Are you looking for a unique date night idea in Durham Region? Maybe something a little more exciting than the standard dinner and a movie cliche? Well your in luck because here are 10 date night ideas in Durham Region that aren’t dinner and a movie!
1. The Torchbearer Taproom
The Torchbearer Taproom is Durham Region’s newest date night addition and we love it! Their spacious venue offers a choose your own adventure style for date night with cozy nooks, craft cocktails and beers, a large selection of board games to play and BEST of all the only private Karaoke rooms in Durham! It’s a great place to spend an evening whether it’s your first date or one of many!
Info:
- Monday – Closed
- Tuesday 3pm – 10pm
- Wednesday 3pm – 10pm
- Thursday 3pm – 11pm
- Friday 1pm – 12am
- Saturday 1pm – 12am
- Sunday 12pm 6pm
- 785 Taunton Rd E, Unit 2, Oshawa
- [email protected]
- 905-728-5351
- The Torchbearer Taproom Instagram
- https://www.torchbearertaproom.com
Check out this short form overview video:
2. Archers Battlefield
Another new addition to Durham Region’s date night scene is Archers Battlefield in Pickering! Not only do they have one unique date night outing activity but two; archery and ping pong! Guests will love aiming their foam tip arrows at targets or each other and we loved the practice area where we were coached on what to do! A surprisingly active an fun outing that gets the happy endorphins pumping as you play!
- Archery: Complete with bows, protective gear & soft foam-tipped arrows this adrenaline fuelled date night activity is bound to initiate some friendly competitive fun
- Pong: Top notch equipment mixed with a tons of laughs, the Ping Pong area is guaranteed to create a memorable experience.
Info:
- Monday – Thursday 5pm – 11pm
- Friday 5pm – 2am
- Saturday 9am – 2am
- Sunday 9am – 11pm
- 1735 Bailey St Unit 16, Pickering
- [email protected]
- 905-492-6263
- Archers Instagram
- https://archersbattlefield.com
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3. SUSO Skate Co.
This pop-up location at the Oshawa Centre has been an instant hit for of all ages! Withstanding the test of time Roller Skating has been a popular date night go to fav for over 5 decades! This date night idea is staying aliiiiiive!
Info:
- Monday – Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday Closed
- Friday 4pm – 9pm adult
- Saturday 1pm – 6pm all ages, 6pm – 9pm adult
- Sunday 1pm – 6pm all ages
- 419 King St W, Oshawa, ON
- SUSO Skate Co. Instagram
- Rates starting at $18 for one hr, $25 for 2hrs & $30 for 3 hrs. This includes skates, admission and wrist guards!
- https://www.susoskateco.com
Check out this short form overview video:
Filmed by Creator @durham_kids_events
4. Durham Escape Rooms
If you’re looking for a unique date night idea with a fun twist, Durham Escape Rooms could just be the answer to your puzzled dilemma! Their fun and challenging rooms are a great way to see how you and your date strategize, problem solve and work together under pressure!
Info:
- Monday – Closed
- Tuesday 5pm – 11pm
- Wednesday 5pm – 11pm
- Thursday 5pm – 11pm
- Friday 5pm – 11pm
- Saturday 11am – 11pm
- Sunday 11am – 9pm
- 1121 Dundas St East Unit 9, Whitby, ON
- Durham Escape Rooms Instagram
- 905-430-LOCK (5625)
- Rates starting at $65 – $115
- http://www.durhamescaperooms.com
Check out this short form overview video:
Filmed by Creator @letsgetthuet
5. LaserMaxx Whitby
The biggest and best Laser experience in Durham Region, LaserMaxx is a great date night outing for a teamwork adventure. This multilevel fog filled maze is the perfect setting to enjoy some healthy active fun pursuing your targets together to victory! After all, you know what they say, couples that play together stay together, right?!
Info:
- Monday 12pm – 9pm
- Tuesday 12pm – 9pm
- Wednesday 12pm – 9pm
- Thursday 12pm – 9pm
- Friday 12pm – 11pm
- Saturday 10am – 11pm
- Sunday 10am – 8pm
- 23 Consumers Dr, Whitby, ON
- LaserMaxx Instagram
- 905-665-5000
- Rates starting at $11.99 for one mission – $29.99 for 3 missions
- https://whitbylasermaxx.com
Check out this short form overview video:
Filmed by @lasermaxxwhitby
6. Whitby Putting Edge
A glow in the dark, far from the ordinary date night favourite is the Putting Edge miniature golf course in Whitby! Go head to head showing off your putting skills as you enjoy this 18 holes of competitive fun!
Info:
- Monday 12pm – 10pm
- Tuesday 12pm – 6pm
- Wednesday 12pm – 10pm
- Thursday 12pm – 10pm
- Friday 12pm – 12am
- Saturday 10am – 12am
- Sunday 10am – 10pm
- 75 Consumers Dr, Whitby, ON
- Putting Edge Instagram
- 905-430-3206
- Rates starting at $15+ tax
- https://www.puttingedge.com/locations/whitby/
Check out this short form overview video:
Filmed by @puttingedge
7. iFLY
If you’re looking for the ultimate adrenaline filled Durham Region date night experience then iFLY is definitely the date night outing for you! iFly is your chance at adventure with their indoor sky diving experience right here in Whitby!
Info:
- Monday 1pm – 9pm
- Tuesday 1pm – 9pm
- Wednesday 1pm – 9pm
- Thursday 1pm – 9pm
- Friday 1pm – 9pm
- Saturday 8am – 9pm
- Sunday 8am – 9pm
- 75 Consumers Dr, Whitby, ON
- iFLY Instagram
- 800-604-3489
- Rates starting at $119/per person+ tax
- https://iflyworld.ca/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Whitby
Check out this date night pic here:
Photo by @ifly.whitby
8. Playdium
Is search of variety for your Durham Date night destination? Then Playdium in Whitby is the jam packed date night location for you! With their 90+ VR and arcade games, bowling, and arial ropes course there’s a ton of fun to choose from all in one place!
Info:
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 3pm – 9pm
- Wednesday 3pm – 9pm
- Thursday 3pm – 9pm
- Friday 1pm – 12am
- Saturday 10am – 12am
- Sunday 10am – 9pm
- 75 Consumers Dr, Whitby, ON
- Playdium Instagram
- 289-807-2848
- Rates are choose your own adventure
- https://www.playdium.com/whitby/play
Check out this short form overview video:
Filmed by @playdium.ca
9. Yuk Yuks
They say that laughter is the best way to someone’s heart which would make Yuks Yuks in Oshawa the perfect Durham Region date night choice for some adult content fun! Enjoy stand up comedy at it’s best taking in laughs with you date night plus one!
Info:
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday Closed
- Friday 6:30pm – 11pm
- Saturday 6:30pm – 11pm
- Sunday Closed
- 67 Simcoe St N, ON
- Yuk Yuks Instagram
- 800-899-9136
- Rates starting at $25/per person
- https://www.yukyuks.com/oshawa
Check out this short form overview video (Adult content)
Filmed by @yukyuksoshawa
10. BATL Axe Pickering
A long standing unique date night idea BATL Axe has been a favourite outing in Pickering for over 10 yrs ! You and your date can battle each other discovering your axe throwing skills as you take turns throwing your axes at bullseye targets. Sessions include expert guidance and safety instructions. Batl Axe also offers two outing options with a Knife Throwing alternative and Batl Axe is liquor licensed too!
- Axe Throwing: Includes axes, private target, guidance and safety instructions. (They have trophies too, inquire within.)
- Knife Throwing: One hour of knife throwing, knives, private target, safety instruction and self-guided scoring.
Info:
With reservations made at least 3 days ahead:
- Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm
- Saturday 12pm – 11pm
- Sunday 12pm – 8pm
Without reservations:
- Monday, Tuesday 5pm – 10pm
- Wednesday – Friday 3pm – 10pm
- Saturday 12pm – 11pm
- Sunday 12pm – 8pm
- [email protected]
- 289-315-1150
With some many exciting Durham Region date night options to choose from it’s hard to pick which unique experience to try first! We’d love to hearing your feedback, so now that you know about these 10 Indoor Dates Night Ideas in Durham Region that aren’t dinner and a movie let us know which are your favs!
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