
26 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Are you stuck wondering what to do this Valentine’s Day? Here are some simple and fun ways to celebrate your relationship together this year.

26 Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is getting closer and closer. If you are looking to shake up your Valentine’s Day date this year and stay away from the overcrowded restaurants, use this list to help you arrange a heartfelt date with the one you love. There is no perfect option that fits everyone when it comes to Valentine’s Day date ideas, but there are hundreds of tiny ways to say I love you that can be budget friendly too.
Where to Start?
Decide what your budget is and start with that always. There are a few ideas here that are a bit more money. For instance, a ski weekend is not inexpensive. But a cozy evening in watching Netflix ROMCOM’s together, is of course a totally easy and affordable way to spend a night.
Remember it’s the thought…
The most important thing to remember is that anything you choose to do will be appreciated as long as it comes from the heart. And frankly, it’s important to celebrate your partner and the relationship you have periodically. I know sometimes it’s hard to find the time. But Valentine’s Day is just right for that.
Take the Time to:
- Take a drive to a special spot that reminds you of a special moment you shared together. Pack some sweets, something warm to drink, and a blanket to snuggle under. If it’s too cold to get out of the car cuddle inside and just reminisce about the event you took part in at that very spot, five or ten years earlier.
- Dine-in. Cook up your favourite Valentine’s Meal together and hunker down for date night under your own roof. I suggest these Valentine’s crepes.
- Watch the sunrise or the sunset together.
- Visit a bookstore together. Grab a coffee and take your time meandering around. There is nothing more leisurely than book store browsing.
- Go to the drive-in, if you have one around.
- Create a romantic scavenger hunt for your date.
- Play card games together.
- Go for a lesiurely walk hand in hand.
- Visit your local miniature golf course.
- Host an intimate wine tasting for your date.
- Catch a play. Check your local community college to see what the drama department is producing.
- Take an art class together.
- Grab some ice cream.
- Explore the zoo.
- Rent a hotel for the night.
- Indulge in a couple’s massage.
- Decorate a tree in a park or your own backyard with strings of paper hearts to make a romantic spot for a picnic. Pack a basket with strawberries, wine, and chocolate. Keep your plan a secret until you lead your love to your date spot.
- Pump up your music, hang a disco ball, and dance! If you don’t have a disco ball make do with what you have. The important part is the dancing.
- Make fondue for dessert. Serve with strawberries or other fruit.
- Go for a drive to see houses you dream of living in together one day. Visualizing your future together can help you work to make a goal happen.
- Watch Netflix at home. Embrace the Rom COMs.
- Make martinis at home.
- Visit a museum.
- Attend a sporting event.
- Hit the slopes and go skiing together. Take a ski trip. Rent a cabin, and make it a weekend trip. MY FAVOURITE.
- Go to an art gallery and browse. Take your time. Share your thoughts about the pieces you like.
How Will You Spend Valentine’s Day?
What is your favorite Valentine’s Day date idea? Did it make our list? If not, please share your ideas with us!


13 Comments
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
Those are all great ideas. I actually don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day with my hubby – we go on dates all year long.
Mary O'Malley (The O'Malley Review)
These are really great things for couples to do for Valentine’s Day. I love the idea of watching a sunset or rise. (wink)
Mama to 5 BLessings
What a great ides. We normally do not celebrate Valentine’s day only because our anniversary is a few weeks after.
Jeanine
What great ideas! We will be spending time inside this year, I think. But these ideas will be great for when we can celebrate out!
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom)
These are sweet ideas! I’d love to do something with the whole family this year.
MyKidsGuide (@MyKidsGuide)
Those are great Valentine’s Day ideas. We are planning on going skiing together by night…
Lois Alter Mark
So many great ideas here. My husband and I will be spending Valentine’s Day on the couch, watching a movie and eating a big bowl of popcorn!
Maureen @ A Debt Free Stress Free Life
These are awesome ideas. Now all I need is the date!
Lesley
Great date ideas for Valentine’s day. You’ve given me lots of good choices to pick from – I cant’ decide!
Pam
Lots of great ideas here on how to spend the day. Number 2 is my favorite and what my husband and I most likely will do: “Dine-in. Cook up your favorite meal together and hunker down for date night under your own roof.”
Kay Adeola
Those are all great ideas,I think we will just be having a meal in together this year and watching a movie.
Angela
So many great ideas! I love the idea of snuggling up at a drive-in movie.
The Mid-Atlantic Foodie
I love all of these date ideas, I may have to surprise Mr. MAF with one or two of them.