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45 Fun Things to Do on Valentine's Day to Help You Celebrate

Cozy indoor and exciting outdoor activities to enjoy with your partner, friends or entire family.

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The classic dinner for two and late-night romantic movie makes for a lovely Valentine's Day, it's fun to change things up with new activities and date ideas. But whether you're spending February 14 with your spouse, friends or family, there are a lot of amazing things you can do on Valentine's Day that can take the holiday from good to great. Luckily, we have ideas for every budget and every kind of Valentine.

If you're someone who does the same thing year after year, try shaking things up this year by going outside your comfort zone with these Valentine's Day ideas. You can participate in a cooking class, go stargazing, bake holiday cookies or even just make your indoor date a little more special with some props (pro tip: candles make all the difference!). Some of them will bring you out of your comfort zone, others are completely free, but all of them will make February 14 even sweeter.

Now all that's left to do is pick out a Valentine's Day gift (or go the homemade option), and let your special someone know just how much they mean to you with a sweet Valentine's Day message.

1

Go to An Amusement Park

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

2

Watch Your Wedding Video Together

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Watch your wedding video together and reminisce about the big day. Nothing gets you in the romantic Valentine's Day mood more than looking back on the momentous day that you said, "I do!"

3

Bottle Your Own Wine

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

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4

Take a Tropical Trip

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Take that trip you've been putting off for the last few years because you "didn't have enough time." Even if it's only for a weekend, a sweet escape to somewhere warm is the perfect mid-winter pick-me-up.

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5

Slow Dance to Your Favorite Song

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Cue up the song that you danced to at your wedding or a ballad that you both absolutely love and let the music move you.

6

Dinner with Friends

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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 absolutely love.

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7

Have a Photoshoot

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Have you recently gotten engaged and have been meaning to take some engagement photos? Perhaps it's been a while since the entire family took a group shot together? Dedicate time on Valentine's Day to create photo memories and check something off your "To-Do" list with a photoshoot by a professional photographer.

8

Visit a Bookstore

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The perfect date for bookworms. Spend the day exploring new reads together, grabbing a cup of coffee in a local café and then enjoying all the new books you bought. In tune with the day dedicated to love, check out our favorite romance picks we think should be at the top of your list!

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9

Sign Up for a Cocktail-Making Class

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Why go to a bar to grab drinks when you can take a cocktail class to learn how to make your favorites yourselves? Use it as a chance to show off your skills and at the end, you get to enjoy all your tasty creations — win, win!

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10

Make Fondue

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Calling all foodies. Have some fun with food by making cheese or chocolate fondue and see what combos pair perfectly with whatever you serve up.

11

Take a Bike Ride

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If the weather is nice enough, take advantage of the fresh air and gorgeous scenery as you bike alongside your significant other. Perhaps you can grab brunch together after logging some miles on the open road?

12

Play Hooky

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Take off from work and spend the day sleeping in, cooking breakfast together and doing pretty much whatever you want together — even if all you want to do is lay in bed all day and enjoy some R&R.

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13

Workout Together

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If you and your partner (or friends!) enjoy getting your sweat on, go to the gym or on a run together. You can even sign up for a class together and then go get coffee after.

14

Make a Bucket List

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Sure, Valentine's Day is a great day to conquer some of the items on your bucket list, but what about the other days of the year? Spend the 14th dedicated to creating a list of things you and your significant other want to do the other 364 days of the year (and perhaps a plan to accomplish at least a few of them).

15

Go to a Concert

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Have a favorite song that you both love? Obsessed with the same band? A concert is a perfect place to enjoy some great music and quality time with your Valentine.

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16

Volunteer Together

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Spend the day giving back. Help paint local murals at schools, serve meals in a soup kitchen, pick up trash at the local park or commit to doing some other activity that helps give back to your community in some way.

17

Go Sledding

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Bundle up and get those endorphins flowing with a trip to the sledding hill. Break out the old toboggan if you've got one or head to a tubing place that pulls you back up if you don't want to hike to the top each time. Bonus: You can't share a sled without cuddling.

18

Have a Valentine's Bake-off

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In true Great British Baking Show fashion, have a friendly competition in the kitchen to see who can make the best (and most festive) Valentine's Day desserts — extra points for anything heart-shaped, of course. Maybe you'll even get a Paul Hollywood-style handshake at the end.

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19

Go Thrift Shopping

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The only thing more fun than thrifting or antiquing is doing with it your main squeeze. Challenge each other to find the zaniest, most unique item or create whole new looks for each other. You'll definitely make some memories, even if you don't find treasures.

20

Sing Your Heart Out With Karaoke

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Got a karaoke machine? Sing your special duet song together. After all, science has proven that singing together with a partner or your best friends helps bring you closer together.

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