A picnic with a view
Low pressure and easy to leave if it isn't clicking. Pack real food, plenty of water and a blanket, and pick a spot with something to look at. The food keeps your hands busy and the scenery gives you something to talk about.
Date ideas for 420 friendly singles
420-Friendly First Date Ideas That Go Beyond Just Smoking Together
Creative date ideas for cannabis enthusiasts who want to make a real connection.
The 420 friendly first date that actually works
A good 420 friendly first date gives you something to do together, somewhere you both feel at ease, and space for real conversation. Cannabis can be part of it where it is legal, but it works best as a small part of a plan you would enjoy anyway. "Let's smoke" is not a plan. A walk, a picnic or a gig is.
These ideas work for 420 friendly daters of every kind: people who enjoy a joint, people who prefer edibles, people who keep it to CBD, and people who don't partake at all but don't mind if a date does. All of them assume you are both 18 or over.
Low pressure, easy to leave
Easygoing date ideas for a first meeting
Public, relaxed and simple to wrap up if the spark isn't there.
A long walk
You don't need to climb a mountain. Two hours on a woodland trail, a lakeside path or a botanical garden gives you time to talk side by side, which many people find easier than face to face.
A photo walk
Pick a neighborhood neither of you knows well and wander with your phones, taking pictures of anything that catches your eye. It keeps things moving and the quiet moments never feel awkward.
A farmers market or a bookstore
Browse on your own for a bit, then meet up over coffee and compare what you found. You learn a lot about someone from what they pick up.
Creative and cultural dates with built-in conversation
Museums, galleries and exhibitions give you something to react to at every turn, and you can move at your own pace. How someone reacts to a painting tells you more than a list of hobbies.
Live music is another strong choice. Skip the stadium show where you can't hear each other and look for a small jazz club, a folk night or a band you both like in a little venue.
For something hands-on, try a pottery class, a painting evening or a comedy night. Trying something new together, and being a little bad at it, has a way of breaking the ice. Board games count too: you see how someone handles a little friendly competition.
Cannabis date night ideas for date two or three
Some plans suit a second or third date better, once you have met and you trust each other. A first meeting at someone's home asks for trust not everyone has yet, and that is reasonable.
- Cook together. Pick something fun and forgiving, like homemade pizza or a stir-fry, and skip anything with tricky timings. Cooking side by side shows you how well you work as a team, and you get a meal at the end.
- A movie night. Take turns choosing, and make it one you have both been meaning to see.
- Stargazing. Blankets, a thermos of something warm and a dark sky. Get there on foot or with someone who hasn't used cannabis behind the wheel, and get home the same way.
- A small get-together. An evening with a few friends you both trust shows you how your date gets on with other people.
If cannabis is part of the evening, keep it to what is legal where you live. Keep cannabis out of any food you cook together, so nobody eats something they didn't choose. Edibles take time to work, so nobody should ever be pushed to take more.
Bring up cannabis before the date, not during it
The easiest way to handle it is a quick message beforehand: "Do you want cannabis in the picture for this one, or would you rather keep it simple?" It removes the guesswork. Our guide to first smoke session etiquette covers the rest of that conversation.
Let your date set their own pace. If they would rather not partake today, take it in your stride. Being 420 friendly does not mean being 420 always, and how two people feel about cannabis can differ without being a problem, as our piece on cannabis compatibility explains.
Think about where, too. Laws differ by state and country, and many places that allow cannabis still restrict using it in public. Check the local rules, be considerate of the people around you, and keep the date about each other.
Stay clear-headed enough to enjoy it, and to leave
Have a plan for getting home before the date starts, and never drive after using cannabis. Keep things light enough that you can make clear decisions all evening, and meet somewhere public the first time. Our safety page covers meeting someone new.
If you aren't feeling it, be kind and honest: "I've had a nice time, but I think we're better as friends" is fine. You don't owe anyone a second date. If your date is the one who isn't feeling it, accept it gracefully.
420 date ideas: your questions
What are good 420 friendly date ideas?
Plans with an activity and room to talk: a picnic, a long walk, a gallery, a small gig, a pottery class or a games night. Where cannabis is legal and you both want it, it can be part of the date, but the activity comes first.
What is a good cannabis date night at home?
Cooking something simple together, a movie you both chose, or a relaxed evening with a couple of trusted friends. Save nights at home for once you have met and trust each other, and keep to the law where you live.
Should we smoke on a first date?
Only if it is legal where you are and you have both said yes beforehand. Plenty of people prefer to meet sober first and keep cannabis for a later date, and that is a perfectly good choice.
How do I find someone to try these dates with?
Start with 420 singles near you, and mention the kind of dates you like on your profile. Our 420 dating profile tips show how to say it so the right people reply. More advice is in our guides.
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