Going to a bar and talking over a glass of wine is out. If you want to seal a second date, all you need is to be yourself and a few first date ideas.
If you’re tired of overdone dates, it’s time to get creative.
You don’t want to do a movie because you can’t talk during the movie and you aren’t sure what movies they like. Going to bar might not be a good idea — do they even drink?
Figuring out first date ideas doesn’t have to stress you out. If you want the second date, we can help. Continue reading this article for the best ideas to get the all-important second date.
Simple First Date Ideas
The best thing you can do is keep your first date simple. If you overdo it too much, it is going to be hard to follow-up. You may also overwhelm your date with outlandish plans.
After using one of the ideas below, before you know it, you’ll be picking out matching leather watch bands and celebrating your anniversary.
A Friendly Game of Mini Golf
You don’t want to do strenuous activities that are going to make you sweat but you do want to see how your date is under a little pressure. A friendly game of mini golf could be just the thing.
Despite advice from friends, you shouldn’t let your date win. Play it fair and square but you may not want to throw your club down in a fit of anger if you don’t win. You can save that for later.
Hit the Comedy Club
A comedy club is a fun place to hang out. You can learn about their sense of humor and you may even learn some funny jokes about divorce stats. If that doesn’t scare them off — you’re good to go.
Take a Cooking Class
If you love to cook, you may want to share this activity with your date. Going out on a date to learn to cook a great dish together could create a long-lasting tradition.
How someone cooks says a lot about them and you’ll be able to see how well you work together.
Restaurant Hop
Going to one restaurant can be a little boring. You’re there and that’s it.
When do you leave?
What’s next?
Figure if you want to try different desserts at various restaurants. Maybe you want to have a different course at each restaurant. Have some fun and see if you can find your new spot.
Attend a Poetry Reading
Does your date appreciate poetry? Going to a poetry reading is a good setting for a romantic evening when you’re trying to set the vibe.
If neither of you frequents the poetry scene, this could be a good opportunity to try something new and make it “your thing.”
Go to a Concert
Concerts can be a lot of fun even if they are a little loud. There’s something about singing along to your favorite songs and enjoy a good ear blasting that makes for a good time.
Make sure you don’t get tickets in the nosebleed section. You don’t have to spring for the front row, but you do want to get close enough that you know it’s not a little speck of dust that is singing.
Horseback Riding
Riding horseback is a great way to get out in nature and explore. Horses can be a lot of fun but make sure that your date isn’t afraid of horses.
If your date isn’t skilled in horseback riding, you shouldn’t take a ride that is too long. Make sure you have a guided tour so if you need help with the horses, the guide will be able to take care of it.
Sample Various Fro-Yo or Icecream
Do you have a sweet tooth? Those cute little fro-yo and ice cream shops have so many different flavors. You can go and sample a bunch of flavors to see which ones are your favorite.
You and your date can get different types and share to get 2x the tasting power. Make sure you’re reading signals before you try to do the cutsies movie feeding trick. If you’re off on the signals, it could go terribly wrong.
Go Ziplining
Feeling a little adventurous? Ziplining is exhilarating while still safe. If your date doesn’t want to scale any mountains but still likes to get their blood rush, ziplining could be just the thing.
Escape Room
Escape rooms are all the rage right now. If you date hasn’t gone to an escape room yet, this could be the opportunity to take them to do something new.
Prepare for Your Date
As you’re trying to figure out what you want to do on your first date, make sure to communicate. If you don’t communicate, you won’t be able to properly prepare for your date.
Are you going to pick them up? Are they coming to get you? Are you meeting at the location?
Do they have a specific time they want to get home that evening?
Properly setting expectations for the date will make everyone more at ease. You may not want to plan a long first date. You should leave the other person wanting more instead of feeling like the date was a little on the long side.
Is Your Outfit Ready for Your Date?
Now that you have a long list of first date ideas, what’s the next step?
Well, you have to figure out what to wear on your date, of course.
Before you pull out that same old outfit, take a look at our fashion section. Don’t miss out on that second date because of a dingy old t-shirt.
