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10 fun and easy Mom and Son Date Night Ideas to bond and connect with your son, as well as have a good time.
10 Mom and Son Date Night Ideas
Growing up in house full of girls, I was both very excited and very nervous when I found out my first two children were boys. My fears were all relieved after they arrived and I found myself with adorable, sweet, charming mama's boys.
Even with how amazing my sweet boys are, we still run into some problems. As a girl who grew up in a house full of Barbies and dollhouses, I now find myself surrounded by trucks and balls and superheroes. Of course, that doesn't stop me from trying to play with my little guys! I'll be zooming around the house like the most awesome superhero on the planet, when my boys stop dead in their tracks to watch my madness. With an eye-roll, they exasperatedly inform me, "Mommy, you're not doing it right." So I've set out on a mission to find some fun and easy Mom and Son Date Night Ideas to connect with my sons, doing something they enjoy.
10 Mom and Son Date Night Ideas
1. Build a Rocket Ship. Or a boat, or my boys' personal favorite, a giant bridge. Break out those Legos and blocks and build something really fun together.
2. Get active. Plan a night of miniature golf, bowling, or even bumper cars or go-karts.
3. Have some fun in the kitchen. Whip up his favorite treat or snack together. Need some fun ideas? Try these Fruit Trains, Pretzel Fishing Rods, or Spidi-berries!
4. Take a trip to the local fire station. Even though Mr. Gracious is a firefighter, our boys still can't get enough of those bright, shiny, red fire trucks. You can stop by your local fire station, and ask the firefighters to give you a little tour. They might even let you climb up in the trucks!
5. Have a movie night. No chick flicks allowed! Pick out a fun adventure-packed movie perfect for your man-in-training. Complete the night with plenty of popcorn and ice cream sundaes.
6. Head to the zoo or aquarium. Have an adventure where he's in charge at the zoo, park, or aquarium. Let him pick the exhibits, shows, and animals he wants to find and see.
7. Play a video game. Sure, we're supposed to limit screen-time, but we can lift that rule for a night of mommy-son bonding, right?!
8. Go on a hunt. Grab some snacks and head out for a walk or hike in search of bugs! Our boys have an Adventure Bug Catcher Set
9. Get crafty. Plan a night of creativity with some DIY crafts that he'll love! Bonus points if you whip out some actual tools. (Check these out for some boy-approved DIY inspiration: 34 Cool Crafts for Boys, 15 Ninja Turtle Crafts, 50 Superhero Crafts, and 15 Crafts for Boys.)
10. Plan a fun dinner date. Go to dinner with your boys at a fun, family-friendly restaurant, like Buffalo Wings & Rings. There's nothing better for busy moms than finding an easy way to connect with her kids. Buffalo Wings and Rings gives you a low maintenance, no fuss dinner option, making it the perfect location for a Mommy-Son Date.
There's no need to feel guilty over not serving your boys a fresh, home-cooked meal because the food at Buffalo Wings and Rings is fresh, not frozen, with a real chef in the kitchen to ensure delicious quality.
Your boys will, no doubt, enjoy the big screen televisions featuring all the big games. My boys chatted away about the soccer and baseball games, and I loved every minute of it.
With baseball season starting up, Buffalo Wings and Rings has a new ballpark themed menu, that is, quite frankly, fabulous. We couldn't get enough of the Ballpark Pretzel Bites with queso dipping sauce! I opted for some traditional buffalo wings as well, and the boys dove right into their fun kid-sized pizzas.
We had so much fun, and we'll definitely be making plans to head back to Buffalo Wings and Rings again. There wasn't even any eye-rolling. I guess I finally did something right!
What's your favorite way to spend time with your son?
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theartinpartyplanning says
Such fun ideas! My son and I have a date this Saturday 🙂
Kim Hilbert says
I love the video game night and getting active the best. I think those would be perfect to do!
Nicki says
I just stumbled across this article and even though my son is 17 years old, it was a great reminder that we are due for a date night!
Rebekah @ Naturally Blessed Mama says
Love these ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Rebekah says
Its rare to find someone who's name is spelled the same as mine! Nice to meet you.
Raki (Outside the Box Mom) says
I think even my 12 year old would love some of the ideas on your list. Our date is usually breakfast at McDonald's or playing Uno. I'm sure that o matter what we do he enjoys having me all to himself, without Dad or little sister.
Thanks for sharing,
Raki
Kristina & Millie says
some great ideas!! I love the hunt and video night 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Mel says
Hi, I love the idea of date nights with the boys. I have three and my husband and I have decided that between us we will each have a night away 1:1 with each son. He takes them camping and I take advantage of last minute hotel deals. each boy gets to choose what they would like to do ie dinner, movie, park etc. It is their night.
Having this extended time with each son gives us some really special family time and just allows us that opportunity to touch base in the busy lives we live. Mum and son time - so important to keep those lines of communication open and those special memories keep growing 🙂
The Little Tourist says
Thank you for these ideas! 🙂
Lanita says
Headed out for date night with my youngest son (soon to be middle child) today. We're going to our local coffee/tea shop for a cup of tea and taking a card game or 2 (probably uno or something like that). Love your ideas! Thanks!
Michelle says
I'm sure he'll love it! Have fun 🙂
Richa says
Amazing concept!!!Loved each and every idea!!! Going for a dinner date definitely it has to be family friendly restaurant. Thanks for the Great tips!!!
Richa
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Adelina Priddis says
These are awesome ideas! I grew up with older brothers and younger sisters, but was definitely more of a tom-boy myself. I loved getting out and doing what the boys were doing. Then I grew up and had 3 girls before I had a little boy - any mother-daughter date ideas? lol.
I'm trying to be better at spending quality time with each of my children.
LRebekah says
Love all these ideas. I have to boys that are toddlers right now. I take them out one on one to the library, their favorite restaurant, or just to Walmart. I will definitely be incorporating these ideas into our next night out. I especially love the going on a hunt. My oldest loves being outside.