Whether you want to plan a unique first date or take some time to reconnect with your significant other, you can find something fun to do in Chandler. You don't have to stick to the plain old dinner and a movie either. This part of Arizona has lots of activities and attractions you can check out if you want to do something different. Take a look at these date night ideas you can do in Chandler. more Digital Drive-In Take the short trip to Mesa and experience the area's first digital drive-in. The massive 24-feet by 40-feet digital high definition screen at Digital Drive-In AZ is the first of its kind in Arizona, and the drive-in is now showing movies seven days a week. You can pack a picnic dinner or just snacks to munch on during the movie and head to 1901 N. Alma School Road for a new-and-improved drive-in experience. If you want to get out of the car, you can sit outside right next to it. Bring your four-legged friend, too, as long as they stay in the car. The Digital Drive-In will play movies rain or shine, so keep your date even if it looks like rain. The Ivy Mediterranean Lounge The Ivy sits on the trendy southern end of Chandler. It features a Mediterranean menu with lots of Greek appetizers, such as spanakopita and hummus. For dinner, choose one of their exquisite entrees to share or indulge in for yourself. Try the paella with a Mediterranean twist, the lamb chops, or classic surf 'n' turf. Enjoy a romantic meal on the large, plush patio, a comfortable place to sit outside for a relaxing evening. Burst of Butterflies Get creative on your date at Burst of Butterflies Paint Your Own Pottery. You can each pick a piece to paint from the hundreds of different items, and there are paints, brushes, and glaze colors, too. Sit and chat while you paint your piece, and then hand it over to the staff who will kiln fire it for you. You can also choose from wineglasses, beer mugs, and mason jars if you want to paint glass instead of pottery. Call ahead to make a reservation if you have a group date, or just stop by if it's just the two of you. Imagine 3D Mini Golf If you are a fan of mini-golf, Imagine 3D Mini Golf makes a unique and fun date. This family-owned business has locations in Gilbert and Scottsdale, with 18-hole indoor glow-in-the-dark courses. It's also the perfect way to get out of the Arizona heat. You can play with or without 3D glasses depending on how much of a challenge you want, but adding the glasses also adds to the fun. Go on Thursdays after 5 p.m. to get two-for-one admission for you and your date. Take a drive to one of these Chandler-area locations for a one-of-a-kind date night. You can make the most of the area attractions and plan something fun. image via pixabay
