25. Try an outdoor art walk or public mural hunt
Pick a neighborhood with murals or sculptures and get to wandering. It’s casual, free, and surprisingly good for breaking the ice!
26. Book a painting class.
This will earn you extra points with dates who are crafty. Plus, you’ll get to keep the painting you make, which is a cute way to commemorate your date.
27. See a local play or musical.
Support your local theater scene and catch a play or musical together. The acting might be amazing, or it might be hilariously off-key, but either way it’s great post-show conversation material.
28. Solve a murder mystery.
Is your first date style a little bit more of a group hang or party vibe? A murder mystery date could be perfect. You’ll need a few extra people to play, and the more dramatic everyone gets, the better.
29. Sign up for a drop-in beginner’s dance class.
Whether it’s salsa, swing, or hip-hop, you’ll get to laugh, move, and probably step on each other’s feet (but in a cute way).
30. Try a puzzle café or board game lounge.
Perfect for people who want something hands-on but chill. You’ll get competitive and caffeinated.
31. Compete in a mini sports challenge.
Pick a sport neither of you actually play — badminton, pickleball, or frisbee golf — and lean into the chaos.
32. Build something together.
And no, this doesn’t mean convincing a date to help you build your IKEA furniture (which I’ve personally never done — not me). Pick up a small DIY kit, LEGO set, or craft project and see how well you work together.
33. Do a “city landmark bingo.”
Grab a list of random local landmarks and try to find as many as possible in an afternoon.
