10 Fun First Date Ideas

So, you’ve landed a first date, great! But before you start planning your outfit and the butterflies start taking flight in your stomach, you’ll need to figure out where to go (and what to do) first. Coming up with fun first date ideas is an age-old dilemma that you’ll likely encounter often if you’re single and consistently dating.

There’s always the standard happy hour meetup, sure, but if you’re looking for something a little more engaging and unique, we’ve put together some great alternative first date ideas for adults that are fun, flirty, and, best of all, low-stress. From coffee to a comedy show, there should be something for everyone in here. And while we hope the conversation and laughs will be flowing, if the date ever hits a lull, we’ve got you covered on questions to ask on a first date to keep things flowing and learn more about your potential match.

Dinner and a movie — what’s that? Keep reading to check out our picks for fun first date ideas ahead.