Recent findings from Tawkify indicate that first dates involving activities such as hiking or cooking classes are 25% more likely to result in a second date than traditional meet-ups in bars, restaurants, or cafes. Hiking specifically has a striking success rate of 50%. Experts suggest that engaging in activities fosters deeper connections and enhances romantic satisfaction, particularly across various generations, with Boomers preferring activity dates and Gen Z recognizing their ineffectiveness. The trend is reflective of a broader shift towards experiences over conventional dating environments.
Hiking especially boasts an impressive 50% success rate, according to data gleaned from the company's millions of singles and hundreds of thousands of matches during the first quarter of 2025.
The rise in popularity of activity dates mirrors research that suggests couples who engage in activities together are happier, stronger and more connected to each other.
Anything that gets people on their feet and experiencing something new in a light and casual environment is preferred, such as visiting a museum, strolling through botanical gardens, attending a concert.
Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are least interested in going to a bar for their first date and most interested in activity dates.
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