Here we have a list of 200 date ideas, so many that I’m sure you’ll be able to find the perfect date idea you are looking for.
Whether you’ve been married for 20 years or this is your very first date, you’ll be able to find a date idea that is perfect for you and your date.
Questions for your date
If it is your first date, we’ve also got some first date questions for you. But what about if you’ve been married for 20 years? Well we’ve got you covered with questions for couples.
And of course we have questions for everyone in between with our questions to ask your boyfriend and questions to ask your girlfriend.
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Just remember, everyone’s idea of a fun time is different. So,make sure to choose a date idea that both you and your date will enjoy. But notto worry, whether you and your date are into sports, science, adrenaline, orpeace and quiet we’ve got plenty of date ideas to choose from.
A great idea is to send this list to your date and have thempick a few they would like to do and go from there.
Fun date ideas
1. Take a class for something new
There are tons of places that have classes. You can oftenfind them at the local library, a community college, a community center, oreven at a craft store or hardware stores.
2. Hit up a go-kart track
Tons of fun even though it can be a little expensive. I’venever met anyone who went around a go-kart track and was bored doing it. Sure,it won’t last all day, but it’s a fantastic add-on activity. Just remember tokeep it fun and not too competitive.
3. Go sky diving or bungee jumping
Sure, it’ll be expensive. But it’ll definitely be a datethat you’ll both remember for a long time. Just make sure that both of you aregame, if your partner isn’t into it, don’t pressure them to do it.
4. Backyard camping or just go camping
This one does require a tent and sleeping bags. Leave thephones in the house or the car. Tell ghost stories, look up at the stars, playcards by flashlight, talk, and enjoy the lack of distractions.
5. Join a fun looking meetup together
There are a lot of meetups these days, and they cover almostevery interest. Find one that you think you’ll both find interesting and giveit a shot. You can search for meetups in “your town/city” on Google or see whatmeetup.com has to offer.
6. Take a dance lesson
You don’t need to hit the club to dance, you can take adance class! Bonus points if you take a dancing class with a type of dancingthat you both haven’t tried. Just try not to step on too many toes.
7. Go ziplining
Always nice to do something that gets the heart pumping.It’s a perfect short date idea if you don’t have a full day to have the date.
8. Do some geocaching
It’s like hiking plus surprise presents! It can be a lot offun searching for the geocache together, and you might just visit someremarkable places neither of you has been before.
9. Go bowling
There is a bowling alley in almost every town and city.Chances are you haven’t been bowling for a while. Go give it a shot. If thereis an extreme difference in skills you might not want to keep score, maybe justmake it a learning session.
10. Drink and write dirty limericks
This is another short date idea that works really well whenyou mix it with other date ideas. All you need is some booze, a pen, and paperor cell phone, and the rhyming scheme of limericks.
11. Do yoga together with a twist
Yoga and booze, yoga outside, hot yoga, naked yoga, allkinds of things you can do to make it more interesting. This is another onethat is probably best done with couples that are pretty comfortable around eachother. Also, it’s a little on the short side. But yeah, it can be a blast totake yoga and remix it and see if you can make it a fun date activity.
12. Go horseback riding
Another one that can get a little expensive. But it’s not astandard date idea, and if you or your date has never tried horseback riding,it’s something you won’t forget.
13. Go to a VR café / arcade
These are becoming more and more popular. Check on Googlemaps to see if one has popped up in your area. If there is one in your area,check it out together. You can have an action-packed, creative, or relaxingdate at the VR arcade. This is especially memorable if neither of you has trieda full VR set up.
14. Try metal detecting
This can be on the expensive side; you can get a decententry-level metal detector for around $200. But if you calculate the cost ofdinner at an upscale restaurant and a movie ticket plus snack for two, it’s notthat far off. And at the end of the date, you’ll have a metal detector!Anyways, it can be a fun excuse to walk around and chat and maybe find somecool stuff. Just make sure to take turns.
15. Have a water gun/balloon fight
This one is definitely a summertime date idea. Runningaround spraying each other with water and lobbing water balloons can be a greatway to have fun and beat the heat. Just make sure to have something lined upfor when you finish as this is kind of a short date idea.
16. Go to a local nonprofessional sports game
Like a high school football game or a little league game.Choose a side to cheer for or cheer for opposing teams. Lots of fun and usuallyquieter than professional sports games. Plus, a lot cheaper. It’ll give you alot of chances to talk, and you’ll be able to support a local team!
17. Rent a skateboard or longboard and give it a go
So, this one. This one is a bit risky. It can be a lot offun no matter what your or their skill level is. But if one of you getsseriously injured, well that’s not fun at all. A trip to the hospital does notmake for a good date. So, choose this date idea with an ounce of caution.
18. Try on ridiculous clothing/outfits you would never normally wear
The mall or a thrift store is the perfect place to do this.It can get hilarious really quick. And who knows, you might find that you lookterrific in an entirely different style than you usually rock.
19. Play some board games or card games at a board game café or a gamingstore (they usually have tables set up)
So, depending on how competitive you both are, this idea canbe a little dangerous. (Looking at you monopoly.) But as long as you botharen’t taking it too seriously; it can be a blast. Pick out a favorite boardgame or choose a new one that looks interesting.
20. Go to the nearest amusem*nt park or water park
Amusem*nt parks and water parks are always a blast, so ifyou’ve got one not too far away give it a go. It’s, of course, better if youcan do it on a weekday, but if you both work all week, weekends are doable aswell.
21. Find a place with a rock-climbing wall and go rock climbing
Another fun physical activity you can do together. It won’tbe an all-day thing, but it’s great for a short date or as an add-on or back-update.
22. Play a sport or do an activity you are both horrible at or have never done
Some possibilities might be table tennis, bowling,badminton, or something similar. Making sure you are both horrible at it isvital. You don’t want either one of you taking it too seriously. It should begood for a laugh.
23. Rent a convertible sports car or luxury car and cruise around all day
This is another one that is on the expensive side. But it’sa lot cheaper than buying a sports or luxury car! Just make sure to check theweather before you get the convertible.
24. Play pinball and switch between balls
This is more of a short date activity idea. It’s probablynot a full date idea unless you both REALLY love pinball. But it can be a lot offun, especially if you try to beat a high score together on the machine or ifyou try out a bunch of different machines.
25. Use just a compass and a map to get to someplace cool
Who needs Google Maps? Go old school with a compass and map and test both of your ability to find your way to a cool destination.
Unique date ideas
26. Power out date night
Pretend like there is no power and no charge in yourdevices. Party like it’s 1799! Break out the candles and pull out some card orboard games or whatever you usually do when the power goes out.
27. Adult kids party
Have a kids birthday party for yourselves. With a cake (thesillier, the better), a present for each of you, a pinata, pin the tail on thedonkey, etc. Basically, whatever party games and decorations you want to rock.Because why should kids have all the fun?
28. Make a homemade pinata together
This one might stretch over a couple of date nights.Basically, you can plan and start your pinata on one date, let it dry, and thenon another date, you can decorate it and smash it. It pairs well with the aboveadult kids party idea. Fill it with whatever fun stuff you want. Maybe eveneach sneak in some surprises for each other.
29. New food night
Try out some new food items that you have no idea if you willlike or not. Grab a bunch of fruit from the grocery store that you have nevereaten. Grab a bunch of snacks/food/drinks from an international food store thatyou have no idea what they taste like. Have a taste testing night. You couldalso film each of your reactions.
30. Fancy fast food feast
Dress in your finest and use your best plates, glasses, andsilverware and candles and have a fancy fast food meal. It can be at home or inthe fast food restaurant. Go super fancy and sophisticated with your burger andfries. You could even pair it with a nice box of wine.
31. Go donate blood together
This one is a much shorter date idea, but it could easily beadded to another date idea. It’s definitely not a typical date idea, but givingblood is an awesome thing to do, so why not do it together?
32. Play fake tour guide/art expert
Go to a museum or historical location. Pretend to be thetour guide or expert and make up outrageous “facts” about the art or thehistory of the area for your date. Then switch roles. Bonus points if you pickup random people for your tours.
33. Antique shop creativity
Make up histories for the items, buy old photos and make upidentities and maybe put them in a photo album, buy an old appliance or machineand try to use it, restore an old piece of furniture. Antique stores have a lotof neat stuff in them. You’ll both probably come home with some neat trinketsor decorations for your house. Plus, you get to guess what some of the oldtools/appliances were used for. Lots to talk about and check out in antiquestores.
34. Go fossil hunting
This one depends a lot on where you live. Some places it’s reallyeasy to find fossils, some areas not so much. Look up finding fossils in yourarea and see where the best places are to look.
35. Create a new type of dessert together
Desserts are great for experimentation because if you slapenough sweet stuff together, it will probably still taste good. So, let yourcreativity run wild, make a mess of your kitchen, and get decadent with somesweets.
36. Get some sidewalk chalk and get creative
Cheap, fun, and good for a laugh. It’s more fun than you’dexpect making the concrete and asphalt your canvas, even if you are bothterrible at drawing.
37. Find some cool science experiment videos on YouTube and try them out
Whether they fail or succeed, you are both sure to have a goodtime trying them out. Just make sure to go shopping ahead of time to get allthe ingredients and create a playlist of stuff to try. You can both choose somevideos to try before the date.
38. Take a factory or brewery or bakery tour
Sounds like a field trip, but it’s usually prettyentertaining. If nothing else, it’s a date idea that neither of you has tried!Plus, if you go for a bakery or brewery tour, you get some tasty samples.
39. Go to a local fundraising event
Do a little good on your date and have fun in the process.There are always groups running fundraising events, and they can be a lot offun.
40. Go foraging for edible plants and berries and make a meal with them
You’d be surprised how many plants we consider weeds areedible. You and your date definitely need to be very open minded for this one,but it can be a fun way to cook dinner together and learn about what plants andweeds are edible.
41. Drive around looking for yard sales and see if you can find any coolstuff
It’s like treasure hunting! You can find out what kind ofstuff they are into and maybe find some super cool things for yourself. Plusdriving around looking at random people’s stuff leads to some funnyconversations.
42. Make a list of missions to accomplish and see how many you can getthrough
Some examples might be: buy ice cream from an ice creamtruck, find 3 pay phones, get a bull’s eye, jump over four benches, etc. Youneed a little creativity for this date idea, but it’s entirely doable. Youcould also get your date to send some mission ideas as well. This date idea isadaptable and is as fun as you make it.
43. Pretend to be an ultra-wealthy couple, test drive expensive cars or goto open houses
It can be a lot of fun pretending to be someone else. Youcan make up fake names and backstories for yourselves as well. See how well youcan pull it off.
44. Learn about local history and visit some historical spots
Okay so not everyone is interested in history, but this canbe a great way to learn more about your town. And you’ll get to travel aroundto places in your town you might not have visited. You’d be surprised how muchfascinating history there is in every town and city.
45. Buy a load of modeling clay and see what you can make
This is a bit of a short activity, but it’s great forsomething to do at the park or as an evening activity at home with some wine.Let out your inner artist and make some hilarious creations.
46. Buy some cheap watercolor paint, get a drawing pad, do portraits ofeach other or dueling landscapes
A great idea if you are both horrible at painting or areboth aspiring painters. If one of you is way better than the other, it mightnot be the best choice. If you are both horrible at painting, it can be ahilarious way to spend a date. And if you are both good at painting, you get toconnect over your love of art.
47. Buy a bunch of seeds and plant them all over in random places, see whatgrows over time
Sounds weird but can be a lot of fun visiting new places andsecretly or not so secretly planting seeds. It makes you look at your surroundingsin a new way. Plus, it’s very cool when you start seeing the plants begin tosprout and bloom.
48. Paint and build a model you are both interested in
Any Walmart or Target will have quite a few models for youto choose from. Pick something you both like and try painting and gluing ittogether. If you both enjoy it and it turns out well, maybe you found a newhobby. If it turns out terribly, at least you both can have a laugh, and youhave a good story.
49. Go to an old cemetery and look at the graves
So, this is definitely not everyone’s idea of a good date.And it really should not be your first or second date. It’s much better forcouples who have been together for a while. But a lot of people enjoy thepeaceful nature of graveyards and guessing at the stories from the gravestonesor trying to find the oldest graves.
50. Buy some Lego kits and put them together
First off, your date has to like Legos. But if they do, itcan be fun picking one out together and then putting it together. Perfect for acoffee shop or a trendy bar.
51. Go to a flea market
Going to a flea market can yield some interesting treasures.You’ll always see something unexpected at a flea market. And you can chat aboutthe items and vendors you see.
52. Get lost locally, take back roads you’ve never taken try to findinteresting stuff that isn’t on Google maps
Turn off the GPS and see if you can get yourself lost inyour hometown. Going down roads you’ve never been down can feel like anadventure, and you never know what hidden gems you might find.
53. Go to an auction
There are all kinds of auctions going on at any point intime. See if you can find an interesting one near you. You don’t need to buyanything, but it can be fun to bid on stuff together. Just getting out anddoing something different can be a lot of fun.
54. Try your hands at movie / Halloween makeup and watch horror movies
Go to the local party store, buy some fake blood orHalloween makeup. Spend some time putting it on together then curl up on thecouch and have a scary movie marathon.
55. Go to a town hall meeting or another local political session
Okay, so I was back and forth on whether to take this out orleave it in. But I decided to leave it in because I think it is awesome whenpeople get involved in their local politics. Local politics has a big impact onyour daily life and can be a form of politics you can actually make adifference in. Even if it’s just a local town hall meeting or a vote on somelocal decision. Go check it out. It may be a bit of a dull date, but it’sprobably a date idea you’ve never done!
56. Give graffiti a shot but in a legal way
Watch some tutorials online, then head to the hardwarestore. Grab a piece of plywood or particle board and some spray cans, and youare off to the races. You could also cut some stencils if you wanted to go thatroute. Use the particle board or the plywood as your canvas and have fun.
57. Rent / buy an instrument and learn to play it together
If you both aren’t very musically inclined, this can bereally hilarious. And if one of you seems to have a knack for it, hey newinstrument you can take up! It won’t be hard to find some tutorials online, andyou can spend as much or as little as you want for the instrument. From a kazooor harmonica to a violin or tuba, instruments run the gamut of prices.
58. Make a time capsule
This is another unique date idea that will be interesting tosome and boring to others. So make sure you are both game. After you make sureit’s something you are both interested in, get yourselves a waterproofcontainer and fill it with all kinds of cool stuff. Then find some random placeto bury it.
59. Go to a hardware store or a craft store and pick something to maketogether
Another creative date idea, the sky is the limit on this one.It might help to find something that one of you wants to add to your / theirhouse or apartment and try to make that.
60. If you both play an MMORPG, an online multiplayer shooter, or someother online game you could have a date in game
Entirely depends on both of you being into gaming, but ifyou both are, it can be a great date idea and a great way to do something youboth love.
61. Brainstorm a new product or business
Yeah, so this is kind of a weird one. It sounds super boringbut can actually be a lot of fun if you both get into it. That being said, youand your date need to be relatively creative to pull it off. But if you do, youcan find out a lot about the other person, what they like, what their skillsare, and who knows you might come up with a business idea you would like totry.
62. Find places that are supposedly haunted in your area and visit them atnight
If one of you is easily scared, this might not be the bestdate idea. But if you are both into horror movies and enjoy a good scare, thiscan be a lot of fun.
63. Do a themed 5k or fun run type of race
You can take these as seriously or as laid back as you want. A lot of people just walk them. So they are perfect for any fitness level. And there a lot of fun themed races, some have bubbles, some you eat during them, some involve getting messy in some way or another. Always good for a date day.
First date ideas
64. Go to a science center if your city has one
Science centers are usually filled with all kinds of fun,hands-on activities. You might think that they are mostly for kids, but whatare adults? Kids who got taller. It’ll be fun and exciting. Plus, you’ll bothhave lots to talk about, and you both might just learn something new.
65. Hit up an art museum
Whether you are both into art or not, an art museum can be aquiet place to walk around and have a conversation. If one or both of you areinto art, you can talk about the paintings and what you think of them. If youboth aren’t into art, you can always play “pretend to be an expert” and make upthings about the paintings and sculptures. Consistently good for a laugh.
66. Play some putt-putt
Chances are you haven’t done putt-putt in quite a while.But, it can be a lot of fun as long as you don’t take it too seriously. Nevertake putt-putt too seriously, it would be way too frustrating. And with a namelike putt-putt, it’s okay to be a little silly.
67. Go to a botanical garden
Quiet and peaceful, botanical gardens are great forstrolling around and chatting. Walk around and enjoy all the gardening workthat someone else did and be glad you don’t have to deal with all that upkeep.It’s a great place to talk and get to know each other.
68. Go see some live standup comedy
Not the best place for conversation, but hopefully you’llboth get some good laughs at the show. And as long as you both have fun on thedate, that’s what’s important.
69. Craft brew tasting
Perfect if you both like beer. You can do this at a bar thatserves craft beers or if you want to save some money you can buy individualbottles at a liquor store.
70. Rent a boat, sailboat, or a paddleboat
For this one, a body of water is a must. But most towns orcities have a few lakes around. And there is a good chance someone is rentingout things that float. So, go out on the water and have a good time.
71. See a play or musical
Support your local theater scene and check out a play. Youwon’t be able to talk during the play, but then again you can’t talk duringmovies either. And whether it’s good or bad, you’ll still have something totalk about afterward. It’s a great spin on the traditional dinner and a movie.
72. Catch a sunset
I highly recommend scouting out a good spot ahead of time,and of course, sunsets are best enjoyed with your beverage of choice. You cando a bit of stargazing afterward too, as long as the light pollution isn’t toobad.
73. Play tour guide and take them to your favorite spots
By being a tour guide, you can share some of the places youreally enjoy and see if they enjoy the same types of things you do. Plus, youare already familiar with the place so you can show them around and make surethey get the best experience possible.
74. Do some wine tasting at a local vineyard or wine tasting festival
Always good to support local, and you get some wine in theprocess! It’s an excellent way to find a new wine you like, plus wine has a wayof relaxing nerves.
75. Buy a cheap drone and take turns flying it around and probably crashingit
You can get a drone for the price of a couple of drinksthese days, and they are a ton of fun to play around with. I would recommendoutdoors away from people, but some drones work okay indoors too. Just makesure not to fly it around breakable stuff. Relax and chat while it charges upafter you burn through the battery.
76. Do a pub crawl, coffee shop crawl, thrift store crawl, or any othertype of crawl you want
Pick a theme, plot some of them on a map, and go! Works wellwith some of the other date ideas like renting scooters or bikes to ride aroundtown.
77. Go to one of those dinner theater/murder mystery places
Nothing like dinner and a show. It can be a bit expensive, but if you don’t mind spending a bit more, it can make for a fun and exciting date idea.
Second date ideas
78. Do some pub trivia
This one is a fun option if you want some drinks, but don’t want to just sit at the bar together. Now you can sit at the bar and try to answer trivia questions! It gives you a lot to talk about, and you can find out what they are interested in. Whether you win or lose, it’s still a fun way to spend a couple of hours.
79. Hit up an arcade or video game bar
Most cities have a video game bar or arcade, and it’s agreat way to have some friendly competition or some coop gameplay. Just makesure to keep it relaxed and casual. Don’t get all ultra-competitive. It might notbe the best place for conversation, but it can be a lot of fun!
80. Head to the zoo
Zoos are great places to walk around and talk. It’s casualand relaxed, and with so many animal exhibits, there is always something totalk about. Just be careful, if you date is morally opposed to zoos it mightnot be a good idea. Or if your local zoo is a bit run down it can be a littledepressing.
81. Take a mini road trip to someplace not too far away
Research what there is to do in a town close by and choosesomething you both will be interested in. It’s like a super mini vacation to anearby city.
82. Go to an escape room
These are popping up in more and more places. You go into aroom and see if you can solve a mystery using the clues provided. A lot of fun,and can be a great way to spend an hour or two.
83. Go ice skating
If your town has an indoor rink or if it is winter and thereis a frozen pond, this is a great date idea. Once again, it helps if you areboth terrible or both pretty good. But if you are good and your date isn’t, youcould always try teaching them how to skate.
84. Hit up a local artist art gallery
Most towns and cities have at least one art gallery for oneor more local artists. Go check it out and pretend you are art critics. Ifthere is more than one art gallery, you can hop from one to the other and getan idea of the art scene in your neck of the woods.
85. Find a nearby quirky museum
There are so many small quirky museums. There might just bea few in your city or town or at least not too far away. They can make for funroad trip destinations and can be a lot of fun to walk through and check outall the unique exhibits.
86. See a local band
It’s always great to support local music, and you neverknow, you might find your next favorite band. It’s not really conducive toconversation, but if you are both into music, it can be a great way to spendthe evening.
87. Rent motorized scooters and zip around town
I would recommend those stand-up scooters/skateboards whereyou have the controller in your hand. A load of fun and a great way to getaround. Stop at whichever shops look exciting and make a day of it.
88. Rent bikes and go on a bike trip together
A lot of cities now have bikes you can borrow, and even ifyours doesn’t, there is a good chance your local bike shop rents out bikes.Riding a bike around is fun, and even if it’s a bit difficult to chat whileriding, you can also talk when you stop for breaks.
89. See what events are happening at the local university or college
Chances are they’ll have talks, events, fundraisers, etc.that you can pick and choose from. Unless you are going to college, it’sunlikely that you’d think to check your local university or college forsomething to do. But most of them have lots of things going on all month thatare open to the general public.
90. Do an animal encounter at a zoo, like swimming with dolphins or hangingout with a tiger
So, I know I already mentioned the zoo, but I thought thisdeserved its own spot. It can be quite expensive, but as far as date ideas go,it’s something neither one of you will ever forget.
91. Find something touristy in your area that neither of you has done anddo that
Most locals never get around to doing the touristy stuff.Find out what is popular in your town on TripAdvisor and pretend to be atourist in your own town. You can even make up fake personas if you want.
92. Shooting range, archery, ax throwing
Hit stuff with other stuff! Whether it’s a shooting range,archery range, or ax throwing range, it can be a ton of fun if you’ve nevertried it. And if you have tried it, you can always try to do better this time!This is another one that might be a little expensive but can definitely bememorable.
93. Go to a demolition derby
This depends highly on where you live and if there are anydemolition derbies nearby. But if there are, this makes for a really memorabledate night. Just make sure to check if it is something your date will beinterested in.
94. Redo a field trip you enjoyed as a kid
We all took field trips as a kid. But when have you takenone as an adult? Go get in touch with your inner elementary school self andrelive an awesome field trip from the past.
95. Build and launch a rocket
They are less expensive than you might imagine, and they canbe fun to put together. But the real fun part is when you launch them. They area great project to work on together, and you both can share in the experienceof launching it.
96. Take to the skies (helicopter tour, hot air balloon, hang gliding, orjust a cheap ticket from the local airport)
This one is expensive and if one of you has a fear of flyingdefinitely give this one a miss. But if you are up for spending the coin andenjoy a trip through the skies, this can be a ton of fun.
97. Paint some pottery
There are quite a few places, usually at a mall, where you can go and paint some pottery. Then they fire them, and you’ve got a souvenir from your date!
Cheap date ideas
98. Budget mad scientist/inventor
Assign yourselves a budget of 10 or 20 dollars. Then go toWalmart or the Dollar Store and see what awesome contraption you can cobbletogether using only the things you bought with your budget. Creativity meetscrafts. It’s cheap, fun, and you’ll probably get a good story out of it!
99. Explore a local national or state park
Chances are that there are at least a couple of national orstate parks within driving distance of you. Grab a takeout lunch and goexperience what the park has to offer. There’s nothing like getting out innature to soothe the soul.
100. Rent and beat a game together
This is a great date idea if you are both gamers. You canrent a game and try to beat it together in one marathon session. Just make sureit is either two-player or you both can pass the controller at regularintervals.
101. Get some coloring books and color
This one is on the super relaxed side. It’ll give you lotsof time to talk and can be quite soothing. Just make sure it’s something yourdate will enjoy. You can do it at a park or at a coffee shop.
102. Go to a car show
This one can be kind of hit or miss depending on how muchyou both like cars. But even if you both aren’t super into cars, it’s a goodexcuse to walk around and talk. Plus, if you both have never been to a carshow, it might be a cool new experience.
103. Play disc golf
This hobby often gets overlooked, but it’s fun and relativelycheap to start. And most towns and cities have a disc golf course. It’s a funway to spend the afternoon and gives you something to do while you are gettingto know each other.
104. Go to a local festival or fair
If you live in a smaller town, there might not be so many festivals.But if you live in a bigger city, there are festivals of some type almost everymonth. Have a look at a city calendar and see if there is a fun festival.
105. Buy a puzzle and hit a coffee shop
Like the coloring date idea, this one is really relaxing. Andthere is a lot of time to talk and get to know each other. You just have tomake sure that your date likes puzzles rather than finding them dull.
106. Jump in the water
This one is kind of seasonally dependent. Going swimming inthe winter is not so fun. But there are usually indoor pools as well that youcan try. Just make sure your date likes swimming / can swim. You can hit up alake, community pool, or even buy some cheap kiddie pools.
107. Origami somewhere nice
Even if you’ve never tried origami, it’s something you canpick up and start learning. It’s a lot more fun with some beautiful scenery. Sofind yourselves someplace nice and fold away.
108. Find a place you can make a campfire and make smores. Beers always gowell with a campfire as well
There is something hypnotic about watching a fire. It makesfor an easy, relaxing conversation. And who doesn’t love smores?
109. Both of you try to learn a skill or trick that doesn’t take long tolearn
There are a lot of skills or tricks that don’t take long to learn. Some examples might be juggling, magic tricks, rolling a coin across your fingers, lockpicking, etc. You can find lists of things like that on Reddit and then find a how-to video on YouTube.
110. Make a bucket list, talk about all the things you put on yours, stealgood ideas and brainstorm ideas together
This is a great “get to know you” date idea. You can findout more about their goals and aspirations and see if they match or complementyour own. It’s a perfect activity for a coffee shop.
111. Buy and learn a new two-player card game
There are a ton of new card games out there that you canbuy. Or you can try learning a two-player card game with a normal deck ofcards. Be ready with another date idea just in case this one runs a littleshort.
112. Read up on some photography tips and go on a photography date and tryto take the best photographs around town
Just pretend like you are art students. Go around town andtry to take the best pictures you possibly can with your phone camera. Get allartsy and see how it turns out. It’ll be a lot of fun going from place to placescouting out shots, and you can both have fun looking over the photos at lunchor dinner or over drinks.
113. Find your new favorite show
Before the date, both of you should scout out a fewcandidates, then watch an episode or two together and decide yay or nay. If youboth give an enthusiastic yay, it’s binge time! This is another that works bestwith couples that have been together for a while.
114. Be local critics, go to parks or things like that and write reviews
Become local Google Maps or Yelp stars. Go out, take somepictures, and give out some honest reviews together. If you want to save somemoney, go to places that are free like parks.
115. Play badminton in the park
Badminton sets are pretty cheap, and it can be a fun way tospend time in the park. Plus, it is just physically challenging enough to befun but probably not enough to notice if you have differing levels of physicalability.
116. Listen to a podcast or audiobook together someplace nice
So this is definitely not everyone’s idea of a great date,but a lot of people might enjoy being with the person they love, in a nicelocation, listening to a good book or podcast. Then if you want some talkingtime, you can always pause and discuss the book or podcast. A great idea if youare on a road trip as well.
117. Make some different types of homemade salsa
After you make the salsa, what else is there to do but to have some margaritas, and taste test your salsa with chips. Maybe make it into a taco or nacho night. Loads of different types of salsa to try to make to suit all different types of tastes.
Free date ideas
118. Do some legal urban exploring
If you live in a city, there are all kinds of interesting buildings, ruins, nook and crannies, and other interesting spots perfect for urban exploration. So if you both have a passion for exploring and live in a city, this can be a really cool date idea. Just make sure your date is totally on board, wear appropriate clothing, and stay legal.
119. Go bird watching
Bird watching sometimes gets called boring, but really, it’sa great way to get outdoors. It gives you a reason to wander around in nature.Even if you’ve never done it, there are plenty of online guides out there toget started in your area. If nothing else, it’s probably something the both ofyou have never done before.
120. Go jogging
If you are both into fitness and jogging, a jog can be agreat way to bond over something you both love. But this suggestion really onlyworks if you are both into jogging. If just one of you is, or if neither of youis, you might give this idea a pass.
121. Go on a walk through a park
It’s relaxing, it’s free, it gives you plenty of time totalk. What’s not to love about taking a walk in the park on a date? You couldbring a frisbee, pack a lunch, and make a day of it. A lot of the other dateideas go well with a walk in the park.
122. Find a beautiful place to skip rocks
This date idea is a great way to relax while still enjoyingnature. You won’t be doing it all day, but it’s a great add-on to a trip to apark.
123. People watch at a crowded location
Sitting in a crowded place takes the pressure off having aconversation. You can just chat idly about this or that. Or you can discuss thepeople passing by and what their lives might be like. This one is reallydependent on the person. Some people love sitting and people watching, and somedon’t. One fun thing to do is create imaginary and fantastical backstories forthe people you are watching.
124. Volunteer somewhere
Loads of places are looking for volunteers. Have a volunteerdate night, and you’ll be doing something awesome while getting to spend timewith your date.
125. Learn some Tai Chi
Relaxing but still difficult. It’s great for your health andwellbeing and can make for a fun and interesting date idea. Especially ifneither of you has tried Tai Chi before. There are plenty of YouTube videos, oryou could see if there is a class. This is more a short date idea so try tohave something else on had to do before or after.
126. Learn a sleight of hand trick together
This is kind of a neat one, because who doesn’t like a goodsleight of hand trick? Now you can be the one pulling quarters from people’sears. There are plenty of YouTube tutorial videos to choose from, just find onethat you both like and practice, practice, practice.
127. Go on a hike
No matter where you live, there is probably a hiking trailor at least some kind of walking path within driving distance. Hikes are greatbecause you can chat while you walk. Plus, you can get out in nature and getsome exercise.
128. Go to your local library, rent a book, take turns reading to eachother and use character voices
With this one, the sillier it is, the more fun it is. Findan interesting fictional book and create some bombastic character voices. Youcan take turns reading, or each of you does a character.
129. Get stuff done date
Okay so this sounds horrible, but it actually can be fun,and it’s definitely productive. Oh, and it’s meant mostly for couples who livetogether. Find some chores or stuff you can do together, blast some music, andopen up a bottle of wine or a few beers. It’s a way to make getting stuff donea little more fun, and you get to spend some time together.
130. Find a public place with a lot of litter and clean it up
Similar to the volunteering or giving blood, this one isreally uncommon for a date idea. And you have to make sure your date will beinto it. But if you are both up for it, cleaning up a public space can be arewarding way to spend the afternoon.
131. Get lyrical and write an original song, bonus points if you can also bustout a tune for it and sing it together
This is a date idea that can be done at a bar or coffeeshop, at least the writing can be, you might want to do the actual singingsomewhere else. It can be a blast collaborating and is a great way to getcreative. Just make sure to have fun with it and don’t take it too seriously.
132. Take some trial fitness classes
Most fitness places have trial classes for free. Give one ortwo of them a shot. It’ll make for a lively date, and you might even find aclass that you are really into.
133. Make some YouTube videos, whether they be instructional, funny, orwhatever
Having a common goal or task can be a great way to have adate. And what better than to make goofy videos to put on YouTube. Even if youdon’t end up posting the videos, it can be a lot of fun making them togetherand then looking over them.
134. Both of you download an app/game in which you have to walk or travelaround the real world to achieve goals in the game
There are a lot of these games for both Android and iOS. Ifyou search augmented reality games, you’ll probably find quite a few.
135. Pick out workout videos on YouTube and do them together
Definitely better if you both are into fitness and workingout. Doesn’t really work so well if neither of you is into fitness or if onlyone of you is.
136. Try to take artsy pictures of each other in different locations
Basically, pretend to be photographers. Everyone appreciatesa good picture of themselves. And even if neither of you is a professional,that shouldn’t stop you from trying to get some awesome pictures. See if youcan get some photography tips online before heading out on the date.
137. Find an interesting neighborhood or suburb and walk and talk
Whether it’s a super wealthy area or a historic district,find a cool neighborhood and walk around. You’ll be surprised at all thedetails you pick while walking that you might not normally see while driving.
138. Make slow motion videos with your phone
Most cell phones these days have a slow-motion feature onthem. You would be surprised how cool everyday stuff looks when you smash it orcrush it. You could also do some stunts. A full grown adult trying to dosomething they used to do all the time as kids can be pretty hilarious. Justmake sure not to get injured.
139. Go to the nearest airport and get to where you can watch them take off
You’ll have to find somewhere that isn’t unbelievably noisy.I don’t want you all to be losing your hearing. But if you can find a greatspot, it really is neat to see these giant tubes of metal defying gravity.
140. Look through very old newspapers or magazines at the library
Some folks will find this to be super boring, and some will find it extremely interesting. It all depends on the person. But it can be really interesting to find out what people 70 or 80 years ago were concerned or interested in. You’ll probably find that there are a lot of parallels to today’s news. Plus old ads are really cool. Just remember when you are going through them not to get too loud.
Cute date ideas
141. A book club for two
Each of you picks a short story, novella, or graphic novelfor the other to read, and then you get together on the date and discuss themover drinks. This one is an excellent idea if you are both into books. But Iwouldn’t suggest it unless you are both avid readers. If someone doesn’t readmuch, it might make them feel like they are preparing for a book report.
142. Do a seasonally themed date
Do some stereotypical seasonal activities together likebuilding a snowman if it’s winter or going to the beach or pool if it’s summer.For fall or spring, you could carve a pumpkin or paint Easter eggs. Haveseasonal food and drinks after the activity.
143. Plan the perfect vacation
This works best if you share a laptop. Otherwise, you end upboth looking at your phones or looking at your separate laptop. Find a countryor countries to visit, choose what you want to do, pick some impressive hotels.You’ll be able to see what they find fun and exciting and maybe get some moredate ideas for next time.
144. Build sandcastles together (no beach necessary)
No beach nearby? Not to worry. The hardware store sells playsand. Get some of that, a flat surface, some water, a place you don’t mindgetting wet and sandy, and you are good to go. You could do a full-on beach dayaway from the beach.
145. Make matching t-shirts
So you can either get those iron on ones, or you can get acompany to print the designs on a shirt and send them to you. But the fun partis designing your shirts. Making them as ridiculous as possible. If neither ofyou has done much digital design, I would recommend checking out Canva forputting the images together.
146. Make masks
Most craft stores will carry some type of blank masks, butif they don’t, there is always Amazon. Then just get together hang out anddecorate your masks. You can both do your own thing or have them based on a theme.Whatever works for both of you. Don’t worry if they turn out horrible, that’spart of the fun. Make sure to get some photos together after you finish!
147. Do each other’s make up
So this is probably more for established couples looking forcreative date ideas. And you have to make sure both of you are down for it. Butif you do this one, it can lead to some HILARIOUS results.
148. Bring your SO to work day
This one is kind of a weird date, and it definitely dependson where you work. But with a lot of workplaces, you can show your SO around,and they can see what you do most days. Plus a lot of workplaces have somegreat perks you can take advantage of for a date! This is probably best done onyour day off but might be cool depending on the job.
149. Start learning a new language together
Sure, you could learn some of the more popular ones. But whynot try an uncommon language or something like Esperanto. It would be great tohave a language that you both know, but most of those around you don’t.
150. Buy and read some comic books together
Again, both of you will at least have to have a passinginterest in comic books. But if you both do, it can be neat to start a newseries that you haven’t read before. Try to pick one that both of you don’t knowmuch about. That way, you can both experience it with fresh eyes.
151. Take turns drawing a picture
One person draws one part, and then the other does the nextpart. Or if you want a really interesting picture, one person draws until atimer runs out and then the next person goes.
152. Go get henna tattoos together
It’s like getting regular tattoos together but a much lowerlevel of commitment. Just be sure that it isn’t in a place that will interferewith your job, they last 1 to 4 weeks.
153. Make a collage
Test your artist prowess by making a collage, it takes awhile and provides you both with a lot of time to chat and get to know eachother. Plus it pairs pretty well with drinks.
154. Have an impromptu 4th of July celebration
Or any holiday really. Make a Thanksgiving dinner for thetwo of you or wear green and go out and have a bunch of beers and bring greenfood coloring for the beer.
155. Write a story together
This is another date idea that is a little bit short but isstill pretty fun. Get a piece of paper, you write two sentences of a story thenpass it to them. Then they write two sentences. And then you write twosentences, they write two sentences, and so on. The story gets pretty crazypretty quickly.
156. Jump around at a trampoline park or obstacle course
If your city or town has one of these, they are a blast. Alot of laughs, a decent workout, and a whole lot of fun. Just make sure not toget injured.
157. Go on a scavenger hunt together
This is a great way to get out of the house and have fun together without spending too much money. There are lots of scavenger hunt ideas online, you can make one customized for you and your partner, or there are even companies that specialize in scavenger hunts like Let’s Roam.
158. Go to a plant nursery and pick out a plant or two
You can buy a plant or tree together and take care of it orbuy one for each of you. It’s a great way to have a souvenir from the date.Just try not to accidentally kill it like I do most of the plants I get. Plusnurseries have a lot of cool plants, and you can chat as you wander through allthe plants.
159. Go to an aquarium or aquarium store
Name the fish and make up backstories for them. Create alittle imaginary drama for them like they are finned day time soap operacharacters.
160. Do a photo booth crawl and make silly photos at every booth you canfind
This one is a spinoff of the “crawl” idea I mentionedearlier and can be a great way to have a lot of fun on a date. It’s a perfectexcuse to act silly. On the way to the next booth, you can plan out what themeyou are going to do for your next set. Bonus points if you pick up props forthe photos at a dollar store.
161. Find a project on Pinterest or Instructables and make it together
This works well because it gets you both working together.And once you’ve finished the project, you can look with pride on your creationor if it’s less than perfect, you can always have a good laugh. Plus, there areso many projects out there you are sure to find one that both of you areexcited about doing.
162. Watch a movie in the park or at a drive-in movie theater
If there are no drive-ins in your area, make your own. Buysome snacks, find somewhere scenic to park, grab a tablet, put it on the dash.
163. Buy some kites and go fly them, weather permitting of course
Who doesn’t like flying a kite? And when was the last timeyou flew a kite? This is one of those rom-com ideas, but it’ll be fun. Perfectfor a trip to the park.
164. Create a poster for a fictitious band or movie or one for a real oneyou both like
This can be a really fun project. Let your imagination go wild and try to make it as funny as possible. If you aren’t into digital design, I would recommend Canva to make it easier. It’s free and pretty awesome. If you really want to go all out, you can get it printed out at a print shop and put it up. It would make a great souvenir of a great date.
Romantic date ideas
165. Get a couple’s massage
This is one of the more expensive ideas on this list, butthey are a great way to relax together and have some downtime. Afterward, I’dhave something relaxing planned like sitting on a bench near a lake or river tocontinue that chill vibe.
166. Have an upscale picnic
Location is key, so scout out a great spot at a local park.Then go all out with some wine (if they allow booze), cheese, sliced meats,French bread. Spread out a blanket on the ground or at a table, relax, and enjoybeing in each other’s company.
167. Take turns listening to each other’s favorite songs
This date idea works really well for those couples who lovemusic. You can introduce each other to awesome music. Nothing bonds peoplefaster than sharing in something that you both love.
168. Movies from your childhood night
Find some movies that had a big impact on both yourchildhoods, pop some popcorn, and enjoy your trip down memory lane. It will bea great way to connect on some common ground, and you might be surprised at allthe things you don’t remember about your favorite childhood movies.
169. Pillow fort party
Just like what it sounds, make a pillow fort together. Andnow that you are adults, you can make it even more amazing than the ones youmade as a kid. Once inside, do whatever you want, watch a movie, have drinksand chat, snuggle, do some gaming, whatever floats your collective boats!
170. Cook a new recipe together
Find a recipe for something neither of you has ever made andmake it. It’s easy to chat while cooking and you get a dinner out of it aswell. You can even make shopping for ingredients part of the date. A bottle ofwine or beers helps the cooking process stay fun.
171. Meet each in a bar, assume new identities, and try to pick each otherup
This depends a lot on whether you are into role-playing ornot. And is definitely more for couples who have been together for a while.That being said, it can be a great way to spice things up.
172. Create your own couple holiday including traditional food andactivities and then celebrate it every year
Make your own holiday that is customized to you and your SO.This works better for established couples and can be a lot of fun setting up anew tradition. You can even break it up into two dates. The first date forplanning and the second one for celebrating the holiday.
173. Pick a restaurant with a type of cuisine that neither of you has triedand give it a shot
This one is a bit of a gamble because you won’t know if youboth will like the food or not. But if you are both adventurous, it can be alot of fun experiencing a new cuisine together. And you’ve both got a naturaltopic of conversation to fall back on, the new food! It can lead to a verymemorable date.
174. Star gazing road trip
Find the area around your town with the least amount of light pollution, bring some pillows and blankets, don’t forget the mosquito repellent and enjoy the night sky together.
Winter date ideas
175. A foreign country-themed date night
Make that country’s food, listen to music from there, drinkbooze from there, watch a movie or TV show from there. It’s a fun way toexperience a different country’s traditions. This one works best if you pick acountry you don’t know much about.
176. Try to make convoluted co*cktails
This always a lot of fun. You can either try to make somecrazy co*cktails/shots that have recipes, or you can try to make an originalco*cktail. This one can be expensive if you go all out, but if you find theright recipe, it doesn’t have to be too crazy expensive.
177. Make flip books
This is another creative date idea that might not fill afull evening, but it is a great way to spend time together doing somethingcreative. It’ll take the pressure off talking by giving you both something todo, and at the end, you’ll have a fun flip book. You could even put themtogether so that where one leaves off the other person’s begins.
178. Brew some beer together
You’ll need a kit or a bunch of equipment for this one, andit can get a little expensive. Also, unfortunately, you both won’t get to trythe beer you brewed together that day. But then again, that could be the nextdate night. All that being said, though, doing something together is veryrewarding.
179. Pick a recipe, go shopping, and make a dessert together
Ice cream is a great choice, there are tons of DIY homemadeice cream methods. And it would work well with the pick your own fruit dateidea. But really any baked good is a great choice.
180. Attempt to learn calligraphy
So, attempt is the key word here. You first few tries willprobably be a bit laughable, but it’s easy to start because there are plenty ofvideo tutorials online and beginner pens aren’t crazy expensive. So, give it ashot, be patient, and just remember failures can be as fun or more fun thansuccesses.
181. Do an Arduino or Raspberry Pi project together
This one is definitely a bit technical, but it’s easier thanyou might think. There is a ton of documentation out there to help you alongand plenty of sample projects to choose from. Perfect if you both liketinkering.
182. Learn the rules of a sport you don’t know much about and watch a gametogether
You can either watch the sport at a sports bar if there is agame going on or just watch some old games on the internet. There are tons ofgreat sports out there that you’ve probably never even heard of.
183. Choose a series of movies that you’ll both enjoy, and have a daylongmovie marathon in your PJs
Don’t forget the popcorn! This is a pretty chill date ideafor those who like staying at home. Some great options for movie series: Lordof the Rings, Star Wars, Avengers, Harry Potter, Die Hard, Bourne Identity, andThe Fast and the Furious. There are plenty of series to choose from.
184. Watch a movie you’ve both seen a bunch and try to make memes from it
There are so many memes from movies and shows. Pick a moviethat you both love and see what kind of memes you can pull from it. Post themup in Reddit. Who knows, you might get a few upvotes and people might use oradapt your meme.
185. Write letters to folks who might want them or folks who don’t
Are you both passionate about something? Write a letter tosomeone who might be able to do something about it. Love a celebrity ormusician? Write them a fan letter. Write a bunch of letters to a bunch ofpeople. Your local representative, celebrities, companies, prisoners, randompen pals in different countries. People underestimate the power of ahandwritten letter. You might even hear back from them!
186. Have a cooking competition with whatever food you have in your ortheir house
If both of you are comfortable with visiting the other’s house on a date or if you live together, this can be an enjoyable way to spend the evening. It forces you both to be creative and can lead to some hilarious results.
Double date ideas
187. Find a world record and try to break it
There are some crazy world records out there. Find a fewthat look like it would be fun to try, and all of you give it a shot. Youprobably won’t beat the record, but I’m sure you’ll all have fun trying. And ifyou do beat it, how cool would that be?!
188. Go to a roller-skating rink
Chances are you have a roller rink in your town and chancesare you haven’t visited it in a very long time. So, head on over, lace up, andsee how much you remember about skating.
189. Darts or pool (best if everyone is bad at it)
Hit up a bar that has darts or pool and give it a go. Thereare lots of dart and pool games to try, so look up the rules for a game none ofyou has played and try it out. You might find you like pool or darts, or youmight just head back to the bar. Either way, a win!
190. Do a themed photo shoot (professional or amateur)
Time to get all dressed up and get goofy. You could stickwith one theme or try a few themes. Professional photoshoots are always great,but this one works just as well with cell phone cameras.
191. Go paintballing
So, this one might be a bit intense if they’ve never been paintballing.If you have never tried it, go for it. It’s a blast. Just make sure you areokay with a little bit of stinging pain. Be on the same team though, no need tomake your date mad by peppering them with paintballs.
192. Take a train ride somewhere
Riding a train isn’t very common in a lot of places in theUSA. But there is a good chance that there is a train station in your city ortown. Just make sure you’ll be able to catch the train back!
193. Play laser tag together
Not as much fun as paintball, but also less expensive andless painful. Just make sure your date is up for it. Laser tag, even though it’spretty awesome, is not everyone’s idea of a fun date.
194. Go pick some fruit at a pick your own fruit farm
Most towns or cities will have a farm where you can pay topick your own fruit. You can take it back home and eat it fresh or make it intoa dessert. Either way, it’ll give you a chance to get out of the house and chatwhile doing something together.
195. Create your own Olympics for you both to compete in
This works great for double dates or with just two people.Make the events things you both can do equally well or poorly (highest cardstructure, quickest puzzle completion, etc.). Just make sure to not get TOOcompetitive with it. You could go all out and get some medals to give out too.
196. Search “challenge” on YouTube and do whatever buck-wild challenges youwant
It kind of goes without saying that you should definitelyfilm yourself doing the challenges. Just don’t go overboard and end up in thehospital, while it may make for a good story / video, it would be a lousy date.Have fun with it and see how crazy your date can be.
197. Find the nearest small stream, make small boats, and then race themdown the stream
If you bring along a picnic, you can make a day of it. Ofcourse, this one is very weather dependent so you’ll have to decide if it willbe a nice day out. But even if the weather is bad, we have plenty of other dateideas that are great for inside dates as well.
198. Go to an open mic night. Bonus points if one or both of you gets up onstage
This one can be a bit hit or miss because at some open micnights, it’s a little challenging to have a conversation with all the noise.But you’ll definitely have something to talk about afterward, and if one / bothof you gets up on stage, it’ll surely be a memorable evening.
199. Set up an obstacle course in the back yard or at a park
This is a really fun one for double dates. Each couple is a teamand it often leads to some hilarious antics. Just remember, as with all thecompetitive date ideas, try not to take it too seriously. Oh, and try not toinjure yourself.
200. Go to Target or Walmart, buy cheap RC cars, then race/crash/destructionderby them
There are all kinds of fun things you can do. Set up courses and jumps. Race them. Play tag with them. Cheap is key though. Some of the RC cars can get crazy expensive.
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