Along with the holidays, the winter season brings so many opportunities to cozy up with the person you love. The temperatures may be dropping, but there are plenty of winter date ideas to keep things hot!
Whether it’s your first date or just another date night with your long-term partner, we have a winter date idea to fit.
Here are 25 romantic winter date ideas to keep you warm all winter long:
1. Go Holiday Shopping Together
Even if shopping isn’t your favorite thing, you still need to get presents for friends and family, right? It’s always more fun to have a shopping partner.
2. Go Ice Skating
Find the closest outdoor skating rink and lace up those skates together! Bundle up, hold hands, keep each other from falling, and enjoy the fresh, crisp air.
3. Decorate For The Holidays
Grab all of your old decorations out of the attic (or go shop for something new!) and spend the day getting ready for the holidays.
4. Go See A Play
Check out any upcoming productions at your local theater. It’s a fun alternative to seeing a movie!
5. Check Out Some Christmas Lights
Take a stroll through your neighborhood or find a drive-thru light display. There’s no better way to get yourselves into the holiday spirit!
6. Volunteer Together
From the Salvation Army to your local food bank, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer. After all, the holidays are all about giving, and you’ll both feel good doing it.
7. Build And Decorate A Gingerbread House
Have some child-like fun together with a gingerbread house! Make sure you have plenty of frosting and candy for decorating. (And eat half of it, of course.)
8. Have A Holiday-Themed Movie Night
Netflix and chill — holiday style! Pick out some of your favorite holiday movies (or ones you haven’t seen) and binge them while sipping hot cocoa.
9. Go On A Winter Hike
If you are more of the adventurous type, this is a fun way to enjoy nature during the winter. Grab your winter boots, bundle up, and take in some beautiful views.
10. Build A Snowman
Find funny props for your snowman and laugh your way through dressing it up. Hat and scarf? Sunglasses? Clown wig? You decide.
11. Bake Cookies Together
Find a recipe for holiday-themed cookies and make them together. Whether you are expert bakers or total amateurs, you’ll have a blast doing it.
12. Pick Out A Tree
Find a local vendor and pick out the perfect Christmas tree! If you’d rather not put one up, then simply take a walk through the trees and point out the best ones.
13. Make S’mores
S’mores are delicious, gooey goodness that make the perfect winter treat. Start a fire in the backyard and make sure to roast your marshmallows the old-fashioned way — with sticks!
14. Go Sledding
If you live in an area with lots of hills and snow, then try some sledding! If you haven’t done it before, you can always make friendly bets on who wipes out first.
15. Take A Moonlit Stroll In The Snow
Take a romantic stroll together and talk about anything and everything. Even if there isn’t any snow, it’s still romantic to hold hands while you venture through the moonlit streets.
16. Learn A New Skill Together
Painting, woodcarving, knitting, cooking — whatever you want to try, do it together!
17. Have An Indoor Picnic
When the weather is unbearably cold, have a picnic inside. Lay a blanket on the floor, make all of your favorite picnic foods, and crack open a bottle of wine.
18. Watch Some Stand-Up Comedy
If you’re able to see a comedy show in person, do it! Otherwise, there are plenty of comedy specials on Netflix to check out.
19. Try A Workout Class Together
Try a new exercise class together! Working out together can actually improve your bond and fuel emotional closeness.
20. Have A Classic Game Night
You can’t go wrong with a game night. Board games, charades, Twister — go all out! You can do this just the two of you, or invite other couples over to play too.
21. Paint Together
Paint nights are popping up everywhere, whether they are virtual or in person. Sign up for one! Your painting makes a great souvenir from your date.
22. Make A Huge Brunch
Plan to make a giant brunch together on the weekend! Grab bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns, and all the fixings for mimosas.
23. Work On A Puzzle
Harness all of your patience and tackle a jigsaw puzzle together. Put on some good music, make a few cocktails, and make sure you have plenty of snacks!
24. Visit A Brewery Or Winery
Head to a local taproom for some craft beer or check out a nearby winery. Try some tastings to discover new favorites. If you pick a place that offers tasty snacks, it’s even better!
25. Go Bowling
If you’re not the best bowler, fear not — you’re definitely not alone. Order a pitcher of beer, a greasy, delicious pizza, and play some arcade games while you’re there, too!
The best part about all of these dates? They’re simple and affordable. Trying new winter date ideas is a great way to keep things fresh and exciting!