Memorable Date Ideas to Boost Your Romance

From twentysomethings to seasoned dating diva, everyone is always looking for fresh and fun ideas to spice up a first date. Take a look at my list of thoughtful ways to make your time together memorable and special:

1. A delicious brunch at a Zagat-rated restaurant in your area

2. Look out for upcoming exhibits at your local art or science museum for a day of fun and education. Art galleries also host large events from featured artists that involve a combination of free food, good art, and encourage interesting conversation.

3. Fly kites or play frisbee on the beach or at your local park. If you have pets, bring them along and make it a family affair.

4. A book or poetry reading in a bookstore or cafeteria.

5. Have a session with a spirit medium, photograph their aura or do a tarot reading together at a psychic fair.

6. For a day of pure indulgence of the senses, visit a Renaissance, Wiccan, Pagan, Psychic, Medieval, Crafts, Music, Food and Wine, or Film Festival.

7. Sample delicacies from Whole Foods in your neighborhood or from the gourmet market.

8. Have an intimate dinner at a fondue restaurant. Now, take a cooking class together.

9. Take a tour of your city, university, favorite places, and hot spots. If your date falls around the holidays, check out the holiday events in your city for ideas. Some cities have great, historical, and popular ghost tours of favorite restaurants, sights, and sights worth experiencing. If you are in Boston, check out the Chocolate Trolley Tours, where you can spend a few hours trying the best chocolate desserts in the city’s restaurants.

10. Karaoke night. Sing out of tune together and laugh a few times. There is no way to break the ice better than this!

11. Ice skating at the local park or rink.

12. Midnight walk through a beautiful city park or along the beach. Or plan a picnic during the day.

13. Play a round of pool, air hockey, darts, and share a snack or pint of your favorite beer at a sports bar.

14. If you like sports, go to a live game, a shooting range, a round of paintball, play a competitive one-on-one basketball game, go rock climbing, biking, bowling, horseback riding, golf, parasailing, bungee jumping, kayaking, hiking, running or swimming together.

15. Go trick or treating together and share the treats.

16. Build a snowman or make angels out of the snow.

17. Spend the day in a video game room.

18. Cool off at a water park or relax and have fun at a nearby amusement park or carnival.

19. Have fun and laugh at a comedy club.

20. Make your night shine with tix for Cirque Du Soleil, Blue Man Group, Stomp or a play or musical.

21. Show off your things on the dance floor of a trendy club.

22. Spend the day at the zoo or go on a harbor cruise together.

23. Take a hot air balloon ride. Don’t forget to bring champagne and champagne glasses to toast the magnificent view!

24. Share a few cups of hot chocolate in front of a campfire after a day of skiing or snow tubing.

25. Wait for a conference or workshop together.

26. Experience grape treading in places like California and create a bottle of your own wine.

27. Attend a taping of a sitcom, game show, or even a popular talk show.

28. Take a pottery class together.

29. See the opera.

30. Rent a motorcycle and ride a long stretch of road with beautiful panoramic views.

31. Head to Las Vegas for a night of gambling, magic shows, music concerts, dancing, and sightseeing.

32. Experience a spiritual retreat or spa together. A great massage creates a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can be themselves and enjoy the rest of the day.

Regardless of what you decide to do at your appointment, it is important to customize activities based on what you and your appointment are interested in. If you choose an activity from my list, focus on having fun and be yourself, you can’t go wrong! Happy date!