33 Exciting Third Date Ideas for a Memorable Time

Third dates are a chance to get to know your potential boo even better with a fun activity. They can be indoor, outdoor, hands-on, or something more. But maybe you’re struggling to come up with third date ideas and need a hand? Relationship experts say that dating is becoming more difficult than ever. That’s where we come in! 

Peerspace is the nation’s leading online marketplace for special event venues. We help people find places for unique third dates that lead to fourth and fifth dates. Whether you’re into theater, concerts, fine dining, or hiking, there’s a third date idea and venue here that’s sure to catch your mutual interest!

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• Artsy Third Date Ideas
• Tasty Third Date Ideas
• Outdoor Third Date Ideas
• Unique Third Date Ideas
• Hands-On Third Date Ideas

Artsy Third Date Ideas

1. Museum Visit

Museums offer a nice blend of activities, learning opportunities, and quiet places to get to know each other. Find a museum that you’d both enjoy; art, science, space, and pop culture museums are some of our favorite third date ideas to suggest!

2. Movie Night

For a relaxing indoor third date idea, pick a movie for the evening. Local box office theaters and drive-in theaters offer different experiences. You can even book a private screening room, where you can bring the movie and meal of your choice for your date. Peerspace has hundreds of cozy screening rooms available, like this venue in Chelsea, NY! You’ll have elevated leather seats and surround sound speakers for the perfect movie night in this intimate 8-person screening room.

3. Book a Dance Class

For a more active third date check out dance classes near you! Instructors hold lessons in tango, salsa, ballet, hip-hop, and other styles weekly. They are a fun way to bond over a shared interest!

4. Paint & Sip

Art and wine events are more popular than ever! You can BYOB to many of these events, so if you and your date have a favorite wine, be sure to grab some beforehand. Painting classes give you the chance to explore your creative sides together. They’re also a great start to the date as you can easily move on to dinner or a movie night if the vibe is right!

5. Concert Tickets

Concerts are great third date ideas because there is so much music to explore! Not to mention the diversity of venues out there. Outdoor summer concerts can be enjoyed with a blanket and beer. Or you can get tickets to an indoor show at a performance hall.

6. Comedy Clubs

Laugh out loud with tickets to a comedy club! Shows are typically 1-2 hours long and can feature celebrities if you get tickets in advance. Open mic nights are a chance to explore new talent and you can always keep tabs on your favorite comedians to see when they’re coming to your area.

Tasty Third Date Ideas

7. Wine or Beer Tasting

Wine and beer tasting events are a chance to explore new brews with your date! An experienced sommelier or cicerone will guide you through the history of each offering. You’ll also get tips on how to best experience each wine or beer, not to mention plenty of snacks!

8. Food Truck Tour

Food trucks have taken the nation by storm; they offer distinctive culinary experiences at affordable prices. From Latin fusion cuisine to pizza, it can be hard to decide on the right food truck. So try taking a tour of your favorites; most major cities have hotspots where food trucks group up. You can go to one for a beer, another for tacos, and a third for something sweet together! 

9. New Restaurant

Restaurants are a classic third date experience; you’ll be in public yet have enough privacy to chat casually. Food choices also say a lot about a person and are a great way to get to know each other! Explore a restaurant that’s new to you both. If you find one that offers a unique dining experience for a memorable evening, that’s even better!

10. Cooking Classes

One of our favorite third date ideas is to improve your culinary talents together with a cooking class! Learn how to make pasta, bake a pizza from scratch, or whip up an authentic curry with a talented instructor near you. Think about booking a private kitchen with Peerspace; we have hundreds of suitable venues for a third date cooking class!

11. Home-Cooked Dinner

Do you want to impress your date with your own culinary talents? Why not whip up something in the kitchen for them? If your own kitchen isn’t as romantic as you’d like, think about booking a space with a private kitchen and dining room! Peerspace has beautiful third date venues like this Spanish villa in Miami. Besides a fully equipped contemporary kitchen, you’ll also have a BBQ pit, hammocks, and an outdoor dining area to enjoy!

12. Candy Factory Tour

A factory tour is far more interesting than you think! Many candy factories bring people inside to show them where the magic happens. You’ll even get samples of artisan chocolates and other candies at the end. If you and your date have a favorite local sweet, why not take a visit to the place it was made?

13. Ice Cream Date

Ice cream dates have a lot of potential. You can take a walk in the park while enjoying your ice cream or sit at a local parlor. Ice cream can be added on after a nice restaurant meal or it can be the main event. Every third date idea is made better with ice cream!

14. Brewery Tour

Many breweries offer tours where you get a behind-the-scenes look at your city’s beer scene. Explore the history, microbrews, and machinery that make it all possible with a brewery tour. Some tours are guided affairs, especially for major breweries. You can take the tour as a group – or book a private tour for a more intimate third date idea. And don’t forget to enjoy some samples before you go!

Outdoor Third Date Ideas

15. Ice Skating

Outdoor third date ideas are a fun way to see some new sights while getting to know each other. Winter means snow and ice but it doesn’t have to mean an indoor date. Head to your local ice skating rink! Most have skate rentals and cost little. Pick a rink that’s close to a coffee shop or restaurant so you can warm up after a fun time skating!

16. Yoga Class

Many people bond over activities like yoga. If you share a passion for yoga then why not enjoy a class together? You can even try an experience-oriented event, like a goat or beer yoga class. For a more intimate third date experience, think about booking a private yoga class with a talented instructor! All you need is a quiet space with the right amenities. Have you seen this private yoga studio in Austin, TX? It comes fully equipped with mats, blocks, yoga blankets, and other essentials!

17. Day Hike 

Hiking combines exercise, the outdoors, and a third date into one fun day! A hike can be as intense as scrambling over boulders for experienced hikers – or it can be a casual walk through a local state park. Bring drinks and a meal if you want to have a picnic lunch at a scenic spot along the trail.

18. Botanical Gardens

If you want to enjoy a cultivated outdoor space, check out a botanical garden near you. Botanical gardens are like outdoor museums and art galleries. You can enjoy lush seasonal garden beds, educational displays, art installations, and a cafe or coffee shop on the property. 

19. Miniature Golf

Looking for something casual yet competitive for an outdoor third date idea? Take them miniature golfing! A mini golf course will have creatively themed holes with obstacles to overcome to sink each ball. Not to mention snack stands, restaurants, and bars on-site once you’re ready for a break!

20. Sculpture Gardens

Sculpture gardens are art displays set on the grounds of botanical gardens, museums, art galleries, and public parks. Some are temporary displays set up to honor a famous artist or historical figure before moving on to a new city. Others are permanent installations that teach you more about the local culture.

21. Beach Picnic

Make your next third date a picnic at the beach! Pack sandwiches, tea, cookies, and other treats, and bring a blanket to the coast. A beach picnic can be as intimate as you like if you know of a quiet cove that few beachgoers visit. Or you can enjoy beach volleyball, the surf, kites, and ice cream at a crowded public beach!

22. Sightseeing

Even if you’re a lifelong local, there’s always something new to see in any city. So why not act like tourists and do some sightseeing for the day? Check out a niche museum – or a world-famous one! Take a tour of a local monument, go on a photo tour into the mountains, and take a river dinner cruise. See your city together with a fresh perspective!

Unique Third Date Ideas

23. Escape Room

For a more experience-oriented third date, check out an escape room near you. Escape rooms challenge you to solve puzzles, find clues, and break free of the space in 30 to 90 minutes. They come with hilarious or spooky themes and a variety of skill levels. You can join an escape room with just the two of you or make it a group event with strangers or friends!

24. Dine in the Dark

Dinner dates don’t have to be normal. Try something truly unique with dinner at a blackout restaurant! Dine in the Dark is a nationwide restaurant experience where you choose from one of three set menus. You then get to enjoy the meal using every one of your senses but vision. It’s a fun third date idea that you’ll remember for the rest of your lives!

25. Dog Park Brewery

If you want a third date idea that hits differently, think about bringing the dogs along! But don’t go to just any dog park; see if there is a dog park brewery near you. These venues have off-leash areas for dogs to have playtime while their owners enjoy brews, burgers, and fries in a comfortable outdoor space. Many also have events on the calendar, like breed-specific gatherings and fundraisers for local animal shelters.

26. Indoor Rock Climbing

Do you want to try something a bit more physical without the discomfort of unpleasant outdoor weather? Indoor rock climbing gyms have a lot to offer! If you’re both new to the experience you can take a beginner class, where you’ll learn the ropes (literally). From there, you can wander up the artificial cliffs and have a fun time indoors while trying something new!

27. Trivia Night

Flex your brainpower with a trivia game night party! Bars, breweries, restaurants, gastropubs, and event centers all have trivia nights. You can make your own team or join a group in need of a few extra heads. Some trivia nights have a specific theme, like pop culture or history. Or you might get hit with all kinds of questions in a single night!

28. Video Game Arcade

Arcade games have been around for decades and only get better with time. Video game arcades collect classic stand-up machines like Pac-Man, pinball, and Galaga. You probably won’t have to bring a bag of quarters; most modern arcades let you enjoy free plays on all games with entry. For even more fun, look out for an arcade bar for beer and snacks to go with the games.

Hands-On Third Date Ideas

29. Massage/Spa Day

Make your next third date a relaxing one with a day at the spa! You can get massages, facial scrubs, and enjoy a steam bath. Afterwards, enjoy some wellness smoothies to soft music and essential oil-scented air at an onsite cafe.

30. Pottery Making

If you’re looking to try something creative, make some pottery on your next third date! Pottery classes come with clay, access to a pottery wheel, and an instructor to guide you through the finer points. You’ll even be able to have the clay creations fired there for later pickup.

31. Volunteer

There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities near you; why not do some good for your community together? You could plant trees, feed the hungry, walk around the neighborhood picking up trash, rebuild hiking trails…Many volunteer events include an hour or two at a local brewery afterward.

32. Obstacle Course

Get physical and competitive with an obstacle course run! Just be sure to dress the part since you might be diving under barbed wire or leaping over barriers. 

33. Photoshoot

Have fun taking each other’s portraits during your third date! If you have a fancy camera, great, but you don’t need one. Use your phone camera, find a pretty spot with great lighting, and help the other person see what you see in them. Make sure to dress as nicely as you would for any other portrait session!

Third dates don’t have to be difficult to plan. Not when you have us at Peerspace to give you some ideas! We love helping people enjoy memorable moments together. If you’re looking for even more date ideas, check out our suggestions via our website! 

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