| There are many creative dating ideas that aren't just | | | | you'll find. Some towns have local auctions, where |
| the old boring dinner and a movie. Unusual and creative | | | | items sell for as cheap as 25 cents, and big cities may |
| dates are fun, and create memories that will last a | | | | have gallery auctions of fine art. I've seen button |
| lifetime. Just imagine, when your date is asked what | | | | auctions, folk art auctions, antique bottle auctions, |
| they did over the weekend. | | | | museum auctions, in addition to the standard antique |
| Here's a List of the Top 18 Ideas for a Fun Date: | | | | auctions. |
| 1) Rent an exotic car and go for a long ride in the | | | | 11) Play laser tag at a local amusement facility. You'll |
| mountains or countryside. Convertibles are always | | | | get to see how competitive your date can be. Many |
| popular. Perhaps you can rent a James Bond type | | | | cities have laser tag franchises you can visit. |
| vehicle, minus the gadgets, of course. | | | | 12) Attend a casino fun party. These parties may be |
| 2) Invite your date to midnight bowling. Some bowling | | | | local charity events or company-sponsored. Most of |
| centers call it cosmic bowling. | | | | these parties last for up to three hours, and the food is |
| 3) Take an unusual class together. The more unusual | | | | usually included with admission. |
| the better. Creative dating ideas may include tango | | | | 13) Search for buried treasure. Many historical societies |
| lessons, square dancing, beekeeping, origami, or | | | | will be able to tell you about local lost treasure tales. |
| pottery-making. | | | | Rent or borrow a metal detector and bring a small |
| 4) Attend a sporting event and root for the referee. | | | | spade to dig up your booty. You might also visit a local |
| Referees don't get enough respect. After the game | | | | beach or park. Be sure to get permission wherever |
| be sure to get their autograph. | | | | you dig. Watch the power lines! You'll receive high |
| 5) Crash a party. Many downtown hotels and | | | | marks as one of the best ideas for a fun date. |
| convention centers have parties or events on | | | | 14) Go to the beach and build a sand castle together. |
| weekends. They'll be a sign with a list of events and | | | | Maybe the Taj Mahal? |
| their ballroom locations in the lobby. Don't ask the | | | | 15) Explore a cave together. Search for a local |
| concierge which ballroom has the best party. It's usually | | | | speleological association to identify to best caves in |
| frowned upon. | | | | the area. A few years ago my girlfriend (now wife) |
| 6) Play miniature golf. Try something different and play | | | | took me on a day trip to the Jenolan Caves in |
| backwards, starting at the last hole and working your | | | | Australia while on vacation. It was incredible! This is one |
| way to the beginning. | | | | of the most creative dating ideas I've enjoyed. |
| 7) Visit a local alpaca farm or ranch. They're cute and | | | | 16) Volunteer at a local food bank and serve meals. |
| friendly, and this is one of the most unusual ideas for a | | | | You might even get a free dinner out of the deal, not |
| fun date. | | | | to mention brownie points for having a good heart. |
| 8) Enjoy a meal at a theme restaurant. Last year my | | | | 17) Many local airports offer rides in vintage biplanes. |
| wife and I were on vacation and found an authentic | | | | Typically the ride lasts for 10 or 15 minutes. Bring your |
| medieval restaurant. Most cities have dinner theatres | | | | camera. |
| or murder mystery dinner theatres or some type of | | | | 18) Go to a kite store, buy kites and fly them in a local |
| theme restaurant. | | | | park or beach. |
| 9) Take a midnight hot air balloon ride, and be sure to | | | | Remember, some ideas for a fun date require planning, |
| dress warmly. Most of the balloon companies offer | | | | or even worse, reservations. Others may happen on |
| complimentary champagne. | | | | the spur of the moment. The more creative you are, |
| 10) Attend an auction. Go early, to check the items in | | | | the more fun you'll have. |
| advance. Auctions are fun, and you'll never know what | | | | |
