55 Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas for an Unforgettable Holiday

Flex your communication and collaboration skills as you and your partner work to solve puzzles and mini-games to beat the clock and escape the room. Undertake the endeavor as a duo, or enlist other couples and tackle the mission together.

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If there's a restaurant on your list of places to try that you've been putting off or saving for a special occasion, now's your chance to go (and go big)! Get multiple courses, try a new style of food, drive into the city, if need be — make the dinner an experience to remember. Just remember to reserve in advance.

Take point, and plan a romantic scavenger hunt for your other half that leads them through your love story. Start with where you had your first date, where you kissed for the first time, where you spent your first anniversary, etc. For added fun, get creative and make a riddle for them to uncover each location.

Reenact the famous Ghost (1990) scene between Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze at your own couple's pottery class, molding your sculpture from clay to kiln. However, if creativity isn't your forte, swing by a pottery studio and paint a pre-made mug or plate.

Let's get one thing straight: forts aren't just for kids. When built with or for your partner, they can take on a new meaning. Love nest, perhaps? Use pillows, blankets, and various tall furniture pieces to create the perfect cozy hideaway for snacks, cuddling, and movies.

Satiate your inner thrill seeker by taking a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride. Fly over the countryside, mountains or flowing rivers to get a new perspective on love and life. Just make sure to check your partner isn't afraid of heights.

If you and your significant other have a sweet tooth, consider splitting a large chocolate sampler box, such as one from Whitman's or the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company. Cut each piece in half, and keep track of your favorites on a sheet of paper. This info might just come in handy for the next gifting holiday.

For the adventurous couple that enjoys learning more about each other, consider booking an appointment with a tarot card reader, astrology chart reader, palm reader, or the like. This could be a fun way to learn about your inherent compatibility, connection, strengths, and struggles in your relationship.

While a formal wine or beer tasting is a fun experience to have, it can also be fun to craft your own tasting tour. If you and your partner have a favorite food or drink, such as pizza, hot chocolate or chocolate chip cookies for example, take a tour around town to find the best one in the city.

There's nothing more heartwarming than a gift someone makes themselves. For the hobbyist couple, this could be a great way to put your skills to use, and make something one-of-a-kind for your partner. Some fun ideas could include a handmade scarf, watercolor artwork, matching bracelets and more.

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From mixtapes to CDs to modern streaming, spend your Valentine's Day making and swapping curated playlists with the person you love, full of music that makes you think of them.

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For a date night idea that's sure to make you laugh, set up a divide or opposite-facing easels and paint each other's portrait. Be as photo-realistic or creative as you'd like. Then, after a glass or two of wine, do a grand reveal. Creative abilities are not a requirement. In fact, the worse the paintings are the more fun you'll have.

For a creative, inexpensive daytime date idea, head to the thrift store to take on a zany clothing challenge. Give yourself 15 minutes to find your partner the wackiest outfit possible. Then, wear the new ensemble out for dinner. You'll definitely make memories and may even find treasures along the way.

Set aside Valentine's Day to plan the couples trip you've always dreamed about. You know, the one you "didn't have enough time" to book. Even if it's only for a weekend, a sweet escape to somewhere picturesque is the perfect next step to take with your loved one.

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You can always plan a romantic dinner for two, or you can get your friends in on the fun and host a group dinner. Make it a potluck to cut prep work in half and have everyone bring a dish they love.

Cue up a song you both love and slow dance in your living room, or sign up for a dance class at your local dance studio. Learn the sensual salsa, classic ballroom, or carefree swing. And let the music move you!

Watch your wedding video together, and reminisce about the big day. Nothing feels more romantic than reminiscing on the momentous day you said, "I do!"

Funnel cake, popcorn, roller coasters and big stuffed animals to be won? Talk about the best Valentine's Day date ever.

Looking to try something new? Certain vineyards and organizations let you stomp your own grapes and will bottle the wine for you to take home. Talk about a treat specially made for you — by you!

Have a recent milestone you'd like captured on camera? An engagement or significant anniversary? Or maybe it's been a while since the entire family had their photo taken. Whatever the reason may be, dedicate time on Valentine's Day to memorialize the moment with a professional photographer.