The Best Stoner Date Ideas For Couples Who Love Weed

Though recreational weed is now legal in more than half of the US, and cannabis businesses are cropping up all over the country, weed smokers today still get a bad rap. Some may say those who smoke weed are lazy and empty-headed, zoned out and unserious. But believe it or not, potheads have feelings too.

People who smoke weed have crushes and go on dates and fall in love, just like the rest of us. And while some weed aficionados would prefer to throw on a onesie, rip a bong, and call it a night, others are looking to get a little high and then experience the big, wide world — ideally with a fellow weed lover by their side. It's those folks who need a roster of the best stoner date ideas that will not only be weed-friendly, but will be extra entertaining when paired with a light buzz.

Whether you're a certified pothead or a weed virgin, smoking with a romantic partner can heighten intimacy. Some people find that a little cannabis relaxes them and allows them to enjoy things like sex and conversation on a deeper level. And while there's a chance that certain strains and dosages may actually increase a person's anxiety, partaking with a trusted romantic partner and planning out your night ahead of time is a good way to mitigate potential weed-related stress.

Take a puff and check out these 16 stoner date ideas that are sure to win you some (special) brownie points with even your most weed-obsessed crush.

Whether it's a natural history museum, an art museum, a planetarium, or a gallery, being a little bit high with your partner will make the experience of wandering through a cultural space even more awe-inspiring.

You don't need to snag reservations at a five-star restaurant if you don't want to, but putting a little extra effort into your dinner plans will make your stoner meal all the more special (and delicious). And if you're really leaning into the weed theme, check out any cannabis-infused dinner options in your city, like the Cannabis Supper Club in Los Angeles or Dinner at Mary's in Boston.

For lots of people, everything feels better when you're high — including a swim. Get a little buzzed with your partner and take a cheeky little dip, whether at a pool or a lake or the ocean if you're lucky enough to live nearby. Spice it up and make it sexy date idea by making clothing optional. (Just be sure to practice regular water safety!)

There's no shortage of weed-obsessed movies from the likes of Seth Rogen and the gang, but don't feel limited to just stoner comedies. Maybe lean into a genre you don't often think to watch — Japanese anime? Mumblecore? Dogme 95? — and embrace all the delicious newness in your altered state of mind.

You don't have to go out to have a great cannabis-infused dinner! Try making pasta at home with cannabis-infused olive oil or any other simple but indulgent dishes that you think might satisfy your cravings.

Sometimes, the simplest ideas are the best. Take a puff or pop a gummy and go to town — as long as both (or all) parties are enthusiastically consenting.

This location might be a little overstimulating for some, but your inner child loves to come out when you get a little high, so why not channel it all the way at an arcade? Shoot some hoops, whack some moles, and giggle at all the weird prizes you never realized you could win.

Embrace your creativity in your altered state of mind and plan a high craft night. You can make something sexy (decorating floggers?) or something weed-related (paint a wooden stash box?) — all that matters is that you do it together.

Exploring nature together is a great intimacy-builder, whether you're stoned or stone-cold sober. Don't go overboard and choose a difficult trail that you've never done before; keep it light and easy and enjoy the delight of just being outside.

Everything is funnier when you're high, including your ridiculous attempts to draw a banana boat in Pictionary.

Again, everything is funnier when you're high. A comedy show is the perfect place to let out your giggles while still giving you the excuse to actually put on pants and leave the house.

If you're getting baked, you might as well bake something else, too. Choose a favorite dessert recipe (whether it's cannabis-infused or not) and go nuts in the kitchen. Or, if inspiration doesn't strike, pay a visit to your local ice cream shop or bakery for a sweet treat with minimal hassle.

If you play music, smoke a little before you mess around on your instruments. If that's not your thing but you love a live show, hit up a concert hall or a jazz bar for the chillest night of music of your life.

If things are getting serious between you two and it feels like it's time to go away for the weekend, pack your weed and a tent for some high camping. Name a more peaceful retreat. I'll wait.

OK, so maybe one stoner stereotype is true: munchie madness. Sometimes when you're high, all that will suffice is an all-you-can-eat buffet (preferably with some fries and some chocolate thrown into the mix somewhere).

If you love the great outdoors but prefer to marvel at it from on the ground, a high picnic is a perfect stoner date idea. Pack some delicious snacks and some weed treats and set up in a park. Gaze at the beautiful surroundings and the beautiful person on the other side of the blanket. Take it all in. Exhale. Repeat.

Emma Glassman-Hughes (she/her) is the associate editor at PS Balance. In her seven years as a reporter, her beats have spanned the lifestyle spectrum; she's covered arts and culture for The Boston Globe, sex and relationships for Cosmopolitan, and food, climate, and farming for Ambrook Research.