🫶 The Best Date Ideas for June 26-28

Conversation Starters 🗣️

We like to give you something interesting to talk about on your date night. Here are some questions you can ask on your date that might lead to some meaningful conversation:

• If we could hop on a train tonight (rock-n-roll soundtrack included) and ride it anywhere, where would you want it to drop us off?

• What's a hobby or skill you've always secretly wanted us to learn together — and what's stopped us so far?

• When you picture us five summers from now, what's a tradition you hope we've started by then?

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🌸 Happening all spring…

Yoga classes, farmers markets, and other chill activities:

🆓 🌿 Bridging Betty — Concerts in the Park 🕐 Fri 7:30 PM | 💰 Free | 📍 Brigham Young Historic Park, SLC
The downtown summer concert series rolls on under the trees. Bring a blanket, grab takeout nearby, and let the live music do the rest.

🆓 🎵 Midvale Arts Council Summer Concert Series 🕐 Fri 7:00 PM | 💰 Free | 📍 Midvale
A laid-back, family-friendly outdoor concert that costs exactly nothing. Easy parking and an easy yes.

🎬 2026 Movie Nights at The Orchard 🕐 Fri 9:00 PM | 📍 The Orchard at University Place, Orem
Outdoor films all summer long. Show up early to claim a good grassy spot and split a bag of popcorn.

🆓 🎬 Free Music & Movie in the Park 🕐 Fri 8:00 PM | 💰 Free | 📍 Pleasant Green Park, Magna
Live tunes followed by a movie under the stars — pack camp chairs and a layer for when the desert cools off.

🎡 Taylorsville Dayzz 2026 🕐 Fri 4:00 PM | 📍 Taylorsville Valley Regional Park
Carnival rides, food trucks, and fireworks — a classic summer-festival date with low pressure and high nostalgia.

🎵 Music

🎸 MGK: Lost Americana Tour 🕐 Fri 7:00 PM | 📍 Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, West Valley City
The big outdoor show of the weekend. Wear something you can dance in and plan for a slow exit from the lot (worth it).

🎸 The Crane Wives live at The Complex 🕐 Fri 7:00 PM | 📍 The Complex, SLC
Lush, folk-tinged indie rock with the kind of harmonies that hit you right in the chest. Perfect for couples who love a good lyric.

🎸 J BOOG at The Union Event Center 🕐 Fri 8:00 PM | 📍 The Union Event Center, SLC
Island-tinged reggae vibes to melt the workweek away. Sway-with-your-person energy all night.

🎻 Trish Toledo 🕐 Fri 8:00 PM | 📍 The State Room, SLC
Silky, soul-soaked oldies and boleros in one of SLC's most intimate rooms. Genuinely swoon-worthy.

🎸 Jessica Baio live at The Complex 🕐 Sat 7:00 PM | 📍 The Complex, SLC
Emotive singer-songwriter pop for the couple who likes feeling things. Get there early for the opener.

🎸 Connor Price + Nic D live at The Complex 🕐 Sat 7:00 PM | 📍 The Complex, SLC
Catchy, viral-era hip-hop with an upbeat, sing-along crowd. A fun, high-energy Saturday pick.

🎸 Earlybirds Club 🕐 Sat 8:00 PM | 📍 The Commonwealth Room, SLC
A great room, a great band, and a date that ends with you both humming on the drive home.

🎤 Absolute Adele with Jennifer Cella 🕐 Sat 7:30 PM | 📍 Covey Center for the Arts, Provo
A note-for-note Adele tribute that's an easy crowd-pleaser. Bring tissues — "Someone Like You" gets everyone.

✨ Deorro Presents: Botas y Rave 🕐 Fri 9:00 PM | 📍 The Great Saltair, Magna
Cowboy boots meet EDM at the iconic lakeside Saltair. Unapologetically fun and unlike any other date this weekend.

🎸 Anime Girlfriend 🕐 Fri 7:00 PM | 📍 Kilby Court, SLC
Loud, sweaty, all-ages indie at SLC's beloved tiny courtyard venue. The perfect low-key night for music nerds.

🎸 Here Comes the Sun Rock Festival 2026 🕐 Fri 2:30 PM | 📍 SLC
An afternoon-into-evening rock festival to kick off the weekend early. Show up hungry — festival food is part of the deal.

🎵 2026 Timpanogos Bluegrassroots and Folk Festival 🕐 Sat 2:00 PM | 📍 City Center Park, Orem
Banjos, fiddles, and a relaxed lawn-blanket afternoon. Bring a picnic and let the day unfold slowly.

🎸 Goodies Party at Flanker 🕐 Sat 9:00 PM | 📍 Flanker, The Gateway
A '90s and 2000s throwback dance party for couples who want to relive their middle-school playlist (no judgment here).

🎭 Shows & Performances

✨ Derek Hough — Symphony of Dance: Encore 🕐 Fri 8:00 PM | 📍 The Eccles Theater, SLC
The hometown-hero, Emmy-winning dance spectacular returns. Dress up a little — this is a real "make a night of it" show.

🎭 Guys and Dolls 🕐 Fri 7:00 PM | 📍 South Jordan Community Center
A classic, foot-tapping musical at a budget-friendly community price. Great for a low-stakes, big-charm theater night.

😂 DL Hughley 🕐 Fri & Sat | 📍 Wiseguys, The Gateway
A comedy legend headlining the big room. Grab dinner at the Gateway first and make a full evening of it.

😂 Tom Arnold: My Crazy X-Wife Tour 🕐 Fri & Sat | 📍 Wiseguys, The Gateway
Equal parts standup and Hollywood storytelling from a guy with… stories. An easy laugh for date night.

😂 Daniel Simonsen 🕐 Fri & Sat | 📍 Wiseguys, The Gateway
Dry, offbeat Norwegian wit in the intimate Rickles Room. Perfect if your humor runs a little weird (we mean that lovingly).

😂 Quinn and Sam: ALL IN 🕐 Sat | 📍 Wiseguys, The Gateway
A high-energy duo show — a fun, lesser-known pick if you want to discover something together.

😂 Comedy Rumble 🕐 Fri | 📍 Wiseguys, The Gateway
Comics go head-to-head and the crowd picks the winner. Built-in conversation fuel for the ride home.

✨ John Moyer: Comedy Hypnosis 🕐 Fri & Sat | 📍 Wiseguys, Jordan Landing
Volunteer together and one of you might end up clucking like a chicken. Worst case, you've got a great story.

😂 Gabriel Rutledge 🕐 Sun | 📍 Wiseguys, The Gateway
A seasoned road comic to cap off the weekend. A Sunday-night laugh is an underrated relationship hack.

😂 Aaron Woodall 🕐 Fri & Sat | 📍 Wiseguys, Historic Ogden
Heading north this weekend? Pair this with dinner on Ogden's 25th Street for a charming evening.

✨ Experiences

🆓 🎨 Museum of Utah Grand Opening Celebration 🕐 Sat 9:00 AM | 💰 Free | 📍 Utah State Capitol, SLC
The brand-new state museum throws open its doors with a free celebration. History, exhibits, and a great excuse to explore Capitol Hill together.

🎢 Rock-n-Roll Train (Wild West Days) 🕐 Fri 7:00 PM | 📍 Heber Valley Railroad, Heber City
A live-music train ride through gorgeous Heber Valley scenery. Genuinely one of the most unique date nights on this list.

🍷 Recess on Main — Fresh Wines from Coastal Regions 🕐 Fri 6:30 PM | 📍 Main Street
A guided tasting of breezy coastal wines. Sip, swirl, and pretend you're somewhere with an ocean view.

✨ Leather Stamping Workshop 🕐 Sat 6:30 PM | 📍 Flowerstone Frame & Art Studio, Riverton
Make something with your hands and walk out with a keepsake. Hands-on classes are sneakily great first-date-energy fun.

🎨 Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception 🕐 Fri 6:00 PM | 📍 Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, SLC
New exhibits, a buzzy opening-night crowd, and plenty to talk about. Cocktail-casual and very date-friendly.

🍰 Drop-n-Decorate (June) 🕐 Fri 4:00 PM | 📍 Baking Me Crazy, Provo
Decorate cookies together with zero cleanup. Competitive couples, beware — this gets surprisingly intense (in a fun way).

🆓 🌿 Historic Main Street Walking Tour 🕐 Fri 5:30 PM | 💰 Free | 📍 Downtown SLC
A free guided stroll through downtown's history. Learn something new, then duck into a restaurant when your feet get tired.

🆓 ✨ Salt Lake City and County Building Tour 🕐 Fri 9:30 AM | 💰 Free | 📍 City & County Building, SLC
A free peek inside one of SLC's most beautiful historic buildings. A lovely, low-key morning-date idea.

✨ The Midsummer Ball 🕐 Fri 7:00 PM | 📍 SLC
Dust off the fancy outfit and dance the night away at a proper ball. The most romantic option of the weekend, full stop.

🎬 Park City Film: America the Beautiful Series — Natchez 🕐 Fri 7:00 PM | 📍 Jim Santy Auditorium, Park City
A thoughtful documentary in a cozy theater — perfect for couples who like a film with something to discuss afterward.

🏀 2026 Riverton Town Days Rodeo 🕐 Fri 8:00 PM | 📍 Riverton Rodeo Arena
Boots, bulls, and corndogs. A quintessentially Utah summer night out that's more fun than you'd expect.

🎡 Summer Bazaar 🕐 Sun 11:00 AM | 📍 Millcreek
Browse local makers and vendors on a lazy Sunday. Easy, breezy, and great for a daytime wander together.

🎡 2026 Summer Beach Party 🕐 Fri 4:00 PM | 📍 The Shops at Riverwoods, Provo
Beach vibes, no ocean required. A festive, casual outing in Provo with plenty to nibble and browse.

🎡 America250 Brigham City: Rec Fest 🕐 Fri 6:30 PM | 📍 Rees Pioneer Park, Brigham City
A community festival worth the drive north — pair it with a scenic evening cruise back home.

🌲 Outdoor & Nature

🆓 🌿 Pride Teatime at Tracy Aviary 🕐 Fri 10:30 AM | 📍 Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park, SLC
A festive morning of tea and birdwatching in the heart of Liberty Park. A wholesome, sunny daytime date.

🌿 Garden Fundamentals Workshop 🕐 Sat 10:15 AM | 📍 SLC Main Library
Learn to grow things together — surprisingly bonding, and you'll have homegrown bragging rights by August.

🏃 Jordan Narrows 10K & 5K 🕐 Sat 8:00 AM | 📍 Bluffdale
For the active couple: knock out a scenic morning run, then reward yourselves with a big breakfast. (That's the deal, right?)

🆓 🎤 Bountiful's Got Talent 2026 🕐 Fri 7:00 PM | 💰 Free | 📍 Bountiful City Park
A free, charming evening of local talent under the open sky. Bring a blanket and root for your favorites.

🎡 2026 Freedom Festival Children's Parade 🕐 Sat 10:30 AM | 📍 Provo Veterans Memorial Park
Heading to Provo with little ones in tow? This kicks off the Freedom Festival season with plenty of cheer.

🎬 Box Elder County America250 Community Movie Night 🕐 Fri 8:30 PM | 📍 Box Elder County Fairgrounds, Tremonton
An outdoor community movie night under the stars. Pack a cooler and a couple of camp chairs.

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