DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY? HERE ARE IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR VALENTINES DAY EXTRA SPECIAL
The good news, huh? You can choose how you want to spend Valentine's Day. You can just follow your instincts and disregard all the cupid-inspired marketing that tries to convince you to make this a big deal. But there are plenty of possibilities if you're the type of person who prefers to go big or go home.
Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching, and you may already be considering your plans, regardless of your relationship status or level of cynicism about the day. After all, Valentine's Day is widely regarded as the most romantic day of the year, and chances are good that your significant other will value your thoughtfulness even if your plan is straightforward.
However, coming up with something to do on February 14th is usually a little bit overwhelming. The good news, huh? You can choose how you want to spend Valentine's Day. You can just follow your instincts and disregard all the cupid-inspired marketing that tries to convince you to make this a big deal. But there are plenty of possibilities if you're the type of person who prefers to go big or go home.
The most important thing is to talk to the person you are spending V-Day with and make sure you both have the same ideas about how you want the day to go. It's the last thing you want, whether you're in a committed relationship or just a casual one, for someone to get wounded if a day goes by without at least a tiny romantic gesture. Not a champagne and roses kind of couple? Not a huge deal. Maybe even more special than a cute card and your sweetie's favorite goodie.
However, because you're here, it's likely that you want to do something unique for Valentine's Day but are unsure of just what to do. Don't worry, though. You can relax knowing that there is a date idea out there for you, regardless of your preferences: you can be an outdoorsy hiker, an adventurous partner ready to go big on a sensual staycation or couples trip, or an enthusiastic romantic on a tight budget.
These are the top Valentine's Day suggestions for practically any kind of relationship, spending limit, or hobby. They also include suggestions for single people and those organizing platonic get-togethers.
Or simply treat yourself and go all out.
Go to a restaurant and get the prix fixe and a nice bottle of wine if you haven't yet spent all of your holiday money. Just remember to leave room for dessert—that could be a *dessert* cake or something else entirely.
Take a Tour of a Distillery, Winery, or Brewery
What's not to love? Tippling a few merlots or craft brews and becoming a little tipsy. You have complete range to make out in the back seat, so just be sure to take an Uber to avoid drinking and driving. Win-win.
Drink and Craft:
Bring your own supplies to a painting or ceramics class and create some artwork that you can hopefully hang in your apartment. Have a crafts evening together in your kitchen if you don't want outsiders to see how uncreative you are. Will you pose on the counter and ask your companion to draw you looking like a French girl? I fervently hope so.
Get Your Tarot Read
Fortune-telling is a risky activity, but at its best, you can learn so much about each other. Head to a local shop, get it read virtually, or buy a pack of tarot cards and take turns looking into each other’s futures.
Take a Tango Class
This is probs one of those things you always wanted to do but felt it was too adult or too cheesy. It’s neither! It’s a cliché marriage saver in movies for a reason! The best part is you can either head to a local studio or watch a vid online to learn some moves from your living room.
Music is hella personal for lots of people, and seeing a band or musician perform live is an otherworldly experience…especially if you’re sharing the moment with someone special. Surprise your honey with tix to their favorite performer, or choose someone you both like for a night of beer and swaying to the tunes.
Who says you can’t make it a group hang if you already do cute date nights all the time anyway? Grab your bestie and their boo to celebrate both romance and friendship.
Set up string lights, make a blanket fort, and get cuddly, baby.
Go to the Movies
Re-Create Your First Date
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Hit Up a Comedy Show
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Have a Karaoke Night
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Volunteer Together
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Go to a Botanical Garden
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Treat Yourself to a Staycation
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Enjoy Some Romantic Stargazing
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Have Deep Conversations
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Make Candles
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Do a Puzzle Together
a date night whereyou work on a puzzle and listen to music or a good audiobook would actually be awesome
Go to a Drive-In
Drive-in movies have become more popular in recent years due to *ahem* recent events and they’re honestly about as iconically romantic as it gets.
Go Thrift Shopping
Want to try something totally different? Head to a thrift shop and pick out the wackiest outfits you can find for each other. Bonus points if you wear them to dinner or drinks afterward.
Go Camping
Throw a Small Party
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Valentine’s Day parties aren’t just reserved for elementary schools and luxe bars. Invite your closest pals over and throw a fiesta of your own with themed heart-shaped sugar cookies, and some heavily spiked punch. If you want to get ~sexy~ with it, you could always play some old-school games such as Spin the Bottle or Seven Minutes in Heaven for a nostalgic and naughty evening.
Have a Spotify Date
Using Spotify’s Group Sessions feature, share your fave songs with your date (whether virtually or next to each other) in a playlist. Better yet,
Go for a Little Hike or Walk Outside
Explore local trails and climb to the top for Insta-worthy views, or simply take a stroll around your neighborhood. Walking usually makes talking easier, so enjoy chatting about whatever comes up as you go for a leisurely (or intense, if you’re going the hiking route) walk.
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