Looking to spark something special or add a twist to your usual date night routine? Orlando offers a vibrant scene beyond the typical dinner-and-drinks combo. Whether you’re looking for something indoors or outdoors, relaxed or active, Orlando has plenty of options to explore beyond restaurants and bars.
This guide unlocks unique experiences that will get your hearts racing (and maybe even a little competitive) together. So ditch the menus and reservations, and get ready for an unforgettable Orlando date night adventure!
Updated July 2024 by Meghan Roth
Try Axe Throwing
Have some fun together, and maybe get some aggression out too. A variety of axe throwing places can be found throughout the Orlando area. Here are a few options:
Sing Karaoke at CityWalk's Rising Star
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Cost: FREE
At this rocking bar and karaoke club, you get on stage to perform alongside talented backup singers and a live band. Choose from a huge selection of songs every Tuesday to Saturday at Universal’s CityWalk. A nightly host keeps things going as you and your fellow headliners create a one-of-a-kind show. Make a reservation in advance as this is a popular spot.
Go Ice Skating
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810
Cost: $17 per person (includes skate rental)
Head to Orlando Ice Den in Maitland for ice skating. They also host regular Learn to Skate classes if you're a beginner.
Orlando Ice Den – Image from Orlando Ice Den
…Or Roller Skate!
If you don’t want to ice skate…try roller skating! Head to Semoran Skateway or Astro Skate Orlando, which hosts weekly adults-only (16+) nights on Wednesdays.
Cruise Around Orlando on a Bike
See Orlando in a new way…by bike trail! In Winter Garden, rent bikes from West Orange Bikes and Blades or Winter Garden Wheel Works to explore the paved, scenic West Orange Trail.
If you'd rather join a group ride, Orlando Critical Mass is the one of the largest, on-going, world-wide, community bicycle rides. The group meets at Loch Haven Park every last Friday of the month at 5:30pm to take back the streets! Their mission is to promote peace and harmony between bikes and cars, to “share” the road, and also to help make people feel more comfortable while riding with traffic. It’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike).
WinterClub Indoor Ski & Snowboard offers indoor skiing and snowboarding year-round in Winter Park. As long as you don’t compare your experience to the mountains of Aspen, you won’t be disappointed.
There are two indoor ski slopes plus an interactive panoramic ski simulator. Group and private lessons are offered as well as the chance to do individual activities, such as Ski Trim: high intensity interval training that will help you practice your skills. All equipment is included.
Take a Dance Class
6700 Conroy-Windermere Road Suite 225, Orlando, FL 32835
Try Arthur Murray for professional ballroom dancing lessons, or learn some salsa moves at a variety of classes around town. You can even get your first lesson for free to see if dancing is your thing!
In addition to the theme parks and blossoming food scene, Orlando also boasts a thriving arts community. Annual events like the Orlando Fringe Festival and Immerse are paired up with unique venues, art workshops, museum happenings, and stellar performances. Each offers a wonderful opportunity for a date night that will enrich your mind (and your relationship!) Explore the arts in Orlando and spark dialogue and introduce yourselves to our incredible local talent.
While many overlook our museums and art studios, you can impress your date with these Artful Date Ideas.
Go Bioluminescent kayaking
See Florida's glowing bioluminescent waters at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near Titusville. While tours are offered year-round, late May-October is the best time to go, as this is when the bioluminescent Dinoflagellates (phytoplankton) are visible. Make sure to schedule your tour as close to a new moon as possible. A Day Away Kayak Tours and a few others offer bioluminescent kayaking.
Image credit: A Day Away Kayak Tours
Take a cooking class
Treating yourself to an indulgent meal at one of our local restaurants is a must, but having a few go-to meals you can prepare at home from scratch is equally enjoyable. No cooking skills to speak of? No worries. Check out some Orlando cooking classes that teach you the basics, while providing you with impressive recipes to add to your arsenal.
Prepare to unleash your inner chef and have a blast while learning something new. Bon appétit! You can also raise a glass at these mixology classes in town.
Tee off at Specialty Golf Courses
Tee up for some fun together. Topgolf is a driving range with an arcade, a restaurant and full-service bar. Spanning across three floors, there are 102 state-of-the-art driving bays, all equipped with a HDTV, music and air conditioning. Using specially-microchipped balls, players aim for targets anywhere from 20 to 215 yards away.
Feel like a kid again and pretend you're a tourist at Fun Spot as you ride classic fair rides such as a carousel and ferris wheel. There are also go-karts, roller coasters and something slightly scarier–the 300-foot Skycoaster. Old Town in Kissimmee is another fun old-school spot.
The Greenwood Cemetery Moonlight Walking Tour will take you on a historical stroll through Greenwood Cemetery. The two-hour walking tour covers approximately two miles within the 100-acre cemetery, stopping to visit the graves of notable individuals in Orlando's history. While the tour is free, registration is required online in advance and tours fill up quickly.
Greenwood Cemetery Tour | Image credit: Stephanie Patterson
Get spooked on a ghost tour
American Ghost Adventures offers tours of the paranormal variety in Orlando, Daytona, Mt. Dora and Winter Garden. Tours of Downtown Orlando are offered nightly. In addition, AGA offers overnight tours, extended investigations and the occasional “Highway to Haunts” road trip expedition. They’ll even provide ghost hunting gear.
Go to a drive-in movie
4100 New Tampa Hwy, Lakeland, Florida
Cost: $8 per person
Silver Moon Drive-In is a drive-in theater in Lakeland, Florida, about an hour and 15 minutes from Orlando (with no traffic). Established in 1948, it is Polk County's last remaining drive-in. The theater has two screens usually showing first-run movies.
Each screen has a double feature seven nights a week. You can listen to these movies using your FM car radio and there are also in-car speakers available on some rows. Concessions are available, including beer and wine. Or, pack your own picnic to enjoy during the show.
Travel back in time at Medieval Times
4510 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, FL 34746
Cost: $67.95 per person (check for promos before you go)
A dinner show is perfect when you want to sit back and relax but do something different. At Medieval Times, you get a 4-course meal (eaten with your hands–Medieval style) and non-alcoholic beverages, along with a 2-hour live show that includes a Medieval jousting tournament featuring six competing knights. The show also incorporates horses and falconry. While cheesy at times, it's totally fun!
Check the special offers page before you go, as you can typically find Florida resident deals and seasonal discounts.
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