Daddy-daughter date ideas you should try

Parenting
By Esther Muchene | Nov 24, 2022
These dates will help you learn new things about your daughter (Photo: iStock)

Aren't daddy-daughter dates the cutest? My heart always warms up when I see a father spending quality time with his daughters because it represents the immeasurable blessing of having a caring father.

The good thing about these dates is that anyone can pull them off. The not-so-secret trick is to figure out what your kids already love doing and it's as simple as that.

Right now you might be thinking of starting a tradition of father-daughter dates. Or maybe you're looking for interesting ideas to switch things up from your usual routine dates. Below you will find five activities you can incorporate that could work:

  • Take them for a breakfast date

A breakfast date is a way of reinventing the usual lunch dates that people are used to. This type of outing feels different because it's a more peaceful time when it's not too busy outside.

On this breakfast date, they will be so excited to order something they don't eat every day like waffles or pancakes. And knowing about the plan, your daughters will be over the moon the night before knowing that a special daddy-daughter hangout awaits at daybreak.

  • Have a shopping date

Every daddy's girl would love to go on a shopping date with their dad. They probably know that dad will fall for their charm and get them what they want so this might actually be the perfect date idea.

You can decide whether you want to take them to the mall and let them choose where they want to shop or, you could pass by their favourite thrifting spots, which will save you some coins and is still super fun too.

If you do decide to take them shopping, make sure you promise to be patient with her so you also get to spend quality time together.

  • Take her site-seeing

It would also be nice if you took her on a local adventure. She will get a chance to explore what the city has to offer which is also a great opportunity to learn new things.

You can do your research on different places you should visit like local museums and parks, and let her choose where she would want to visit first and on future daddy-daughter dates as well. This will also give you a chance to relax and have fun as well.

  • Go for a virtual reality experience

The virtual reality experience is something that people of all ages can enjoy, even adults. There are more parks and theatres opening up with these services which is great because there might be one near you.

This will definitely give your daughter a unique experience that she will always remember.

  • Go for surprise ice cream treats

There's nothing better than being taken out for an ice cream treat on a hot afternoon. Ice cream dates have a nostalgic essence about them and they still have that charm to date.

You should probably make these surprises happen often so that it becomes a tradition that will help you bond. This could be something your daughter will love doing every single time.

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