This year for Valentine's Day skip sitting at a table the size of a nightstand, at an over crowded restaurant & surprise your Valentine with one of these fun date night ideas! From cooking together, to a romantic evening of ice skating, to DIY fondue, we've come up with 10 unique date ideas that were sure will win over your Valentine's heart.
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Skip the fancy restaurant this Valentine's Day and take stab at cooking your own meal this year! Not the greatest cook in the world? Don't worry! Cooking classes give you step by step instructions to help you & your beau make a little magic happen in the kitchen. Check out Sur La Table for a cooking class near you.
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If you're looking to do something outdoors this Valentine's Day, take your Valentine to a local outdoor ice rink for a day, or a night, of ice skating hand in hand. Afterwards grab a steaming cup of hot cocoa while you two warm your toes by a fire and discuss how you should do this more often.
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If you and your better half aren't to fond of the stereotypical dinner & a movie Valentine's Day date plans, try something different & spend the night browsing the halls of a historic museum or hitting up a contemporary pop up gallery downtown. We're certain you'll come across a conversation piece or two.
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Do something fun this Valentine's Day and have an intimate fondue night for two at home. Purchase a fondue set {this one from Target is only $19.99!} or create a make shift one with dish wear & items you may already have at home. Browse Pinterest for fondue recipes like this quick & easy, 2 ingredient chocolate fondue recipe from The Floured Kitchen. and get creative with your dippers by including a variety of fruits, pastries, & snacks. Not a chocolate lover? Try one of these cheese fondue recipes from A Dash of Sanity.
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Avoid overcrowded movie theaters this year & surprise your loved one with a movie night at home for Valentine's Day. Rent a Redbox, fill a few bowls with your favorite candy & snacks, pour yourselves a drink, and don't forget to pop some popcorn! Dim the lights, grab a few blankets, & get ready to cuddle for the next few hours. To make things more intimate & special, build a tent with blankets & sheets around the couch & TV!
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Since jet setting off to Napa Valley last minute for Valentine's Day is most likely out of the question for you & your significant other, create your own little Napa Valley experience at home with a wine & cheese night. Enjoy a smorgasbord of tasty cheeses, colorful meats, & salty snacks while indulging in a few glasses of wine. Use these wine & cheese pairing charts from Buzzfeed to perfectly pair a variety of wines & cheeses to make every sip & bite worthwhile.
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Wake your sweetie up on Valentine's Day with a festive heart shaped breakfast in bed. Try this white chocolate raspberry, heart shaped pancake recipe from Mariah's Pleasing Plates that almost looks too good to eat! Take your love the extra mile by adding heart shaped bacon {The Paper Mama}, heart shaped potatoes {Haniela's}, & heart shaped eggs into the mix as well!
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Odds are that you & your Valentine like to laugh, so taking them to a comedy show for Valentine's Day is a no brainer. Check out vividseats.com to see if your favorite comedian will be visiting a city near you Valentine's Day weekend or browse Groupon to snag a sweet deal to a small, local show. Get ready for a night full of laughs!
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Bond with your sweetheart over a hot oven this Valentine's Day by making your own pizza! Make one to share or make your own & switch plates in the middle of the meal to try each other's creations. Get creative with your topping, cheese & sauce choices {35 creative pizza recipes via Community Table}. More of a classic pepperoni & cheese person? There's a recipe for that too – Life Made Simple.
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Are you & your Valentine beer lovers? Hit up a local brewery on Valentine's Day to grab a few drinks. Order flights of beer so you & your date can try a variety of beers for a great price! With each new beer you both try cheers to something you want to do together in the coming year. To find a local brewery near you visit craftbeer.com.
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