Summer Bucket List: Date Night Edition

Sure, dinner and a movie is a timeless date night, but sometimes you want to switch it up! 

Plan a surprise date night for your sweetie and enjoy those warm summer nights at the same time! We’ve packaged up some great ideas for date night (or day!) so keep reading to spark up some summer date summer ideas.

1. Watch a Live Music Performance 

Warm summer nights are perfect for kicking back to enjoy a good show under the stars. There are a handful of outdoor venues throughout Butler County that hosts FREE live performances of local musicians and bands. Grab your partner and get ready to dance the night away. View the schedule of performances in our Summer Concert Series here. 

2. Mosey Around a Farmers Market

There's just something about shopping at a local market that is truly magical. From fresh produce and flowers, to handmade jewelry and gifts, you never know what you may uncover at a local farmers market. 

3. Have a drink at Urban Backyard 

WHERE: 501 Main St | Hamilton

Explore Hamilton's first food truck park and craft beer bar located in the heart of the Main Street District. Step up to the bar and sip on a brew from 16 local breweries, or try a cocktail crafted with spirits from local distilleries. Have a refreshing drink, play some corn hole and sing along to live music!

4. Sip, Stroll, Explore in a DORA District  

Explore with your partner and alcoholic beverages... legally. DORA stands for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. The program allows people to order an alcoholic beverage from a participating establishment and explore the city while drinking — as long as it’s in the designated areas, in the DORA plastic cups, and as long as you're 21+ of course.

5. Explore Pyramid Hill Sculpture Mark + Museum

WHERE: 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd | Hamilton 

Explore the culture and art at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park! This 300+ acre outdoor park features pieces dating as far back as 1500 B.C. and is a fan-favorite in the Greater Cincinnati area. Rent the Art Cart for a relaxing day and view 80+ monumental sculptures displayed in a landscape of rolling hills, meadows, lakes, and hiking trails!