Eight Fun Winter Date Ideas

Winter is a fantastic season. But the days are shorter, and the weather is cold. If you're looking for fun things to do with a date during the winter, there are plenty of choices. Here are eight great ideas.

1. Cross Country Skiing

Cross country skiing is an excellent way to spend active time outdoors. If you don't have skis, ask around to see if you can borrow some. You'd be surprised how many of your friends and family have them stored in the basement. If not, many ski slopes rent them out. The great thing about the ski resorts is they groom the trails and have some lighting. If you go in the evening, pick a not-too-cold, clear night. The stars will be brilliant, which adds to the romance. Cross country skiing is a sport and burns lots of energy. To keep your energy levels up, consider wearing a thrive patch, and you'll have a sustained release of vitamins and minerals for maximum energy all day.

2. Carriage Ride

Many larger cities offer horse-drawn carriage rides through the downtown area. A ride on a horse-drawn carriage snuggled together under heavy woolen blankets is a wonderful date idea. In the evenings, the lights in the downtown area will appear cozy and romantic. If you can ride along the river, the stars will reflect on the water. A carriage ride is a great way to wind down the evening after dinner at your favorite restaurant. 

3. Ice Skating

Ice skating is a refreshing way to spend an afternoon.  Both you and your date will need ice skates. If you don't have them, you will need to go to a park to rent the skates. These parks usually have a warming house to warm up and enjoy hot chocolate and cider. Skating is a great way to spend time holding a date's hand. And if you're not a good skater, you'll have plenty of laughs. For an extra dose of romance, if the night is clear, skate outside under the moonlight.

4. Dinner and Movie

Find out what type of food your date enjoys and if you're adventurous, prepare one of the favorites. If you're not into cooking, order a pizza. Have a few movie winter-themed movie titles lined up and maybe something current that neither of you has seen. Let the date choose. Movie watching doesn't require any special equipment or layers of clothing but can provide a lot of fun.

5. Bonfire

Invite your date for a backyard bonfire. Pick a clear night. The stars will be beautiful. Roast marshmallows and make smores. Explore some hot drink recipes and have the fixings for chocolate-themed drinks, ciders, or warm spiced wine varieties. Get a blanket to lay over your legs, and be prepared to enjoy the company of two.

6. Decorate Cookies

Before you can decorate, you'll need to bake the cookies. Depending on how long you plan the date, you may want to roll out and bake the cookies in advance. Have a variety of icing colors, colored sugars, and sprinkles ready. You can choose a theme for your cut-outs. They can be winter-themed with snowmen and snowflakes or holiday-themed. Whatever the choice, your afternoon will be a creative one.

7. Sledding

If there's plenty of snow, sledding or tubbing is an excellent way to get outside and have some fun. You'll be energized and worn out from walking up the hills several times. If you're on the same sled, you'll have plenty of opportunities to cozy up.

8. Board games

Board games can be a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening any time of year, but the winter months are especially perfect for staying indoors and playing a game. Choose something you both know that is fun and not too competitive. If you're on a double date, card and board games can offer an excellent way for everyone to feel comfortable in conversation.

Whether indoors or outdoors, winter offers plenty of opportunities to have fun on dates.  In the winter, you'll have lots of time to get close and warm up together.