Melanie Wexler 
One of the secrets to keeping things exciting in a relationship is to never stop dating. When it comes to spending quality time with your partner, consider trying something new rather than repeating old routines. With the help of BG, spicing up date nights has never been so easy. Read on for a handpicked list of 20 non-traditional date night ideas to try around Bergen County.
Abram Demaree Homestead | 110 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter
At the corner of Old Hook Road and Schraalenburgh Road in Closter, Abram Demaree Homestead features a vintage goods shop, a café, and surrounding roads open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and see the friendly chickens by the big red barn. Check their site for upcoming events.
Arthur Murray Ridgewood | 125 E Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Learning to dance together turns everyday moments into special memories. With highly trained instructors and over 30 styles to choose from, couples can find a rhythm that works for them.
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Aura Head Spa | 119 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Treat you and your partner to a luxurious self-care experience for two at Aura Head Spa. Achieve ultimate relaxation with a Classic or Signature Head Spa service designed for deep cleaning, scalp massages, and nourishing treatments that promote scalp health and circulation, helping hair growth. Aura offers a handful of other services, and there are many add-ons to choose from, making the experience your own. Headspa specialists give you an extremely close look at your scalp before and after the service. BG made a visit and tried for themselves, and the difference was unbelievable.
Bergen Culinary School | 66B S Washington Ave, Bergenfield
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Visit Bergen Culinary School for a class. Sharpen up your cooking skills and take inclusive, hands-on cooking classes covering everything from everyday meals and baking fundamentals to knife skills and cultural cuisines.
Bookends Bookstore | 211 E Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
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Pick out books for each other and turn it into a thoughtful, low-pressure date. Bookends also offers signed books and hosts frequent author events.
Bury The Hatchet | 49 East Midland Avenue, Paramus
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Located near Paramus Park Mall, this axe-throwing venue adds excitement to date night. Learn how to throw a 3.5-pound axe at a wooden target—easier than it sounds and great for stress relief. Sessions are available for one or two hours, and deals are often available.
Clayground Pottery Studio | 362 Cedar Lane, Second Floor, Teaneck
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This pottery studio has a welcoming vibe. Clayground offers pottery workshops for all experience levels, including hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing, and finishing.
CoZie Café | 14-25 Plaza Rd N, Fair Lawn
Share a coffee flight instead of settling for just one drink. CoZie Café offers a cozy atmosphere, creative flavors, and rotating seasonal specials.
Dopamine Land | 1 Garden State Plaza Parkway, Paramus
An interactive, multisensory museum blending technology, media, and play. Expect vibrant lighting, whimsical rooms, tropical ambiance, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.
Ice House | 111 Midtown Bridge Street, Hackensack
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A classic ice skating facility offering public skating sessions that make for a fun and active date night.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving | 211 East State Route 4, Paramus
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Experience the thrill of indoor skydiving in a controlled environment. Flights are short but packed with adrenaline, making for a memorable and unique date.
iMUSEUM Immersive Photo Rooms | 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
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Explore immersive photo rooms designed around emotion, interaction, and creativity. Ideal for artsy couples looking to capture extraordinary photos together.
Joe Trivia Nights | Multiple Bergen County locations
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Challenge your partner to a game of trivia and find a local trivia night happening nearly every day of the week across Bergen County. Simply choose a date and location to test your knowledge together.
L’arte Della Pasticceria | 109 East Main Street, Ramsey
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Learn to cook authentic Italian cuisine with hands-on Italian cooking classes led by master bakers at L’arte Della Pasticceria. Classes run about three hours and offer an intimate, skill-building culinary experience.
For an Even “Sweeter” Date Night
Lyndhurst Pastry Shop | 256 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst
Cake and Cone | 306 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford
Erie Coffee Shop & Bakery | 10 Franklin Place, Rutherford
2 Sweets | 327 Union Avenue, Rutherford
Have a dessert-focused date night. Start at the classic Lyndhurst Pastry Shop, continue to Cake and Cone, hit Erie Coffee Shop & Bakery, Ice Cream Charlie’s, and finish at 2 Sweets. All stops are close together, making this sweet crawl totally doable. Or, use it as inspiration to build your own.
Painting Pottery Café | 35 South Van Brunt Street 2nd floor, Englewood
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Get your hands dirty at Painting Pottery Café in Englewood. The paint-your-own pottery studio offers creative classes, including pottery painting, clay handbuilding, glass fusing, mosaics, and canvas painting.
Pinot’s Palette | 25 Oak Street, Ridgewood + 510 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
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With two locations in Bergen County, Pinot’s Palette is the go-to paint and sip studio. It’s great for couples looking to do something artistic for date night. Plus, it’s BYOB, and a local artist guides you step‑by‑step through creative paintings.
Tomasello Winery Tasting Room at Abma’s Farm | 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff
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Located inside Abma’s Farm Market, this family-run winery offers tastings of wines, ciders, and creams, with optional charcuterie and small plates.
Vinyl Addiction Records | 7 Ridge Road, North Arlington
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A cool idea for music-loving couples who collect vinyl records. Browse records together, or pick one out for each other. Described as a welcoming environment, Vinyl Addiction Records carries all genres of music, with metal being the backbone of the shop.
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