40 Best Things to Do on Valentine's Day That You Both Will Love
These fun activities and romantic ideas are sure to be winners on February 14.
Valentine's Day is here! While it's great to make sure your significant other or partner knows how much you love them, planning an exciting experience or activity on February 14 is a great way to truly show how you feel beyond the standard chocolates and flowers. Traditional things to do on Valentine's Day, like planning a romantic fancy dinner where you had your first date or enjoying a movie marathon, are always great ideas. But after a few years you have to keep it fresh — and most importantly, fun! That's where this list comes in handy.
Get creative this month and pull some inspiration from these Valentine's Day activities that make for creative and unique experiences your loved ones will appreciate. Better yet, many of these Valentine's Day ideas are great if you're looking for low-budget options. Whether you want something super romantic or you'd prefer to break a sweat and get outdoors, here are exciting activities that will make this upcoming Valentine's Day absolutely one-of-a-kind. Even Cupid will be jealous of your plans!
Visit a Bookstore
The perfect date for bookworms. Spend the day exploring new reads together, grabbing a cup of coffee in a local cafe and then enjoying all the new books you bought. In tune with the day dedicated to love, check out our favorite romance picks we think should be at the top of your list!
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Sign Up for a Cocktail-Making Class
Why go to a bar to grab drinks when you can take a cocktail class to learn how to make your favorites yourselves? Use it as a chance to show off your skills and at the end, you get to enjoy all your tasty creations — win, win!
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Make Fondue
Calling all foodies. Have some fun with food by making cheese or chocolate fondue and see what combos pair perfectly with whatever you serve up.
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Take a Bike Ride
If the weather is nice enough, take advantage of the fresh air and gorgeous scenery as you bike alongside your significant other. Perhaps you can grab brunch together after logging some miles on the open road?
Play Hooky
Take off from work and spend the day sleeping in, cooking breakfast together and doing pretty much whatever you want together — even if all you want to do is lay in bed all day and enjoy some R&R.
Workout Together
If you and your partner (or friends!) enjoy getting your sweat on, go to the gym or on a run together. You can even sign up for a class together and then go get coffee after.
Make a Bucket List
Sure, Valentine's Day is a great day to conquer some of the items on your bucket list, but what about the other days of the year? Spend the 14th dedicated to creating a list of things you and your significant other want to do the other 364 days of the year (and perhaps a plan to accomplish at least a few of them).
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Go to a Concert
Have a favorite song that you both love? Obsessed with the same band? A concert is a perfect place to enjoy some great music and quality time with your Valentine.
Volunteer Together
Spend the day giving back. Help paint local murals at schools, serve meals in a soup kitchen, pick up trash at the local park or commit to doing some other activity that helps give back to your community in some way.
Go Sledding
Bundle up and get those endorphins flowing with a trip to the sledding hill. Break out the old toboggan if you've got one or head to a tubing place that pulls you back up if you don't want to hike to the top each time. Bonus: You can't share a sled without cuddling.
Have a Valentine's Bake-off
In true Great British Baking Show fashion, have a friendly competition in the kitchen to see who can make the best (and most festive) Valentine's Day desserts — extra points for anything heart-shaped, of course. Maybe you'll even get a Paul Hollywood-style handshake at the end.
Go Thrift Shopping
The only thing more fun than thrifting or antiquing is doing with it your main squeeze. Challenge each other to find the zaniest, most unique item or create whole new looks for each other. You'll definitely make some memories, even if you don't find treasures.
Sing Your Heart Out With Karaoke
Got a karaoke machine? Sing your special duet song together. After all, science has proven that singing together with a partner or your best friends helps bring you closer together.
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Play Tourist
Look at your own city or town with fresh eyes by getting out and exploring it like tourists. Wander the main street and check out kitschy shops, check out local landmarks or just take a meandering walk through an area you don't usually explore to gain a fresh perspective and some quality time.
Order Off the Dollar Menu
Who says you need to spend a ton of money to have a great time? Indulge your fast food cravings and order off the dollar menu. For less than $10 each, you'll have a night of food and laughs, and you'll feel great knowing you can put your cash towards something else you both want in the future.
Enjoy Breakfast in Bed
Start the day off right by serving up a romantic Valentine's Day breakfast, then enjoying it together while lounging in bed while still in your pjs. Don't forget the champagne!
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Take a Scenic Drive
Put together a road trip-worthy playlist and hit the pavement, even just for a spin around town. There's something about driving that gets conversation flowing, especially if you're just tooling around looking out the window.
Go on a Hike
Get your blood moving to heat things up in a more, shall we say, wholesome way. Take a scenic hike together and enjoy all the beautiful sights and the fresh air. It'll strengthen your bond while getting some much-needed time away from your devices, too.
Exchange Love Letters
Make Valentine's Day even more special by putting into words why your partner means so much to you. Get really specific and super personal, for a letter that will become a keepsake.
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Hold a Game Night
For those with a competitive streak (or who just like some good, old-fashioned fun), an exciting night of board games will make Valentine's Day memorable. Up the ante will a friendly wager or two.
Selena is the entertainment and news editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers the latest on TV, movies and celebrities. In addition to writing and editing entertainment news, she also spotlights the Hispanic and Latinx community through her work. She is a graduate of CUNY Hunter College with a B.A. in journalism and creative writing.
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