Can you believe we’re halfway through the year? If your date nights have started to feel like a Netflix rut, June’s definitely the time to shake things up. From swoon-worthy musicals to whimsical and cheeky pop-ups (hello, Stitch!), there’s no shortage of creative ways to switch things up with your boo. Think of this list as your go-to mid-year date refresh — all you’ve got to do is pick your fave, show up, and have a good time.

1. Get Your Steps In At The Crayon Shinchan Run

For couples who love a bit of cardio and cartoon chaos, the Crayon Shinchan Run is a date idea that’ll have you both laughing through the sweat. Go for the 2km fun walk if running’s not your thing — or go all out on the 4km run. Either way, you and your partner will be twinning in official Shinchan jerseys (hello, photo op). And honestly, what we’re really here for? The cutest race pack ever — yes, it includes a mini bucket hat pouch. If you still can’t get enough of this cheeky little guy, there’s even more official Shinchan merch you and your partner can snag after. Don’t forget to reward yourselves with a well-earned post-race brunch too. 

📅 29 Jun 2025 (Registration ends 27 Jun)

⏰ 7am

📍 Marina Barrage

💰 From $58.9/pax

✅ Sign up here: bit.ly/41g393s

2. Neon Nights & Nibbles At Gastrobeats 2025

Feeling nostalgic for old-school fun? Gastrobeats 2025 is calling. This free-entry event brings back the magic of carnival nights—only now with craft beer, gourmet bites, and aesthetic art walls. Expect live music and DJ sets setting the mood as you and your partner wander through immersive art installations and snap dreamy pics under neon lights and colourful murals. This year’s edition also features a brand new curated Retail Zone, so you can sneak in a little couple shopping before deciding what to eat next. Whether you're there for the food, the music, or just the aesthetic, it’s the perfect low-pressure, high-fun kind of night out.

📅 Now till 22 Jun 2025 

⏰ 4 - 11pm

📍 Bayfront Event Space

💰 Free Entry

✅ Find out more here: bit.ly/3wVofcg

3. Love Is In The Air (Literally): A Date At The Balloon Museum

This June, take your date to new heights—literally. Pop off into giant ball pits, swing beneath glowing clouds, and wander through inflatable jungles at the Balloon Museum. Spanning 6,000 sqm and featuring 17 mind-blowing works by international artists, it is equal parts art gallery and giant playroom. This first-of-its-kind experience in Singapore is playful, immersive, and basically made for couples who love a good IG moment (or just want to feel like kids again). If you’re looking to switch up your usual date night routine, this is one to seriously consider!

📅 Now till 31 Aug 2025 

⏰ 10am - 8pm

📍 Marina Bay Sands

💰 From $45/tix

✅ Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3YQMIKF

4. Field Trip... But Make It A Date

Plot twist: your next date is a field trip — but this time, no worksheets involved. Just creative workshops, designy pop-ups, and chill community vibes. At New Bahru’s Field Trip-themed design fair, expect over 30 unique stalls, an immersive BMW experience, and hands-on workshops that’ll leave you feeling both inspired and well-fed. Think terrarium-making, pilates, a guided photo walk by FUJIFILM, and more. So kick off your shoes (or don’t) and get ready for a weekend of aesthetic adventures with your partner-in-crime.

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📅 6 - 8 Jun 2025 

⏰ 12 - 8pm (Fri) | 10am - 7pm (Sat & Sun)

📍 New Bahru💰 Free

✅ Find out more here: bit.ly/4dFCMKc

5. Glowing Strong: Date Night At i Light 2025

If your idea of romance includes ambient lights, trippy visuals, and holding hands in front of glowing flowers made from recycled acrylic (how poetic), then i Light Singapore 2025 is your kind of date. This year's edition is packed with immersive, couple-friendly highlights — think a dreamy meadow of illuminated blooms, a giant walkable piano, motion-reactive ocean-inspired screens, and surreal large-scale installations scattered across the city. Don’t miss whimsical standouts like the AI-powered Urban Oracle and wind-lit Saulux for an evening of interactive, art-filled strolling. Pro tip: head down after dinner for peak date-night vibes.

📅 Now till 21 Jun 2025 

⏰ 7.30 - 11pm (Sun - Thu), 7.30pm - 12am (Fri & Sat)

📍 Marina Bay, South Beach, Millenia Walk, & Tanjong Pagar

💰 Free

✅ Find out more here: bit.ly/4bCELfI

6. Go On An Off-Planet Date At VivoCity’s Stitch 626 Party

Leave Earth behind and take your date to the Stitch 626 Party at VivoCity — it’s a full-blown alien invasion featuring a 4.5m-tall Stitch sculpture, carnival games, a pastel bouncy castle, and even a mini train ride (yes, adults can ride too — no judgement here). The photo zones and pop-up shops are free to explore, but you’ll need to shell out for game tokens and train tickets if you want in on the extra fun. And while you’re there, don’t leave without grabbing some of the cutest limited-edition merch you’ll ever find.

📅 Now till 29 Jun 2025 

⏰ 12 - 10pm (Fri - Sun), 2 - 10pm (Mon - Thu)

📍 VivoCity💰 Free

✅ Find out more here: bit.ly/43XkOzh

7. Wanted: A Partner-In-Crime Who’ll Join You on This One Piece Café Adventure

Adventure awaits you and your plus-one at the One Piece pop-up at Aniplus Café — where Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates are ready to welcome you into a space decked out with character standees, plushies, and iconic ‘Wanted’ posters. Whether you’re a hardcore Luffy loyalist or just here for the themed drinks and sweet treats, this anime-inspired café is a fun way to level up your next date. It’s perfect for low-stakes fun, with just enough novelty to feel like a little adventure — minus the sea sickness.

📅 13 Jun - 21 Aug 2025 

⏰ 11.45am - 9.15pm

📍 ANIPLUS Café

✅ Find out more here: bit.ly/4jkEd1y

8. Get Swept Away By Phantom At Marina Bay Sands

Last but not least, catch The Phantom of the Opera at Sands Theatre — a stunning production with 37 global performers bringing to life the haunting love story of the Phantom and Christine in Paris. Christine’s torn between two men, but your date night decision’s easy: go watch Phantom live. If you and your partner love musicals, this one’s definitely worth the hype. With its haunting ballads, swoon-worthy set design, and dramatic unmasking moments, Phantom will have you both on the edge of your seats (and maybe singing “Music of the Night” all the way home).

📅 Now till 22 Jun 2025 

📍 Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands

💰 From $86.5/tix

✅ Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4jQhYBL

Final Notes

We hope the above suggestions would help to make this June a month filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments with your special someone! Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram or TikTok at dateideassg and dateideas.sg respectively.

with Love,

The Dateideas Team

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