Turn Up the Heat on Date Night.

Date night should be anything but boring. It’s time to switch things up.

“Dinner and a movie” is a go-to date night idea that gets stale fast. When your SO asks you to plan a date night, surprise them with a night out in Downtown Allentown instead. You can always check out local events, but these 5 must-try date night ideas will definitely spice things up.

Show Off Your Crafty Side.

You don’t need to be a skilled artist to attend DAM that’s the BAUM at the Downtown Allentown Market. The Baum School of Art hosts a workshop every third Wednesday of the month. Your $15 ticket purchase includes a $5 voucher to the Market, so you get two dates nights in one.

Plan a Cutting-Edge Date Night.

If you’re looking for thrilling date night ideas, what’s more exhilarating than throwing an axe?

Split Pine Axe Throwing in Downtown Allentown makes it easy to book a session online. It’s also BYOB, so bring your own beer, wine, or cider. Afterward, you have your pick of restaurants in Downtown Allentown.

We recommend Sports & Social Allentown if you want to stick to a playful theme that night. They have an arcade and other fun games inside the restaurant. Make sure to reserve a table in advance.

Museum & Margs, Please.

The Allentown Art Museum is the perfect date night idea for art lovers. You can explore the different exhibits on your own or take a guided tour. Plus it’s FREE! (You don’t need to share that part with your date).

And you know what pairs perfectly with a Renaissance painting collection? Margaritas. Complete your date night at Tacos Y Tequila, which is just a short walk from the museum. You can discuss your favorite paintings over a plate of OMG Nachos.

Showstopper Date Night.

You don’t need to travel to NYC or Philly to see big-time acts perform. Downtown Allentown has your pick of perfect entertainment venues for a “dinner and a show” date night.

PPL Center is the best concert venue in the Lehigh Valley. You can see Grammy award-winning artists, comedians, hockey games, and more.

Or if you’re looking for something a little more low-key, you can purchase tickets for a show at Miller Symphony Hall. See the Allentown Symphony Orchestra perform live, catch a jazz show, or view one of their many upcoming shows. City Center Residents get 50% off their ticket purchase! Download the Cobu App to redeem this offer.

Your Perfect Date Night in Downtown Allentown is Waiting for You.

Events are happening every night of the week in Downtown Allentown, so you and your SO can always find something fun to do together. Check out the Allentown ArtsWalk website to see local events happening all year long.