5 Original Date Night Ideas for Lovers (& Haters) of Valentine’s Day!
Let’s get one thing straight; a lot of people have a love-hate relationship with February 14th. So whether you love or hate it, we’ve got some activities for you to help celebrate (or get it over with).
Date Night Ideas for the Lovers
1. Attend a cooking class
Take a cooking class! Lots of cities host a variety of cooking classes you can take, expand your food horizons and make you and your significant other more comfortable in the kitchen!
Goat Cheese & Thyme Twice Cooked Soufflé
Then go home, and hone your skills by making this Goat Cheese & Thyme Twice Cooked Soufflé!
2. Watch a kung fu movie
Refine your martial arts skills by watching some old kung fu movies.
Egg Drop Soup and Egg Fried Rice
Totally immerse yourselves in the culture by trying this Egg Drop Soup or Egg Fried Rice while watching.
3. Go for a test drive
Go out on a limb and test drive your dream car!
Moroccan Puffed Omelette
While you’re still feeling bold and eggs-hilarated, give this Moroccan Puffed Omelette a try!
4. Make a fort
Let your inner kids out for a night and make a blanket fort in your living room!
Egg Salad Creatures
While you’re in there, enjoy these Egg Salad Creatures, just like mom used to make.
Or alternatively...
5. Host your own wine tasting
Pretend you’re real adults who know how to adult, and have your own beer or wine tasting.
Scotch Eggs or Double Chocolate Brownie
And make yourself seem even MORE mature, by adding these delicious pairings: Scotch Eggs or a Double Chocolate Brownie!
Date Night Ideas for the Haters
So you’re not into the lovey-dovey holiday? Have your own anti-Valentine’s date night with your friends!
1. Enjoy some comedy
Grab some buddies and hit up a comedy club.
Breakfast Flatbreads
Maybe make some dinner for everyone beforehand. Don’t let the name fool you, these Breakfast Flatbreads are crowd pleasers for any meal!
2. Host a book swap
Host a book swap and make it BYOA and BYOB. Bring your own apps, and bring your own books!
Pear and Brie French Toast
Need some app ideas? Try out these Pear and Brie French Toast bites!
3. Play some laser tag
Get the gang to the local laser tag arena.
Food Truck Breakfast Waffle
Fuel yourself for a high energy activity with this Food Truck Breakfast Waffle!
4. Score big at bingo
Grab your Grannies and head down to the local bingo hall.
Raisin Loaf
Bring a snack, you’ll fit right in with this Raisin Loaf.
5. Host an anti-Valentine's day pot luck
Lastly, host your own anti-Valentines (AV) day pot luck. Call up your friends, make some food and spend the night watching movies or playing games.
Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes
Add a dash of irony to your AV party with these Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes for dessert!
