100 Great Date Ideas: Have Fun on Every Date

I'll supply the list of 100 great date activities, each of which can be done most anywhere, weather permitting. I'll even guarantee your fun in exploring each of the dating idea's you yourself could expect to enjoy. My only disclaimer is that you must be a fun date and that you must supply someone who is fun for you to date. If you're brave you might choose to expand your cultural appreciation, but on a first date I'd suggest sticking with something you would both love, if possible.

The point is to get to know one another. As you consider these date ideas you will naturally consider what kind of dater you are, what kind of dater your prospects may be, and what stage you and your date are at together-maybe even being able to open up and comfortably explore all the dating possibilities available to you. The ideas all focus on sharing in what each other knows, by doing what each other loves (In no particular order, as you will decide that):

The Arts (Do you like being formally entertained?)

1. Theatre

2. Plays

3. Amphitheatre

4. Concert

5. Opera

6. Symphony

7. Art Museum

8. Science Museum

9. History Museum

10. Painting/drawing/photography displays

11. Pottery/Sculpture Displays

12. Fairs/Parades

13. Fireworks Shows/Celebrations

14. Author Readings

15. Library Visit/Storytelling Festivals

16. Comedy Club

17. Cinema (More relaxing with someone you know, less a get-to-know you idea.)

Interaction (Do you like to entertain? Does your date?)

18. Stop Action Filming

19. Create & act out own screenplay

20. Create & act out a stage performance

21. Listen to each others favorite music

22. Make instrumental music

23. Karaoke

24. Share artistic side: paint, draw, make crafts, pottery, photography

25. Share in talents (Juggle together)

26. Share stories/memories

27. Read a book together

28. Put a puzzle together

29. Make homemade cards

30. Make a teddy bear at Build-a-Bear workshop

31. Improv Night (Get on stage with the comedians)

Plants/Animals/Your World (Do you appreciate the beauties of life around you?)

32. Planetarium

33. Aquarium

34. Feeding Farms

35. Nature Trails

36. Viewing Areas

37. Historical Sites

38. Zoo

Eating/Cooking/Baking (Do you enjoy food and conversation?)

39. Restaurant(s) for eating out

40. Make Dinner Together

41. Barbeque & Eat Outdoors

42. Romantic Dinner (Elegant Food, Poetry, Flowers & Candles, Candies)

43. Take a Lunch Break together

44. Make Cookies/Doughnuts/Scones

45. Picnic at the Park/Lake/etc

46. Dutch Oven Cooking

47. Campfire (Smore's, Foil Dinners)

48. Make Homemade Ice Cream

Home Sweet Home

49. Classic Movies (Watch your favorites)/Scary Movies (A reason to cuddle)

50. TV Shows (Could be a regular date if you both like the same show.)

Physical Activity (Are you energetic, maybe even athletic?)

51. Play Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, etc.

52. Golfing/Driving Range

53. Mini-golf

54. Jog Together/Workout

55. Ice Skating

56. Dancing

57. Snowshoeing

58. Bowling

59. Golfing (Driving Range)

60. Rollerblading

61. Sail Boating

62. Build Snowmen/forts

63. Sledding/Ice Blocking (Have hot chocolate)

64. Flying Kites

65. Bocce Ball

66. Croquet

67. Go for a swing in the Park (Or find a rope/tire swing)

68. Four Wheeling

69. Wave Running/Water Skiing

70. River Rafting

71. Rock Climbing (Indoor places exist, if needed)

72. Canoeing

73. Biking

74. Hiking

75. Fishing

76. Swimming/Hot Tub

Sporting or Other Event (Are you a sport's enthusiast? Love a fun atmosphere to cheer)

77. Watch Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, etc. (A favorite team.)

78. Speedway/Motocross/Monster Truck Rally

79. Fairground Events/Rodeo

80. Track & Field

Casual Outing (You both just like to be together and do things.)

81. Run Errands (Groceries, Shopping, etc.)

82. Pull Pranks/Practical Jokes (Don't get arrested over it-not a fun date.)

83. Board Games

84. Browse Stores/Clothes Shop

85. Go for a Walk (Walk a dog)

86. Go for a Drive (Find a scenic drive, Christmas lights, or something of interest)

87. Get Ice Cream/Popsicles

88. Mad Gabs/M.A.S.H./"Kid's" games (It's okay to be silly)/Write out story prompts

89. Star Gazing

Spiritual Activity

90. Inspirational Speakers

91. Church/Church Activities

92. Helping at a Food Shelter

93. Give Service/Work (Character Revealing)/Serve your date (Expressing true love)

Cultural Activity

94. People Watching

95. Share Favorite Internet Sites

96. Babysitting

97. Visiting Old Folk

98. Visiting National Parks/State Parks/Other Sights

99. Bonfire (Scary Tale/Other Short Stories/Share Folklore/Sing Songs)

Unique Ideas (Do you have connections or unique opportunities specific to your area?)

100. Ski Lift Picnic/Hot Air Balloon Rides/Small Plane Flights/Hay bail or Carriage Rides/Hot Springs/(Fill in the blank) Something unique is waiting for you.

Now that you have some ideas, I hope you find that perfect date. But be careful. No one is perfect. It is kind of a catch-22. If you're like me, after a while of trying all these dates it will be easier to find things you love to do, but more and more difficult to find people to do them with; because the more you find things you enjoy to do, the less likely you will find someone who enjoys all of those things you now love to do. Go easy on your dates. Let them come along just as you have come along in your appreciation of things. Who knows? If you give each other a chance you might find things your date likes that you've never tried; you both can be capable of better-rounded dates to enjoy if you're open to it. You may not like every date you are out with, but you can have fun and enjoy every date you go on.