90 Fun and Creative Solo Date Ideas That You Will Love

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Spending time alone is not the same thing as being lonely. It can be an extremely rewarding thing to do.

Being in your own company, travelling and exploring and trying out new things can be like opening a pandora box of your mind. These experiences can lead to self discovery and personal growth.

When you go on solo dates, you are the boss. You can do whatever you want to, that excites you and makes you happy.

I am sharing 90 best solo date ideas. Pick your favorites and plan a day of excitement, fun and fulfillment.

Why you should go on solo dates

Let’s get clear on why going on solo dates is important. Even if you have close friends or are in a romantic relationship.

Going on solo dates help you become comfortable on your own. It will boost your self confidence, strengthen your decision making skills and help foster a deeper connection with yourself.

Once you become comfortable on your own, you will realize that you don’t need external validation. You will have attained the highest level of self love. You can survive alone.

You will remain unshaken, whether in solitude or in crowd. Your self assurance becomes your biggest strength.

It’s the time to explore, reset, refresh and discovery yourself.

90 Fun Solo Date Ideas

1. Self care

1.Enjoy a long bubble bath: Surround yourself with aromatic candles, listen to your favorite music and let the warm lather melt away your stress.

2. Have a home spa day: Treat your skin to a rejuvenating face mask, exfoliating body scrub and relax.

3. Get professional relaxing massages: Go to a spa and indulge in professional massages to relieve the tension in your body and to calm your mind.

4.Build a blanket fort: Take a nap, read a book, or watch your favorite series or movie inside the blanket fort.

5.Re-read your favorite book: Set the mood by lighting candles. Have a light snack and truly immerse in the book.

6. Do a guided meditation: Do the meditation in an open space, close to nature, like a park.

7. Have a yoga session: Relax your muscles by doing some yoga.

8. DIY manicure and / or pedicure: Don’t have time for a long bubble bath or a spa day? Do a DIY pedicure and / or manicure to make your feet and hands shine.

9. Binge watch your favorite movie or series: Friends, Suits, Greys Anatomy, Game of Thrones, Young Sheldon ….. The options are endless. Which one are you going to choose?

10. Journal about your dreams and goals: Write in detail about what you want to achieve in life, why you want them and how you are planning to do it.

2. Artsy

11. Try doing pottery or crafts: Spend some time to create DIY crafts or try your hand in pottery.

12. Do sketching, coloring or painting: Have some fun with the pencils and colors.

13. Visit an art gallery or museum: Art is a great teacher. Take some time to appreciate art that has transcended through time and passed on through generations.

14. Make handmade greeting cards: Write thank you notes and give it your friends, family or colleagues as a random act of kindness.

15. Write a poetry or short story: Bring your imagination into life though a short story or express your thoughts and feelings through a poem.

16. Try calligraphy: Calligraphy is calming, creative and budget friendly activity to do.

17. Make some DIY decorations: Make your space more beautiful by decorating it with your own creations.

18. Make a vision board: Creating vision board is a creative, fun and an intentional goal setting activities that will perfectly align with you.

19. Try knitting or crochet: Knitting and crocheting helps to improve mental health (scientifically proven), thus making this a perfect solo date idea.

20. Make a scrapbook: Looking back on happy memories will boost your mood and help with self reflection.

3. Food and drink

21. Bake yourself a fancy cake: Treat yourself to a delicious cake on a regular, random day.

22. Try a recipe from a new cuisine: It would be a rewarding experience to savor the tangy and zingy flavors of different cuisine.

23. Have breakfast in bed: Treat yourself like a princess and have breakfast in bed.

24. Order a drink from an aesthetic cafe: Aesthetic places are fun. It puts a smile on faces. Treat yourself to your favorite drink from an aesthetic cafe.

25. Have dinner in a fancy restaurant: Enjoy your food and the vibe.

26. Have an ice cream party: Order different flavors of ice creams, wear your pajamas and party with yourself.

27. Have a mini- picnic in your backyard: Read a book and enjoy being outside in the sun.

28. Plan a themed food night: Plan your food based on a cuisine, culture or even color.

29. Try one dessert you have never tried before: Have fun tasting a dessert you have never tried before from a famous cafe.

30. Try local beer: Taste local beers that is unique to the place.

4. Adventurous

31. Go hiking: Put your lungs and legs to work and the enjoy the beauty of the hiking trail.

32. Rent a bike and ride around: In the city through the hustle and bustle or through a scenic route which is like as visual treat.

33. Try kayaking: Paddle in a peaceful lake to connect with the nature.

34. Go on a long drive: Play your favorite list, hit the road and let it take you to a destination.

35. Walk in a botanical garden: You can explore and learn about different types of trees.

36. Explore nearby places: If you don’t have the time or resources to do fancy things, try exploring nearby places. There might be hidden gems waiting t be discovered.

37. Try ziplining or rock climbing: Now, that’s some real adventurous stuff to try, isn’t it?

38. Spend a day in an amusement park: Get on adventurous rides and scream your lungs out.

39. Watch a sunrise or sunset: There is something beautiful about watching sunrise and sunset. It feels so calm and soothing. If possible, watch it from a scenic place to make it more magical.

40. Break things in a rage room: This a therapeutic solo date idea. It’s a non judgement zone, where you can unpack your emotions by breaking things in a controlled environment.

5. Nature

41. Enjoy the sound of nature in a park: No screens, no music. Let the sound of nature heal your soul.

42. Do stargazing: Lie down and enjoy the magic of space.

43. Start a small garden in your balcony: A little bit of greenery will boost your mood and make the space look good.

44. Go birdwatching: Enjoy the beautiful creations of nature.

45. Collect seashells from beach: The sound of the wave, the calming feel of the sand under the feet is deeply relaxing. Collecting unique shaped and colorful seashells can feel like a mini treasure hunt.

46. Go fishing: Fishing teaches you patience as you have to wait for the catch. And, it can feel rewarding when you finally catch fishes.

47. Create art from natural materials: Use flowers, leaves or seashells to create beautiful art.

48. Participate in a beach cleaning or park cleaning event: Do your part to save the environment..

49. Try forest bathing: Also known as Shinrin-yoku is like spa for your mind. You immerse yourself in nature paying attention to the sound, smell, texture and engaging all your senses. Great for reducing stress and anxiety.

50. Take photos of trees or birds: Capture the beautiful creations of nature through your camera lens while you are out in open space.

6. Personal

51. Write a letter to your future self: Revisiting the letter later will be a reminder of how far you have come.

52. Declutter your work space: Throw out waste, file papers into proper folders and reorganize the space for increased productivity.

53. Watch a TED talk: Ted talks are great for motivation and getting introduced to new ideas. I have written a post of 10 TED talks every woman must watch to empower themselves.

54. Create a gratitude jar: Fun way to practice gratitude daily.

55. Review your goals: Is your actions aligned with your goals? Is everything going according to your plan? Take out some time to make sure you are on track.

56. Write some positive affirmations: A little reminder that it is possible to achieve your dreams and stay happy, confident and healthy.

57. Do a digital detox day: Stay away from screens for an entire day to reclaim your focus and become mindful.

58. Go through your old journal entries: You will realize how much you have grown as a person. It is great thing to do for self reflection. If you have never done journaling, but is interested to start, read this post: 28 effective tips to develop journaling as a habit.

59. Try bullet journaling: One of the best ways to be creative and productive.

60. Have a slow morning: Spend the morning mindfully and intentionally without distractions and hurrying.

7. Shopping

61. Go thrift shopping: Its budget friendly and good for the environment.

62. Explore a farmerʼs market: You will be able to discover locally made, fresh vegetables and fruits. The vibrant colors and the smell of freshness is relaxing.

63. Go on a shopping spree: If possible, go on a shopping spree. It could be grocery shopping, dress and shoe shopping or book shopping.

64. Go book shopping: Buy books of an author you haven’t read before or a genre you haven’t explore.

Want some book suggestions? Check out this post: 15 life changing books every woman must read.

65. Do window shopping: Best way to enjoy the thrill of shopping without spending money.

66. Explore new beauty products: Buy a new shade of lipstick, or a different perfume. Explore all options and reinvent yourself.

67. Visit a nursery and buy few plants: Buy few indoor plants to add life to your space.

68. Buy gifts for your future self: A bottle of wine which is to be opened the day you achieve your goal, or a dress that you will wear to future trip.

69. Buy things for self care kits: Books, candles, snacks – buy things that will help you relax and make it in a kit.

70. Do a theme based shopping: Instead of aimlessly roaming around, theme based shopping is intentional and fun. It is great to satisfy your inner child. Based on color, season, culture, movies, series ….. the options are endless.

8. Entertainment

71. Watch a movie in theatre: It’s simple yet powerful way to enjoy your company. Going to the movies alone requires courage. It will boost your self confidence.

72. Attend a live concert: Concerts are fun. It’s full of people and lively. Attend one all by yourself and enjoy the music.

73. Attend a stand up comedy: Laughing with a bunch of strangers will definitely be an awesome experience.

74. Watch a play at theatre: Watching acting live is going to be a different experience.

75. Try karaoke at home: Bad singer? Who care! Sing your favorite songs and have fun.

76. Have a dance party: Blast the speakers and dance away.

77. Watch sports: If you can see your favorite sports live in a stadium or court, grab that opportunity. The energy of a live crowd and the roar of the stadium will be an unforgettable experience.

78. Go to a local fair: You can enjoy the lights, taste the local food, and have fun playing games and watching live entertainment.

79. Watch a street performance: This is a great way to support the artists and also to pause, relax and enjoy the good art.

80. Watch your favorite cartoon: Binge watch your favorite cartoon episodes. It will make your inner child happy.

9. Skill Building

81. Enroll in a workshop (photography, cooking etc.): Taking part in a workshop will help you learn a new skill by engaging in a fun, hands-on experience.

82. Learn more about a topic that has always interested you: Perfect solo date idea that will give you the joy of quenching your curiosity.

83. Visit local library and explore new genre of books: Library is the best place to have some peace and quiet. The books will transport you to another world, feeling character’s emotions and perspectives.

84. Learn a new language from Duolingo: Duolingo’s Duo will become your cheer leader and motivator. The green mascot has a huge global fan. The owl will help you to stay consistent and learn the language.

85. Try learning a music instrument: With the help of YouTube, it is possible to learn an instrument without spending much money.

86. Take an online course: Online courses are great to upgrade your skills. If it comes with certification, even more better.

87. Research your family history: You never know what surprises are awaiting to be discovered. You can know more about your great great grandparents, ethnicity and what not.

88. Visit a local historical site: It would be fascinating to know how people lived in earlier times or how a magnificent building was made.

89. Try DIY science experiments: Chemicals reacting and creating matter of different color and texture will be fun. Make sure to be safe and research well before doing it.

90. Improve your typing speed: Improved typing speed increases productivity. And, wouldn’t it be cool to flex your skills?

Tips for Planning Solo Date

If you’re going on a solo date for the first time, its natural to feel confused or even anxious.

Here are some tips to make it the best experience.

1. From this list, choose activities that excites you.

2. If you are going on your first solo date, start small. Maybe go to a coffee shop or a book store.

3. Treat your solo date as an important meeting. Say NO to other plans and schedule it as your ME time.

4. Don’t be consumed by your phone. Unplug to truly enjoy the experience.

5. Reflect on your experience. What did you learn, how did it make you feel. Plan your next solo date, if possible.

Conclusion

I hope these solo date ideas have inspired you to enjoy your own company. To make it more fun, create a solo date bucket list and check off activities as you finish doing them.

Share this list with friends and family, who needs to become their own best friends.