45 First Date Ideas That Are 100 Percent Fun (and Not at All Awkward)
Visit a museum you’ve never gone to before
Exploring a new museum together creates shared memories and inside jokes. There are tons of interesting museums with exhibits on almost every topic. You’re sure to find something you both love.
Check out that new restaurant that just opened
Trying the freshest, most buzzed-about restaurant in town will make for an exciting date story you’ll be telling friends for months. Exploring new cuisine together is a fun bonding experience.
Go stargazing at night
Bring a blanket, cuddle up together and gaze up at the night sky. There’s no better way to laugh, talk and get lost in each other’s eyes. The stars are just a bonus.
Sign up for a random adventure </h5] Take a free walking tour, try geocaching for the first time or look for random date ideas on sites like Thrillcall or Mistplay. Not knowing exactly what will happen adds to the fun and thrill of the experience.
Some other tips for fun, low-pressure first dates:
•Keep things short, around 1 to 2 hours. There’s no need for a marathon 10 hour date to impress someone you barely know.
•Choose activities that allow you to talk. Interactive activities are more engaging than passive ones. Things like mini golf, rock climbing, dancing or cooking classes fuel conversation.
•Have a laugh! Don’t take yourself or the date too seriously. Relax, be your fun-loving self and maintain a playful, lighthearted mood.
•End the date well. Whether there’s interest in a second date or not, say you had a nice time and would welcome another opportunity to meet up as friends. How the date ends shapes how it’s remembered.
•Relax and be yourself! People go on first dates to get to know someone, flaws and all. Let your great personality shine through.
•Follow up appropriately. If there’s interest in seeing the person again, send a quick message within 1 to 2 days to reiterate you had a good time. But don’t stalk if you don’t hear back—just move on to the next opportunity!
Does this sound like an enjoyable collection of first date ideas and advice? I aimed to provide lighthearted and pressure-free suggestions to help people facilitate meaningful connections. Please let me know if you would like any changes to the content or suggestions. I’m happy to refine this further.