Summer Date Ideas
Can’t beat this time of year for cute dates! Here’s a roundup of my suggestions for date ideas around Omaha to keep you and your significant other busy this summer.
Visit a farmers market
Is there anything more summery than picking up fresh cut flowers and ripe veggies from the farmers market? Even better if you make a meal together using your market goodies afterward! See my roundup of farmers markets around the Omaha metro to find one near you.
Paint like Bob Ross at a park
Pick up a couple of small canvases, paints, and paintbrushes from the craft section at a nearby store. Bring them to a local park and paint the scenery. Want to make it more interesting? Switch canvases every couple of minutes so you really are painting together! Below are a couple of suggestions for parks with lovely views.
808 S 60th St, Omaha, NE 68106
Halleck Park Rd, Papillion, NE 68046
Go roller skating
Grab your skates (or rent a pair) and get out on the rink together. The outdoor skate ribbon at The RiverFront is a nice, scenic spot for skating.
FREE roller skating! Small cost for skate rentals. Make reservations online.
South 8th Street &, Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102
Catch live music on a patio
One of my favorite patios is Sonny’s. It’s such a vibe in the summer! Every weekend during the warmer months, Sonny’s hosts live music nights, plus karaoke on Thursdays. See their website or social media for the schedule.
1905 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106
Picnic at a park
Gather your favorite snacks and a cozy blanket. Maybe make it a goal to try a new park to picnic at each week! Below are a couple ideas to get you started. See Omaha Parks & Rec’s website for a full list.
8901 S 154th St, Omaha, NE 68138
Do an ice cream crawl
Got a sweet tooth? Sample flavors at different ice cream shops and rank them by your favorites. Here’s a suggested itinerary for your ice cream crawl:
Coneflower Creamery — Blackstone
3921 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Ted & Wally’s Ultra-Premium Ice Cream — Old Market
1120 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102
(Okay this one’s gelato, but I’m including it anyway because it’s sooo good.)
501 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102
5210 S 21st St, Omaha, NE 68107
Salsa the night away
Sonny’s hosts outdoor (and FREE) salsa nights every first Saturday of the month. Grab a drink (or mocktail) and get ready to dance.
1905 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106
Challenge each other to $5 garage sale finds
Hit up weekend garage sales and make a game of it. Whoever gets the coolest find for under $5 gets to pick where you grab ice cream afterward.
Find a list of garage sales on the Omaha World Herald’s website.
Play pickleball on an outdoor court
I’ll admit, I’ve totally gotten into the pickleball craze. It’s so fun and easy to learn! My husband and I like trying out different courts around town to keep it interesting.
Omaha Parks
Some courts are reservable and some are first-come-first-served.
See a list of outdoor pickleball courts from Omaha Parks & Rec.
Make a reservation ahead of time through the Smash Park app.
8121 S 125th St, La Vista, NE 68128
Do a patio bar crawl
A “crawl” of anything is an easy way to make an activity out of what would otherwise be just another typical “let’s grab drinks” night. Here’s a suggested itinerary for your patio bar crawl:
148 S 39th St, Omaha, NE 68131
3902 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
3710 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Hike through nature
Throw on some sneakers and bug spray. These spots are beautiful and make for a lovely hike together.
There is an admission fee to enter.
1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005
There’s a $5 admission fee per car.
27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542
There is an admission fee to enter.
14323 Edith Marie Ave, Omaha, NE 68112
Catch a game
Summer is a lively time for catching a game in town! Can’t go wrong with any of these options below.
Werner Park: 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046
Werner Park: 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046
Charles Schwab Field: 1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE 68102
See a drive-in movie
Perfect for a nostalgic-feeling date night. Quasar has shows every weekend during their open season, and even offers a free showing on Thursdays. Get there early to find a good spot!
13427 N 300th St, Valley, NE 68064
Take a stroll through the botanical gardens
The spring and summer are amazing times to visit Lauritzen Gardens. The grounds are beautiful and there’s a lot of space to stroll around outdoors. Plus, just down the street is Little Bohemia so you can easily extend the date with more things to do nearby. Bonus: go on a Monday night and bring your pup for Leashes at Lauritzen!
100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108
Go to Late Nights at the Zoo
On certain evenings during the summer, the Zoo stays open after hours for an adults-only experience. Sip on drinks, enjoy small bites, and visit select areas in the zoo.
3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107
Climb a ropes course
This was one of my husband’s favorite dates that we’ve done together. Inside Fontenelle Forest is a fun ropes course where you can climb, swing, and zipline through the forest.
1111 Bellevue Blvd N ste a, Bellevue, NE 68005
Make up your own taco ride
Get out for a bike ride, then stop somewhere for tacos afterward. It’s a choose your own adventure!
5139 S 24th St, Omaha, NE 68107
