Creative Date Ideas

Skydiving: Definitely a Creative Date Idea!

Be Creative with your Dates!

Coming up with creative date ideas can communicate a lot about your character and original style. As a matter of fact, the right creative date can set the tone for you entire relationship! Ok, maybe that's going a bit far, but think about it this way, do you remember more about the truly original things you've done in your life or the everyday, mundane ones?

Be creative, your date will thank you for it!
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    1. Classic Radio Broadcast
    You're original, right? So why not plan a more creative date than dinner and a movie - like dinner and an old radio show! Enjoy a nice meal with your date and then drive somewhere ... more
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    2. Decisions Decisions
    Take any old date idea, add this twist, and watch your date's interest skyrocket as they try to figure out what you’re up to! So what's the twist? It's pretty simple really: you're... more
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    3. Treasure Hunt
    Who doesn't enjoy the thrill of the hunt, the mystery of a good puzzle, and the excitement of finding hidden treasure? Only a lunatic! Not only are treasure hunts fun, but coming u... more
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    4. Now I Know My ABCs
    Are you imaginative? Great! You'll need to be as you work your way through 26 spontaneous, fun, and silly activities all on one date! Why 26, you ask? Well, that's the number of le... more
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    5. Custom T-Shirts
    Spend the afternoon exploring your creative side and making something completely unique. One of the best things about this date idea is that whatever pattern you create, be it an i... more
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    6. In the Dark
    Have you heard about this idea out of Europe where blind waiters serve food to patrons in complete darkness? No joke. It's called dark dining and customers cannot see a single thin... more
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    7. Mystery Date
    Ok, so this date idea doesn’t really have anything to do with solving a mystery, it’s more about providing your date with a fun and unique path to find you. In essence, you will cr... more
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    8. Photo Shoot
    If things are going well, spend an afternoon capturing the excitement you feel about each other right now. The early days are terrific and you can't help but throw off an aura of h... more
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    9. Geocaching
    You may not know it but there's hidden treasure all around you! It's true, and the only thing you need to find it is a GPS and a spirit for adventure. Geocaching is basically a big... more
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    10. Make Chocolate from Scratch
    Chocolate is super-delicious. This is not news. But what if I said that you can make your own unique chocolate at home in about 5 minutes? No joke. Making chocolate from scratch is... more
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    11. Trapeze School
    Ever wonder what it's like to fly through the air like the circus acrobats you saw as a kid? Well here's your chance, real live trapeze school! I heard about this one from a friend... more
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    12. Paint-by-Numbers
    I think just about all of us have done a paint-by-numbers at some point, but if you haven't, you’re really missing out! Invented in the 1950’s, this fun pastime gives you plenty to... more
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    13. The Story that Never Was
    The main purpose of this date is to provide a creative way for you to go out and take a bunch of pictures together. The basic idea is to make up a story, any story, and take photos... more
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    14. Paint Ceramics
    It's time to dust off your creative side and make something special for your date. That's right, actually make it with your own two hands and a little imagination. There are these ... more
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    15. Volunteer
    Why not give a little something back to the community while having a great time on your date? Volunteering offers the opportunity to not only do some good, but also see your date i... more

Quick Ideas for Creative Dates

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  1. Visit a Ghost Town  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +44
  2. Visit a Planetarium  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +40
  3. Haunted House  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +40
  4. Urban Exploring  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +29
  5. Lie on a Hill, Spot Cloud Shapes  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +22
  6. Make Candles  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +21
  7. Paint Ceramics  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +20
  8. Film Festival  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +14
  9. Watch Airplanes Take Off  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +12
  10. Explore a Nearby Town  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +8
  11. Historic Walking Tour  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +3
  12. Go to an Auction  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -2
  13. Go to a Dog Show  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -8
  14. Psychic Reading  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -8
  15. Attend a Book Reading  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -25