First dates can be scary, daunting, and exciting! I personally like first dates that are not your traditional movie and dinner but something fun. Getting to know someone is never easy so why not have a good time. Below is our list of fun first date ideas. Some are fitness based, some require some brainpower and others are good for your soul.
1. Mini Golf / Putt Putt
Putt-Putt is one of my favorite first date ideas. If I’m honest it is also my second and third favorite date idea! I think mini golf is a relaxing way to get to know someone. It’s a physical activity but not too physical and you can get to know your date and see if they are into a little fun banter.
2. Picnic in the Park
I got this idea from my husband. He took me on a picnic for one of our first dates and it was really sweet. It is nice to be out in the fresh air and keep your date nice and simple. You could each bring 2 food dishes each. Cheap, easy, and sweet.
3. Rock Climbing
If you are up for more physical activity I would highly recommend rock climbing as a first date option. Most places have easy to hard climbing options and it’s a good way to see if you can trust your date (just kidding).
4. Dinner with a Difference
This first date idea is one of my favorites. Head to dinner but instead of deciding your meal, decide your dates! Be sure to talk about any food allergies or intolerances first (a trip to the emergency room may kill the mood)
5. Volunteer Somewhere Together
There is nothing like feeding your soul while having a first date. You are probably thinking “what are you talking about”. Why not have a volunteer date! Agree to meet up at a shelter and spend time getting to know someone while helping others.
6. Go On A Hike
Fresh air, heart pumping, and good sweat sound like fun to you? Then maybe a hike is a good option for a first date idea. You could pick an easy hike to start with and you never know, hiking could become your thing.
7. Visit The Zoo or Aquarium
A fun idea for a first date is to go to a local attraction like the zoo. I know for me I haven’t been to hardly any of the local attractions where I live so it could be nice to go with another person.
8. See A Comedy Show
One option for a first date is heading to a comedy show. If you get a bit nervous a comedy show is a good way to lighten the mood. If all goes well you might enjoy a sneaky beverage together after the show.
9. Take A Cooking Class
Put your skills to the test and why not take a cooking class. Not your traditional type of first date but defiantly a fun experience!
10. Go To Trivia
Nothing says getting to know someone then knowing how smart they are. Trivia is a fun first date idea and most of the time they are held in bars. Trivia is a good date idea to see if your date is a team player or not. Also being held in a public place gives you a sense of safety with lots of people around.
