Save this guide for your next date night in Omaha! From movies and restaurants to activities and unique entertainment, there’s so many fun things to do in Omaha.Enjoy our Omaha date night guide; it’s everything you need to plan a great time—except the babysitter!
Film Buffs
- Enjoy dinner and a show at either of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations in the Omaha area.
- Catch the latest releases at any of the Marcus Theatres locations around town. The best part? They have Value Tuesdays, which is $5 movie tickets with food/drink specials.
- If you’re looking for a more intimate movie-going experience, check out Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater or Dundee Theater.
- Go to a drive-in movie! We recommend The Falconwood Drive-in in Bellevue during the summer.
Foodies
Omaha has so many fantastic local restaurants. Skip the chains, and try one of these local treasures:
- Grab a table at Railcar Modern American Kitchen and get the Brussels sprouts. You can thank us later.
- Try some delicious pizza at Pitch Pizzeria, but be sure to make a reservation first!
- If you’re looking for great drinks and eats in a beautiful atmosphere, check out Stirnella Bar & Kitchen.
- Feeling fancy? Make reservations at one of these special occasion restaurants.
- Stop by some of the best local ice cream shops and get a delicious treat!
Date Night In
- Tuck the kids into bed and make a fancy dinner for two.
- Have an 80s/90s movie marathon while snacking on childhood favorites (bring on the pizza rolls!)
- Grab takeout from your favorite restaurant and binge-watch the latest Netflix series!
- Challenge each other to a video competition
- Play that board game that’s been sitting in the back of your closet since Christmas.
- Order takeout from an Omaha favorite!
Double Date
- Find one of Omaha’s local speakeasies and enjoy a few drinks on the sneak.
–The Wicked Rabbit
–Osteria Segreto
–Howard & Fine - Go for happy hour at The Cottonwood Room, a cocktail bar in Omaha in the Cottonwood Hotel and enjoy a fancy drink.
- Check out Bowlero or SpareTime for bowling, drinks, and arcade games.
- Catch an Uber and take a tour of the many great wineries or breweries in Omaha. We recommend Cellar 426 in Ashland or Scriptown Brewing.
- Test your friends’ humor and play a game of Cards Against Humanity or New Phone, Who Dis?
- Try pickelball at the new Smash Park in La Vista.
- Play mini golf at The Fat Putter.
Guys' Choice
- Get out those clubs and check out Omaha’s Top Golf location or any of the golf courses throughout the Omaha area.
- Put on your best flannel and throw some axes at Axe Games, Craft Axe, or Flying Timber Axe Throwing.
- Have a Virtual Reality showdown at Infinite Loop VR.
- Get the best of both worlds at Beercade or Beercade 2!
Budget-Friendly
- Rent a movie and pop popcorn for movie night at home.
- Get coffee at Sozo and walk around downtown.
- Take advantage of the free admission to the Joslyn Art Museum (It’s finally open again!).
- Give Geocaching a try.
- Volunteer together.
All About Omaha
- Head to the Henry Doorly Zoo for any of their adults-only after-hours events.
- Take in the beautiful scenery at Lauritzen Gardens.
- Sip on a shake at the Durham Museum.
- Take a stroll through the historic Old Market and then over the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
- Get outdoors and go for a hike or explore a nature trail.
- Check out Kiewit Luminarium on Thursday night when it’s adults only.
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