While Valentine's Day is still months away, there's no need to wait for February 14th to throw a surprise date night or fulfill a wish for your special someone. A good partner knows that one must always keep some romantic date ideas in their back pocket! However, while one can't have too many date night ideas, there are plenty of other ways to show affection to your partner.

Romantic ideas and surprises for your partner don't necessarily have to be grand or expensive. It's usually the little acts and gestures of kindness that reveal our true feelings to someone. In case you haven't read The Five Love Languages (psst, you definitely should), the author Gary Chapman explains the importance of knowing your partner's love language. Besides the many benefits, knowing it will also help you easily come up with romantic surprises for her or him as you will know exactly what your partner will particularly treasure.

Whether it's spending time together, complimenting them, picking them up from work, giving your heart's desire a massage, or handling some of their chores, there're many romantic ideas for her or his pleasure. Ultimately, the best surprises and ideas come from the heart. And while sometimes it might be rather challenging to come up with romantic date night ideas, there's no shame in searching for cute date ideas online. It's the idea that counts.

Below, we've compiled an extensive list of romantic surprises for him & her and cute little date ideas, with some needing little to no beforehand preparation. Do you like surprising your loved one? How do you show your affection to them? Let us know in the comments!

#1

Make One Of Their Bucket List Dreams Come True

Make One Of Their Bucket List Dreams Come True

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    #2

    Visit The Botanical Gardens

    Visit The Botanical Gardens

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    #3

    Make Art Together

    Make Art Together

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll offer to draw my husband like one of my French boys. I'm sure he'll love it, no questions asked.

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    #4

    Deliver His Favorite Chocolate Or Treats

    Deliver His Favorite Chocolate Or Treats

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    athornedrose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aw my sister used to do that for my brother in law. until he started to be mad whenever she brought it other places (he wanted them to himself)

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    #5

    Set Up A Movie Night With Projectors And Speakers

    Set Up A Movie Night With Projectors And Speakers

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    Baleygr
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have no idea what that equipment costs, eh?

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    #7

    Arrange For Them To Have Some Alone Time

    Arrange For Them To Have Some Alone Time

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    #8

    Watch The Sunset

    Watch The Sunset

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    Kristina
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell yes, I've done this. Also sneaking out and star gazing at 1 am. ALSO IS THAT BATMAN??? 😂

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    #9

    Go To A New Coffee Shop

    Go To A New Coffee Shop

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    #10

    Hit The Road For An Unplanned Day Trip

    Hit The Road For An Unplanned Day Trip

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    Lyenne Summers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't try to smuggle drugs across the border like the people in the picture though.

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    #11

    Take An Interest In Their Favourite Hobby

    Take An Interest In Their Favourite Hobby

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    #13

    Go To A Vineyard

    Go To A Vineyard

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    Abby
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    alcohols gross. id goto a cannabis club instead

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    #14

    Dance In The Rain

    Dance In The Rain

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    #15

    Surprise Your Partner With A Candlelit Dinner

    Surprise Your Partner With A Candlelit Dinner

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    #16

    Leave A Fun Reminder That You Are Thinking About Them

    Leave A Fun Reminder That You Are Thinking About Them

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    Firstname Lastname
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We got letter magnets to leave messages on the door. I always get excited to see that he's taken the time to write me something cute.

    #17

    Stargaze

    Stargaze

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    S Nash
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least this is free and easy to do in rural areas.

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    #18

    Whisk Them Away For A Romantic Trip

    Whisk Them Away For A Romantic Trip

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    #19

    Pick Them Up At Work

    Pick Them Up At Work

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    #20

    Do Their Favorite Activity With Them

    Do Their Favorite Activity With Them

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    #21

    Practice Yoga

    Practice Yoga

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    #23

    Plan Your Dream Vacation

    Plan Your Dream Vacation

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    #24

    Strap On Some Skates

    Strap On Some Skates

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    #25

    Create A Collaborative Spotify Playlist

    Create A Collaborative Spotify Playlist

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    #26

    Fill Their Car With Fuel

    Fill Their Car With Fuel

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    Caleb Cheshire
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I thought other ideas on here were expensive

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    #27

    Write Them A Love Letter

    Write Them A Love Letter

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    #28

    Give Them An Unexpected Compliment

    Give Them An Unexpected Compliment

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    Shiloh Casey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so confused by the picture that accompanies this one

    #29

    Take Him For A Blindfolded Surprise Date

    Take Him For A Blindfolded Surprise Date

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    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just make sure you blindfold the right person on that bike

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    #30

    Take A Dance Class

    Take A Dance Class

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    #31

    Act Out Their Fantasy

    Act Out Their Fantasy

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    #32

    Plan A Surprise Date Night

    Plan A Surprise Date Night

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    #33

    Visit The Zoo Or Aquarium

    Visit The Zoo Or Aquarium

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    #34

    Help Them Take A Trip Down Memory Lane

    Help Them Take A Trip Down Memory Lane

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    #35

    Indulge Them Adrenaline Junkie Side

    Indulge Them Adrenaline Junkie Side

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    #36

    Rent A Plush Hotel Suite For The Evening

    Rent A Plush Hotel Suite For The Evening

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    #37

    Tour Your Hometown

    Tour Your Hometown

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    #38

    Ride A Ferris Wheel

    Ride A Ferris Wheel

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    Kristina
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOVE, SIMON!! AHHHH this movie makes me sob everytime 😭🤍

    #39

    Rent Bicycles

    Rent Bicycles

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    #40

    Plan A Year's Worth Of Dates

    Plan A Year's Worth Of Dates

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    #41

    Cook Together With Ingredients Known To Be Aphrodisiacs

    Cook Together With Ingredients Known To Be Aphrodisiacs

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    Wackford Squeers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are no proven aphrodisiacs, so that's a short list of ingredients.

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    #42

    Host A Fun Fondue Date

    Host A Fun Fondue Date

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    #43

    Sign Him Up For A Class He Always Wanted

    Sign Him Up For A Class He Always Wanted

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    #44

    Organize A Night Out With Their Friends, But Without You

    Organize A Night Out With Their Friends, But Without You

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    #45

    Secretly Plan The Visit Of His Long-Distance BFF Or Sibling

    Secretly Plan The Visit Of His Long-Distance BFF Or Sibling

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    #46

    Create A Grand Entrance

    Create A Grand Entrance

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    #47

    Take A Day Trip

    Take A Day Trip

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    #48

    Throw A Casino Night

    Throw A Casino Night

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    #49

    Arrange A Special Virtual Date

    Arrange A Special Virtual Date

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    #50

    Gift Them A Pet

    Gift Them A Pet

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    CT
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big no! Animals are not gifts. Getting a pet takes thought. Do I have time to take care of it properly? Do I have the money? The place ? Etc. And we choose our animal, but it also chooses us, sometimes you have to meet several before having a mutual sympathy [Edit] I forget this : please adopt, don't shop

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