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Hop on the SunRail or into the car with your plus one…we’re spending the day in Historic Downtown Sanford! Known for its art appreciation, quirky finds, and unique restaurants and bars, Sanford hosts crafty classes and community events offering a diverse taste of the town. We’ve made planning easy so you can focus on a…
SPONSORED — Looking for the perfect place to make new holiday memories this season? Celebrating the holidays in Winter Garden always tops our list each December. And this year, the city is looking especially merry and bright thanks to hundreds of twinkling lights and a large Christmas tree adorning the central plaza, plus a lineup of…
Instagram is our favorite social media platform, so periodically we showcase local digital storytellers to introduce you to some of our favorite Orlando Instagrammers. We love following them and we hope you will too! This time, we’re featuring Natalie Monzon and Duncan Rodriguez, the couple behind @roamsick on Instagram. Together for four years, this…
Looking for a fun, delicious new way to get out of the house, explore, and connect with your date? A mystery picnic from AmazingCo offers the perfect blend of fun, adventure, and culinary discovery, whether you’re visiting a city for the first time or exploring your hometown. Savor an unforgettable picnic date with fun…
The secret is out! Thanks to a $22 million revitalization project, Clermont is the next big thing to hit Central Florida. The historic downtown waterfront district is the perfect spot for date night, whether you’re enjoying live music by the lake or raising a glass at one of two downtown breweries. Stroll the brick-laid streets…
Run by Stephanie, an Orlando local and Disney expert, @datingindisney is full of ideas for your next Disney date. Engaged and married on Disney property, Stephanie shares her best Disney date tips for keeping love alive as adults in the theme parks. She is on a mission to share that Disney is for grown ups,…
There’s no need to travel far for a getaway when we have some of the world’s best beaches right in our backyard. Sandwiched between Clearwater Beach to the north and St. Pete Beach to the south, Indian Shores beckons with miles of coastline, spectacular sunsets, abundant wildlife and locally-owned restaurants. Discover the best of this…
Orlando is full of special corners waiting to be discovered, and if you haven’t visited Baldwin Park, you’re missing out on one of those corners! Baldwin Park is a beautiful neighborhood brimming with boutiques, restaurants, and fun things to do. Park your car on New Broad Street and have a walkable date night with the…
SPONSORED — Calling all art loving couples! Experience the arts in Winter Garden this April with a lineup of FREE and ticketed arts activities all month long, plus an all-day arts event and exclusive VIP Art Night on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The theme for the month and the all-day event on April 17 is…
Orlando Date Night Guide’s annual giveaway extravaganza is back this year with the return of 28 Days of Love! For all 28 days in February, a different winner will score one of the spectacular prizes below. Beginning Monday, February 1, we’ll select one winner daily. We will be contacting each winner via email. Check our…
Phew! At times it felt like 2020 would never end, but here we are in the final weeks of the year. Now is the perfect time to take a breath and enjoy the rest and together time that’s synonymous with the holiday season. From holiday lights to seasonal happenings with extra safety measures in place,…
SPONSORED – Looking for the perfect place to make new holiday memories this season? Celebrating the holidays in Winter Garden always tops our list each December. And this year, the city is looking especially merry and bright thanks to hundreds of twinkling lights and a large Christmas tree adorning the central plaza, plus a lineup…
SPONSORED — Itching to get out of the house? Now is the ideal time to discover–or rediscover–the charm of historic Downtown Winter Garden. This walkable downtown is one of our go-to locales for a memorable date with plenty of places to dine, explore and shop in the fresh air. Plus, the city recently launched a…
Pre-pandemic, takeout was a convenient way to get food on the table after a busy day. Now, it’s transformed into a way to safely enjoy food from our favorite restaurants while staying at home. But why eat your local chef-prepared cuisine out of those sad takeout containers when you could recreate the restaurant experience at…
Since mid-March, we’ve been in awe of the creativity on display from countless businesses in the Orlando community in response to the pandemic. Local restaurants have gotten creative with outdoor seating, and savvy entrepreneurs have pivoted to offering full service, in-home experiences like private outdoor movie nights and romantic backyard picnics. And now there’s another…
Date nights may look a little different lately but are more important than ever to bring you and your partner closer together. Making recipes at home is an awesome way to connect, but takeout is also great for those days that time doesn’t allow for cooking. To level up your usual takeout and make it…
Itching for a change of scenery? While it may not be feasible to go on a full-blown vacation this summer, don’t underestimate the power of a relaxing staycation. The Thornton Park District features some of Orlando’s best restaurants, plus walkability and the close proximity to the scenic Lake Eola Park. If you’ve ever strolled the…
Did you know there is a Florida State Park that is an island, right here in Central Florida? Near DeLand you can escape to a massive state park that is only accessible by private boat or the park’s ferry boat. Hontoon Island State Park is a blissful destination along the scenic St. Johns River where…
Missing the magic of the movies? Thanks to Enzian Theater and Bungalower’s new drive-in movie series, you can watch a flick from the comfort and safety of your own car at multiple locations throughout Orlando. Soak up the nostalgia with featured movies like The Princess Bride and E.T. while snuggling up in your car for…
As things gradually begin to reopen throughout Florida, I’m here this week to tell you what you can do while still practicing social distancing. So if you feel ready to venture out into the world again — slowly and safely — here are some ideas for your next date night outside your house. Looking for…
Ready to heat things up? In the kitchen, that is. Some of Orlando’s innovative chefs and restaurants are now offering unique at-home cooking experiences, from dinner kits and cooking classes to sharing chef secrets and more. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites below. The Foreigner Domestic Local chef Bruno Fonseca is the brains…
For those of us who are celebrating milestones, birthdays, anniversaries, or something else, our options have become limited during social distancing. My family has already had three celebrations so far since social distancing began in Orlando, but we’ve decided to make do with the lemons that life has given us at the moment. Below you’ll…
Now more than ever it is time to get creative with your date night routine. While our health is the absolute most important thing right now, it is also important that we continue to make time for each other. While options are limited and many of us have had to cancel planned trips, now is…
Post last updated May 7, 2020 In these uncertain times, one thing is certain: we’re all going to be spending a lot more time at home for the foreseeable future. Some of you may be adjusting to new work from home schedules while others are figuring out childcare as the kids are suddenly home from…
Orlando Date Night Guide’s giveaway extravaganza is back this year with the return of 28 Days of Love (with a bonus day this year!). For all 29 days in February, a different winner will score one of the spectacular prizes below. Beginning Saturday, February 1, we’ll announce one winner daily on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram….
As we have entered a new year many of us are working on implementing healthier habits. Maybe you and your sweetheart have decided to run more in the new year. We’ve sorted through hundreds of running events and weekly run clubs in the Orlando area to try with your running buddy. This guide is sure…
Instagram is undoubtedly our favorite social media platform. (Follow us @orlandodatenightguide!) This year, we shared hundreds of photos and date night ideas plus a few epic giveaways for couples. To showcase the best of what we shared this year, we combed through our account to compile this list of our 25 most popular Instagram posts…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the holidays in Orlando with our list of joyful activities to partake in together every single day from December 1 – 24. December 1: Insta-worthy photos with Santa Feel like kids again and get epic shots with Santa this year at Wall Crawl. The indoor selfie…
Presented by Jane.com, our hugely popular Girl’s Club series gives ladies the chance to gather for an exciting and connective night out. Aren’t girls’ nights the best?? The laughter, the camaraderie, the commiserating! Women are just so darn good at connecting and having fun together, aren’t we? That’s why our Girl’s Club Presented By Jane.com…
SPONSORED — Thoughts turn to the holidays–and shopping–as soon as Thanksgiving is over, and Downtown Winter Garden’s Small Business Saturday event on Saturday, November 30, 2019 is the ideal place to launch this year’s holiday memories. Known for its quaint charm, Winter Garden is teeming with unique independently-owned shops that will take the nationally-observed Small Business…
Lovingly nicknamed the “Venice of Florida” thanks to the beautiful canals that flow through downtown, Fort Lauderdale is an ideal getaway for Floridians who seek art, culture, and fun. You can get to Fort Lauderdale from Orlando in just under four hours by car, or hop on a quick commercial flight. Once you arrive, go…