour historically or culturally significant buildings in your city.
56. Discussion Group: Join a cultural discussion or book club that focuses on global issues or literary works.

Date night ideas that start with D

57. Dessert Date Night: Bake or buy your favorite desserts and savor them together.
58. Drive-in Movie Date: Find a local drive-in and catch a film from the comfort of your car.
59. Dinner by Candlelight: Prepare a simple meal and enjoy it by candlelight, perhaps outdoors.
60. Dome Dining: Reserve a private dome or igloo at a restaurant offering this unique dining experience. Glamping is an amazing experience to share together. If you’re around Ireland, you can check out our post about the best glamping spots near Dublin.
61. Dream Interpretation Evening: Share and analyze your dreams using dream dictionaries.
62. Dramatic Readings: Choose a play or script and act out different roles for each other.
63. Digital Escape Room: Try an online escape room challenge, using only your wits and teamwork.
64. Dessert Degustation: Hop around town trying different dessert places or set up a tasting at home.
65. Disco Revival: Set up a mini discotheque at home complete with 70s music and disco ball.
66. Drive-through Adventure: Find a local drive-through attraction or make a game out of visiting several in one night.
67. Doorway to the Past: Attend a historical or themed dinner event or recreate one at home.
68. DIY Drink Mix-off: Craft inventive cocktails or mocktails and rate each other’s mixology skills.
69. Dinner in the Dark: Experience dining in complete darkness, heightening your other senses.
70. Double Feature Film Fest: Choose two contrasting movies to watch back-to-back.
71. Dungeons & Dragons Date: Dive into a D&D adventure, even if you’re beginners.
72. Dynamic Photo Challenge: Go out and take the quirkiest, most dynamic photos of each other.
73. Dusk-to-Dawn Movie Marathon: Choose a film series and binge-watch until dawn.
74. Driftwood Art Night: Collect driftwood and spend the evening creating art pieces.
75. Dramedy Evening: Watch the best drama-comedy films or series episodes you can find.
76. Dinner Under the Stars: Set up a telescope and enjoy a meal while stargazing.

Athletic date ideas starting with D

77. Disc Golf Duel: Play a round of disc golf at a local course.
78. Dance-Off: Attend a Zumba, salsa, or ballroom dance class.
79. Dusk Run: Go for an evening run together, followed by a cozy cool-down.
80. Diving Date: If you’re certified, go scuba diving. If not, try a beginner’s diving class together.
81. Double Kayak Adventure: Paddle together in a two-seater kayak. This can be the occasion to discover incredible places like when kayaking to Antelope Canyon.
82. Dodgeball Date: Join a local dodgeball game or set up your own.
83. Distance Swimming: Swim laps together at a local pool or open water location.
84. Discipline Challenge: Try a new athletic discipline neither of you has attempted, such as archery or fencing.
85. Deep Stretching Session: Attend a deep stretch or yin yoga class together.
86. Dumbbell Duo: Design a weightlifting routine and be each other’s spotter.
87. Desert Trek: If you’re near a desert, go for a dune bashing or sandboarding date. If you’re dating in Utah or Arizona, you can head for a jeep tour in Moab which is super fun!
88. Day-long Hike: Choose a challenging trail and spend the day hiking. Hiking makes for a great date idea and can also be a great first date!
89. Double Trouble Tennis: Play a friendly match of tennis or table tennis.
90. Dungeon Training: Attend a high-intensity, circuit-based workout class or design one for your home.

Relaxed date ideas that begin with D

91. Day Spa for Two: Treat yourselves to a day spa experience. We love getting massages when we go back to Vancouver or when we’re in Greece. It’s always a great way to relax together! This is a wonderful morning date to start the day off right together.
92. Dreamy Playlist: Create and listen to a “D” themed playlist, maybe even slow dance to some tunes. Some songs in “D” we suggest include “Dancing in the Moonlight” by Toploader and “Daydream Believer” by The Monkeys.
93. Downtime with Books: Choose a novel or poetry book and take turns reading to each other.
94. Daydream in Bed: Set up a comfortable bed in your yard or balcony and daydream together.
95. DIY Facial Day: Use natural ingredients to give each other pampering facials. Some of our favourite masks include oat masks and Manuka honey masks.
96. Do-Nothing Day: No plans, no chores. Just be in the moment together, maybe even meditate.
97. Dabble in Aromatherapy: Use essential oils to create a relaxing ambiance.
98. Deep Breathing Exercises: Practice deep breathing or guided relaxation techniques together.
99. Drinking Herbal Teas: Sample and savor a variety of calming herbal teas.
100. Digital Detox Date: Spend a day without phones or gadgets, focusing just on each other.
101. Deck or Porch Retreat: Set up comfy chairs, soft lighting, and relax outdoors.
102. DIY Potpourri Day: Craft your own potpourri using dried flowers and essential oils.
103. DIY Sunlight Picnic: Find a shaded spot under a tree for a relaxing picnic.
104. Documentary Night: Watch a calming or inspiring documentary together.
105. Daytime Nap Time: Set up a cozy spot and take a restful afternoon nap together.
106. Dawn Time at the Beach: If you’re fans of the sunrise, you will love sharing this moment together. It’s one of our favourite beach date ideas when we’re on vacation!

Nature related date ideas beginning with D

107. Deep-sea Diving: Explore the underwater world together.
108. Dawn Date: Wake up early to watch the sunrise together from a scenic location.
109. Dusk Relaxing Date: Watch the sunset and stargaze, you can even bring a picnic!
110. Desert Discovery: Explore the unique landscape and flora of a nearby desert.
111. Daisy Day: Spend the day in a field of daisies. You can pick some up and make bracelets for each other.
112. Dock Daydreaming: Sit on a dock, dip your feet in the water, and daydream together.
113. Deep Forest Dive: Hike deep into a forest and set up a picnic in a secluded spot.
114. Dragonfly Watching: Find a quiet pond or wetland and watch dragonflies darting about.
115. Dolphin-spotting Day: Visit a coastal spot known for dolphin sightings.
116. Daytime Birdwatching: This is something Eric and I love to do. It’s free and is a great way to connect together. As part of our London date ideas, we’ve shared a couple of ecology parks where you can birdwatch. We’ve also recently done some birdwatching in Ofir in Portugal.
117. Dam Day-Out: Visit a nearby dam, maybe even enjoy some fishing or boating. One of our favourite dams is in Capilano which is also home of the Capilano suspension bridge, one of the best places for a date in Vancouver.
118. Driftwood Hunt: Walk along a beach collecting unique pieces of driftwood.
119. Dewy Morning Meander: Enjoy a morning walk when everything is fresh and dew-covered.
120. Dog-watching in the Park: If you don’t have a dog, you cans till enjoy watching them at a park or even at the beach and think about your future life together.
121. Den Building: Use fallen branches to build a small den or shelter, just for fun.
122. Dip in a Natural Pool: Find a secluded natural pool or lagoon for a refreshing swim. Some of our favourite ones include the hot ponds on the Big Island and these Idaho hot springs.
123. Daffodil Date: Visit a garden or field filled with blooming daffodils in the spring. Take the opportunity to take photos together.

At home date ideas that start with D

124. DIY Cereal Bowl Dinner: Create your own cereal bar and DIY funny bowl to eat together.
125. Domino Day: Play a series of domino games or try setting them up in intricate designs and watching them tumble.
126. Digital Game Night: Play video or online games together.
127. Deck of Cards Date: Play card games, or invent your own game.
128. DIY Craft Night: Make something crafty or artistic, like pottery or scrapbooking.
129. Deep Dive Questions: Ask each other deep or playful questions to learn more about one another.
130. Drinks and Drizzles: Make DIY cocktails or mocktails and enjoy them while listening to the rain or cozy music.
131. Dumpling Delight: Make homemade dumplings or potstickers from scratch, trying out different fillings and methods.
132. Dream Home Design: Sketch or use online tools to design your dream home or room.
133. DIY Beauty Night: Make homemade beauty treatments like facemasks or hair treatments using ingredients from your kitchen.
134. Detective Evening: Play a mystery or detective board game or watch a mystery movie and try to solve the case.
135. Drive to Stargaze: Hop in the car together and take some time to drive around and look at the stars. You can use these couples questions to spice up your road trip.
136. Deep Conversations Deck: Use a deck of cards with meaningful questions to spark deep, heartfelt conversations.

Creative date ideas that begin with D

137. Dreamcatcher Crafting: Learn about Native American cultures while crafting dreamcatchers.
138. Drawing Class: Take a joint art class focusing on drawing or sketching.
139. DIY Pottery Date: Experience a pottery class and make something together.
140. Drawing Duel: Challenge each other to quick sketching duels and see who captures the essence faster.
141. DIY Decor: Spend time crafting and creating home decor items together.
142. Dance Creation: Choreograph a dance together, even if it’s just for fun in your living room.
143. Doodle Date: Grab a large sheet of paper and doodle away, connecting each other’s drawings.
144. Draw Alternatively: Start a drawing and after 2 minutes, switch with each other and continue each other’s drawing. Continue for 10 minutes and then reveal the results!
145. Dream Boards: Create visual dream boards with magazine cutouts, prints, and personal photos to reflect on your goals together.
146. Driftwood Art: Collect driftwood at the beach and then make a piece of art with your findings such as photo frames of bed frames.
147. Dyeing Fabrics: Experiment with tie-dye or natural dyeing processes to make couple’s T-shirts.
148. Darkroom Date: If photography’s your thing, spend time in a darkroom developing photos.
149. DIY Jewelry Design: Craft personal jewelry pieces for each other using beads, wires, and other materials.
150. Dramatic Readings: Pick a play or story and do readings, switching roles and trying different voices.
151. Dessert Design: Bake together, focusing on decorating cakes or cookies with intricate designs.
152. Decoupage Projects: Use this decorative art technique to revive old furniture or create artwork.
153. Dancing Shadows: Play with light and objects to create shadow art on a wall. You can even try to recreate your first time meeting each other!
154. Drawing in the Dark: Challenge your senses by trying to draw in complete darkness.
155. Dreamy Soundscapes: Compose or mix music to make ambient soundscapes for relaxation or meditation.
156. Digital Art Duel: Use digital tools or apps to create artwork and compare results.
157. DIY Puzzle Design: Create a puzzle out of an artwork you’ve made together and then solve it.

Travel date ideas starting with the letter D

158. Dog Sledding: Experience the thrill of a sled pulled by huskies.
159. Diving to see corals: If you’re in Australia, this can be a great romantic activity to share!
160. Day Trip: Choose a nearby town or attraction neither of you has visited and explore it for the day.
161. Desert Adventure: Plan a trip to explore the beauty of a nearby desert, perhaps with a dune bashing or camel riding experience.
162. Dancing Abroad: Choose a country, and take dance lessons unique to that place (like flamenco for Spain or tango for Argentina).
163. Digital Detox Retreat: Travel to a remote cabin or island, leaving electronics behind for a true escape.

How does this list of date ideas that start with D help couples?

Keeping alphabet dating dynamic

Alphabet dating infuses joy and novelty into your relationship, ensuring you and your partner continually embark on fresh adventures. Dates really don’t need to be complicated to be fun and beneficial but sometimes it’s hard to come up with any and so couples give up on alphabet dating. 

As life’s pace quickens, brainstorming fresh concepts for an alphabet date evening or daytime outing might become daunting. Having previously shared lists of date ideas starting with A, B and C, we now share our list packed with great date ideas beginning with the letter “D” to be consistent and continue dating your partner.

A “D” date for every duo

Our date suggestions have been categorized to suit a range of couples. According to the National Institutes of Health, dating promotes closeness in long term relationships so we didn’t want to leave anyone out.

Whether you and your loved one love outdoor escapades or lean towards more serene, personal moments, there’s a “D” date tailored for every duo. This diversity ensures your dates resonate with your mutual interests or even take you towards fresh passions.

Delivering delightful surprises with ABC dating

Our “D” date list brings a large spectrum of choices, promising to render your regular date routine more interesting. We’ve crafted this list keeping in mind that every couple searching for date ideas in “D” probably want something a bit more exciting than the usual dates. So in this list, you’ll find lots of unique D date ideas to keep things interesting.

Dependability and simplicity in organizing an ABC date

Another advantage of these D date ideas is the simplicity with which they can be arranged. This ensures they are within reach for most couples, regardless of where you reside or what your budget is. Activities like ‘Dance Lessons’, ‘Desert Safari’, ‘Doughnut Tasting’, or ‘Downtown Exploration’ can be found in many corners of the world.

If you want to take the challenge further, we’ve prepared several lists of 52 date ideas so you can find a special date idea for every week of the year!

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