Day2 ideas for weeknights, for the mature man?

[CoolRunning]

I'm looking for some good day2 ideas for weeknights. IDEALLY, some of them would be alcohol-free (e.g. not rely on going to a bar) since I am borderline alcoholic and am trying to cut wayyy back.

I've read some stuff about hanging out at the mall, trying stuff on, joking around, then maybe grabbing a bite to eat, and I'm wondering if in your experience this works with girls of age mid to late 20s. I mean the mall seems so juvenile?

Keys to a day2 seem to be,

- you have a PLAN but can make it look effortless
- PLENTY of venue changes (like, not stay in a venue more than 60-90 min)

 

[squirrels]

Invite her to your place, watch a DVD...maybe make some food if you're any good.

Out? Play pool, go bowling, even mini-golf isn't TOO childish. If you're gonna go to a restaurant, try to go someplace other than your typical boring sit-down place. For example, there's this Japanese steakhouse near where I live where they prepare the food in front of you, complete with ninja-spatula-twirling, etc...

Picnics, maybe...the zoo?

Or go on a trip to the beach or something. Just think a little...what's fun for YOU? What do you see yourself doing with this girl if you end up spending any real time together? (Besides THAT )

 

[KarmaSutra]

Invite her to your place, watch a DVD...maybe make some food if you're any good.

Out? Play pool, go bowling, even mini-golf isn't TOO childish. If you're gonna go to a restaurant, try to go someplace other than your typical boring sit-down place. For example, there's this Japanese steakhouse near where I live where they prepare the food in front of you, complete with ninja-spatula-twirling, etc...
Picnics, maybe...the zoo?

Or go on a trip to the beach or something. Just think a little...what's fun for YOU? What do you see yourself doing with this girl if you end up spending any real time together? (Besides THAT )

Good suggestions. (Highlighted portion is called tepanyaki). I would throw in getting some ice cream and a stroll around a park (it brings back memories of youth). Also, Sushi is a great idea.