There’s something that I — as a partnered person, probably annoyingly — like to recommend to friends looking for cute first date ideas. And that is this: Choose an activity you’ve been wanting to do ...

Going on a first date can be exciting and nerve-wracking. From deciding on what to wear to figuring out what to talk about, meeting up with someone you like can feel intimidating and overwhelming.

Enter: the best first date ideas for people who want to get more out of their Thursday or Saturday night — and, in the process, potentially form a more exciting connection with someone, too. From ...