72 Date Ideas That Start With U for Couples (Alphabet Dating Ideas)

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Our alphabet dating series continues and we’re finally getting to the letter U. Don’t give up, you and your partner are almost there!

Some of the U date ideas we have done include going on an Under-the-star picnic to spend a lovely evening or having Unplugged day dates.

Eric and I have been together for years and are now married! Through our experience, we’ve been on many different dates. So whatever you’re looking for, we have 72 date ideas that start with U for couples of all interests!

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Top 3 U Date Ideas

1. Under-the-stars picnic:
   • Why It’s the Best: A blend of nature’s beauty and intimacy, this date can be easily set up in a backyard or a local park.
   • How to Make It More Romantic: Use soft lighting, like fairy lights or lanterns, and include some background music. A telescope can add a stargazing touch.
2. Ukulele jam session at home:
   • Why It’s the Best: It’s cozy, playful, and lets you both enjoy and create music together without any fancy setup.
   • How to Make It More Romantic: Learn and play your partner’s favorite songs. Create a special song together expressing your feelings.
3. Urban garden visit:
   • Why It’s the Best: Gardens are always peaceful, allowing couples to connect and converse in a serene environment without traveling far.
   • How to Make It More Romantic: Pack a light snack or dessert. Find a secluded spot, share stories, and perhaps read poetry to each other.

Romantic date ideas that start with U

1. Under-the-stars picnic.
2. Unplugged day date: get rid of your phones and technology to spend a day disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with each other.
3. Urban rooftop dinner.
4. Ukulele serenades: pick up a ukulele and make up songs about each other. The sillier the better!
5. Ultimate love letter exchange.
6. Underwater couple’s photoshoot: This one is pretty cool! You can even do it by yourself with a tripod and a Gopro like we did for the below photo. It’s not easy but it’s fun!

Adventurous U date ideas

7. Underground cave exploration.
8. Urban exploration: explore your city and go walk around a niehborhood you’ve never been!
9. Ultimate frisbee in the park.
10. Undersea scuba diving.
11. Unicycle lessons.
12. UFO hunting online: watch a bunch of videos about UFOs and discuss some theories with each other.
13. Up-close animal encounters at a sanctuary or a zoo: For example, we’ve been to London’s zoo and we were able to come up really close to some of the monkeys as they’re able to roam freely within a bigger enclosure. It was super cool.
14. Up going: hot air ballon, roller coaster, ferris wheal, tower climbing, rooftop restaurant.

Cute date ideas that start with U

15. Ugly sweater shopping spree.
16. Urban mural hunting.
17. Under-the-rain walk.
18. Updating a scrapbook with memories.
19. Underwater animals visiting: otters, dolphins, fish, jellyfish at Sea World or a local aquarium.
20. Uplifting activities: mindset motivation videos, yoga session

Creative dates starting with U

21. Upcycling old items by painting them and creating pieces of art with them.
22. Urban sketching day: go to a local park and bring some paper with pencils. You can then pick a building to sketch. When you’re both done, rate each other’s drawing!
23. Ukulele painting: if you can’t play ukulele, why not paint one and then use it as home decor? You can both paint the same one or paint one for each other.
24. Uplifting poetry writing.
25. Useless gadgets shopping and trying.
26. Underwear decorating with fabric pens.

At Home date ideas beginning with U

27. Under-the-blanket movie marathon.
28. Udon-making night.
29. Ultimate board game challenge.
30. Upgrading home décor.
31. Uplifting yoga and meditation.
32. Ugly art creation.
33. Upside down cake making.

Outdoor activities that start with U for couples

34. Urban garden visit.
35. Ultimate frisbee match.
36. Uptown walking tour.
37. Under-the-moonlight stroll.

Date night ideas that start with U

38. Under-the-stars drive-in movie.
39. Uptown jazz club visit.
40. Underwater themed bar
41. Underwater bar or restaurant: you can find those more often at big aquariums!
42. Uruguay themed dinner.
43. UFO-themed movie night.
44. Udon and sushi date night.

Athletic activities beginning with U for couples

45. Ultimate frisbee match.
46. Urban obstacle race.
47. Uphill mountain biking.

Relaxing date ideas that start with U

48. Unwind with guided meditation.
49. Under-the-sun relaxation at a beach.
50. Ultimate hot tub relaxation.
51. Under-the-sky hammock nap.
52. Unplugged day with no gadgets.

Seasonal U date ideas

53. Ugly Christmas sweater party.
54. Ugly sweater DIY.
55. Under-the-fall-leaves photo session.
56. Urban Christmas lights tour.

Travel related date ideas with a U

57. Universal theme park visit.
58. Under the stars dome stay.
59. Uptown luxury resort weekend.
60. Uruguay.
61. United states travel.
62. University campus visit with picnic.

Movies with a U

63. Up
64. The Ugly Truth (with Katherine Heigl)
65. Uptown Girls
66. Unstoppable
67. Unforgiven
68. The Untouchables
69. ‘You’ series
70. Ugly Betty series
71. The Ultimate Spiderman
72. Unforgotten

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Final thoughts: Date ideas that start with U

With every letter, we’re getting closer to the letter Z! From making Ugly Christmas sweaters to taking Ukulele lessons, there are quite a few U date ideas that you can easily organize near your home!