Long Distance Date Ideas

Long distance date ideas is a great solution for you two to build a stronger emotional bond and learn even more about each other, even if you can’y be physically together. It can be challenging to maintain a long distance relationship via online chat–Skype, Zoom, Teams–since it requires a high level of trust and communication; however, with effort, it is possible to have a successful and fulfilling long distance relationship!

Check out our list of virtual and long-distance date ideas for you and your partner.


Best Long-Distance Dates Ideas

Online Game Night

Multiplayer online gaming options have improved due to the pandemic. 

Best 2-Player Games on Zoom: Guess Who?; 21 Questions; Online Chess/Checkers; Speed Sudoku; Battleship.

Now might be a good time to take one of our relationship quizzes recommendations!

Go on a Virtual Holiday

Have a Movie Night

Drink Up with a Wine or Beer Tasting


Artsy Long-Distance Date Ideas

Check out these artsy date ideas you can do with your long-distance partner!

Make Art Together

Websites to make art together: Aggie.io; Malmal.io; HelloPaint.io

Jam and Make Music Together

Website to make music together: Jammr.net; JamKazam; Jamulus.io

Tour Museums Together

Museums You Can Tour Virtually: British Museum; National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Musée d’Orsay, Paris

Work Together

Whether it’s a 9-5 workday or weekend hour-long working session, you won’t feel alone when doing #remotework life.

Watch a virtual, live music performance together

Watch an Online Concert

Get a Virtual Psychic Reading

Host a Book Club for Two


Casual Long Distance Date Ideas

Check out these casual date ideas you can do with your long-distance partner!

Play Never Have I Ever

Haven’t played this game with your significant other yet? Use our list of never have I ever questions to get started!

Have a Relationship Check-In

Get the conversation going with these relationship check-in questions.

Host a Virtual Quiz Night

Challenge each other’s knowledge and have fun together.

Plan a Movie Night Binge-Watch Your Favorite TV Show

Planning a Movie Night or binge-watching a favorite TV show together allows couples to share in the same experience, even if they are miles apart.

Have a Book Club For Two

Having a Book Club for Two allows couples to discuss literature and have meaningful conversations.

Watch Funny YouTube Videos or Netflix Together

Enjoy a shared laugh and lighten the mood.

Practice Yoga Together

Focus on your physical and mental well-being while also bonding.

Watch an Online Concert Together

Experience some live music, even if you’re not physically in the same location.

Read Snail Mail to Each Other

Receive and share physical letters, and create a special moment.

Create a Photo Album Together

Remember their past experiences together, and create a shared history.

Exchange Care Packages

Show you’re thinking of each other with a tangible reminder of your relationship.

Meditate Together

Focus on your inner selves and find peace and tranquility together, even if you’re not physically together.


Foodie Long-Distance Date Ideas

Check out these foodie date ideas you can do with your long-distance partner!

Share a Working Lunch

Cook Together

Have a Virtual Dinner with a Homemade Meal or Takeout

Virtual Breakfast Date

Have a Fun Cocktail Night

Have a Dinner Date

Take a Virtual Coffee Break

Take a 10 minute break from working and studying and shoot them a facetime/zoom meeting.


Active Long-Distance Dates

Check out these active date ideas you can do with your long-distance partner!

Take a Yoga Class

Take a MasterClass

Dance Together

Get Fit Together

Online House/Apartment Hunt

Plan a Future Trip

Visit a Virtual Haunted House

Learn a Language Together

Go on a Museum Date

Have a Game Night!

Play 20 Questions or Truth Or Dare Night

Host a Bucket-List Night

Learn a New Skill Together

Online Scavenger Hunt

Cook your favorite childhood dishes

Do a virtual museum tour

Put on Your Dancing Shoes

Tend Your Gardens Together

Attend a Virtual Cooking Class