1) Zoo / Parc Safari. It's cheaper than a fancy dinner and definitely less awkward. You get to talk a lot without loud music in the background, and seeing animals is always cool no matter how old you are. Plus, you can show your romantic side by packing a cute little picnic.
2) Skating. Even in the summer, there are always indoor rinks. It's a fun activity and you can always go grab a bite to eat if you want to keep the date going.
3) Shooting range.
4) Three-course dinner...at different places. Why not shake things up by having an appetizer somewhere, then a main course somewhere else, and finish with desert at a third place. Definitely not boring.
5) Go karting / race car driving.
6) Go for a hike or bike ride and picnic. Get some fresh air and go for a nice hike or bike ride. Plan to both pack some healthy snacks and drinks and spend the whole afternoon getting to know each other.
7) Arcades. If you're nervous or a bit shy, this is definitely a great date idea! You're never too old to play some arcades and it's a great way to break the ice. Just make sure to take the time to talk and get to know each other; most arcades have a snack bar.
8) Ice cream tasting. I'm not a wine tasting type of person, but if someone asked me to go ice cream tasting I would think they're a genius!
9) Batting cages.
10) Breakfast for dinner. Or you could also always grab an actual breakfast together.
11) Theme park / carnival. If you're an adrenaline junkie you probably want to be with one too.
12) Create a "scavenger hunt". Write down a whole bunch of things to do from items to eat to pranks and dares. Guaranteed evening full of laughter.
13) Take a cooking or painting or pottery or dance or really...any class.
14) Trampoline park. Who doesn't love jumping on trampolines, seriously. Also, there is often some rock climbing in the same building!
15) Spontaneous road trip. Go for a drive without knowing where you're going. Talk and take turns deciding which turns to make and see where you end up (hopefully not TOO lost lol) !
16) Gym date. May sound weird for some but hey my boyfriend and I had our first date at the gym :)
17) Beach or pool. We also went for a swim after and it was a great way to relax and get to know each other more.
18) Comedy or magician show. There are other forms of entertainment outside of movie theatres and laughing is the best kind of foreplay ;)
19) Mini golf / driving range.
20) Go karting / race car driving.
21) Spa date. Relaxing and super romantic.
22) Kayaking/canoeing. There is something amazingly relaxing about being on the water. This is an activity that most people enjoy, and it's a great opportunity to also go for a swim, pack a picnic and get to know each other.