Friday Five | Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Scroll below for my top 5 ideas for a perfect Valentine’s Day date.

Tyler and I went to a Plant Nite a few months back and we had a really good time! This type of thing is definitely for a more creative/artsy-leaning type of SO. But really though – who doesn’t love an adorable succulent?! We haven’t done a Paint Nite, but that one also sounds really fun. Drinking + guided activities where you bring home something pretty is a win-win for me. These events are available in most parts of the US, so you should be able to find one near you.

+ Use code LOVE30 for 30% off Plant Nite

+ Use code LOCAL35 for 35% off Paint Nite

2 – Racquetball / Ice Skating

Do something active. It’s fun to get out and do something together that gets your heart racing a bit. Plus a little competition never hurt no relationship; it can even become really flirty and playful if you don’t take it too seriously (which you shouldn’t). I think racquetball is an unexpected date option that can be super super fun. Plus it’s indoors! And ice skating is an obvious V day-given, but I had to include because I don’t think it’ll ever get old.

3 – Museum / Art Gallery

Get cultural and explore a museum or art gallery you’ve never been to. This can spark some really interesting conversation, and you might learn something new about the way your SO sees the world. Or just being silly and prancing around making fun of the pieces is a good time too. Put some Snapchat filters on statues/paintings; or pretend you’re rich curators and make incredibly generic, meaningless, and frilly statements about everything you see. Whatever suits your fancy, I think anyone can be entertained with this date.

4 – Dance Lesson / Cooking Lesson

Learning something new with your SO can be really really enjoyable – especially if its something you can continue to do together after your lesson or class. Take your SO to an impromptu lesson, or surprise them with a gift of a few lessons and you’ll be dancing/cooking/etc. like pros in no time. Plus you can show off this new skill and totally be #CoupleGoals.

+ TIP: good places to find coupons for stuff like this are Gilt City, Groupon, & Living Social

5 – Mountain Getaway

If you live in any place with ~4 seasons, you know that February means chilly temps. Flying somewhere is a bit much to celebrate V day, but I think a little road trip to the mountainside for a cozy and relaxing weekend sounds divine.

Wishing all of you a great V day!

…and if you’re single – make it a ME day and treat yo’ self!