20 Ways To Spend This Valentines
- haleylabel
- Feb 6, 2021
- 6 min read
Here Are 20 Fun Ideas To Spend Valentine's Other Than A Romantic Dinner
It has been long speculated by some people that Valentine's day was created by greeting card companies to sell cards but, that is very far from the truth. This romantic holiday has very long history which combines the persons St. Valentine's and a Pagan holiday. At one point in time the holiday was out lawed because it was seen as "un-Christian". Towards the end of the 5th century Pope Gelasius declared February 14th St. Valentine's Day. In France and in England during the Middle Ages it was commonly thought that February 14th was the start of birds' mating season. Thus the connection of February 14th being the day of love began. Valentine's Day holds a special place in my heart since it is my boyfriend's and mines anniversary as well! I am so excited that Valentine's is only a week away. I am especially excited for this year because Valentine's is on a Sunday which means a weekend long celebration. We will be doing special activities all weekend long so I wanted to come up with a couple of different ideas. Although, I do enjoy a fancy dinner at a nice restaurants I wanted to come up other ideas for a fun spin on this holiday. If you feel like you are stuck in a Valentine's Day rut with the same thing every year try one of these ideas instead. Even if you don't have a significant other to celebrate with this year gather up all of your other single friend's and pick one of these ideas to do.
1) Make Dinner Together
Instead of going out to dinner and fighting crowds why not stay home and make dinner together. Try a new recipe from Pinterest or make your favorite meal. This will be a great bonding experience for the two of you. Pop your favorite bottle and have a fun time in the kitchen.
2) Go Out For Breakfast or Lunch
If you want to spend Valentine's evening at home why not go out for breakfast or lunch instead. This is a great way to still dine out at your favorite restaurant and have a romantic meal while avoiding the big dinner crowds. For all of the breakfast lovers this would make for a great date idea.
3) Go Indoor Mini Golfing
Mini golf doesn't have to just be at the beach. Find a indoor putt-putt close by and spend the day with a little friendly competition. Or if you don't have a indoor mini golf go to the arcade instead. It will be just as fun! If you live somewhere that isn't too cold during February go to a regular outdoor mini golf course.
4) All Day Movie Marathon
Spend Valentine's watching a list of your top 5 favorite movies. Just because it Valentine's doesn't mean they have to be all rom-coms. Munch on your favorite snacks and sip coco while being all snuggled up on the couch.
5) Order Takeout
Just because it's Valentine's doesn't mean you have to eat a fancy mean. Order in from your favorite take out restaurant. Order in pizza, chinese, wings, or even some BBQ! Ordering messing food can be a great way to break the ice if this is your first Valentine's Day you're celebrating as a couple. Take out can be just as romantic with a little mood lighting!
6) Go To All Of Your Favorite Stores
Spend the day shopping together at your favorite stores. Even if your just window shopping or actually shopping you'll still have a blast spending time together. Head to your favorite book store, boutique, or home goods store for a fun shopping day.
7) Board Game Night
Break out all of your favorite games for a fun game night. Get out the board games, card games, or even video games! Nothing says a fun romantic night like Mario Cart! The winner gets bragging rights for the weekend.
8) Take A Cooking Class
For another great dinner idea why not take a cooking class together. Regardless, if you are both great chefs or if your both terrible you will have some great laughs to share. This is a great way to shake things up and do something different this year and break from any date night ruts you may have gotten in during 2020.
9) Follow A Cooking Tutorial From Home
If you rather stay home than take a class then follow a cooking tutorial from the comfort of your own kitchen. Find a yummy cooking video from your favorite chef to make at home. This is great if you don't want to leave home or if you are too nervous to try a class.
10) DIY Cocktail Hour
Enjoy your own cocktail hour with your own homemade cocktails. Try making your own cocktails from home before making dinner. This is great if neither one wants to be the DD or feel like paying for an Uber. Get tipsy from home while having fun mixing your own cocktails for a change.
11) Go To The Gym Together
For all those gym rats out there this is a wonderful idea to spend Valentine's Day. Get a nice sweat in before having a romantic dinner for two. The best workouts are the ones you get to share with a gym buddy. Go to the gym for an hour or take a fun class for an hour.
12) Take A Yoga Class Together
For all you yogis out there taking a yoga class together is a great way to spend time together and unwind. Spend an hour relaxing together and stretching out those muscles. Grab a quick lunch afterwards to replenish and head home for a relaxing evening together.
13) Go On a Double Date
A double date with friends or celebrating with a group is also a great way to catch up with friends. You can meet up for dinner or host everyone at your place. Arrange some games to play after dinner or all go out for a round of bowling.
14) Live Stream a Concert
Sadly, a lot of concerts and music festivals were cancelled this year so live stream a concert from your favorite band instead. Make your own personal concert at home without all of the expensive food and drinks. You can even create your own dance floor in your living room.
15) Go On A Hike
Depending on the weather this is a great day for a nice romantic hike through nature. This is a great way to get out and enjoy the fresh air and spent quality time together. If you are both big outdoors people this is a wonderful way to spend this romantic day of love. Hike your favorite place/trail or go to a new location to explore.
16) Take A Painting Class
For the creative individuals taking a painting class together is a perfect way to spend the day. Or take a class in something you both enjoy doing, like knitting, sewing, or drawing. Even if you are both not very talented it is still a great way to try something new together. You'll also both have a great laugh at your lack of artistic ability.
17) Make Sushi
For the couples crazy about sushi this will be an absolute blast. Find a great tutorial to follow from home and stock up on your favorite sushi ingredients. Maybe stick with cooked sushi and play it save. Nobody needs to spend the night with food poisoning. If the sushi making doesn't go well you can also just order some in.
18) Go To A Spa
A spa day is another great idea for a relaxing day together. Whether you spend the day at a spa getting facials and massages or stay home with face mask from a bottle and a bubble bath. Throw on your favorite movie to play in the background or favorite music.
19) Ride Bikes
Depending on the weather and where you live a romantic bike ride will be a lovely way to spend the day. Take a ride around the neighborhood or take your bikes on a nature trail. Ride into town together to get breakfast or coffee to start the romantic day.
20) Try Something New Together
Trying something new together that neither of you have done before can be the best kind of dates. Pick an idea from above that you two have never done before or sit down and brainstorm together for ideas. Or pick a couple of activities to do all weekend long for a long romantic weekend.
Whether this is your first or tenth Valentine's day together these are all great ideas to try. Even if you aren't celebrating with a significant other these are definitely a couple of ideas you can do with your other single friends. Let me know down in the comments what your favorite idea was or what your Valentine's day plans are. If you want to learn more about this fun holiday go to History.com!
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