27 Fun Date Ideas Around Philadelphia for Couples

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  The beautiful and serene Grace Winery features unique date options for couples. Take a tour of their estate winery and vineyard and discover the steps in the winemaking process, followed by a special wine tasting. They also offer a special monthly dinner made from seasonal local favorites and wine pairings. For a more casual experience, visit their tasting room for homemade wine and a flavorful menu. Check their calendar for all the fun details.

Tim Ponisciak said:  While Yuengling has expanded over the last few years, it originated in Pennsylvania and you can visit the oldest brewery in the U.S.A.! Get a tour of their facilities in Pottsville, a little less than 2 hours from Center City. Visitors can take a free tour of the brewery and can sample some of the beers at the end of the tour. Since it's a little bit of a drive, it's a great destination for an overnight stay or weekend getaway if you have willing babysitters.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  A great date night awaits parents of the Philadelphia area at Amazing Escape Room. With four convenient area locations and over 15 exciting rooms to choose from, you and your sweetie will have an adventurous date as you join others to solve puzzles and mysteries and plan your escape. They offer day and evening escapes, including late night. Make your night extra special and stop for dinner or drinks before or after your escape room experience!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  If you are looking for a fun, interactive and romantic date night, check out Sur La Table for cooking classes and events. They offer Date Night cooking classes as well as other group classes instructed by experienced chefs. They boast unique menus with seasonal specialties, holiday showcase meals, brunches, culture-rich themes, intricate desserts and more. Family workshops and cooking classes for kids are also popular events at this store.

Vanessa M. said:  This after sunset canopy tour is a very different date night than your standard dinner and a movie! Spring Mountain Adventures invites couples to zipline through the trees reaching speeds of 45 miles per hour, rappel down the mountainside, cross the 65 foot Burma Bridge, and complete several other challenges together. Celebrate your experience with drinks afterward at the nearby Woodside Lodge. Make your reservations online.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Black Sheet Pottery features Pottery Date Nights for Two! You and your love will enjoy quiet time together making creative ceramic bowls, mugs or plates that you will keep forever and remember your special night. Each couple receives personal instruction to guide you on the potters wheel or at the workbench to create your own pottery masterpiece! Enroll kids in their summer art camp and various workshops, too!

Tim Ponisciak said:  If you're looking to experience Philadelphia eats in a completely different way, check out these unique foodie tours offered by City Food Tours. Flavors of Philly, Historic Old City, Hot and Spicy Philly are examples of top featured tours.

Vanessa M. said:  For your next dinner night out, support local students while enjoying a wonderful, high-end meal! The student operated restaurant at JNA Institute of Culinary Arts offers a fine dining experience without the hefty price tag. Culinary students prepare and serve all the food in the three course meal. The menu changes seasonally, but expect to high end dishes and delicacies. Wine and beer list available. Tips go directly to the JNA scholarship fund! Reservations are recommended.

Juan L. said:  If you want or need to re-discover your love for cooking, COOK's luxurious classes are the perfect place for your next unique date. They offer classes with some of the city's top chefs to satisfy a huge variety of dietary restrictions and cuisine preferences. Want to learn to make some vegan cheese? There's a class for that. Want to dive into the world of truffle oils? There's a class for that. Fair warning: classes tend to sell out fast so plan accordingly.

Vanessa M. said:  W.P. Palmer Distilling Co. uses Pennsylvania mountain spring water and other local ingredients to create their spirits, some cooked in an 1800's style copper pot over an open flame. Most popular is the Manayunk Moonshine. Check for their current hours for tours by appointment tastings, and cocktails.

Shila said:  The Franklin Institute is a great place to spend time together not only as a family, but also as a couple. You can explore virtual reality, escape rooms, a planetarium and awe-inspiring IMAX entertainment. Science After Hours is another popular option. This evening event is exclusively for adults 21+ that features a different monthly theme of impressive science experiments, demos, games - and drinks!

Tim Ponisciak said:  The Kimmel Center is Philadelphia's entertainment and cultural hub. There is something for everyone, regardless of your artistic tastes, as the Center regularly brings in comedians, top classical musicians, popular musicals and a variety of memorable holiday events. Grab something to eat at any one of the many great restaurants by the Kimmel Center and then enjoy the show!

Shila said:  Mural Arts Philadelphia is the world's largest outdoor art gallery where you can view the city's mural art collection. Unique tours are offered by foot, train or trolley. For an evening of inspiring romance, consider the Love Letter Train Tour to view restored rooftop murals each expressing love.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Learn to roll your own sushi! Take part in an interactive date night with your love or with other couples for Sushi Classes with the Queen of Sushi Madame Saito. With decades of experience, Madame Saito will share her expertise in hands-on classes to learn how to make sushi rice, sushi rolls, prepare fish and much more. You also get to dine on the sushi you create in class. Students are eligible to attend monthly Sushi Parties. Special events can be created for couples as well.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Enjoy a date night to remember where you'll work together to help solve the crime of a murder mystery while enjoying a four course dinner. Located in Old City, Bistro Romano, is home to not only the murder mystery, but to special events and piano bar. Murder Mystery theater tickets includes dinner and the show.

Tim Ponisciak said:  For the athletic and adventurous parents, take the chance to glide down Philly's Schuylkill River! Hidden River Outfitters has all the gear you need to kayak or paddle board. You'll paddle on the river at dusk (or day) and be able to see sights like the Art Museum and Fairmount Water Works. Enjoy a basic kayak excursion together, or take advantage of moonlight tours or movie night tours.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Grab your mate for a unique date night to explore historic Philadelphia while hearing haunted facts and folklore from the Spirits of '76. This 75-minute walking tour, which starts and ends at Cosi Restaurant, features 20 sites to hear spooky stories and fun facts from locations such as the City Tavern, Liberty Bell, Edgar Allen Poe house, Washington Square Park, haunted movie sets and more. After the tour, you and your date can stop for dinner at one of the many Old City restaurants. It will be a night that the two of you will talk about long after it's over!

Tim Ponisciak said:  Try something very different and enjoy dinner on a real four masted ship! This is the only full service restaurant on a tall ship anywhere in the world. Being on the Moshulu can truly help you forget everything else going on the world. Enjoy some amazing views of the city from the shores of the Delaware River. And, the food is pretty great too... the crab cake and miso glazed salmon are both delicious!

Tim Ponisciak said:  For the art lovers, attending First Fridays in Old City is a great way to spend a kid free night. The many art galleries in the neighborhood open up their doors and showcase their wares. Most stay open later, until at least 9pm. After you're done browsing or people watching, make sure to grab something to eat at one of the many fantastic restaurants in the area!

Friday night of each month, year-round ; 5 pm -9 pm

Tim Ponisciak said:  Take your special someone out to the Arboretum to enjoy nature at its best. Select evenings each summer, the Arboretum is open late. You can bring your own dinner and have a picnic on their lawn. Enjoy the gardens as day time turns to night and the romantic sounds of crickets.

Wednesdays in August - open until 8 pm

Vanessa M. said:  Parents looking for a little kid-free R&R by the pool this summer, check out Vesper Day Club, Philadelphia's premier 21+ members only, outdoor swim club. With a heated saltwater pool, private cabanas, DJ music, restaurant, and poolside bar featuring signature cocktails, summer just got a lot more fun! No children allowed. Membership required.

Tim Ponisciak said:  Is there anything more romantic than a horse and carriage ride? Reserve a ride with 76 Carriage Company for a scenic tour of Old Philadelphia. The carriage driver will be in 1700's period costume to add to the experience!

Vanessa M. said:  The Red Brick Craft Distillery focuses on creating high quality, small batch spirits made with local ingredients. From the sugar wash rum to the barrel aged whiskey, you can taste the time and effort put into their drinks. Call or email to reserve a spot for tasting/tours.

Shila said:  Yay Clay! cleverly hosts "clay dates" for you to get out and make hands-on ceramic art together. In a group setting, you two can create something you'll keep around forever, like a decorative bowl, vase, coffee mugs, etc. The date night consists of building something from scratch on the pottery wheel. You'll return another time to glaze/paint the pieces. The night can be BYOB, too.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Enjoy a truly magical night out at the Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater. Magicians will entertain, delight and keep you guessing during every performance. The theater is a custom built magic theater with 60 seats for optimal viewing and acoustics. Check out all the upcoming shows and get ready for a fun night out - and enjoy the theatre with your family another time at a kid-friendly magic show!

Tim Ponisciak said:  Head on out to a race track for a great date! Parx Racing hosts a number of different horse races each year along with with viewing parties for races like the Kentucky Derby. If you are your special someone love sports and want to spend some time cheering like crazy, this is the place for you!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Peddler's Village is the perfect date destination for specialty shopping, dining and entertainment. They feature events throughout the year including comedy shows, murder mystery dinners and musical performances. Their many restaurants will satisfy every craving and their walkable paths are perfect for hand-holding as you take in the beautiful grounds and fresh air.