40 Fun and Connecting Bucket List Items for Couples
Are you and your partner looking for fresh and exciting ideas to add to your couple’s bucket list? Whether you’re newlyweds, celebrating your golden anniversary this coming year or new to the relationship club, creating a couple's bucket list should be on your agenda. Building a couple’s bucket list creates an opportunity for making memories, dreaming of the future and spending quality time together. These three things are incredibly good at helping build connections in relationships. Plus, who doesn’t love having a list of fun things to look forward to throughout the year?
One of the beautiful things about bucket lists is the fact that they’re completely customizable. You and your significant other can make your bucket list as tame or as wild as your heart's desire. In this blog, we have compiled a list of 40 items you could consider adding to your bucket list. We hope as you look through this list you are inspired to create a bucket list together that could bring you closer together and create memories that’ll last forever. Make this year one to remember and one that brings the two of you to unexpected places, things and people. Alright, let’s get to the good stuff!
Adventure & Travel Bucket List Ideas
1. Visit a Different Continent
Plan to explore the world together and experience the diverse cultures, landscapes, and cuisines offered all across the globe.
2. Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride
Drift over stunning landscapes and enjoy a romantic moment high above the ground.
3. Go Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
Spend time together exploring the underwater world and see who can find the coolest fish.
4. Road Trip Across the Country
Pack up the car, have an epic playlist ready and head out to explore states you've never visited before.
5. Camp Under the Stars
Pick a clear night, grab a tent, and roast marshmallows by the campfire.
6. See the Northern Lights
Witnessing this natural phenomenon together is a magical experience you’ll never forget.
7. Hike to a Stunning Viewpoint
Challenge yourselves with a hike that you've never tried before and be rewarded with a beautiful view.
8. Visit a Famous Landmark
Whether it's the Statue of Liberty or the Grand Canyon, tick off one of the iconic spots on your travel list.
Romantic Experiences
9. Recreate Your First Date
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the excitement and nostalgia of your first date together.
10. Write Each Other Love Letters
Take time to express your feelings in writing and exchange heartfelt letters. This is a great one to do around your anniversary!
11. Watch a Sunrise and Sunset Together
Make a day of enjoying nature’s beauty. A perfect time to do this is when you’re camping, backpacking or going on a long road trip!
12. Have a Picnic in the Park
Pack your favorite snacks, a few leisurely activities and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors.
13. Take a Dance Class
Learn a new style of dance together, from salsa to ballroom. Make sure to show off your new dance skills to friends and family.
14. Stay in a Luxury Hotel for a Night
Treat yourselves to a night of luxury and relaxation—it’s a rewarding way to celebrate your hard work and spend quality time together.
Fun and Playful Activities
15. Go to a Theme Park
Feel the thrill of roller coasters and embrace your inner child with a visit to your local theme park.
16. Try an Escape Room
Test your teamwork skills with this fun and challenging activity. See if you have what it takes to escape!
17. Take a Cooking Class
It's a win, win situation. You learn how to make a new dish together and get to enjoy delicious food afterwards. Count me in!
18. Build a Blanket Fort
Channel your inner child and transform your living room into a cozy fort. This is a great way to spice up a movie night!
19. Attend a Live Concert
Spend an evening singing along to your favorite songs at a concert or music festival.
20. Try a New Sport Together
Whether it’s paddleboarding, rock climbing, or skiing, challenge yourselves to try something new.
Personal Growth & Giving Back
21. Volunteer Together
Spend a day giving back to your community or supporting a cause close to your hearts.
22. Take a Course or Workshop
Learn something new, like painting, photography, or even a foreign language. This could introduce you to one of your new favorite couple hobbies!
23. Start a Fitness Journey Together
Set fitness goals and motivate each other to stay active. It's almost always easier to stick to a goal if you have someone helping motivate you.
24. Plant a Garden
Whether it's full of vegetables, flowers or trees, create a green space together and enjoy watching it grow.
25. Create a Time Capsule
Fill it with letters, photos, and mementos to open in the future. This not only creates fun in the present moment but an opportunity for fun in the future.
26. Save for a Big Goal
Whether it’s a dream home, a trip, or something else meaningful, work together to make it happen.
Unique & Memorable Experiences
27. Attend a Masquerade Ball
Dress up and enjoy the mystery and romance of this enchanting event.
28. Go Whale Watching
Spend a day on the open ocean and witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
29. Take a Train Ride
Taking a train is a refreshing way to change up your travel routine. It offers a scenic and laid-back way to explore the surrounding scenery.
30. Create a Joint Bucket List Scrapbook
Scrapbooks are a beautiful way to remember your moments together. Document your adventures with photos, tickets, and journal entries.
31. Celebrate a Milestone in a Big Way
Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, or another special moment, plan a grand celebration, one never to be forgotten.
32. Host a Themed Dinner Party
Invite friends or family and create an unforgettable evening at home.
Everyday Joys
33. Have a Lazy Sunday Together
Spend the entire day in pajamas, binge-watching shows, reading books and enjoying your comfort foods.
34. Make a DIY Project
Whether it’s building a piece of furniture, painting a room, or creating custom decor, collaborate on a project that will make your space feel a little more like home.
35. Start a Couple’s Tradition
Create a ritual, like weekly game nights or Sunday morning hikes, that’s uniquely yours.
36. Explore Your Hometown Like Tourists
Visit museums, try new restaurants, or take a guided tour to see your hometown through a pair of fresh eyes and gain a new perspective.
37. Have a Tech-Free Weekend
When was the last time you spent a few days without your phone? Disconnect from devices and spend some uninterrupted quality time together.
38. Bake Something from Scratch
Try your hand at making bread, cakes, or pastries together. You know what they say, "food is the way to the heart".
39. Create a Joint Playlist
Compile songs that represent your relationship and listen to them on road trips, while cleaning the house or on lazy days.
40. Celebrate Small Wins
It's important to celebrate the little things. Treat yourselves to something special whenever you achieve a goal or milestone.
As you embark on this journey of creating and fulfilling your couple’s bucket list, remember that the joy lies not just in ticking off items but in the shared moments and memories you build together. The opportunities a couple’s bucket list can create for you and your significant other, are immense and impactful. Build a bucket list that makes the two of you over the moon excited and don’t hesitate to start making memories. There’s no better time than the present. Have fun!
Related Resources
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Creating Lasting Holiday Traditions as Newlyweds: A Guide to Building Your Unique Celebration Style
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Justin Fague reviewed this article. To reach out, please email healthyrelationships@usu.edu.