The first date is a special occasion and it should be treated as such. Multiple failed first dates are no excuse for you to stop trying to plan the perfect one. Maybe having a drink or opting for the dinner-movie combo didn't work well for you in the past, So you are now looking for first date ideas that can actually contribute to the success of your date. Luckily, you are in the right place.
Go for Breakfast or Brunch Together
Dinner dates are still nice. No one is saying that dressing up for each other and doing some expensive food tasting isn't a good plan for the first date. However, the expectations coming from such a plan might not align with what is actually going on.
To break the habit, what you can do is ask your date for breakfast or brunch. Choose Saturday or Sunday to take out your crush for a casual meet-up. If everything goes well, you can continue your date with a long walk, a bike ride, or whatever else comes to mind. Conversely, if you two don't match, then you can call it quits after a short meal together.
Have a Picnic in the Park
Preparing a picnic takes a bit of your time. You have to make sure you have at least one good blanket that you can carry. Also, you should decide beforehand whether you'll prepare the snacks or you'll buy them. Since you don't know your crush too well, you'll have to think about bringing diverse snacks. Don't shower the other person with questions about food, though.
Having a picnic in the park is among the cutest ideas for a date because it's casual, it's outdoors, it's intimate in the way that you can chat about anything without people hearing you from all sides, and it's different.
Attend a Live Comedy Show Together
Having a laugh together is among the best first date ideas. Besides getting to know the other person better, dates are also meant to be fun. Your idea of fun might be different from your date's. Even so, everybody likes to laugh, a fact which makes it almost impossible to fail with this choice. What's left to discover is whether your humor type matches your date's. In this regard, try to avoid comedians who base their show on misogyny, politics, or religion. These are highly sensitive topics.
Pick a Karaoke Bar to Show Off Your Skills
Taking your date to a bar was already among your options. So, why not switch it up a little and take him or her to a karaoke bar? Your date doesn't have to sing, but you do. There's no point in going to listen to other people sing badly if you don't make fun of yourself as well. Or, if you do sing well, then you'll impress your date. Either way, laughing will be involved, which is always great since it increases your attractiveness.
Try a Geocaching Experience Together
What to do on a first date that's also adventurous? Try a geocaching experience together. This activity is suited for a first date on multiple levels. It gives you two something to do, a goal to pursue, so boredom is out of the question. In addition, going on a treasure hunt is a great activity for a curious person who is also adventurous.
What you need to do in order to experience geocaching is to create an account, use the app to find a geocache, and then log in your finding. You can't keep the geocache though. You have to put it back.
Play a Boardgame or an Arcade Game
A bar with old school arcade games is among the cool places to hang out with a guy or a girl. A place that has both board games and arcade games would also be great. Such an environment rules out boredom from the start. It also encourages competition, which is a known spark trigger.
Playing games is a fun activity and it's not suited for nerdy people only. These games are challenging, they make us think and find out how the other players think. However, if your date happens to be a high maintenance style, this might not be such a good idea.
Go Hiking and Do Some Sightseeing
Hiking is a sportive activity that requires appropriate gear, as well as a body that's in shape. If you know your crush is an active person who wouldn't mind the physical effort, then you can propose a hiking and sightseeing experience.
This activity is wonderful because you can help each other on a rocky road, admire the sights in a romantic, outdoor setting, and even challenge each other to push harder. Pick an easy trail though because you don't want sweat and dirt to get in the way of your first kiss.
Wander Through a Botanical Garden or a Zoo
Both wandering through a botanical garden and a zoo are great first date ideas. Make sure your crush doesn't have pollen allergies or isn't afraid of a certain animal before you choose. That would transform an educative and pleasant experience into a failed date.
Otherwise, gazing at pretty flowers while talking about colors and scents could turn out great. Or, looking at cute animals that mate for life could be a great conversation starter about what you two think about monogamy.
Attend a Concert or a Music Festival
You can surprise your crush with an awesome first date filled with music and dancing. It would be great if you'd actually find an event where his or her favorite band plays. If not, just focus on pleasant music you'd both enjoy.
A concert or a music festival is a good opportunity for dancing. Which, in turn, is a great opportunity for flirting, touching casually, and who knows, maybe more.
Invite Your Crush to a DIY Class
Learning something new and doing stuff with your hands are both sexy activities. A skilled man who isn't afraid of hard work is always attractive, just as a woman with impressive results in various domains is. In addition, the interaction between you two will be fun, and you'll share a feeling of complicity as well. You would both be involved in a new activity in which you can succeed together. Among the classes you can attend are a cooking class, a pottery class, a painting class, a dancing class, or even an improv class. It's up to you to choose the best option for both.
Visit a Museum to Become More Knowledgeable
What to do on a first date that's safe and educational? Visit a museum. Museums provide a safe environment for a first date due to all the other people visiting. Also, it's an opportunity for both of you to learn something new or discuss things you already know.
Unless you know your crush is interested in history, ethnography, biology, or other specific domains, take him or her to an art museum. Art is a more tangible subject even for a not so knowledgeable person. You could discuss ideas or look at pretty flower paintings.
Feed Your Inner Child at a Theme Park
When was the last time you had proper fun at a theme park? Share those thrilling moments with the person you like. Having adrenaline rushing through your veins boosts your self-confidence, raises your attraction level, and contributes to your sex appeal. You could try the rollercoaster or other less adventurous rides. However, don't keep this idea a secret. Share it with your crush in case she or he is afraid of heights, clowns, and so on.
Go for a Bike Ride
Few are the people who don't know how to ride a bike. It's a relaxing activity that puts your body in movement and enhances the production of endorphins, which are feel-good hormones. Thus, you and your date will feel good and energized.
If you choose this idea, remember to let your crush know there's a dress code for your date. For example, a woman showing up in a skirt or a tight dress will be unable to play along. That's something you should avoid.
Explore a New Neighbourhood
This type of date encourages spontaneity from both sides. You could discover nice and quiet places together or fun centers you didn't know about. Also, this way you can keep your options open when it comes to grabbing a bite or something to drink.
If you two enjoy each other's company, you can make plans together. If not, at least you didn't spend much on this uncommon date idea.
Make Your Choice and Go With It
This list of uncommon first date activities ranges from sportive, relaxing, challenging, and romantic activities to educational, blood-pumping and heart-racing ones. The decisive factors are you and your date. Try to find out as many things about him or her you can before you make your choice, and have fun!