Don’t get me wrong, I love going on dates, but dare I say that they can get a little repetitive? They always start at a trusty restaurant you’ve been to a million times, move on to an activity like going to the movies, and then when that ends, you go home. But truly, how many times can you do the same things over and over again before you’re bored before the date even starts? Both first-date goers and long-term relationship havers alike struggle with this week after week when it comes time to plan their next date but hear me when I say that I’m officially on a mission to #makedatesexcitingagain, so don’t fear—I have quite a few ideas that will take your dates to the next level.
Ahead is a list of date ideas that go beyond the unoriginal and cliche date idea (a.k.a. dinner and a movie), and I encourage you to reference it whenever you’re tempted to do the same old thing with your date. From challenging each other to a game of pickleball to making smores around a campfire, these dates are sure to be much more enjoyable and memorable for both of you.
- Go watch live music
- Go to the farmer’s market
- Head out for a bike ride
- Go for a long walk
- Go rock climbing
- Go for a nature walk or hike
- Attend a sports game
- Go bowling
- Team up at trivia night
- Go see a play
- Play pickleball
- Set up a picnic
- Enjoy rooftop drinks
- Go to the zoo or aquarium
- Tour a brewery or distillery
- Go on a scavenger hunt
- Go to a drive-in
- Visit a museum or art gallery
- Go to an afternoon tea
- Visit a winery
- Have a game night
- Check out a comedy show
- Play mini-golf
- Attend a paint night
- Shop at thrift stores
- Go axe throwing
- Go to a comedy show
- Play arcade games
- Go to a theme park
- Explore a part of town you don’t go to often
- Walk around an art festival
- Go out for ice cream
- Take a cooking class
- Stargaze
- Have a bonfire
- Play a round of golf
- Go kayaking or paddle boarding
- Take a dance lesson
- Go on a ghost tour
- Go to a botanical garden
- Watch the sunset
- Go to the casino
- Explore a local or state park
- Find a place to volunteer
- Play frisbee golf
- Go on a river tour
- Take a workout class
- Plant a garden
- Get a couple’s massage
- Bake a new recipe together
- Play darts or pool at a local bar
- Go to an escape room
- Have a cornhole compeition
- Visit a pick-your-own-fruit farm
- Make cocktails together
- Visit a new coffee shop
- Spend the day at the beach/lake
- Go see a psychic
- Visit a bookstore
- Go rollerblading
- Visit a speakeasy
- Go out to brunch
- Take a day trip to a neighboring town
- Tackle a DIY project
- Rent a boat for the day
- Hit a bucket of balls at the driving range
- Take a pottery class
