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Date Ideas for Winter
Cozy nights in and cold-air outings for two, from fairy-light setups to ice skating.
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Hot chocolate keeps turning up in these sources. It's in a flask on a picnic, at a DIY bar at home, and at the end of a drive. Past the cocoa, the ideas split into two camps. Outside: ice skating, a drive-in, a quiet beach. Inside: a blanket fort, a bake-off, a gingerbread contest. Pick one from each side and you've got two dates. A few ideas come from specific places, India and Perth among them, so swap in your own local version.
Why these items are on the list
- Outdoor movie under the stars. Or try a drive-in theatre if there's one near you.
- Fairy-light living room setup. Cushions, a blanket, dim lights. It's a date without leaving the house.
- Drive and hot chocolate. Play your songs, end up at your favorite cocoa spot. No plan needed.
- Winter concert. Harper's Bazaar says cool air suits concerts better than humid crowds, so dance like nobody's watching.
- Go on a winter safari. Harper's Bazaar says winter safaris in India can show colourful migratory birds and several plant species. Great for nature-loving couples.
- Go glamping. Harper's Bazaar says glamping can mean bonfires, barbecue and live music, then a cosy bed.
- Blanket fort movie marathon. Pillows, fairy lights, popcorn and a stack of winter movies.
- DIY hot chocolate bar. Set out toppings, say marshmallows, whipped cream or peppermint candies. Take turns inventing a signature mug.
- Gingerbread house competition. Buy a kit or bake the pieces, then eat the evidence.
- Bake-off challenge. Pick a cozy winter recipe, like cookies, muffins or cinnamon rolls. Judge on taste, creativity or presentation.
- DIY spa night. Bubble bath, candles, face masks, and trading massages.
- Game night with a twist. For a twist, the loser of each round could wear a silly holiday hat.
- Puzzle night with warm drinks. Tea, coffee or cocoa, soft music, and plenty of time to talk.
- Virtual cooking class for two. Pick a winter dish neither of you has made before.
- Go ice skating. Christian Mingle says ice skating is even better if you're both beginners. Expect laughs.
- Walk through decorated neighborhoods. Drive or stroll to look at Christmas lights.
- Holiday market ornament swap. Pick out a small ornament for each other.
- Volunteer together. Satterley says winter is hardest for those less fortunate, so find a local cause.
- Winter picnic with a flask. Satterley's Yanchep National Park tip: pack a rug and hot chocolate flask, time it with sunset.
- Rug-up beach walk. Satterley says winter beaches skip the summer rush. Choose your time wisely and you might be alone.
- Backyard fire pit and s'mores. A blanket and DIY s'mores turn a cold evening into an event.
- Farmers market, then cook dinner. Buy seasonal veggies and cook them together.
- Double date games night. Invite another couple and bring out the board games.
Take turns picking from it on your phone, and tick off each date as you go so you don't repeat the blanket fort. Keep it handy for the nights when neither of you can decide.
When to use it
Use it when the weather turns cold and you want something besides dinner out.