Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day is coming to town! 😍
The season of romance brings a sparkly sense of magic, bursts of pink and red everywhere, aisles filled with chocolate treats, and the quest to plan truly unique dates for you and your sweetheart.
You may be here because you still don't know what to do on your date night. Well, don't worry, we got you covered!
Here are ideas for Valentine's Day 2024 dates:
1. Romantic Dinner at Home
Plan an intimate, candlelit dinner at home - cook your partner's favorite meal or order takeout from that special restaurant across town they love. Set the mood with flowers, music and decor to really wow your loved one without leaving your home.
Tips: Have an activity planned for after like a romantic movie, couples massage or dance party in your living room!
2. Picnic at the Backyard
Pack a basket full of your partner's favorite snacks, blankets, pillows and drinks then set up a cozy picnic spot right in your own backyard under the stars. String up patio lights to really set the ambiance.
Tips: Check the weather and have a backup picnic spot inside just in case. Surprise them with a small gift or homemade dessert.
3. Breakfast in Bed
On Valentine’s Day morning, wake up early and prepare your partner breakfast on a tray to surprise them with breakfast in bed. Include their favorite morning foods and drinks.
Tips: Prepare as much as you can the night before so you don’t have to get up quite as early!
4. Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Plan a romantic scavenger hunt around your home with clues leading them to small gifts or special love notes in meaningful places. End at your surprise Valentine’s dessert spread.
Tips: Tie clues to your relationship’s memories for an extra personal touch!
5. Amusement Park Date
Many amusement parks decorate with tons of flowers, hearts, chandeliers for Valentine’s. Ride thrilling rollercoasters or saunter hand-in-hand through beautiful light displays.
Tips: Splurge on a dining package with table service and grab fast passes for rides.
6. Ice Skating Together
At an indoor or outdoor rink, ice skating makes for fun, active date night filled with lots of laughs. Rent skates and warm up with some cocoa before you hit the romantic, twinkle-lit rink.
Tips: Book an ice skating lesson beforehand if you’re both beginners looking to impress.
7. Airbnb for the Night
Book a special Airbnb just for Valentine’s Day - pick one with a hot tub, fireplace, double shower and lots of cozy spaces to curl up with your sweetheart and some champagne.
Tips: Choose one close by to avoid lengthy travel on your loved-up night in.
8. Paintball for Two
What’s sexier than full tactical gear? Spend Valentine’s Day with your partner running through paintball courses, heart rates racing as you protect each other from opponents in true Bonnie & Clyde style.
Tips: Many places offer special Valentine-themed courses with love songs and splatter paint colors.
9. Karaoke Night
A quintessential date night activity, karaoke is perfect for some couples bonding goals. Duet your favorite cheesy love songs then rock out to pump up songs all night long.
Tips: Loosen up those vocal chords beforehand! And laugh lots together - don’t take your singing too seriously.
10. Art Gallery Date
Spend a romantic afternoon meandering through art galleries hand-in-hand with your Valentine, pondering the meanings behind both beautiful and peculiar works.
Tips: Time your visit to attend any scheduled artist receptions or special exhibits.
11. Day at the Racetrack
Get all dressed up and head to the horse races or car races at your local track for an exhilarating day of cheering on thoroughbreds or roaring engines while you wine and dine trackside.
Tips: Study up beforehand and place a few friendly Valentine’s bets together to make it more exciting.
12. Trampoline Park
Bounce the day away at an indoor trampoline park racing your honey through obstacle courses, playing trampoline dodgeball or mastering impressive flips into the foam pits.
Tips: Wear grippy socks and comfortable athletic clothing you can move freely in.
13. Laser Tag
Channel your inner spies and secret agents for a thrilling game of laser tag - sneak through glowing neon courses, flash lighting and booming sound effects as you team up to take down opponents.
Tips: Strategize different approaches each game to keep it exciting.
14. Dinner at New Restaurant
Surprise your date by taking them out to that trendy new restaurant you've both been dying to try - the anticipation and mystery of trying somewhere new makes it feel extra special.
Tips: Make reservations well in advance for the best chance of getting a table on busy Valentine's Day.
15. Spontaneous Drive
Spontaneity can be romantic! Hop in the car with zero set plans and stop wherever captures your attention first - maybe it's a cute town to walk around, scenic lookout point, arcade or cafe. Let the adventure unfold organically.
Tips: Ensure you have a full tank of gas! Bring blankets/picnic supplies in case you want to stop at a park.
16. Horseback Riding
If you both love animals, saddle up at your local stables for a picturesque horseback ride along wooded trails or even through the surf at some beach spots ideal for a unique, adventurous couples experience.
Tips: Take an introductory lesson if new to riding to feel comfortable controlling your horse out on the trails.
17. Drive-In Movie
Recapture the nostalgia of decades past by watching a romantic movie under the stars from the comfort of your car at a retro drive-in theater, cuddling close with your sweetie.
Tips: Pack a special Valentine's picnic dinner to eat in the car during the show.
18. Sunrise Breakfast
Wake up before dawn and hike out with your honey bundled in blankets and camping chairs to watch the sunrise unfold over coffee and a simple breakfast. The early start makes it feel extra meaningful.
Tips: Pick a clear-weather outlook location oriented perfectly for sunrise viewing.
19. Moonlit Beach Walk
Take a peaceful, romantic stroll along the beach at night under the glow of the moon and stars reflecting off the water, holding hands as waves crash gently at your feet.
Tips: Check tide charts and go during low tide for maximum walkable beach.
20. Blanket Fort & Movie
Channel your childhood and let your playful side shine by building an epic blanket fort in your living room filled with pillows and twinkle lights. Snuggle up inside with candy, popcorn and a feel-good movie.
Tips: Decorate the fort with printed photos of you two and meaningful relationship keepsakes.
21. Role Play City Tour
Dress up in goofy outfits and pretend you’re foreign tourists visiting your own city for the first time. Let your date “show you around” all the famous sights with a silly narrated tour.
Tips: Really commit to your character’s foreign accent and be an engaged tourist asking lots of funny questions.
22. Valentine’s Bike Ride
Explore your neighborhood or city by bicycle built for two - stop at various hotspots meaningful to your relationship for surprise romantic gestures your partner will never expect.
Tips: Record a custom Valentine-themed playlist to listen to along the way.
23. Double Date
Take some pressure off by planning a double date with another fun couple - you can keep things casual doing an activity like bowling, arcade games or comedy show so the focus is on laughing versus romance.
Tips: Pick a couple you’re both genuinely friends with and chatty around.
24. Indoor Rock Climbing
Conquer thrilling climbing routes and boulder problems side-by-side - this physically demanding sport makes for a high-energy date testing both your mental grit and strength as a couple.
Tips: Take a beginner's intro course if new to climbing to learn rope skills.
25. Starry Camping Night
Pitch a tent at a campsite with an unobstructed night sky view, cozy up in a sleeping bag together stargazing into the dazzling cosmos searching for constellations and shooting stars.
Tips: Download an astronomy app to help identify stars and planets.
26. Couples Photo Shoot
Capture your love creatively and artistically by booking a professional photographer for a unique Valentine’s couples photoshoot tailored around your personalities and interests - get playful or romantic in front of their lens!
Tips: Bring a few different outfit changes and props that represent your passions.
27. Recreate Your First Date
Reminisce over your first date together by recreating it for Valentine’s Day. Go back to the same restaurant or activity to relive the magic and make new memories in a nostalgic place filled with meaning for your relationship.
Tips: Wear similar outfits to really set the throwback mood. Bring a photo from your first date for a cute coupling pic.
28. Rock Paper Scissors Date Night
Let fate decide all the details of your evening - every restaurant, activity and detail will be chosen by the winner of best 2 out of 3 rock paper scissors matches. See how the unpredictable night unfolds!
Tips: Come prepared with a list of date options in categories - food, drink, activity, dessert, etc. Be a gracious loser each round.
29. Arcade Date Night
Get your game on at a local arcade - challenge your date to air hockey, skeeball, hoops and other arcade games for flirty competition. Have a blast trash talking and winning each other prizes from the ticket counter.
Tips: Agree whether games will be cooperative or versus ahead of time!
30. Tourist in Your Own Town
Play tourist for the day in your own town – visit famous local landmarks and attractions you’ve somehow never seen before. Let your date give you the guided tour and capture silly photos posing at the spots as if for the first time.
Tips: Do proper “tourist things” like stopping for maps and kitschy souvenirs at gift shops, bonus points if you pretend you’re from out of state!
31. Beach Bonfire
Nothing says romance like the beach at night! Build an intimate bonfire just the two of you, cuddling up on a blanket watching flames dance under starry skies. For extra ambiance, bring a portable speaker for background music!
Tips: Check beach guidelines and whether fires/alcohol are allowed. Bring cozy layers as winds can pick up.
Don't forget to use the Couply app to schedule your date night! Couply is the app for Couples. Couply has personality quizzes, couples questions, and games to help you understand your partner better and also offers date ideas, gift suggestions and relationship advice all based on your partner's personality and many more.
Have fun with your date! Let’s remember that the magic of Valentine’s extends beyond February 14th. Find small ways to keep affection felt all year through. May your Valentine’s celebrations be filled with childlike wonder, whimsical surprises and plenty of PDA.
Happy almost Valentine’s Day, lovers! 🥰
