This post is going to give you the best memorable first date night ideas for introverts. And if you’re an introvert, you know how easy it can be to stay in and watch Netflix. But on a first date, you’ll want to spice things up. And when you do, this list of low-key first date ideas is going to come in handy.
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Quiet Date Ideas For Introverts
These quiet date ideas for introverts are perfect for when you want to go out but don’t want to be overwhelmed. You won’t have to stand around in big crowds, people won’t be trying to start random conversations with you, and you can just focus on your date!
Hammock Movie Night
One of my favorite date night ideas for introverts is a hammock movie night, especially in the fall or winter. Grab a few blankets, snacks, a laptop, and settle in. It’ll be the coziest movie night you’ve ever had. Sharing a hammock is an easy way to spice up your average date night, but it’s just as easy to set up one for each of you!
Any where you can find a place to hammock should do the trick. If your apartment has a balcony, try it there! That way you can conveniently run back in for snacks 😉 .
Drive-In
Drive-ins are the perfect introvert-friendly date night. You really have your own space when you’re watching a movie at a drive-in. So if movie theaters are too crowded for you, check out your local drive-in theater.
Don’t forget to bring pillows and blankets so you can put your back seats down and watch the movie like you’re laying in bed. Seriously the best way to experience a drive-in. Plus this just makes the date way cuter.
Video Games
Okay, I’m not talking about video games where you’re fighting against each other (although you could) I’m talking about video games like Mario Cart and ones where you have to serve food to customers. It might feel cheesy at first or feel like you’re in middle school, but the nostalgia of these games is so real.
Once you start playing you’ll be surprised with how much fun you’re having. So break out that old Wii, GameCube, or whatever else you have. My boyfriend has a PlayStation so we’ve played some games on there and it’s actually been fun! (Be warned that Overcooked is very stressful).
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Go To A Flea Market
If you’re planning a day date, go to a flea market or local farmer’s market. Even though they can get busy, I always find that there’s still a quietness to them. You can always talk to whoever you’re with, and the hustle and bustle just kind of drowns out. That might not be true for all cities though, so do some research before you go.
Fun Date Ideas For Introverts
If you’re an introvert looking for fun date ideas for introverts, you have to try these. Sometimes it feels overwhelming for introverts to go out, but as long as you choose a date idea where you can focus on each other and won’t be bothered by a million people, you’ll be set.
Rock Climbing
If you’re looking for a little adventure on your date night, go to a rock climbing gym! Whether you’re a skilled climber or you’ve never gone before, you’ll have so much fun.
A rock climbing date will give you a memory to look back on for years to come. If your crush is outdoorsy, this will be the perfect date night to experience their hobbies without going on a 10-mile hike.
Mini Golf
Mini golf is such a fun date night idea for introverts looking for a night out. You definitely don’t have to be a pro-golfer to enjoy a round of mini golf.
As long as you and your date can laugh at yourselves when you mess up, you’ll enjoy this date night out. Mini golf is also perfect for a double date with your sibling/best friend and their spouse!
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Brewery Hopping
Brewery hopping is a great first date for introverts because it’ll naturally give you things to talk about. And for introverts, I feel like that’s always a big source of anxiety for first dates. But when you pick out a few new breweries to try together, you know at the very least you’ll be able to compare each brewery and talk about what you like about each of them.
Comedy Show
Attending a comedy show on your first date will make a great first impression. Sure you might not be talking to each other much during the show, but your date will remember how much fun they had on the date. And they’ll associate that fun with having a good time with you. AKA, they’ll be looking for a second date before you know it 😉 .
Romantic Date Ideas For Introverts
The best romantic date night ideas for introverts are the ones that let you two have the quality time you’re looking for. Romantic dates don’t have to be expensive either. There’s no need to break the bank!
Wine Tasting
Nothing says romance like a good wine tasting! Even if you don’t know anything about wine, tastings are so much fun (as long as you like wine). Some wine tastings are more introvert-friendly than others, so make sure wherever you go that you’ll have your own table. That way you’ll be able to enjoy your tasting more and it’ll feel more like an intimate experience.
Cook Together
One of the best ways to get to know someone is to cook together. Here’s why, first you’ll learn whether or not they know how to cook. And whether someone knows how to cook usually has to do with how they were raised and their relationship with their parents.
If your date is a really good cook, you’ll hear stories about how they learned to cook and who taught them. If they don’t know how to cook, you’ll learn what prevented them from learning. Either way, you’ll move past the surface-level conversation much quicker than you would if you were just ordering from a restaurant.
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Have A Picnic
You can pretty much have a picnic any time of the year… well not during the winter. But it’s a super romantic date night whether it’s in your backyard or in a park! I mean for one it’s fun getting everything together, but then you get to spread everything out on a blanket and just enjoy each other’s company.
When you plan a picnic you’ll want to consider the season and time of year to help you plan the perfect romantic date. Picnics in the Fall are so easy to plan because there are so many foods associated with Fall weather. Everything is pumpkin flavored, there are caramel apples, spiked apple cider (obviously a drink, but still), and SO much more. Fall picnics are my and my boyfriend’s favorite!
This post was all about low key best first date night ideas for introverts.
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