Dating in your teenage years is quite an experience. You get too excited and nervous about meeting someone new and spending time together. If you plan to go on a date with somebody, we have compiled some cool and free dating ideas for teens. Teens seldom get an opportunity to go out with someone they like due to family restraints and strict school schedules. Nevertheless, there are many dating ideas that you can actually try out with the person you are attracted to. Read on to find out.
50 Teen Date Ideas
First Date Ideas For Teenagers
Are you going on a first date? You must be nervous. But don’t let it show. Instead, show your crush how special you can make a date.
1. Try a coffee date
A simple coffee date is ideal for a first date as it is cool and comfortable. And when you run out of topics to talk on, you can nibble on your food or sip your coffee.
2. Have fun at a gaming arcade
Pick a gaming arcade where you can have a fun time with your date without talking too much.
3. Game night at your place
If you feel uncomfortable about being spotted on a date, then plan a game date at home. Play your favorite games with your perfect date.
4. Check out the museum
This one is strictly for a date who really enjoys observing different types of artifacts. Go together to a museum of their interest.
5. Take them to a concert
One of the easiest ways to ask someone out on a date is by offering them tickets to the concert of their favorite artist.
6. Go to an aquarium
Observing fascinating fishes in a dark space with your date can be interesting. Try it.
7. Enjoy at the amusement park
If you and your date are thrill-seekers, then the amusement park is perfect for your first date. When tired of rides, go for games at the park.
8. Try fishing together
Get two comfy chairs and spend hours talking to each other while also trying to catch fish in a pond or river nearby.
9. Explore a new place together
Visiting a new place and trying a new cuisine for a first date will make it memorable for both you and your crush.
10. Go for a drive-in movie
If you own a license, then take your date to a drive-in movie. Ensure the movie is likable and not sad or scary.
11. Try kart racing
Ignite your competitive spirit by challenging your date to kart racing.
12. Play with water guns
Playing with water guns is fun, exciting, and highly enjoyable.
Fun Date Ideas for Teenage Couple
To ensure your crush agrees to go out with you, make them a date offer they cannot refuse. Let’s have a look at fun ideas you can choose from.
13. Visit the mall
Clichéd? Yes! Boring? No! Hang out at the mall playing games, eating junk food, and doing other fun things.
14. Go bowling
Bowling is one of the classic date ideas because it is tried, tested, and approved by former teens.
15. Try ice-skating
The ice rink is where you are most likely to hold hands with a date. Either wait for them to slip or act wobbly on your skates.
16. Go kayaking
Kayaking is a lot of fun and something different for a date. Remember to eat well because kayaking is tiring.
17. Go for indoor rock climbing
If the idea of getting dirty in front of your date scares you, try indoor rock climbing, an adventure with no dirt involved.
18. Enjoy a bike ride
Check out a neighborhood together on your bikes. Do not forget to carry a water bottle with you.
19. Visit a zoo
Going to a zoo with a date is budget-friendly and fun.
20. Plant a tree
Create a symbol of your love by planting a tree together.
21. Rent a motor scooter
Set out on a fun tour by renting a motor scooter and exploring your neighborhood together.
22. Visit the beach
If you live near a beach, then you have one of the best places to go on a date.
23. Enjoy a bonfire
If you have a backyard, then arrange for a bonfire during a cold winter evening. Do not forget to carry some cozy blankets.
Cute Date Ideas For Teens
Is your date quite adorable? Then here are some cute date ideas that you may try.
24. Have an ice-cream date
An ice-cream date is for those who are too shy to visit a restaurant together.
25. Dress up in a thrift store
Visit a thrift store and play dress up with your date. Have fun creating new looks for each other.
26. Click couple pictures
Look up couples pose online. Imitate the poses with your date and create an album of memories.
27. Sing your hearts out at a karaoke night
It’s okay if you mess up the lyrics. Just have a fun time with your date.
28. Make a time capsule
Save your favorite items, funny notes, and pictures by creating a time capsule together.
29. Go stargazing
When the skies are clear, go to a good spot where you and your date can spend a cozy night together observing the stars.
30. Have a spa date
A homemade face pack, some cucumbers, a soothing tea, and nice relaxing music is what you need for this calm and peaceful date.
31. Cook for your date
Cook a new cuisine for your date. Even if you mess up, at least you will have a good laugh together.
32. Try couples’ yoga
Check out some YouTube videos of couples doing yoga and try some easy poses. Try this at your own risk.
33. Check out a photo booth
Clicking pictures at a photo booth is a must. Don’t miss out on this experience.
34. Have an Insta photoshoot
Look for pretty spots in your neighborhood and click pictures of each other to fill your Instagram profile.
35. Plan a dessert date
For a date with a sweet tooth, a dessert date with a variety of desserts is the perfect way to spend time.
36. Checkout a botanical garden
Spend some time in beautiful nature by observing flowers and trees at a botanical garden.
Budget Date Ideas For Teens
Don’t worry if you are low on money. You can still plan a classy date on a tight budget.
37. Watch the sunrise/sunset
Pick a spot from where you see the sunrise or sunset the best and plan your next date there.
38. Go skating in a park
Go skating in a park because visiting the park costs nothing.
39. Create a music video
Create a music video with your date. You only need your camera or phone and a music player.
40. Go for a hike
Take your date on a hike, which is ideal for those who are adventurous and love the outdoors.
41. Check out a fair
Go to a local fair where the Ferris wheel can give your date and you a good adrenaline rush.
42. Play video games
Invite your date for a fun-filled time playing video games. Tease and challenge them to a gaming session.
43. Try a DIY tutorial together
Pick a DIY video on YouTube and create something interesting out of minimal items.
44. Create a masterpiece together
Try out a hobby such as painting or pottery together. Trying something for the first time will create fun memories.
45. Binge-watch a show
Binge-watch your favorite series together. The most you will spend on is popcorn or pizza and soft drinks.
46. Go on a picnic
Look for a good spot, pack some good meals from home, and enjoy a nice picnic with your date.
47. Bake something sweet
If you have baking accessories and ingredients ready, then invite your date for a fun-filled baking session at home.
48. Read a book together
For bookworms, reading a romance novel on the couch by the fireplace is the perfect love date.
49. Visit an animal shelter
Enjoy some love time with animals and your date at an animal shelter.
50. Solve a puzzle
Solving a puzzle is time-consuming but a fun way to spend some quality time with your date.
