“Make a fire outside. This is free and hands down, the best date ever.”— Chrissy Stockton, thoughtcatalog.com
“Attend a poetry slam. If you’re dating the angsty artist type, then this is a date that he or she will most definitely appreciate! And even if you two aren't exactly Shakespeare’s biggest fans, these modern day poets who take the stage often take urban themes and translate them into exaggerated, fun…”— Alexandra Churchill, hercampus.com
“Get your hearts racing together with skydiving, ziplining, bungee jumping, and adrenaline galore!”— Kristin M, cloud9living.com
“Pick a cause you’re both passionate about and spread the V-Day spirit by volunteering together.”— Kristin M, cloud9living.com
“If you are looking for something fun to do and haven’t been bowling in a long time, like since prom night, this would be perfect to add to your list of date ideas for Valentine’s Day.”— Diana Trotter, love.allwomenstalk.com
“Throw plans out the window and hit the town with nothing but your wallets and a quarter. Flip a coin to make every decision — turn left or right, step into a bar or keep walking, eat at a pub or a nice restaurant, drink wine or beer, catch a late movie or go back home — and see what happens. There’s…”— Devon Corneal, realsimple.com
“Go for a hike, try a yoga class, or take a bike ride together. Burn some calories and work up an appetite before you head out for dinner. The endorphins will put you in a great mood.”— Devon Corneal, realsimple.com
“Planetarium. There's nothing more romantic than laying out looking the stars, but in the winter that's not really doable. Instead, go to a planetarium for a night-time view of the sky sans the frigid temps.”— Kelsey Stiegman, seventeen.com
“Buy a few roses. Place them in places you know your Valentine visits throughout the day.”— Laura, holidappy.com
“Get up and watch the sunrise. Stay for the sunset too. It'll feel closely intimate when you realize you spent the whole day with each other.”— Laura, holidappy.com
“Hunt for photo booths. Nothing says love like saying "cheese" in an old-timey photo booth.”— Krista Soriano, cosmopolitan.com
“There's a reason why rock-climbing is a trust-building activity among smallish corporate teams. Whether you choose to belay one another or boulder (no ropes, but way shorter walls), you'll form an instant bond over the physical, palm-sweat-inducing challenge. Oh, and it's crazy fun too!”— Krista Soriano, cosmopolitan.com
“Head to an animal shelter or local pet store and spend a few hours petting puppies. Not only is this a completely adorable photo-op for you and bae, but these little guys get some loving on V-Day, which is totally awesome.”— Marisa Donnelly, thoughtcatalog.com
“Fondue is pretty sweet, but it’s ridiculously expensive. Dress up, make your own, and have a fancy, at-home fondue date. (Don’t forget chocolate for dessert!) And romantically feeding one another is a must.”— Marisa Donnelly, thoughtcatalog.com
“Buy a coloring book (one of those sweet adult ones, or even a kiddo one will do) and a set of markers. Then light some candles, sip some wine, play soft music, and have a relaxing and romantic indoor coloring date.”— Marisa Donnelly, thoughtcatalog.com