Whether you’re planning a first date or trying to shake up your usual routine Fresno has plenty of ways to make a night out more interesting than another boring movie.

Here are five date night ideas worth trying around Fresno.

1. Play Pool and Grab Drinks at Sierra Billiards & Bar

There’s something about a little friendly competition that breaks the ice better than sitting across a dinner table making small talk. Pool is easy to pick up even if neither of you plays much, and it naturally gives you something to do together instead of just talking at each other.

You can play pool, grab drinks from the full bar, order food, play darts, and catch a game on one of the TVs. The 21+ atmosphere makes it a good option for couples looking for an adult night out. Plus, if one of you claims to be a pool shark, this is your chance to prove it.

2. Plan A Double Date

Not every date needs to be just the two of you. Grabbing another couple and turning the night into a group outing changes the energy entirely, more laughs, less pressure, and it’s a good way to build a friendship with another couple while you’re at it. Add an activity like pool, darts, trivia, or another game and it gives everyone something to do while keeping the conversation moving.

3. Try A New Twist On A Classic

Pizza and a date night aren’t exactly a groundbreaking combination, but Curry Pizza Company puts a Fresno twist on it.

Instead of sticking with the usual pepperoni and cheese, try one of their Indian-inspired pizzas and see what you both think. It’s an easy way to turn dinner into part of the experience, especially if you’re looking for something different from the usual date night restaurants.

4. Golf With A Ghost

For something more playful, Ghost Golf’s horror-themed indoor mini golf course is one of the more unique things to do in Fresno, day or night. It’s silly, a little spooky, and hard to take too seriously, which makes it a great pick if you want the date to feel more like an adventure than an obligation. And since Sierra Billiards is just down the street on Blackstone, it’s an easy pairing, swing by for drinks and a game of pool to finish the night.

5. Make Your Own Candles

Joy’s Velitas offers candle-making workshops where you can choose your fragrances and create your own candle to take home. It’s an experience you can do together, and you’ll actually leave with something from the date instead of just a receipt and a few blurry phone photos.

It’s a great choice for couples who want a quieter date that still gives them something to talk about and do together.