(SPOT.ph) Couples out there know that the rainy season can be a bit tough for dating. You say goodbye to exciting outdoor activities like going to the beach or the occasional vacations to tropical islands. Instead, you opt to stay in and watch movies (Netflix and chill maybe?) and the casual dinner date. But that can get old pretty fast. Now we’re not saying we don’t like movies and eating, in general, we're simply here to expand your horizon. We round up a few slightly more unconventional indoor date ideas that might just spice up your dating life this rainy season.
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Here are some alternative indoor date ideas that you might want to try this rainy season:
Date ideas for the artsy couple:
Learn to make ceramics with basic pottery sessions
Tahanan Pottery
27b Scout Tobias Street, corner Scout Lozano Street, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Contact: +6371173401 / 09171277207
Email: tahananpottery@gmail.com
http://tahananpottery.ph/
www.instagram.com/tahananpottery
Rates start at P3,500 inclusive of clay, glazing, and firing. Rates vary depending on the number of sessions and the complexity.
Open Everyday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on Thursdays
Remember that pottery scene in the movie Ghost? Well, even if you don’t know what we’re talking about, pottery is becoming very popular these days with a lot of shops offering lessons on throwing clay and making your own ceramics—one such shop is Tahanan Pottery in Quezon City. Imagine having coffee in a mug you made yourself. Or maybe, eating dinner on a plate you guys made together. You get to take home whatever you create, a great souvenir from a really great day.
Tahanan Pottery has a wide variety of pottery classes available. They have regular sessions on basic pottery skills as well as intermediate classes for those with experience. They even have specific sessions dedicated to certain ceramics, that way you already know what you’re going to make. If ever you get addicted to clay throwing, you can always opt for their longer running classes which last for about 7 sessions.
Wine and Paint at Sip and Gogh
Sip and Gogh
www.sipandgogh.com
Rates start at P1,000 per session and are inclusive of all painting materials.
Schedules vary per location
Ah yes, wine and painting sounds like a fun date idea, right? Release your inner artist and paint a masterpiece which you get to take home or, heck, maybe exchange with each other's. Painters and non-painters alike are welcome to try their hand at the brush at Sip and Gogh. You can opt to attend their open sessions for a more spontaneous and creative date. But, if you’re newbies at painting then no worries, you can attend their guided sessions wherein instructors will provide step-by-step assistance and instructions for you to recreate the featured painting. Sip and Gogh sessions come with a complimentary drink which you can sip on while you paint—so technically you get two dates in one!
Bake Sweet Treats with Your Sweetie at Bakebe PH
Bakebe PH
Level 2, SM Aura Premier, 26th Street, Corner McKinley Parkway, Taguig 1630, Metro Manila
Contact: (02)84590214
Email: hello@ph.bakebe.com
https://phbooking.bakebe.com/
www.facebook.com/BakebePH
Rates start at P799 with an additional P500 to bake with a partner. Rates vary depending on the complexity of the item you will be baking.
Open Everyday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the last call for cakes by 5 p.m. and for simple pastries at 6 p.m.
Always wanted to try baking but not ready to invest in all the equipment and ingredients? Getting too overwhelmed with all the recipes available on the Internet? This baking studio in SM Aura takes all that away and will help you bake Instagrammable desserts even with zero experience. Bakebe PH provides all the equipment, ingredients, and even the recipes for you to bake your own sweet treats. Choose from simple desserts like cookies or cupcakes or go all-out and bake and decorate a whole cake. There are also packages available for photoshoots, bridal showers, birthday parties or team buildings at the studio.
Date ideas for the sporty couples:
Release your inner Katniss Everdeen with Archery sessions at DMZ Archery
DMZ Archery
#18 Mystic Rose Drive Sanville Subdivision Project 6 1128 Quezon City, Philippines
Contact: 0915-440-5967
Email: dmzarchery@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/dmzarchery
Rates start at P300 per hour inclusive of equipment and instructor’s assistance
Open Fridays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
DMZ Archery is a standard 18-meter fully airconditioned indoor archery range in Quezon City. They offer classes in archery starting from the basics to the more advanced recurving strategies. If you’re not in the mood to start making archery an entire lifestyle but, you just want to try it out for kicks, you can also head on down to the range and start shooting for P300 an hour—that’s inclusive of equipment rental and assistance from instructors. You can think of it as a higher level of darts and have fun trying to best each other in hitting the targets.
Get a caffeine rush and go ham on the indoor go-kart track at Drift Motor Speedway
Drift Motor Speedway
Valley Fair Town Center, Ortigas Avenue Extension, Taytay, 1920 Rizal
Contact: 0917-464-6222
Email: gmbugayong@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/driftmotorph
Rates start at P250 for a 5-minute fun ride
Open Mondays to Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Okay, there’s nothing really special about a coffee date but hey, what if that coffee date just happens to be at a go-kart track? Well, that’s exactly what we’re suggesting! Grab your cup of joe at Palpitate Coffee and maybe some pastries too as you build your energy before heading on down to Drift Motor Speedway in Taytay, Rizal. Go behind the wheel of electric go-karts and satisfy that need for speed (or maybe just get rid of the sugar and caffeine rush from before). You could even place bets on the race track with your S.O. on who’ll cover the next date.
Knock down some pins at Paeng’s Eastwood Bowl
Paeng’s Eastwood Bowl
4/F Citywalk 2 Mall, Eastwood Avenue, Quezon City
Contact: 0917-526-9673
www.facebook.com/PaengsEastwood
Rates start at P160/head/game
Open from Sunday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; and from Friday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
While bowling shoes are not the most fashionable, nor darewesay hygienic thing in the world, bowling is one of the OG indoor activities you could take part in. Paeng’s Eastwood Bowl has 20 bowling lanes and a couple of pool tables that will surely make for a fun date with your S.O. Take part in healthy competition and some good old-fashioned trash-talking as your partner rolls their ball down the lane. Maybe tease them about some gutter throws and celebrate the occasional unexpected strike.
Wall-climb your way to the top of Power Up’s walls
Power Up Climbing Gym
Multiple branches
www.facebook.com/POWERUPclimbing
Rates start at P650 (TS, Centro, and ROX Gym) and P700 (Alabang Gym)
Operating hours vary per branch
Are you the type of couple who are up for some serious exercise? Then this date activity is right up your alley. Experience climbing to the top of a wall roughly 30 feet from the ground all while supported with a rope and harness. Beginners can opt to be taught by an instructor while more experienced climber pairs can belay each other. Heck, you can even time yourselves and see who can reach the top faster.
Travel back in time and go to a ‘70s style roller disco
Roller Disco at Playland Fisher Mall Quezon City
Quezon Avenue corner Roosevelt Avenue, Quezon City
Contact: (02) 8294-1568
http://playland.businesscatalyst.com/
www.facebook.com/Playland.Fishermall.ph
Rates start at P130 for 30 minutes
Open Sundays to Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Let’s face it: roller skating has seen a resurgence since the pandemic and more and more people are getting in on the hobby but if you’re interested in just casually trying rolling on quad skates then this roller disco might be a good idea to try. Hold hands with your partner as you stride and roll down the wooden floor panels just like Eleven and Mike from Stranger Things. Laugh as you tumble and awkwardly get your bearings or even impress your partner with your super-secret ability to roller skate with ease.
Date ideas for adventurous couples:
Survive your worst fears and escape Nightmares Manila
Nightmares Manila
Dr. A. Santos Avenue corner Rainbow Drive, Goodwill 2 Subdivision, Parañaque City
Contact: 0966-773-0721
https://nightmaresmanila.com/
www.facebook.com/nightmaresmanila
Rates start at P299
Open Tuesdays to Sundays 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Nightmares Manila is a five-floor horror attraction in the south. It consists of two haunted houses, four escape rooms, a zombie shooting arena, and even a place to eat, shop, and take pictures when you’re tired from all the screaming. It’s going to be a test of your relationship: will they leave you to fend for yourself against the ghouls and ghosts of the haunted house as they run for the hills or will they protect you with their life? Don’t forget to hold on tight to your partner when you get too scared! Oh, and make sure you’re actually holding on to your partner and not some random ghoul.
Live out your Nickelodeon kid dreams and get slimed at Gootopia
Gootopia
Level 3, South Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
Contact: 0969-599-4934
Email: gootopia@thenextperience.com
http://gootopia.com/
www.facebook.com/GootopiaPh
Rates start at P699
Open Everyday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Gootopia is Manila’s first-ever slime fun house. A mix of both a slime lab where you could mix and make your own slime and a fun theme park with games and activities for all ages. Take part in the various Gootopia games and get high score to avoid getting slimed at the end (or you could if you really want that Nickelodeon feels). Test your strength as you hold onto the Slime Tower Challenge or knock down giant bowling pins like a human wrecking ball; these are just some of the many other activities in the theme park. We’re sure this’ll bring some fun new core memories S.O. as you act like the kids that you are inside.