39 First Date Ideas That Are WAY Better Than Dinner and a Movie (2024)

Bundle up and hold on to each other as you hit the ice-skating rink. Without a doubt, this date is sure to break the ice (sorry, we had to).

Get competitive at the bowling alley and see who can rack up the most points in ten frames. Don’t forget to order some snacks!

Get your creative juices flowing at an art class. You can get to know each other while painting a still life, and then you’ll have a souvenir to take home so you can remember the date forever. Aw. ❤️

Nothing brings out your true self like a game night. Get a little competitive with your date and have some fun talking a little trash. It will break the ice in seconds and you two will be laughing in no time.

There will be no time for awkward pauses or breaks in conversation since you’ll be too busy trying to solve puzzles and get out of the room before time runs out. Plus, you can grab a bite after and laugh about your many failed attempts.

Forget a restaurant — prepare your own meal together! It’s bound to be a lot of fun and you can even show off some of your cooking skills.

It might not seem too exciting, but going on walk with your date allows you two to bond and have an easy, relaxed conversation. Plus, strolling around a cute neighborhood serves as the perfect backdrop.

Strap on some knee pads and go for a spin around the neighborhood. You’re bound to make some fun memories and laugh a ton.

Show off your singing skills and share your favorite tunes with each other by singing karaoke together. Have a little fun and choose which song the other will perform, or sign up for a romantic duet.

Eat some super fresh foods and stroll around a farmer’s market on a nice day — you might even pick up some ingredients to cook a meal together when you get home.

Have some fun jumping around with your date. You’re guaranteed to feel like kids again and then, once you’re done, you can relax with some slices of pizza.

Get creative and head to a pottery class. It’s a chance to get creative and learn more about each other while you pick up a new skill.

Grab your bathing suit and hit the beach. There’s nothing flirtier than a playful water fight and who doesn’t love a little fun in the sun?

Bond over your mutual love for adorable animals at a nearby petting zoo.

Indulge in some sweets together! You can both pick your fave dessert places in the area and visit them with each other.

Grab some cheap tickets and enjoy a baseball game together. You can split some nachos and hot dogs while cheering on your favorite team.

Many cities offer super fun boat tours to check out the skyline from a different angle. What could be better than learning all about your city and your date at the same time?

Enjoy the fresh air and a gorgeous view on your first date.

Even if you’re both from the area, pretend you aren’t and explore together. You’ll make sweet memories and may find some new spots in your own neighborhood that you never even knew about.

Do good and get to know each other at the same time.