10 At-Home Date Night Ideas to Gear Up for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can end up being all the things it shouldn’t be: expensive, inconvenient and frustrating. If you find yourself overwhelmed as this big romantic holiday approaches, you don’t have to scramble to make reservations. Tell your loved one you’re setting up a date night at home that will still blow them away (and be super easy for you).

Here are 10 at-home date night ideas to gear up for Valentine’s Day:

1. Game night

• Play your favourite games together

• Great for competitive couples

2. Make a dessert board

• Allows you to get creative and personal

• You can feed each other in a fun indulgent way

3. Movie night

• Watch movies that your significant other loves

• Watch rom-coms together

4. Get dressed up just because

• You can still get dressed up even if not going out

• Stun your partner without having to go out in the cold

5. Have a photoshoot

• Creates a nice memory of the evening and your time together

• Pick your favourite shot and frame it

6. Spa night

• Take a bubble bath and do face masks together

• Book a masseuse to come give you at-home massages

7. Wine tasting

• Similar to a bar or restaurant but less costly and more personal

• Compare tasting notes, or have fun making them up as you go

8. Valentine’s Day reruns

• Lots of great shows have Valentine’s Day episodes

• Set up a marathon with your favourite snacks

9. Cook for each other

• Trade recipes or work together to make your favourite dishes

• Cooking with love tastes just as good as a restaurant

10. Book a chef for a 3-course private dining experience

• If neither of you wants to cook, book a chef to come to your home

• Meals are prepared, plated and served to you and your partner

• Chef cleans up before leaving

With great at-home options like these, you’ll want to stay in for date night all the time.