TL;DR: For unique and memorable date ideas, consider cooking together, going on a picnic, visiting a local zoo or botanical garden, or engaging in fun activities like mini-golf or board games. Creative options include taking a class together, exploring your city as tourists, or planning surprise outings. The key is to focus on experiences that foster connection and enjoyment.
Creative Date Ideas
Cooking Together: One of the most intimate and enjoyable date ideas is to cook a meal together. This allows for collaboration and creativity while also providing an opportunity to bond over food. You can even make it more interesting by trying out new recipes or themes, such as a specific cuisine 1:1.
Picnic in the Park: Pack a picnic with your favorite snacks and drinks and head to a scenic park. This casual setting encourages conversation and relaxation. To add a playful element, bring along a frisbee or a ball to toss around 5:1.
Visit a Zoo or Botanical Garden: Exploring a zoo or botanical garden can be a delightful way to spend time together. It provides plenty of opportunities for conversation and shared experiences, although it's wise to choose less crowded times to enhance intimacy 1:4.
Game Night: Whether it's video games or board games, a game night can be a fun and competitive way to connect. Consider inviting friends for a group game night or keeping it just between the two of you for a more intimate experience 1:1.
Take a Class Together: Engaging in a class—be it pottery, painting, or cooking—can be a great way to learn something new while spending quality time together. Many cities offer one-time classes that are perfect for couples looking to try something different 2:4.
Adventurous and Fun Activities
Outdoor Adventures: Plan a hike or go ice skating. These activities not only promote physical activity but also allow for light-hearted moments and bonding through shared challenges 7:4.
Attend Local Events: Check out local festivals, farmers markets, or food truck events. These settings provide a relaxed atmosphere where you can explore various foods and enjoy live entertainment together 9:1.
Surprise Outings: Keep the excitement alive by planning surprise dates. This could involve spontaneous trips to nearby towns, visiting a museum, or even a drive-in movie night 2:3
10:1.
Volunteer Together: If you both love animals, consider volunteering at a local animal shelter. This not only helps the community but also allows you to see each other's compassionate sides 1:8.
Stargazing: For a romantic evening, find a quiet spot away from city lights, bring some blankets, and enjoy stargazing together. This can lead to deep conversations and a sense of wonder 1:9.
Final Thoughts
The best date ideas are those that encourage interaction, laughter, and connection. Focus on activities that allow you to engage with each other rather than simply being entertained. Whether it's cooking, exploring, or learning something new, the goal is to create lasting memories together.
I'm curious to see what people say for this topic, I'm too cliche its either dinner, drinks, dessert or movies. I'm trying to think outside the box for potential partners.
What would be an awesome idea that stood out to you?
Cook together
Pack a Picnic and go somewhere special
Animal shelter or zoo to meet cute animals
Plan a scavenger hunt for her
Choose a movie together and cuddle up to watch it
Invent cocktails together
Have a meal with miracle berry pills. Have half the meal before, take the pills, half the meal after
Tour her work or school and learn about what she does all day
Introduce her to your friends and vice versa
Game night, video games or board games together
Do an art project together and laugh at how bad or good your art is
Writing, sit down together, find a random writing prompt, and see what kind of stories or poems you can write in like 15 minutes or any other amount of time
Find an event happening in your community and go either to participate or to crash it and mess with the people there
Go to a new place both of you have never been to and have a short road trip. Compile playlists of music you want to share for the ride.
Find a set of stereo speakers and point them at each other. Lay down between the speakers and share music while enveloped in the sound.
Look up drinking games and play them either with or without drinking, whatever you’re comfy with. They always spark conversation.
Create a meal together based on a word that means something to you. Like SRIRACHA for example. Find items at a grocery store that start with the letters of the word and see if you can make a balanced meal together. Then eat all the food and out sriracha on all of it or something.
Go to a show, music or theatre or art. Pick a favorite piece or moment and talk about why you liked it best.
Write a song together. Play music for or with each other.
Have a talent show, find skills you have that you wanna show off to each other and spend an evening learning about each other.
Pick a documentary about something you’re both interested in and as you watch it, write quiz questions for each other, then quiz each other at the end.
Oh these are some great ideas I'm saving them for later for potential dates! Thanks for having an extensive list, these very creative and out of the box!
movie marathons with blanket fort, snacks, and ice cream sundaes
go roller skating or ice skating
romantic dinner at home with a movie (or two) after
romantic sunset dinner
stargazing in the back of a truck with blankets and pillows
drive in movie theatres!!
visit a art gallery
volunteer at a animal shelter (if she’s an animal lover)
go mini golfing together
bake and decorate sugar cookies
visit a zoo or a botanical garden near you
visit a farmers market!
sit down with a glass of wine and play board games
bowling and/or arcade
hope this helped!!
I really like the idea of dinner at home, I find that food connects with people do cooking for someone, for someone like just makes it even better. Not sure how to approach it. I am taking her to a few places you've mentioned!
Thanks for the help!
Take a walk.picnic. museum.art gallery.zoo. botanical gardens. Volunteer.
I actually never thought of taking them out to the botanical gardens! That's a pretty good idea, perhaps mix that up with the picnic and kill two birds with one stone!
I went to the zoo/botanical garden with a nice girl yesterday. It was very crowded and hot, and it wasn’t conducive to really getting to know each other because the crowd and setting made it hard to really talk or anything. It was pretty fun, and I’m not sure if she was done and done because of the crowds and heat or the date itself, but when I left I wasn’t so sure it went well. So, if you decide to go to a zoo or garden, try to plan better than I did.
Go out into the open hills at night with some drinks, lie down and stare up at the stars.
Cook the best food ever for the person at your place.
Proceed to get friend-zoned because you didn't make any moves.
Profit.
Oh yes, that would be a great idea! Though I have already set plans might do it for the next date. She has asked me do I cook a lot which I do, so perhaps I'll do that! Throw in some cocktails and we have a good plan!
Went on my first tinder date recently. We got a pizza and watched a firework show at the lake. I’d say it went pretty well
That sounds like a lovely date! Fireworks and pizzas who wouldn't love that!
The wife and I are expecting our first baby in August and want to make the most of our time between now and then. So what are your best date night suggestions or ideas?
Also would be nice to see a non “I think my partner cheated on me” post get some traction here... haha
Be a tourist in your own town, go to the museums or art galleries you never seem to get around to visiting.
Take a 'day' class - here in DC there are a lot groups that offer a half-day session to introduce newbies to their hobby. For example: Bird watching, nature photography, pottery, painting. Once when I lived in Seattle me and my SO went to an evening intro to glass blowing - they had wine and cheese and I (kinda) made a little pumpkin. It was a blast.
I live near DC and my husband would lose his shit if we did the glass blowing thing - do you have info on it?? His birthday is in five weeks and this is totally up his alley!
Oh unfortunately the glass-blowing thing was in Seattle. Glass is big up there. But I'm sure there's somewhere in the DMV area where you could at least do a day thing. Sorry I can't be of more help!
Also look up Smithsonian Associates programs. They have TONS of classes, like glass blowing and a million other things. Something for everyone's tastes. Worth the $.
McFadden Art Glass is another place in Baltimore. I went there years ago on a school field trip and made a necklace pendant
https://www.corradetti.com This place is in Baltimore.
Yes Washingtonian here. Sometimes we just go check out the monuments lit up at night. People really take the beautiful things in their own city for granted. Local excursions and staycations can totally break the mold!
Not a “date night” suggestion but my BF and I love to drive a few hours away and experience other towns around us! You can either make a day trip of it or stay the night in a tent/airBNB/hotel
There’s a cooking school in our city that offers themed one-shot classes. It’s partner-based and they provide wine (and non-alcoholic drink) pairings for each course. My wife and I love the collaborative nature of cooking together and this gives us a chance to go out and learn something new!
The best date nights are ones where there is food, conversation and eye contact. There are tons of things you can do to stay connected romantically. I would avoid movie theaters unless it's something you are both dying to see, since you can't connect in a dark room of a cinema.
My only other advice would be, don't be afraid to dress up because this is a date after all. Some people assume after being married that those little things don't matter, and they really do. Women notice! Some nice cologne, or even adding a simple nice watch or fresh haircut makes a huge difference. It's like you are dating again.
Agreed that food and good conversations are some of the best dates, regardless of what else you might be doing. We have a couple pubs/coffee shops around here that allow you to drink, eat, and play board games - a fun concept for both dates and group dates. You could probably also bring your own with you, provided you order stuff of course. Scrabble is a fun and thoughtful one that we enjoy playing and also invites conversation - board games, apps, and wine seems to be a winning combo.
Trampoline park, roast those little bastards at dodgeball
Pick up partner out of the blue.
Surprise with flowers.
Drive her to the airport while your friend awaits by his jet.
Get in jet.
Friend welcome us on board.
Start flying.
Have an abundance of dresses for her to choose from.
Pick out suit to match her dress.
Change on plane.
Get served mimosas on flight.
Sit by friend as he's flying and have him explain the cockpit to us.
Land.
Walk through a cherry blossom field.
Tease her a little by saying "tag! You're it"
Run away laughing.
Whole time, friend is videoing us/taking pictures from afar.
Stop running when at the rails that overlook a beautiful river just as sunset approaches.
"STOP!... look" turns head and points out over river
sunset looks absolutely breathtaking
Partner melts in awe.
turn to her and tell her I love her
she says marry me
Laugh and show her the box in your pocket
She starts tearing up.
Get down on knee.
Open box.
it's your great grandmother's ring that you replaced the surrounding stones with her birthstone
She says no
look shocked
She proceeds to laugh.
Friend comes up and shows us the pictures.
We laugh and drink champagne.
Friends fiance joins.
Enjoy night looking at stars and smelling cherry blossoms.
Play tag again.
The end.
How long have you been dating?
A year
Ok, what’s your gender and theirs? And yes, it matters.
Drive-in movie theatre, extra cozy in the back with pillows blankets and a cooler with goodies during a fall day
You’re on to something
VR zombie shooting, butterfly garden, evening sea side stroll, indoor karting, playing pool, karaoke, a picnic in an especially beautiful park, educational outdoor nature walking tour, any kind of guided tour, foodtruck festival...
There are so many things you can do together as a date!
I’m currently trying to find some places and ideas for dates. I (16m) and my bf (17m) just recently started dating and I wanted to treat him to something. I am very new to the dating scene so I could also need some help it what might classify as a date 😅 my idea is something really big and packed full of surprises and stuff. Any kind of help is well appreciated.
Highly recommend the Video Game Museum in Frisco.
Activate in Plano! They have both competitive and cooperative games, more physical in nature. Spa Castle in Carrollton (like 15 mins from Plano) is also a fun all day activity. Food there is pretty good, too. :)
this sounds like alot of fun, thank you!
Drive in movies, meow wolf, movie then Keller's burgers, drinking tequila under the Trinity river bridge.
I really appreciate this, thank you
There’s a meow wolf in Dallas? Did not know this.
Grapevine mall.
My girlfriend and I had a date night (afternoon, really) today. Had lunch at a little family restaurant in Quinlan and then walked around a park for a while. Dates don't have to be anything extravagant as long as you're having fun and spending quality time together.
Congrats on the new relationship, OP!
thats really sweet, thank you for the advice and thank you for the support :)
Do you drive? Where in Dfw?
We both drive yes! and it could be anywhere in the northern part like fortworth to denton to plano
Meowwolf, main event, top golf
My husband and I have been married for about 8 months now, and I feel like we have the same old routine of watching movies or TV, and he spends weekends playing video games.
I want some ideas of date ideas to get us out of the house and spending time together. What are some fun things other people do?
go to a park and have a picnic and if you wanna get artsy you can but canvas and paint anything while y’all have a picnic
Outdoor movie theatre + blowjob. go carting
Does that work? Just inserting + blowjob.
If the weather allows you cant beat a nice hike somewhere really scenic . Or maybe a restaurant with outdoor dining and entertainment like live music . Like others have mentioned a good old picnic is hard to beat but I also recomend adding in something like a a frisbee or a ball so you guys can play catch . Goodluck and regardless of what you choses to do have fun .
Which of these date ideas wins your heart, and why? Drop your answers below and let’s get a conversation going!
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What was your best first date activity and what was the best date in general? I'll edit this post for inspiration for everyone on future dates.
date activity ideas
Going to a petting zoo was great, get to interact with animals and easier to open for both parties
That is a great idea! Petting animals is always fun.
Plus it shows how good the other person is with animals, which is a pretty good indicator of what kind of person they are.
I found just grabbing drinks was the optimal date. It's a public place, gets conversation flowing, isn't too expensive, and it's easy to cut short but can go as long as you like.
However, here are a few other non-drinking ideas.
If you take me ice skating / roller blading, you're holding on to me for the whole time since I can only maintain my balance as well as a drunk baby penguin trying to waddle on ice.
My best first date was a hiking date.
Came here to say this. A relatively easy trail with a waterfall or good view is 👌🏽
Nice! Where did you hike (not location, but more environment haha)?
Basically a flat trail with a stream. Nothing super serious in terms of ability but it was summer and hot and we talked and swam a little bit and both brought our dogs. Totally free but obviously weather/season dependant.
Play pool! Fun and lighthearted, but it also gives you intel on how the person reacts to defeat etc.
I love that idea. Im bad at pool so I don't think I will find out how they react to defeat though hahah
Hiking is a favorite of mine. Plus if my date isn't enjoying herself or if I say something stupid there's usually a cliff nearby I can toss myself/get pushed off of 😆 Also a solid joke to make at the beginning of the date.
Me and my boyfriend have been quite busy recently and dates have been put on the back burner, we don’t have a large disposable income and we can’t exactly travel very far because of work etc but all we tend to do is go out for dinner or have a movie nights, does anyone have any more creative ideas that we could try ?
hike or picnic (depending on weather)
My boyfriend and I went to target, got these three dollar plant pot painting kits for three bucks each and a bottle of wine. we got some blankets and out pets, sat outside for hours, painted and had some fun. It was nice :)
I love this idea, thank you. I will definitely plan something like this for the both of us !!
Here are a few ideas. Bowling, laser tag, visit a museum, zoo, go on a ghost ghost tour, going to a beach or lake. You can also use Groupon and look for a cheap couples massage or other experience maybe.
I'm looking for some fun date ideas that won't break the bank, bonus points if they're free yet creative
Picnic at a nice park.
A bar specialized in board games, if you have one near you
Zoo.
Drop acid and fuck in the park
A lot of these do have some kind of entry fee but depending on personalty/preference it might be worth it
I told my gf I’d take her on a date soon but I have no idea what would be good.
you could go to the movies or to dinner. there's also hiking, ice skating, outdoor picnic. pottery painting can be fun
Picnic could be cool! She is very outdoorsy so that could work
A picnic is a great idea!! I would make sure to have everything planned out though, girls love going on a date where the guy put effort in. Make sure you have a blanket, food, snacks, drinks, maybe bring a board game/cards if you guys are into that!! Besides a picnic I would see what you have available locally. I once went on a date at a ceramic studio, we both picked out ceramics to paint and gave them to each other! I would look for a fun little activity like that, and you could always go to dinner/ice cream afterwards!
Honestly a park or a coffee shop could be good plan accordingly (coming from someone who has never had a relationship)
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I will stand by going to the park. Its great.
Hey, I’m back again asking for some really nice date ideas! Lay em on me.
1st, 2nd or 3rd date?
All of them. Just fun ideas whether it’s your first date or whether you’re already in a relationship.
truly depends on the person you are going on a date with. forst date should be simple, get to know you. i prefer brunch as it can lead intp a longer date OR be finished after meal. second date I typically throw a little adventure in the mox to make sure she can do more than eat with a fork. third or sometimes fourth date i cook to bring intimacy up a notch. not for sex (although typically does) but its more one on one.
so second or third date ideas that are fun. indorr rock climbing, a class (cooking, art, etc), museum/aquarium /zoo, ifly indoor skydiving, a local play, park and/or hike, escape room, etc
first date is get to know you, are we compatible? if yes than second date (and a few after that depending on speed you are takibg things - everyone is different) should be breezy but gove the chance for one on one time which is alot easier with some small activity to focus on.
Don't try to reinvent the wheel.
Early on, dinner, drinks, coffee are great places to start for a date. Always have 2-3 options for something to continue the date after that. Mini-golf, bowling, pool, darts, arcade, karaoke, walk in the park, ice cream, drinks, etc, etc. All the standard cliche stuff is great if you plan accordingly. Have a plan with options. Plan according to your date's specific proclivities - favorite food/drinks, types of activities, things to avoid.
When things get more serious, do more serious things. Amusement parks, beach days, hiking, etc. Stuff that is much more of a time commitment. Again, based on what your date is into.
Especially early, avoid very loud or very quiet places. Concerts and movies are terrible dates early on. You're trying to get to know a person and no way you can talk to them during those things. The only exception would be something really special that you're both super into - shared favorite band is in town wouldn't be a terrible 4th+ date. Avoid that stuff for the first couple or few dates though.
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What are some fun date ideas? What dates have you thought up and what dates have you been on that were just a little unique and a fun way to get to know someone?
Let's put some positive spin into this sub/r. Comment on ideas you would enjoy, or add a spin on someone else's idea.
My thoughts in the comments.
Third date picnic. I asked her to meet me at the park for a free concert and suggested we each surprise each other with some picnic finger food.
I brought cheese and crackers. Well, different interested breads and crackers, and some unusual cheeses. I also had cherry tomatoes and raspberries. For a drink, I made an herbal tea, with my mix of different teas, sweetened with a dash of apple cider. She brought pita bread, humus, mixed veggies and fresh strawberries.
I'm now dating a woman and we get together for an after work picnic in a park during the week around happy hour time. We've done it a couple times now and agreed to pick a different park each week.
Mini golf. Almost anyone can play and it's interactive, with lots of opportunity for competitive flirting.
Great idea!
I second this. The most fun I've had on a date was mini golf. There was flirting. There was laughing. I let him win. I think he was trying to let me win. It was good.
Never, ever let anyone win.
There are some good pinball arcades by me that I like to go. The throwback is fun, and you can be engaged in playing while still being able to carry on a conversation.
I'm moving into an apartment with a Pins Mechanical Co and (attached) 16-bit Barcade within 5 minute walk. Can't wait!!
Saturday night my boyfriend and I went to a paint and sip event. I paint, he doesn’t. He drinks, I don’t. It was a lot of fun and we got two pieces of artwork out of the deal.
I love Paint & Sip! That's a great idea for date night!
First date success:
I noticed she mentioned wanting to learn salsa dancing in her profile. I found a dance series and asked her if she would like to sign up together. 'We could take the beginner's course, and know we each had a partner. There would be no commitment beyond the class, unless we hit it off.'. By the third dance class, we were going out to eat after class and then much more.
What's up, i've been seeing a few posts around where people are struggling with date ideas during the pandemic so i've got a small list of idea's that i've thought might be fun and fairly cheap!
• Build the ultimate bed fort • Photography date • Active beach day • Go to old ruins and abandoned places • Visit lesser known parts of the UK (or wherever you live) • Classic hot tub and cabin getaway • City hide and seek/treasure hunt • Food tour • Comedy club night • Art events/classes • Cooking classes
Thanks for reading! I hope i can inspire one of you guys to have a fun day weather it's a first date or your 100th!
P.s. The photography date idea was a hit when i did it, we went to the zoo and took a bunch of cool pics!!
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Hah, i just got a canon 90d because i wanted to learn to take good pictures (was ugly a/f, now look good and want to immortalize that) and thought that this (photography date) is something nobody does and i can do now. Cool to see it pop the same day i thought about it!
Also the treasure hunt is really random, i liked it!
That's awesome man, i just bought a couple disposable cam's and then we went to go get them developed after! And got dinner while they got developed, it was awesome to have physical memories for us to keep and remember :)
Not together anymore though haha but at the time it was great!
Two winners I've had: Grilled cheese tasting (make grilled cheese with different kinds of cheese and rank 'em) and Hike somewhere and bring a picnic
Hi !:) it’s my first post on reddit. I met a guy about 3 months ago, we been hanging out and I am running out of ideas. We been hanging out at each other’s places and watching movies and cuddle… but I feel like it is getting boring/not special and comfortable (in a negative sense) as we do it all the time.
Any suggestions that can keep the dating experience fresh/fun/interesting so we both don’t get bored. Budget ideas would be appreciated
thanks peeps!
Go to the library, and each of you has a mission: find a copy of your favorite book, and convince the other y it is the best book! Bonus if you make a commitment to read each other’s favorites and/or spend time reading together!
Pick out a podcast neither of you has delved into before, get a cheap pair of bluetooth headphones (each take one) and go for a walk while listening! Take turns picking podcasts if you end up no liking one. NO LISTENING TO THE PODCAST WITHOUT YOUR PARTNER!
Go to a comic book shop (doesn’t matter if you have/haven’t been before) and browse. Usually there’s more than just comics hanging around, ANY of which could be conversation starters.
There’s much more, but this should get you started.
Thank you! That’s sounds very wholesome I like it :D
Not sure age but going out to eat or a movie theatre wasn’t listed above.
We are in mid 20s :) yea had a movie date as well :)) Thanks for the reply
i think you could do activities where both can connect more, or kwnowing each other. get you conclussion (i never have a gf) (i could be wrong)
A picnic is fun. Pick a fun location. Pack the right things. If you’re above 21, you can spice it up with some alcoholic beverages. Maybe in a park or somewhere there’s people. People watching can be fun too.
Mini golf
Micro golf is better
Both better than Macro golf
It typically depends on interests, but you can do any sort of crafting together, or even just self-care.
Date cookies
Put lots of decorative lights in one place at a forest Make them all orange and maybe even add a bit of white in there! Like a forest picnic. This used to be fairly popular back in the 2009's.
The finished product looks majestic and beautifully enchanted, Buy some lights that look like mushrooms if your girl prefers those, blindfold her first and then reveal the place!
From time to time he'll surprise me by taking me to walk around a Barnes and Noble. Not buy anything, just look around. I love Barnes and Noble.
We also shower together most of the time, it started off as sexual, but now it's really just a nice way to share and intimate moment. Plus you get help washing your back.
me and the girl i’m talking to are going on our 3rd date. jus want this one to be really fun and we’ve enjoyed our last two. any ideas? i’d love for some suggestions!
Upstream downtown has a magician on Tuesday after 7 I think. It’s a cute date night! If you tell him you’re on a date he’ll do a really cute couples card trick! I still have the card as a memorabilia of my first date with my husband
The zoo has adult night on Thursdays. I’ve never been but i definitely think the aquarium would be more fun without 30 5 year olds zooming all around.
The best answer is that one dinosaur mini golf place I forget what it’s called.
Also just walking around by the old market is honestly perfect
Edit: specifically the riverwalk area
we did that last date but mini golf sounds fun!
There’s the new place in the capitol district, The Fat Putter. More adult vibes
I will second the drive in idea. Also, you could try a new activity such as rock climbing. The lauritzen gardens are also fun.
she loves the idea, she’s never been to one! we’re gonna get something to eat and then head to the movie!
Downtown has a +21 mini golf location. Go there, have fun and don’t let her win 😜
-River walk: go over pedestrian bridge at night into Iowa then hit Ted and Wally’s in old market.
-downtown papillion hit up sauced then walk up to get great ice cream at Graleys
You drive down the road hang a left and walk around Halleck park and the fish pond they have with fountains ⛲️ it’s pleasant evening.
-Fontenelle Forrest has night tree adventure course with all pretty lights https://treerush.com/?utm_source=gmb-listing&utm_medium=organic
-on weekend, drive a bit go to Nebraska city. They have amazing bloody Mary’s at the little Arbor Day Farm and an outside walk trail and leads up to the Lied Lodge which is really cool to walk around. Can tour Morton Mansion https://g.co/kgs/hah1gcx
-fun things I’ve been doing is going to random things I’ve never tried since I’ve lived here forever. Like the Czech museum that used to be on dodge now in Brentwood Square. Going to new shops. If you like your company the destination is made fun and you create memories. If you’re just starting to date and have to more work toward conversation this doesn’t work as well and they’ll prob think it’s dumb lol.
Figure out her favorite book or book series, see if any of them have anything significant in it, like recipes they talk about or places they mention in the book… and then do a little book inspired date. Either cook the food or go to a restaurant that has similar vibes to it. If it happens in a certain city and it’s within the budget, do a city trip to there.
If your city has a national libary or cool looking book archive, take her there.
Other non book related tips:
Take a beginners dance class together. Buy a few canvas, brushes and paints and hold a wine and bob ross eve. Or paint each other.
Buy a new board game that you can play with the 2 of you, or invite a couple friend for a double date.
Make a list of with your intended. And then throw darts at the board or roll a die.
You provide the ideas. Luck and chance decide. It’s a fun way to keep common concepts fresh.
Dont go to the cinema. If its the first date, try to find a public space so that she feels secure. Sadly not everybody is nice nowadays. Something like miniature golf, coffee dates or even simply going for a walk if she is the type for that. My current date likes museums so we will visit one on sunday. Try to find out what she likes and show interest in that area. Girls usually like that.
Far from a first date—we're together a year almost, and I've done all the ones you've suggested. Have you any others?
What is she into?
Go explore a record store and a really great dinner.
Make homemade pizza together then cuddle up and watch a movie.
Beach trip, picnic in a park, wine, beer, or cider tasting, day trip on a lake, go to a carnival, amusement park, or food truck festival, or some other casual fun popup event, cat cafe if your area has one, bar or cafe that has board games, pool tables, etc.
Board game cafes are awesome date ideas, especially for newer dates. Gives you something to talk about and makes it much less awkward during the "getting to know you" phase.
Currently planning a date to a goat farm, and it looks like so much fun to me.
Goats have been a part of some of my best dates!! Have fun!
Outstanding!
Improv shows, observatories, board game cafes, kayaking, weird museums, laser tag, brewery tours, rock climbing, arboretums!
My boyfriend and I went to Shakespeare in the Park. They have a free play where you can bring wine/beer and food. It was so much fun. The weather was great and we had an awesome view.
I've lived in a couple cities and each one had an event like this during the summer.
Obviously this will depend on the type of people going on the date, but what are some great ideas for a first date? What's the best date you've ever been on and why was it so great?
I once had a first date where we took acid and went to the museum of fine arts.
That was a fun one.
My go-to first date was always a museum. Public but not super busy or loud, museum exhibits give you something to talk about, and if the date doesn't go well, at least you're doing something fun.
Nothing is more uncomfortable and anxiety inducing to me than sitting across from someone at a coffee shop with nothing to do but talk.
Now that's a very cool idea, you do need to gather some more info about the interests of the other person, but if the interest in art/history/dunno comes out pretty soon during the first conversations, it's nothing difficult.
I was literally in this thread to say the same thing. Museums are great. And I also play some extra games in the museum - like in an art museum you pick out something for your living room.
Never thought about playing that game with a date haha, usually just it think about it in my head while I look at the art
For something similar but with free admission- I like grocery stores too. If you click, it can be quite fun. It’s like how the free alternative to zoos is pet stores. ^(man I grew up poor)
agreed. having something to look at or be amused by is key. also better so it takes the attention off the actual date
My first date with my husband was at a museum; it was a great date! We’re both kinda nerdy so it was right up our alleys.
Three years later, he took me back to the same museum and proposed in front of the T-Rex skeleton there :)
First date- coffee/tea or drinks at a bar. It's in public, doesn't take a lot of time (can be stretched longer if needed) relatively cheap.
First date is just something to get the awkwardness out and find out if the other person actually exists and you vibe with them.
Lol my first dates have been basic af. I usually make my first date like a lunch or coffee date, so I can get gage if this person is crazy or not haha.
But, I think a good first date for me would be like kayaking or going to the museum.
What if uh take that someone to a private room amd ask that someone to touch yo private parts ��if he or she accepts that would be a great first date and what if not that someone will slap yo face and just kick off uh nah?
Like before the date or during the date? Well I cut it short. That's why I do like a lunch or coffee date. you can just make an excuse that you have to leave early
I’m looking for suggestions for at home date ideas that are, for lack of better words, actually good. I mean that in the best way but everywhere I look here there’s very few really good solid suggestions. Like dude come on I spend so much time with my GF, I don’t want to just drive somewhere aimlessly and just talk, we talk all the time!!! I see so many people suggesting just doing basically anything mindlessly and ‘just chatting’, or suggesting things without detailing what to do like video games or board game nights, it’s laughable and only half a suggestion. And I’m not looking for anything crazy right, I just mean something cool easy and fun to do during at home dates! We played It Takes 2 and wow it was amazing to just decide in the afternoon just get some wine and play that/watch some shows and make some dinner. We’ve done fun paint nights. Even fun iPhone game nights too! I just want some genuinely fun ideas that aren’t some ‘enjoy each other’s company’ BS lol. It’s cool to suggest Xbox/PS games. Which ones?! It’s cool to suggest board games. Which ones?! It’s cool to suggest movies/tv shows… you get it I’m sure! Please if you have some good ideas share!
I (20m) just recently had a date at my home with a guy (26m) and I surpised him with everything. I went to target and got blankets, pillows, candles, etc and set up a nice environment to hang out. I also got various cheeses and meat along with wine and made him a charcuterie board. Going along with the zen vibe I made a playlist of common music we liked, had some mood lighting, and it was the BEST date of my life. But it didnt end there, the reason it was the best was because we played the game: “We’re Not Really Strangers” which if you havent heard of it, its a game to unravel and understand each other on a deeper note (although the game has some silly questions / instructions). But overall it was a very personable and honest date!
Painting and charcuterie! Never has failed me…even something my friends and I can enjoy with mimosas involved
Nerf war. Use electric candles for lighting if you have any. This is really fun alone together or on double dates.
two words - blanket fort
This one is a bit involved, but did the trick for me. Have you ever seen that cooking show chopped with the mystery boxes of ingredients? Basically I went for a walk in China town and bought three food items that I had no clue what they were. I also picked up chef’s hats and made paper boxes with question marks on them.
Waited until my partner left the house and set up the ingredients under the paper boxes. Got all kitted up with an apron and chef’s hat. When he opened the door I yelled THIS IS CHOPPED and explain that for our date we’d use Google lens to figure out what the ingredients under the mystery boxes were and spend the afternoon trying to make dinner out of the ingredients using online recipes :)
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I would suggest instead of going one place go to a couple of places. Again if you want a room or something thats a different thing altogether. Use travela app. Read the reviews. I think that will be great too
The coffee houses are cozy. You could go watch a movie. Hit the bookshops. The list is limitless
My boyfriend and I are both broke University students, and we love hanging out together! We always end up just falling asleep or watching netflix though. Any suggestions?
Edit: Thanks for the suggestions everyone! Probably should have mentioned though that we live in a very small rural town, so we don't have a lot of the resources suggested. So many good ideas though! Thank you!
Great list! Grabbing a bite to eat and doing some random driving is something my wife and I do all the time.
Saving this comment. But pottery classes are like £50 per person in my city :(
Painting pottery is way cheaper and less time consuming, that’s my go-to. Guaranteed to walk away with something usable and memorable.
Wait till you find out the price of hot air balloon rides.
A walk in a quiet park (you could buy some cheap bread to feed birds), or maybe an arcade or bowling alley if that's something you're both into.
Walking around parks is something my wife and I enjoy. Not all museums have a cost to enter.
There's a book called "The Book of Questions" by Gregory Stock. You can download it somewhere on line, make a bunch of microwave popcorn, and start asking the questions. I brought this book to a dinner party once and delayed the dinner for a couple of hours.
Browse at Barnes and Noble. I can spend a lot of time there without actually purchasing anything. If they had showers I'd live there.
Check nearby public libraries for programming. They often have speakers and crafts for free.
It depends on the vibe you want! A coffee date or a walk in the park is great for casual chats. If you want fun, try mini golf or an arcade. For romance, a picnic or stargazing works well. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for an escape room or hiking. What’s your style?
A romantic evening spent scrolling through memes and laughing hysterically? (Bonus points if you both have the same sense of humor!)
A romantic walk on the beach at sunset; until the mushrooms wear off and you realize you're just dragging a mannequin around a Wendy's parking lot
Wrapped in bacon
The best we had were :
bringing our mattress in the living room, buying lots of snacks and making some nice goat cheese toast with honey, watch a great movie. We did it twice and it was always so nice for almost no money spent. You can even chose to sleeping there and move the mattress back the next day
Take a book each and go read together at a nice tea place. We discovered some beautiful tea and chocolat, enjoyed our books and could talk about what we were reading when we wanted
a nice walk with our dog while having a passionate conversation. That was our very first date and we still do that a lot, a nice walk can really push us into crazy conversations and that's always amazing to create and then take care of the bond we have
walk around town and discover a new places to eat or have a drink, no plans, just go where the moment takes you
a museum or street art (we had a great street art expo through our entire city, it was a great walk and lots of fun to discover the art presentations together, especially the interactive ones)
Hey everyone! My boyfriend’s birthday (28) is coming up, and I want to plan something really special for him. We’ve done the usual dinner-and-a-movie dates, so I’m looking for something a little more unique and romantic.
I’m open to any ideas—whether it’s a cozy night in, an exciting day out, or something totally unexpected! What are the best date ideas you’ve planned or experienced? Bonus points if it’s budget-friendly but still feels special!
Thanks in advance! ❤️😊
Idk but after your activities maybe check out “love lock” bridge/ pedestrian overpass in Vilano Beach
My husband and I did this twice! Once when we found out about it & then when we found out I was pregnant.
Bed and breakfast at the powder house. Get up before Dawn and watch the sunrise at the docks. For lunch walk down to Osteen‘s best shrimp in the world
All kind of fun activities during the day
You’ll have to figure out what to do at night Just saying
I adored doing a tour of the lighthouse! It was about $20 per person and you can do three different kinds, haunted tour, day in the life of a lighthouse keeper, and I can’t remember the last one sorry! But it was so fun to learn and then walk up the lighthouse at the end:)
It’s not in st. Augustine but a surprise hike in Ravine Gardens is a must have experience. The wild azaleas are prob less than a week away from being in full bloom. It’s honestly gorgeous and a worthwhile experience if you’re into the outdoors
We actually just did that! It was beautiful! ❤️
I’m going this weekend with my wife’s family hopefully I haven’t over hyped it and I timed it right.
zipine the alligator farm. Super romatic.
Let’s make a list of date night ideas for people to try out! I’ve been married for seven years and I’ve run out of unique date nights. What can you come up with Reddit!
Casino night? Bowling night? Some neighbourhood pubs have weekly Trivia nights? The Vancouver Art gallery is free I think the first Friday evening of each month? Movies? Various touristy attractions? Comedy nights? Local community theatre? Hiking, biking, kayaking? Winery tours, brew pubs? Take a cooking class together? Pot luck dinner with friends/neighbours? seek out hotel deals and book a room? Sporting events? Any weekly/monthly events at local libraries? Take a yoga class together? Or a martial arts class? My wife and I get pedicures every 6 weeks...
Explore different restaurants, seek out happy hour deals...
Whale watching tour, dinner cruise, fishing weekend? Camping?
There are few indoor gokarting tracks, like Speedsters; Paint ball? Laser tag? Escape rooms? Richmond Night market (seasonal)?
Golfing, miniature golf? Playland (seasonal)?
Horse races: Winter in Cloverdale, Summer at Hastings Park?
Explore various Gardens? Van Dusen? UBC Botanical? The Bloedel conservatory? Deer Lake park?
https://miss604.com/tag/vancouver-events lists community events and activities
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Vancouver warriors (lacrosse) can be added ! Much more affordable and such a good time !
We've got thirsty ass bitches in Vancouver this Monday morning.
Terrarium making (https://www.oasisstudio.ca/) is oddly therapeutic for couples. I think the studio I linked above does home kits
So wholesome! Didn't know this was a thing! Thanks!
Gonna save this for when I'm on the dating market again haha
My partner and I did this recently at Oasis studio and it was a blast! Very calming, a great way to explore creatively.
We have some regulars that we enjoy:
Jokes Please! has comedy shows Fridays and Saturdays that are great and tickets are under 20 bucks. Last week we caught Brent Butt and my wife is still talking about it.
We bring wine on a walk. Seawall, out to dinner, to an event but the WALK is the date! We’re meant to enjoy the walk the most. And these have often been the most memorable dates.
We have done a few volunteer date nights. Like, at a charity. This needs more experimenting. We liked it but haven’t found the right organization. It was fun, bonding and brought us closer. It has potential to be great date nights but we’ll see.
We signed up for a dance class (there are many, Robson Square and Kits have free ones in the summer). Super affordable, my wife loved it. I felt a little shy but was glad she loved it. The swing dancing in Kits was my favourite, can’t remember when it was.
We also try and do a rental date. This is where we rent something we don’t do often. Kayaks, electric bikes, we once rented a convertible car and drove to Squamish with the top down (fun one, I liked the driving more than she liked riding).
Good luck!
Sounds like you two are great at keeping your relationship interesting and fun, all those ideas are terrific.
Thanks! We try. Tonight we’re watching reality TV though, so not always that interesting.
Costco hotdogs
this will be my next date thank you
I've been attending the night classes at https://www.nwcav.com/ for my own interests but I notice there are mostly couples there.
This is a good one!
Going for a hike. Good way to be in nature, have a fun conversation and help each other over difficult terrain, and achieve success together.
Pack an up an old blanket, a couple sandwiches, a few snacks, and a couple bottles of pop or water, and head out to a park or the nearest pretty nature spot.
Picnics are always fun and frugal.
Baked dates wrapped in bacon
Painting!
Good out for early breakfast. Find events going on in your town and go check them out. Spend some money, doesn't have to be a lot. Keep it simple
My boyfriend and I love going on dates where we actually do something instead of just sitting at a cafe. Our go-to spots are arcades and gaming zones, but we want to switch things up a bit.
Does anyone have suggestions for fun date activities that aren’t just gaming? We’re open to anything interactive—maybe something artistic or just different from our usual. Let me know your best ideas!
You could follow @thelocaltube on Insta. They post activities and events happening over the weekend.
Follow thelocalspage of event their are always something happening pottery art drwing etc.
Visit the nurseries in and around VIP Road there are hugee nurseries that you'll love.
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You could try couple dates at pottery sessions? - Check out on ig - floatingbyeveryday
Or maybe visit a museum, NGO.
You could also do a sunday session with Urban Sketchers. You may find them on ig.
That's true 😄 I just wanted to share this bc I often have trouble coming up with activities for date nights and assumed there are others too 🤔 glad you like it ☺️💕
Tbh I think for us personally, art gallery and pizza night would be so fun! I’m going to do those for sure.
NEED to make a blanket fort with Turbo OMG!!!!!!
We're planning on doing this too 😄 Sano is kinda rolling his eyes at me but I know he wants to make a blanket fort as much as I do 😄💙
I'm planning a special day out with my boyfriend, and I want to try something unique. We've already done the usual dinner dates, movies, and outings. I came across a reel featuring a couple's artistic date, where they painted and had a blast together. I'm looking for more ideas like this. Can you suggest some fun and creative activities that you did with your SO, or a stay in date as well.
theres this place in 32nd milestone where you can do pottery and stuff i forgot its name tho, you can google it. could be a cute date
its in 32nd avenue. Basement I guess. Very pretty and aesthetic
32nd avenue***^^ 😭😭 it was called 32nd milestone years ago
Go to an arcade!!! Play games, get on rides. It becomes super fun
Mil jaye to muje bhi batana apni wali ko lekar jau Thanks in advance guys!!!!!
Single me seeing this.
Is you're already bored with all the bougie vibe Gurgaon has to offer. A couple of things you can explore (not ranked)
Go Kart - multiple race course around here. Google for options. Been to F9 Go Karting near Iffco chowk - Costs ~800-1000 for some 15/30 mins. Has a cafe to sit back and chill after your drive.
Ice Skating - Ambience mall - little cliche - you'll enjoy more if one of you knows how to skate.
32nd avenue - Has pottery & cafe hopping options
Golf - A couple of options around gurgaon - Google - We Visit Zen Golf mostly so would recommend it. Costs ~15k per person for a ~2 hrs session. You get coaches and everything and nobody judges you if you're new at this. Also has a cafe, Worth visiting!
Weekend staycation at Karma lake islands - maybe plan a brunch at "under the neem"
Explore misfits app - it has many options and I think has something for everyone. I preferer to go on short treks with them around gurgaon - if you both are early risers. These are specially curated and are organised mostly every Sunday morning.
Cheers!
Frisbee, or fucking
both sound great :D
One will make you very hot and sweaty, the other will make you feel relieved..
Picnic in the park, ducks included.
you made me quack with this answer :)
best date ideas
Here are some great date ideas to consider:
Outdoor Picnic: Pack a basket with your favorite snacks and enjoy a meal in a local park. It's casual, romantic, and allows for great conversation.
Cooking Class: Take a cooking class together to learn something new while enjoying each other's company. It’s fun and you get to eat what you make!
Hiking Adventure: Explore nature by going on a hike. Choose a scenic trail and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together.
Visit a Museum or Art Gallery: Spend the day exploring art or history. Many museums offer special exhibits or events that can make the experience even more engaging.
Game Night: Stay in and have a game night with board games or video games. Add some snacks and drinks for a cozy atmosphere.
Attend a Live Event: Check out local concerts, theater performances, or sports games. Sharing an experience like this can create lasting memories.
Wine or Beer Tasting: Visit a local winery or brewery for a tasting. It’s a fun way to learn about different beverages and enjoy each other's company.
Volunteer Together: Spend a day giving back to the community. It can be a rewarding experience and strengthen your bond.
Recommendation: Choose a date idea that aligns with both of your interests. This will ensure that you both enjoy the experience and create a meaningful connection. If you're unsure, consider asking your date what they enjoy doing or if there's something they've always wanted to try.
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