First Date Ideas

Cuffin season is upon us! while chatting with my friend, she shared she struggles with date ideas and tasked me with creating a list of some good date ideas. So here we are.
Overall! First dates should:
Be inexpensive. My rule is i prefer we go dutch on the first date. equal risk for both parties.
Allow for dialogue. The point of the first date is to get to know each other, so being in a space that allows to chatter and conversation is important.
Be casual- i.e. No black tie, or need to be fancily dressed
Be fun!
Activities:
Paint-nites. Pro tip check out groupon for some sweet deals.
Berry Picking, Apple Picking, Corn Maze
Hiking
Museum Visits
Picnics. Day at beach
Day at Zoo
Festivals
Arcades
Food:
Happy Hour
Desserts
Coffee/Brunch
Cooking classes
Farmer’s Market
Unconventional:
Costco. Check out my Costco date post
Volunteering. Check out my volunteering date
No-Nos:
Movies- does not allow for dialogue or talking
Concerts- does not allow for dialogue or talking
Here's to great dates.
Pearl B