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Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to FTWtoday.
Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time).
Whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 20+ local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.
For the ones who want a night out on the town
- Take their breath away with stunning views of the city at these eight rooftop bars.
- Find out how to make them laugh with a show at Four Day Weekend in Stage West or Big Laugh Comedy Club in Sundance Square.
- Snag tickets for the next performance at Bass Performance Hall.
- Enjoy a quintessentially “Fort Worth” evening strolling the Stockyards, catching a rodeo, or trying our cocktail crawl.
If the way to their heart is through their stomach
- Embrace your inner Bobby Flay with a hands-on cooking class at one of these six local studios.
- Source ingredients (and don’t forget the flowers) at one of Fort Worth’s 10+ farmers markets before making dinner together at home.
- Lean into the romance and learn more about star signs with a tasting at these local wine bars matched with the Zodiac calendar.
- Dine in style at one of Fort Worth’s upscale restaurants; we love 61 Osteria and Lonesome Dove.
The bison herd — the only of its kind in North Texas — has roamed the refuge for 50 years. | Photo by @mats_photography18
If you love the great outdoors
- Explore one of the largest city-owned nature preserves in the US at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.
- Roll around town on an electric bike or stroll through the Stockyards on a self-guided tour through the art of Western cinema.
- Fall in love with Cowtown’s natural beauty on one of these local hiking trails (just be sure to check when the trails close).
- Take a horseback ride on the Old Chisholm Trail with Stockyard Stables.
- Swing into your new romance at one of our beloved public parks — perhaps with a hand-packed picnic?
For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)
- Nothing sets a date apart like some friendly competition — test each other’s wits with a game of trivia around town.
- Root for the same team and cheer on our pro and minor league sports year-round with baseball, football, lacrosse, and bull riding.
- Amp up the friendly competition while keeping it cost-effective at a local arcade like Cidercade, Free Play, or Quarter Lounge.
If you’re really hoping that it works out
- Heat things up in a different kind of way. Whether you want to bond with a new shared hobby or meet fellow players — we’ll see you on the pickleball court.
- You’ll be the eagle of your date’s eye when you show off your swing at these Fort Worth links.
- Show them you’re ready to do the heavy lifting that a relationship requires at one of Cowtown’s gyms — from cardio to yoga, weight training, and more, there’s something for everyone.
- Plan a relaxing flow at a local yoga studio or book a couple’s massage with rejuvenating treatments at these luxurious spas.
Now is your chance to re-enact every teen movie ever made.
Photo by @unitedstatesofderrik
If you want an “old fashioned”-style date
- Check out one of these six speakeasy-style bars for a blast from the past.
- Head to Coyote Drive-In for a late-night drive-in movie with a dose of nostalgia.
- Grab an actual old-fashioned at Lockwood Distilling Company or learn about bourbon with a distillery tour at Silver Star Spirits.
- Learn new dancing skills with a class at the Swing Dance Syndicate.
If you wanna show off by knowing all the hottest events in town
- Shameless plug: Sign up for our daily newsletter where we call out our top picks of things to do around town. Your date doesn’t have to know we’re behind it, you can take all the credit.
- Stay up-to-date on the coolest local events around Fort Worth with our events page (and check out this guide for our tips on navigating the interactive calendar).
