10 casual date ideas when ‘let’s grab a drink’ won’t do
Maybe you’re over going on dates at any of the breweries in Charlotte. Maybe you want to switch things up. In any of these cases, try trivia, game night and these other activities:
At Coco and the Director
Wine N Color Wednesdays
Color it up and enjoy a $5 glass of wine and half-priced pastries. Guests can submit their works of art for a chance to win free coffee for an entire week.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Movie Night Saturdays
Get cozy and take your date to see movies ranging from “Avatar” to “Robin Hood.”
Date: March 31
Time: 7 p.m.
Pro Tip: Their next showing will be “Robin Hood.”
Adult Game Night
There’s nothing better than the ultimate game night. Play everything from Heads Up to Scrabble and even Jumbo Jenga. You must be 18+ years old to play.
Date: March 30
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Hoppin’
Trivia Tuesdays
Prizes are given out after each round of trivia including Hoppin’ swag, local/regional/national brewery swag, gift cards and more.
Date: Tuesdays until Aug. 28
Time: 8 p.m.
Pro Tip: If you get there early, try swinging a few rounds of golf at their Go TeeBox golf simulator.
via Hoppin’ on Instagram (hoppinclt)
$1 oz. Wine Night & Music Bingo
Invite your date, friends and even your dog to this self-serve taproom to win prizes, sip on wine and answer questions about a variety of music.
Date: Every Wednesday until Aug. 29
Time: 8 p.m.
The Unknown Brewing Company
Trivia Night
Get your team together and play for the chance to win a $30 gift certificate, $20 gift certificate and other special prizes.
Date: Thursdays
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Pro Tip: Snag one of their uniquely named beers like the Pre-Game, Brown Ryed Girl or Raisin the Roof.
7th Street Public Market
Potions & Pixels Board Game Night
All of your favorite vendors will be open for extended hours so you can enjoy food, drinks and nostalgic games from all eras and for all skill levels. They bring around 75 games for people to play.
Date: Every other Wednesday
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Camp North End
Morning Markets
Mosey on over for coffee, freshly baked goods, shopping and live music (plus a rotation of activities and fitness classes occur throughout the day). Pets on leashes are also welcome.
Date: The only two dates left are April 7 and May 5.
Time: 9 a.m.
Work For Your Beer
Waggle For Your Beer: Dog Walk
Show your date your softer side by walking or running your dog for a 1.5 mile guided, group walk, starting and ending at a different local brewery each week.
Date: Every Wednesday, March through October. The walk starts and ends at a different brewery each week of the month. Bring your dogs along on the first Wednesday of the month at Sycamore Brewing, the second Wednesday at Free Range Brewing, the third Wednesday at Legion Brewing and the fourth Wednesday at Unknown Brewing. If there’s a fifth Wednesday in the month, the walk will start and end at NoDa Brewing.
Time: 6 p.m.
Pro Tip: Get 25 percent off your order at Sycamore Brewing after the walk on the first Wednesday of the month, or take advantage of Free Range Brewing’s $3 pint special on ‘Cream of the Crop’ cream ale the second Wednesday of the month.
Front Porch Sundays
April Front Porch Sundays Kick-Off Market
Enjoy more than 50 vendors, live music, food, beer, pet adoptions and more. Participating vendors include 704 Shop, Crane Coffee Company, Sycamore Brewing, etc. starting at 2151 Hawkins St.
Date: April 8, and continuing on the first Sunday of every month.
Time: noon-5 p.m.
Featured photo: Camp North End
This story was originally published March 28, 2018 at 12:00 AM with the headline "10 casual date ideas when ‘let’s grab a drink’ won’t do."