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The Best Summer Date Ideas

Posted on August 8, 2025   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

Cows in a field.

Forget your date, cuddle fluffy cows! (Utah Cuddle Cow)

Summer is made for great dates, with its long days and warm nights. Whether you’re planning a first date or a weekend adventure with your longtime love, here are some of the best summer date ideas around Salt Lake (and beyond).

🐄 Cuddle Cows

Did you know you can cuddle Scottish Highland cows in Spanish Fork?

📍 Here’s a handy guide on how to make a day date of your way down to Utah County.

💐 Pick Flowers

Visit The Flower Farm in Layton, and for $20-$35 you can pick your own bouquet. After all, what’s more romantic than frolicking in a field of flowers?

🍩 Breakfast and a Movie

Grab some coffee and some donuts and eat them before (or sneak them into 😈) a matinee at your favorite movie theater.

Wings on a plate.

The fish sauce wings at The Pearl are the best! (The Pearl)

🍗 Wings and a Star Party

Enjoy half-off wings on Wednesdays at The Pearl, and then head up to a star party at the University of Utah’s new observatory (stay tuned for their updated schedule).

🚆 Good news: the section of the Red Line TRAX that’s closed for maintenance will re-open Monday, Aug. 18, so you can ride the train up from Central 9th.

Reader Recs

  • “Climbing in Big Cottonwood then tacos at Lone Star Taqueria.” — Mallory R.
  • “I had a great date at Red Butte Garden. What an amazing spot! Especially good for a first date, the view and gardens can give you nice conversation starters.” — Deborah S.
What’s been your best summer date?

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