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Are you looking to make amazing memories this summer? Well, you’re not alone!

Summer is notorious for memorable dates, but if you feel like you’ve already done it all, we have some fresh ideas for you. Whether it’s your first date with the person you're crushing on, or quality time with your long-time significant other, a summer date is the perfect way to spend time with the person you love (or like a whole lot!).

So, what are you waiting for? Check out these unique ideas to wow your summer date:

• Drive to a neighboring city and explore for the day!

• Rent electric bikes and go for an adventure!

• Learn to rollerblade and/or skateboard together!

• Have a cook-off! Each chooses a different recipe for the same dish and get cooking!

• Go to a drive-in movie! Don’t forget to pack some popcorn, candy, and a blanket!

• Make ice cream from scratch! Get an ice cream ball maker or grab a Ziplock bag!

• Get some other couples together and play the ultimate version of kick-the-can!

• Have a game night! Play cards, board games, and/or Jenga. Keep score to see who’s the overall winner!

• Browse the local farmer’s market together! Get some fresh berries and/or honey!

• Attend a play at your local community college!

• Go on a painting date! Grab two canvases, some paints, and brushes, and go for it!

• Binge-watch a mystery show or movie. Guess who did what!

• Try indoor rock climbing! See how high your love soars!

• Play laser tag together!

• Go paintballing!

• Take a salsa dance class!

• Take a hot yoga class together!

• Take a cooking class!

• Take a pottery class together!

• Make homemade play dough and get creative!

• Start a DIY project together!

• Do face masks together!

• Try a new restaurant and order food you've never tried before!

• Have a quiet night in and read a book aloud!

• Make a secret picnic basket for one another and go to your local beach, lake, or park! See what your partner packed!

Amanda Sosa is a college graduate from California State University, Long Beach with a MA in English (emphasis Rhetoric and Composition) and a BA in English (emphasis Rhetoric and Composition; minor in American Studies). She currently works in higher education English classrooms at Golden West Community College and as an instructor at Platt College. Her love of writing has prompted her to additionally pursue copywriting and copyediting professionally.