Dating Ideas

Are you looking for something a little different to do on your dates? Are you tired of doing the same old thing? Maybe you just need a few ideas to get you started. There's a world of things to do in Chicago, and with a little time and effort, you can make your Chicago dating experience a memorable one.

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Iron Chef, The Home Game
A spin on the old "dinner at your place." You will each randomly determine a portion of the meal to be in charge of, and a couple of ingredients that must be included with that portion. Bring your ingredients and prepare the meal together. The more "random" the ingredients, the more interesting the challenge. After the meal you may begin the judging.

TV on DVD Marathon
Are you tired of renting movies? Try renting a disc or two of a popular TV show. Because of the popularity of TV on DVD, many shows are less episodic and present a continuing story line. If you like the show, you now have a reason to get together again - to watch the rest of the season. When you've made it through the season, you can say you accomplished something together.

Runaway for a Day
Ditch work together, head to the nearest bus or train station, pick a direction and just go. Explore a town you've never been to before. Get lost together and take your time getting back. It's a great way for Chicago singles to create a little adventure.

Watch the Moonset Together
In large cities, this can only be accomplished in certain places, of course, but watching the moon set is a unique way to end a night of Chicago dating. During the Moon's waning gibbous phase you can usually see it set sometime between sunset and midnight.

Whose Line, The Home Game
This is best for group dates, as long as the group includes people who enjoy competing to be the center of attention. Play your favorite games from the show ("scenes from a hat", "world's worst", etc.) or make up you r own and have a night of in-house improve comedy.

Tourist Day
Chicago is full of historical and cultural attractions, but how many residents avoid them because they're too "touristy". Now is your chance to go out and see the things others have traveled thousands of miles to see. Take a camera so you'll fit in.

Ghost Hunt
This one will take a little extra preparation because you'll need to research all the local haunted areas. The preparation is necessary because knowing the story behind the ghosts will help create an exciting atmosphere. Take your cameras and try to gather photographic evidence. (Obeying all trespassing laws, of course.)

Hit the Lake
Chicago has around 29 miles of lakefront. This is perfect for picnics, biking, walking, canoing, or just finding a quiet spot and enjoying the scenery.

Paintball
Don't have your own equipment? There are a lot of places for Chicago singles to rent paintball equipment and a lot of places you can go to have a shootout. Dancing isn't the only way to work off some energy on a date.

Donate Blood
Help save a life and score a free cookie.

Toasted Cheese Sandwich Buffet
Not every home cooked meal has to be an elegant, candlelit affair. Sometimes you just want to have some fun. Gather different cheeses, breads, soups, and any other topping you might like to add and start getting creative with your lunch. This could be for a group date or just the two of you.

Exercise Together
Members of the same gym? Great. Don't like gyms? Even better. Spend some time getting healthy together whether at the gym or running or working out at the park. This is for everyone who is looking for other healthy Chicago singles.