15+ Date Ideas In Odessa/Midland Texas

Enhancing connection

I know this blog is specific to the area I live in, so if you live in another area, think of similar ways you can go on a date.

West Texas has a variety of date night spots that will enhance your connection. Whether you have been together for a few years or are just now getting to know one another, this list is chalked full of ideas that will add explorative energy to your relationship and may deepen your bond. Worried about finances living in a boom town? That aspect is covered as well, some of these ideas are inexpensive, while others are free, yet creative.

Date Ideas: creating the bond

Creating a bond between two humans is the best part of being alive. Here are a few ideas that allow you to get to know the person on a deeper level, tune into your Self and explore the growing cities of Odessa/Midland.

• Buffalo Wallow/UTPB trails/YMCA duck pond-take a stroll and/or talk/listen to some music

• UTPB duck pond-pic-nic

• Comanche Trails-disc-golf or a bike ride

• Sherwood Park- play on playground equipment

• Parks Legado/Medical Center Hospital-farmers market

• Ellen Noel Art Museum-art gallery

• Ellen Noel Art Museum/Odessa College-ceramic throwing/painting

• Painted Potter-painting ceramics

• Cheers to paint- paint on some canvas

• Cpl Rays Coffee-coffee shop chat and/or bring a game to play

• Volcano Sushi/Red Oak/Jersey Girl Pizza/Cork and Pig/TABOO-dinner

• Cinergy-arcade games

• Diamond lanes-bowling

• Green Acres- putt-putt golf

• Tejas Shooting Sports-shooting range

• Old School Wrestling- local indy wrestlers

• Jackalopes Hockey/UTPB Football/Rockhounds Baseball- go to a local sports game

• Keep an eye out for the car clubs in town hosting events to view their automobiles

• Buying/playing “We’re not really strangers” *Added bonus: buy the “Honest Dating” deck add-on

• Buy art supplies and paint together

• Sending each other music for lyric interpretation and/or listening to each other's music

Date Ideas: deepening the bond

Have things been going well in your relationship and you both would like to take your dates to another level? Here are some ideas that explore how well you two work together, ensure lots of laughter and deepens intimate connection.

• rOMing yoga-yoga class and/or couples yoga class (see how well you work together!)

• Love to dance studio-dance classes or FREE option, dance in your house/ on your patio

• University Park-play frisbee or tennis

• Wagner Noel-comedy show/stand-up/concerts

• Wagner Noel- ballet, musical performances, dance performances

• Permian Playhouse, The Globe Theatre, Midland Community Theater- musicals/theatrical performance

• Loop 338-enjoy a scenic night drive

• La Casa Verde Nursery/Johns Corner -shopping for plants; gardening and/or planting together

• Fun-run or working out with the other doing what they like (change it up!)

• Garage Sales/Estate Sales

• Day trip somewhere (so much potential to get to know someone better and hello road trips games! )

• Laying under the stars and moon listening to music or talking

• Shopping for/cooking a meal together

• Gathering at family/friends house with games (make sure to switch out so you both mingle with each other’s friends/family)

The commitment

Getting to know one another, your Self and your environment is a lifetime commitment. If you have started picking one item at a time or have completed them all, one thing remains certain: You have now explored the corners of West Texas, your body, mind, and soul and have created an everlasting connection with another. These connections are the essence of life and the love being shared is the currency of our humanity. Thank you for being a part of the change in the world. Remember to have fun, laugh, and love with all of your being.

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