2011 Summer Dating Ideas

The following is a short list I put together to help you with date planning. These are just some of the great options for 2011 summer dating in Salt Lake City:

April 7-September 9
Salt Lake Minor League Bees Baseball Game
Spring Mobile Ballpark
77 W 1300 S, Salt Lake City
(801) 325-2273

Going to a baseball game on a date is a great way to get outside. The games are usually very exciting and you can share in the highs and lows of the game while you enjoy your hotdog and beer. Seats start at $12. P.S. Make sure you ask before eating someone else's peanuts!

All Summer Long
Liberty Park Picnic and Tracy Aviary Visit
589 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City
tracyaviary.org

Have a picnic in the park then stroll over to Tracy Aviary. Tickets for the aviary are $7.

June 11-October 22
Downtown Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pioneer Park
300 S 300 W, Salt Lake City
downtownslc.org

Spend a Saturday morning at the farmers market at Pioneer Park. Support locals, eat some great food, and be sure to check out the crafts.

June 17-18
Utah Foster Care Foundation's Chalk Art Festival
The Gateway
400 W South Temple, Salt Lake City
ChalkArtFestival.org

Head to the Gateway and feast your eyes on some amazing chalk art while supporting a good cause. Grab a bite to eat, and if you're up for it, play in the fountain!

June 23-26
Utah Arts Festival
Library Square
210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City
uaf.org

Spend some time looking at some amazing art, listen to live music or poetry, do some crafting. This festival really has it all. You can spend hours making your way through the festival so make sure to slather on the sunblock and drink lots of water!

June 20 & 27, July 11 & 18
Monday Night Movies
Dusk to 11 p.m.
The Gallivan Center
239 S Main, Salt Lake City
slcgov.com/publicservices/gallivan

Head down to the Gallivan Center for one of their FREE Monday night movies. Grab some takeout on your way or visit the concessions stand. They will be playing all four Indiana Jones movies in order:

• June 20 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
• June 27 - The Temple of Doom
• July 11 - The Last Crusade
• July 18 - The Kingdom of Crystal Skulls

Since just about everyone has seen these movies, you don't have to focus too hard on the movie and instead focus your attention on your date!

To sum it all up:

When dating in the summer, get out and enjoy what Salt Lake City has to offer. Find activities where you can be playful. Find things to do that are unique; show your date how creative you can be!

Online Dating: Things that must go!

1. Scanned profile pics that an ex was obviously ripped out of.
2. Answering questions with "You'll just have to see."
3. Posting pictures that are more than 5 years old.
4. Nudging, winking, of sending an icebreaker. If you want to get to know me, do it!
5. Posting pictures of yourself on your motorcycle/in your car.
6. Posting pictures you've taken yourself in a mirror while flexing your biceps.
7. Short answers to profile questions. If it's important to you, take some time to think and process your answers.
8. When talking about things you can't live without, leave out air, food, shelter... as I am aware of this.
9. Sending text messages as your main source of communication after the initial meeting.
10. Saying "You don't look anything like your picture" when you meet for the first time.
11. Use SPELLCHECK people!
12. Posting profile pictures you've taken with your phone/computer. Can't you have someone take a decent picture of you?!

Please, add to my list! We all have great examples of what not to do while online dating!!