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Creative Date Night Ideas in Naperville

Need some time with just the two of you? We have ideas!

By Mary Anne Plauda, Publisher Macaroni Kid Naperville January 26, 2022

Need a date night out in Naperville? Don't we all? 

The occasional date nights out are important for parents to connect and focus on each other. Date nights can "enhance your friendship as well as your emotional connectedness," Dianne Grande, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist wrote in a Psychology Today article called "Date Night: Not a Luxury, a Necessity."

"Usually, the challenge for long-term couples is to get out of the routine that they have fallen into and put in some effort to make their lives together more fun and joyful," she writes.

So find a babysitter, schedule a playdate, or recruit a family member or friend to take over kid duties for a few hours this weekend, and plan a great few hours away with your honey. Here are five ideas for creative dates in Naperville:



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Take a Hike in Naperville.

Find a new trail to explore together by foot, on bike, or even on snowshoes — depending on the time of the year! Some of my favorite places to get out in nature: 


Where to eat in Naperville?

After working up an appetite on the trail, stop at one of these great lunch spots:





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Create in Naperville!

Take a class together in Naperville to get those creative juices flowing! In Naperville you can find classes at places like:


Where to eat in Naperville?

After creating your masterpiece, head to one of these Naperville restaurants, known for their innovative and creative dishes: 



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Get Out That Stress

Life have you both feeling stressed out? Relax together! From throwing axes to couples massages — Naperville has it all! Here are a few of our favorites:


Where to eat in Naperville?

You'll want a nice relaxed, unrushed meal in Naperville after getting all that stress out! 




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Enjoy Your Favorite Attractions... without the kids!

You probably always have kids along when you visit some of Naperville's best attractions. So leave the kids at home and get out to explore on your own — you might be surprised how you enjoy places in a new way when the kids aren't pulling you in different directions. Here are some of our favorite places to visit again ... without the kids!


Where to eat in Naperville?

Have a great brunch in Naperville before heading out to your favorite attraction! Some of our favorite spots for brunch in Naperville are: