Good 1st date ideas not involving food? Something fun

Ljordan_fitflow
Ljordan_fitflow Posts: 64 Member
I know this is posted somewhere in the forum. Looking for some fresh ideas.
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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,252 Member
    I like museums, zoo, exhibitions of some type, festivals, markets, anywhere you can walk around and talk. I find sitting down to eat on a first date kind of awkward - too much potential for silences. At least with something like the above you can always talk about what you're doing if the rest of the conversation runs dry!
  • baba_helly
    baba_helly Posts: 810 Member
    watch Game of Thrones and make sure you ask a million questions, I heard guys love that
  • detox_pixie
    detox_pixie Posts: 166
    Tapas - good for sharing.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Just bang so the ice is broken
  • paulawatkins1974
    paulawatkins1974 Posts: 720 Member
    Just bang so the ice is broken
    Yep
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Just bang so the ice is broken

    Yes
  • jstavix
    jstavix Posts: 407 Member
    putt putt golf, the movies,aquarium,in Albuq. we have an older section of town called "old town" ,<
    I know real inventive, but, you can stroll and look in shops and read history. You could rent scooters or bikes for the day.
  • Athena1007
    Athena1007 Posts: 49 Member
    I like museums, zoo, exhibitions of some type, festivals, markets, anywhere you can walk around and talk.

    This. Also maybe an artsy activity, if you're both inclined, so you can do something "active" together.
  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
    Just bang so the ice is broken

    What do you bang the ice with to break it?
  • Dofflin
    Dofflin Posts: 127 Member
    Surfin!
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    Hiking
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    watch Game of Thrones and make sure you ask a million questions, I heard guys love that

    It's a good thing you're cute. :grumble: :laugh:
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    Just bang so the ice is broken

    /thread
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    races, obstacle courses, sporting events, beach, surfing, art museums, science museums, concerts, canoeing, fishing . . .
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    No offense.
    "Fun" on a first date feels awkward and forced. This is why it's often food.


    I suggest food
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    No offense.
    "Fun" on a first date feels awkward and forced. This is why it's often food.


    I suggest food

    You just want her to fail so that....well, I don't know why. :laugh:
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    anything involving learning and talking to each other and getting to know each other is good

    walking tour of an historic neighborhood, museum or gallery exhibit, cooking class, bocce ball in the park, etc

    basically if you have a shared interest exploit that
  • Nikkisfitblog
    Nikkisfitblog Posts: 149 Member
    My partner took me out to play mini golf...

    After feeding me laksa...

    Food first...since always!
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    Just bang so the ice is broken
    You are such a bad *kitten* lol...

    I suggest putting a star chart app on your phone and go star gazing... then bang
  • TiffieLand
    TiffieLand Posts: 159
    One of a first date I had was a game place. We just played and didn't talked much during the time. But that really made us more comfortable with each other and talk more later on. We then went to movie + dinner.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    No offense.
    "Fun" on a first date feels awkward and forced. This is why it's often food.


    I suggest food

    That is why I suggest banging. You are both at least thinking about it, are attracted to one another, and the sexual tension shows. So bang and then have fun as two relaxed and happy people.
  • khoshgeleh16
    khoshgeleh16 Posts: 150 Member
    I live in a pretty old and interesting city so if my date isn't familiar with it, I'll often do a little walking tour, hit a museum, go for lunch or coffee if we're having a good time, and round it off with a walk around one of the local parks before looping back to the train station. For local dates, wandering round favorite places, museums, and a park, or a bit of a ramble in the countryside. I find I average about 10 miles of walking on a date, which is more than enough to burn off whatever we had for food!
  • EllenKay63
    EllenKay63 Posts: 516 Member
    Go to a Bike Trail. You can talk while you ride and enjoy the view.
  • TheLaser
    TheLaser Posts: 338 Member
    For a first date you want something that could be long or short, depending on if you hit it off. I always just had tea, which has basically no calories and you could potentially end the date when the cup is finished. I always thought flying a kite would be cool on a first date, but the date I tried that one on was not into it (and there was no second date after that!). I did a hike once on a first date but I found the guy annoying and couldn't wait to get away from him.
    Tea (or coffee) is kind of safe and neutral, but yeah a little boring.
  • yellowlemoned
    yellowlemoned Posts: 335 Member
    Arcades, museums, zoos, amusement parks, parks in general, mini golf, laser tag, ice skating, roller skating, wall climbing, there is always the movies, paint ball, skiing or snowboarding, play a sport, take a class, go to a faire or festival, stay in an watch movies /play video games/play board games. There are lots of options depending on your hobbies.
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    That is why I suggest banging. You are both at least thinking about it, are attracted to one another, and the sexual tension shows. So bang and then have fun as two relaxed and happy people.

    If your date (1st date) suggests "banging," I suggest you hand him a mallet, put him in front of a drum, and walk away.
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
    My first date (and in-person meeting) with the hubs was a round of mini golf. :heart: It's public, with lots of people around, and you can arrive separately. If you don't hit it off, you only need to suffer through one round. If you DO hit it off, you can play a second round...or sit and talk and have an ice cream cone (99.9% of the mini golf places here also serve ice cream). :flowerforyou:
  • Coltsforlife
    Coltsforlife Posts: 124
    The zoo!! or a lake
  • suziepoo1984
    suziepoo1984 Posts: 915 Member
    My first date was a bike ride with my boyfriend(now hubby) to a beach..followed by some ice cream. Some sort of food must always be involved for me to have fun! No wonder i am here :grumble:
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    Aquarium or arboretum or botanical garden or anywhere you can talk with a clear view of the exits.