Are you planning a date with your special person and looking for something more unique than a run-of-the-mill dinner and a movie? For your next date, offer a surprise that will get a positive reaction and have you both enjoying a date that will be discussed over and over.
Be guided by your interests and hobbies, but consider stepping outside the box and away from activities favoured by both of you. Stretch your imagination and encourage your partner, as well as yourself, to try something new.
What Date Night Activities Take Your Fancy?
The possibilities of date activities are endless, but here are some fun and quirky ideas to get you started.
Visit a Museum or Art Gallery
Museums and galleries often have new exhibits that can be interesting to explore. Even if you don’t consider yourselves to be ‘art people, ’ you may be surprised at how captivating and fun these venues can be. Usually equipped with spaces to eat and chat, you can incorporate a drink or meal into your date. There will always be something to discuss, so they are great places for sparking conversation.
Take a Cooking Class
Enrolling in a cooking class can be a great way to spend a couple of hours, and have some delicious food to enjoy. Choose something new to you, such as making pasta from scratch or trying a particular cuisine. If you don’t have any cooking schools near you, cook at home! Choose a recipe you’ve always wanted to try and don your aprons for a fun time – whether the food is a hit or not, it will be educational.
Sign Up As A Volunteer
Ask around, find a place close by that needs your help, and sign up for some volunteering together. It is a terrific way to spend some time in your community and a lovely way to bond over the experience.
Stay Home for a Puzzle or Film
Channel your inner old-fashioned side and work on a jigsaw puzzle together. This is a great way to relax and doesn’t require a lot of concentration, so it allows for conversation. Another peaceful activity is to put on an old film—look up one of the classics that you have yet to see. Grab some snacks and beverages, pop a blanket over your knees, and hit play.
Play Mini Golf
A mini golf date is a perfect way to spend an evening, and having an activity to focus on can be a brilliant icebreaker if you are just getting to know each other. The relaxed pace of mini-golf allows you to chat and laugh at each other’s antics. Also, a little healthy competition can be exciting and add a different dimension to your date night what The Putt offers late-night mini golf with food and a well-stocked bar so you can sip a cocktail while you putt. It is an indoor mini-golf venue, so you don’t need to worry about the weather. There is everything you need to impress your date and have a brilliant time.
Go Walking or Riding
For something a little more strenuous, an outdoor activity might suit you. An adventure in the wilderness can be really relaxing and incredibly romantic. Choose a terrific hiking trail to explore, or jump on a bike—or a horse! You may as well incorporate a picnic to treat yourself afterward.
Shop Second Hand
For a great laugh, visit an op shop or second-hand store, and armed with a set budget, go shopping! Decide on a challenge, such as buying the most hilarious outfit you can find and then wearing it to dinner afterwards! This one will guarantee a lot of laughter if you’re up for a bit of embarrassment.
Be Creative
Get your creative juices flowing with a pottery class, and give each other your finished creations. Or sign up for a paint and wine class and let out your inner artist. Another idea is to grab some dye and rubber bands and tie-dye each other a T-shirt.
Check Your Local Calendar
Investigate what is happening in your local area and make the most of where you live. Perhaps a festival is nearby, an outdoor concert, a local play, or a farmers’ market. Alternatively, explore the vicinity like a tourist – isn’t it odd that most of us don’t visit our parklands or tourist attractions?!
Have An Adrenaline Adventure!
If you want to push some limits (yours or theirs) what about skydiving, a helicopter ride or rock climbing? You want something you will both enjoy (you don’t really want to terrify them), and if there is something you have both talked about doing one day, then take the plunge and do it now!
Share Your Favourite Location
Take your partner to one of the places in your neighborhood that you love. Share the little details about what makes it so special for you and your experiences there. They can do the same for your next date and share one of their favorite spots with you.
Are you excited about your next date now? Work your way through a few of your favourites and enjoy the experiences. What The Putt is a brilliant venue to indulge your nostalgic side. At nighttime, it becomes the ultimate venue for adult mini golf in Melbourne. Call and speak to their friendly staff about what options are available, or book online.
