10 Easy Summer Dating Ideas

By: Dan_P @KissSpeedDating

The sun is shining, people are smiling, and people are dating! Summer is the un-official dating season and your chances to go out on a hot date rises higher then the mercury on your thermometer.

This is the time of the year to take advantage of the amazing weather and the great dating opportunities that will arise. Your job is to take advantage of it! The April shower's have passed, and with them, our tolerance to be indoors. So, our beloved Mother Nature is handing over a 3 month window to take advantage of the romance and the outdoors with plenty of dating ideas to choose from.

Here are 10 easy summer dating ideas that are packed with fun and are sure to bring a warm smile to your date! The possibilities are infinite, but here are 10 ideas that will make your date melt!

Idea #1 - Ice Cream

Who doesn't love ice cream? And more importantly, what's a summer without ice cream!? In a study in 2006 from the I.I.C.A (International Ice Cream Association), U.S. sales of ice cream and frozen desserts reached nearly $23 billion! The census is in, people love ice cream! So go for walk outdoors and be sure to stop by your local soft serve or ice cream store. Top flavors according to the study are as follows and in order of; Vanilla, Chocolate, Butter Pecan, Strawberry, and Chocolate Chip Mint. Fun Alternative: Go to your grocery store, pick your favorite flavor, grab two spoons, and head out to the park or the beach and dig right in together!

Idea #2 - Fly A Kite

Ok yes, it sounds like a kids date, and that is exactly why your date will love it! Go out and buy a decent kite and one you can be sure to get a giggle out of your date. On a breezy, beautiful summers day, find a large open field or at the beach, and liftoff! Why a kite? A successful launch and a steady flight requires communication, coordination, and team work. In sum, it's the groundwork for a good relationship. So once that kite high soaring high, you and your date have the freedom to lay down and relax, chit chat, and take turns being the pilot. Fun Alternative: Have a little dare devil in you? What's the next best thing besides flying a kite? Being in one! Go para sailing together and you will be assured your dates excitement and happiness will be soaring high!

Idea #3 - Water Play

Its hot out and you and your date are getting a little sweaty and the best way to cool of is with some water fun! Suit up for maritime activities like windsurfing, boogie boarding, para sailing, or if you have some extra pocket money go rent a boat! Water sports like these really get the adrenaline pumping which makes great time for flirting. Fun Alternative: Some prefer the lighter side of things, in which kayaking or canoeing can make for a quiet and intimate time. Enjoy!

Idea #4 -  Stroll Around Town

Go explore your city together and get a fresh perspective on your where you live. Take each other to your favorite points of interest such as your secret hangouts, markets, dream house,  view point, and so on. If you have a dog bring him or her! We all love to talk about our pets and how our dog is the "best dog in the world." Play a game of fetch in the park and it'll show your love for your pet and it'll showcase how caring you can be. Finish by taking a visit to the ice cream store, or for a light snack at your favorite snack bar. Fun Alternative: Get in your car and go for a scenic drive around the city and snap a few pictures of the places you visit. Remember to fuel up!

Idea #5 - Amusement Park

Its the classic date and the ones we always see in the movies. Why? Because it get's the dialogue going. The walks between the rides, games and the wait in the line up all allow for a great conversation and most importantly plenty of getting to know you time. Amusement parks remind people of the kid in us, so you generally feel at ease and care free unless you are about to hop on a ride with a flip or a corkscrew! Instilling a little fear will have your date reaching for your hand on every turn, flip and descent. Go play a few games, hopefully ones you think you'll be good at, and try to win your date a big teddy bear. There might be a kiss waiting for you at the top of the Ferris wheel. Fun Alternative: Go to your local go-kart track and get a thrill and a half chasing each other down the track!

Idea #6 - Picnic

Like the amusement park, a picnic is the tried and true summer date idea that you can't go wrong with.  Go to your local supermarket and pickup some fresh deli meets, light cheeses, fresh bread and juicy fruits. Top it off with a bottle of white wine and a clean, and yes we mean clean, blanket to rest and lay on. If you have a iPod with a iPod dock, prepare it with some soft chill-out music to accompany you. Gaze up at the sky and if it's a little cloudy, see what you can find! Fun Alternative: None! Picnics is the perfect summer date!

Idea #7 - Star Gazing

You might have to drive a little out of the city to get a good shot of the night sky, but it's well worth the effort. Star gazing can be a very romantic evening even if you know
nothing about stars. Bring some light snacks, a warm blanket and get cozy! Happen to catch a shooting star? Make a wish together and whisper it to each other, just make sure its appropriate! Fun Alternative: If you happen to have a planetarium in your city, why not catch a cool show about space and the galaxies and let your minds wonder together.

Idea #8 - Team Sports

Go check out your local sports team, anything that involves a team you're both rooting for. Sharing a passion for sports and your local team will naturally get you talking about other things you like. Extra points if you can grab great seats and a autographed memorabilia. Fun Alternative: Gather up your friends for a friendly game of ultimate frisbee, mini-golf or touch football and top it off with a a BBQ and some great laughs!

Idea #9 - Outdoor Events

A summer in the city is usually packed with festivals, country fairs and street fairs. There are also plenty of outdoor music events, drive in movies, and plays to see. Find something that interests the two of you and go dance, mingle with others, and sing along. Fun Alternative: None! What's better then enjoying together your favorite band play?

Idea #10 - Disposable Camera

These days almost everyone has a digital camera. What does that mean? Better pictures, but a lot fewer weird and "let's delete that one" shots. Remember those crazy pictures you would come across when you finally got around to developing them! So, grab a disposable camera and head off to the park, city or your favorite hangout. Take as many pictures as you can with the camera and be sure to have the both of you included! Drop them off and grab a ice cream while your waiting for them to get developed. Pick them up and see how goofy the two of you can be together! Fun Alternative: Got a creative side? You don't need to be Picasso for this one. Grab some pens or paints, a canvass, and paint pictures of yourselves to the back drop of your favorite scenery.