50 Fun Things to Do on Valentine’s Day That You'll Love
Think outside the heart-shaped box this February 14.
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It's finally time to celebrate the holiday of love! And while the point of Valentine's Day is to celebrate romantic love and friendship, there's so much prep work to be done ahead of the fun. As if buying Valentine's Day gifts wasn't enough, you also have to come up with a creative and fun activity for you and your sweetheart. If you're overwhelmed by the tasks at hand, check out our list of things to do on Valentine's Day to make your February 14 feel extra special this year!
Whether you're looking for at-home activities (how about watching a few of the best Valentine's Day movies?) or want a night out, there's bound to be at least one idea here that suits you and your partner. Make Valentine's Day mug cakes together, go for a walk, read romantic quotes and poems out loud, or simply watch the sunset. You can even plan a day that includes enjoying both of your favorite things!
And if you need further proof that small gestures matter more than big gifts, look no further than Ree and Ladd Drummond. One year for Valentine's Day, they simply treated each other to hot chocolate as they drove home from Colorado. The Pioneer Woman may have even had both dollops of whipped cream. Now that's love! Whatever you choose to do, it'll be a Valentine's day activity you never forget!
Check out even more ways to celebrate:
Have Game Night
Couples who game together stay together, right? You can pull out a deck of cards, play a classic board game, or try something specifically designed to bring couples closer together.
Take Dance Lessons
Want to get out of your comfort zones? Sign you and your sweetheart up for dance lessons! You can learn to ballroom dance, salsa, cha-cha, samba, mambo, and more. No matter what you choose, you'll leave feeling delightfully connected.
Enjoy a Coffee Date
Stroll to your favorite cafe and spend some time just talking and reminiscing over coffee and pastries. Or if the weather is nice, take your coffee to go and find a bench for the two of you to cozy up on.
Stroll Through a Botanical Garden
Of course, you can buy your partner a bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day, but you can also take them to look at flowers! There's no better way to stop and smell the roses than at a beautiful botanical garden.
Make a Relationship Scrapbook
For a sentimental February 14 that you'll cherish forever, purchase a scrapbook and fill it with mementos and photos from your relationship. Think: pictures taken throughout the years, old ticket stubs, meaningful receipts, and more. You'll look back on it for years to come!
Go Bowling
Fun, casual, and a great source of some friendly competition, bowling is an activity that both of you are sure to enjoy. So, strap on your shoes and head to the lanes! While there, you might also get to play some arcade games.
Order a Takeout Food Feast
Skip cooking this evening and order out instead. Pick up dinner from your favorite take out spot—or get a variety of dishes from a handful of different restaurants!
Try Rollerblading
Rollerblading or roller skating is such an exciting way to get out and get active! Plus, it's a great excuse to hold hands. Even if neither of you is an expert, you'll still have a blast!
Experience an Escape Room
Put your skills as a couple to the test when you try out an escape room together. Together, you can solve puzzles, bond over challenges, and create so many lasting memories.
Play Hooky
Give yourselves a break and plan to stay home together this V-Day. Turn it into an all-day PJ party by keeping cozy on the couch and indulging yourselves with your favorite foods, movies, and TV shows.
Make Each Other a Surprise Dish
Instead of going out to eat, get creative and assign your partner and yourself one course to make, such as an appetizer, entrée, or dessert. When you're done, you can surprise each other at dinner with your dish (and a glass of wine).
Take a Hike
Enjoy the great outdoors together with a refreshing hike where you live or somewhere further. Pack some snacks and wine, then time it so you reach the viewpoint at sunset to double the romance!
Order a Heart-Shaped Pizza
For a low-effort, high-reward activity, hit up your favorite pizzeria for a heart-shaped pizza this Valentine's Day. You can even top it with your loved one's favorite pizza toppings. Just don't forget to break out the bubbly (and desserts) to go with it!
Take a Road Trip
If you're having cabin fever this winter, take a road trip to switch things up. Choose a destination, near or far, that you've been wanting to visit together, gather your favorite road trip snacks, queue your favorite songs, and you're all set for the romantic journey ahead!
Plan a Picnic
Spread out at a local park and enjoy a picnic with charcuterie, fruit, sandwiches, chocolate, or anything else you'd like! If the weather is too cold where you live, take the picnic indoors in your living room. You can even set up a starlight projector inside your house to set the mood without ever stepping outside.
Go to an Amusement Park
If you're looking for a whimsical activity that'll allow you to let loose and have fun, go to a local amusement park. What's more romantic than riding rollercoasters and playing ring toss to win your sweetheart a teddy bear?
Re-Create Your First Date
Take it back to where it all started by recreating your first date. Whether it's something as simple as a coffee date or a movie night at home, revisiting the places and activities that allowed you to fall in love will remind you of your beautiful journey together.
Plan a Photo Shoot
Commemorate your love with a DIY photo shoot in your favorite location or at home with a fun backdrop and props. You'll appreciate having high-quality photos that are an upgrade from the typical selfies you take. You can even print them out and frame them as another activity (or gift) after the photoshoot!
Make Each Other Playlists
Take the time to curate playlists for each other on your music streaming service of choice. Think of songs that remind you of them and your relationship or new music you think they'd love. Then, share the playlists and have a listening party!
Paint and Sip
Get the creative juices flowing with a paint-and-sip class. Whether you attend a guided painting class with unlimited wine or set up some canvases and a couple of bottles at home, you'll have so much fun letting out your artistic sides together.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
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