25 Date Ideas in The Woodlands, Texas

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Whether you're looking for something to do with your significant other, friends, or kicking it solo, these ideas can be enjoyed by all!

Outdoor Dates
Outdoor date ideas are budget friendly and allow you to relax and replenish in the beauty of nature. Try these:

• Attend one of the many free outdoor concerts - The Waterway Nights Summer Series runs through June.

• Spend a day on the water - Riva Row Boathouse has kayaks, swan boats, stand-up paddle boards, water bikes, and more!

• Grab fishing poles, lawn chairs, and some bait and head to one of the 63 ponds in the area.

• Plant a garden together - if you don’t have your own space to do so, check out Veggie Village, a community donation garden where people work and learn while providing fresh organic produce to the Interfaith Food Pantry and Senior Living Complexes.

• Go for a walk with shelter dogs - get some much needed fresh air while helping dogs at local shelters do the same!

• Opt for a picnic in the park at one of the 149 parks across the community.

• Hike along the nature trails in George Mitchell Preserve, Montgomery County Preserve, and others - for added fun, try to see who can spot the most critters along the way! Check out this link for 7 hiking trails outdoor enthusiasts in The Woodlands love to explore.

• Scuba dive, snorkel, and tan at Blue Lagoon, an oasis located in Huntsville - this one is a must if you haven’t been before!

• Play tennis at one of the 76 courts to choose from!

• Farmers' markets are a great place to find fresh produce and artisan goods. Check out this list of over a dozen local farmers' markets to visit, compiled by woodlandsmommy.com!

• Don't forget the 14 community swimming pools where you can spend time together in the sun!


Unique Dates
These next ideas are for the bold at heart. Adventurous and fun, they’re sure to be memorable!

• Texas Tree Ventures is an aerial adventure course in The Woodlands. The three-level course tests you in a fun environment with 72 challenging elements and is the perfect place to push yourself to new heights!

• Try your hand at axe throwing at Texas Axe Throwing's large open-air facility. Think you can hit the bullseye?

• Feed turtles at The Learning Zoo! This colorful zoo offers VIP Tours where you'll be able to get up-close and personal with their birds, mammals, tortoises, and other reptiles while learning about their individual stories, personalities and wild relatives. Read our interview with the owner!

• Try out indoor skydiving at iFLY!

• Solve puzzles to earn your freedom at Escape The Room Woodlands location.

• Go on a ghost tour of Old Town Spring - This old railroad town originated in 1840 and is rich with history and maybe even some ghosts.


Classic Dates
Love is in the air with these swoon-worthy date ideas.

• Love Beans Coffeehouse is a great place to grab a cup of joe for a cause. All proceeds from their merchandise benefits their local charity of the month!

• Art lovers can enjoy art installations at Glade Arts Foundation.

• Painting with a twist - sip on your favorite drink while painting. They even have couple themed classes!

• Enjoy dinner and a show at Dosey Doe The Big Barn. Delicious food and drink plus the breathtaking acoustics of the 165 year old historical structure - what more could you ask for?

• See a play in the area, put on by the Lone Star College Theater Department!

• Take a cooking class at Sur La Table.

• Grab some Starbucks and browse Barnes & Noble together. The catch - you both have to pick out a book for the other to read!

• What's more classic than a drive in movie? The Showboat Drive in Theater plays movies on the big screen every weekend.

Do you have ideas that weren't on this list? Comment them below!