If you enjoy running together, you might like to give this a try to amp things up. Simple in theory, but gruelling in reality, parkour involves running (really fast) and making your way over obstacles—from park benches to parked cars—using your own strength. It combines simple cardio with explosive muscle training and balance. Check out parkour.com […]

Channel your inner Julia Child and take a cooking class for two. Many culinary schools offer one-night cook-and-dine classes.

Let’s not say “lecture,” which can be loaded with negative connotations. But “talks” seem to be quite the trend these days. Celebrities like former heads of state (e.g., Al Gore), chefs (e.g., Jamie Oliver), authors and activists go on speaking tours to major venues like concert halls in urban centers. Equally interesting though less known […]

Fill your basket with healthy snacks, a blanket and some vino and head to a prime sunset-watching spot for some intimate alfresco dining. Turn off your cell phones (or better yet, leave them at home) and enjoy the peaceful setting with your sweetie.

If the only way to forget about work is to leave the city, perhaps an overnight camping trip will do the trick. After all, there’s nothing a night of s’mores and singsongs can’t fix. Setting up a tent can be a fantastic team building exercise. Camping gets you out of your element and allows you […]

Start by making your own kite. Download a free template and then get your craft on.

Played in green spaces throughout the continent, “ultimate” frisbee boasts huge cardiovascular benefits that you get by jogging around the bases. Join a local rec league together for some fun physical fitness.

Load up your pockets with coins and small bills and go out in search of the best buskers in your town. Chances are you already know where you are most likely to find them: transit stations, public squares or parks, and so on. You just might come across some awesome talent.

On a sweltering summer day, cool off with a cold beer and some retro fun at your local bowling alley. There’s nothing like a little competition to add some fun to a date! Find more date night ideas here or download the 2life app.

Is there a specialty cheese shop in your area? Many such shops offer evening programs for those wishing to learn more about the fine art of cheese. It might be a tasting, a lesson about pairing cheeses with wines or beers, or a class on cooking with cheese. Check your local listings.