Second Date? 23 Ideas to Further Your Connection
Welcome back to the Healthy Relationships Utah Blog! What better way to make your way into summer than with 23 fresh ideas for a second date. We often don’t think of much other than getting through the first date, but once you’re there, then what? A first date mostly consists of getting to know one another and looking for a connection. Check out What To Talk About On A First Date if that’s where you are! A second date can be a time to really talk about what each person is looking for romantically. It’s also good to get a sense of the other’s career goals or life ambitions. All of these things you can do while also creating a safe environment to talk and deepen the connection.
So, here are 23 date ideas to help move things along and have fun at the same time!
Cook Together
There are many possible bonds that can be formed when cooking. Put your kitchen chemistry to the test and plan a meal you would both like to cook together! You never know how much fun you’ll have working together.
Art Gallery Tour
Art galleries can be great for a second date because it helps to show one another unique interests you might have! It is great to have a quiet conversation while looking at the exhibits.
Paint Night
Let your creative side take form and have a paint night! You could do anything from watercolors to acrylics. For a fun twist, have each person start their own piece and then switch every 10 minutes to add an element of surprise and creativity.
Pizza & Picnic
Head to your favorite pizza parlor and get a box to go. Next, visit a park nearby or public area where you can lay out a picnic blanket and enjoy your pizza. There’s nothing quite like a nice evening picnic with yummy pizza and good company!
Attend A Concert Series or Live Music
If you or your date has an interest in music, finding live music near you would be a great second date idea! Over summers, there are usually many concert series happening in your area. It shows your partner what you enjoy doing in your spare time and that you want to share it with your significant other. If it isn’t summer, head to a bar or brewery where local talent may be playing that night!
Play Tourist
Spend the day in town together and trade off choosing places to explore. You can show one another your favorite place to get coffee or go-to dinner spot. It could even be fun to find a place neither of you have been to before!
Workout Class
No matter how physically fit you or your date might be, attending a workout class together can always be fun. Hop online and look up classes near you!
Pickleball
Spending the day or evening playing pickleball can be a great activity to see each other’s competitive side more! It is also great to see how you may or may not work together as a team.
Mix Up Cocktails & Mocktails
Get out your drink recipes and have a fun night in creating cocktails or mocktails! Who doesn’t love a little creative drink while spending time with your date and getting to know them!
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing can be a fun active activity to build trust early in the relationship! Check out online for indoor gyms near you.
Mini Golf
If you’ve never gone mini golfing before then now is the time! It is a great option for a chill date night but still gives you a little activity to do, and it’s not too expensive.
Dinner and A Movie
There isn’t much else that can beat a good ol’ dinner and movie for date night. Find a movie that the both of you haven’t seen and are interested in and grab some dinner beforehand! Debriefing after the movie is always the best part.
Bowling
Where are my bowling buddies at?! Bowling may seem lame but give it a chance and you will totally be surprised! Whether you go bowling frequently or haven’t been in years, it’s always a fun activity in a relaxed environment – perfect for a second date.
Hiking
Hiking may not be for everyone, but if you have the slightest thought that it might be fun, go for it! Being outside is so refreshing and good for the soul. Hiking on a second date can also give you an idea for what the other person likes to do in their free time.
Ice Skating
It doesn’t have to be the middle of winter to go on an ice-skating date; most of the time you can find an indoor rink near you! It might even be refreshing to do something cool if it’s been warm outside. Plus, it’s a great excuse to hold hands!
Rollerblading
Before you skip over this idea, hear me out. Rollerblading or roller-skating is great because many people did this when they were young! So not only are you getting to do something active, but you are also taking a walk down memory lane. Share some child memories with your date.
Trivia Night
There are many online game options to create a trivia night! You might even be able to find a place near you who holds trivia night events. Grab your date and get your brains working together!
Bookstore
Hitting the bookstore on a second date is never a bad idea. If you don’t happen to have a bookstore near you, go to the local library. Talk about the kind of books you both like to read, and maybe purchase a book that you can read together.
B for D
B for D, or Breakfast for Dinner is a fun twist on a dinner date or possible night in. Impress your date with your cooking skills and share a love for food and breakfast, because who doesn’t?
Drive-in Movie
Now, when was the last time you’ve been to a drive-in movie? Do some research online and find a location near you. Pick up some yummy treats and get all the blankets you own to have a fun experience together!
Living Room Picnic
Not in the mood to go out for a date? Or maybe you really want to have a picnic but the weather just isn’t cooperating. No worries, because you can still do one inside! Move around some furniture and put out a blanket with some pillows.
Thrift Store
If you enjoy a good thrift haul, taking your date thrifting is not only a fun activity but can help with getting to know one another better. Walk through the store together or separate, and go over the fun things you found!
Tie-dye
Tie-dye for a second date is something creative that will result in an item of memorabilia for each person. Plus, there are so many different items you could possibly tie-dye, it doesn’t need to be a t-shirt.
So many great ideas! Some of them might take a little more effort than others, but with a little planning, any of the above ideas would be a great date! Check out 39 Free Date Ideas for more ideas on what to do next! Now that you are moving forward into a possible relationship, it is important to keep the fun alive and young. By establishing a regular date night routine, it helps to show your significant other that you care for them and want to experience new things together.
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Catch you next time!