12 Days of Holiday Date Ideas

By leah jones

It’s officially one of the most romantic times of the year. Here are some holiday date night ideas to enjoy this festive season with your special someone.

Snuggle up with blankets and hot cocoa to watch holiday classics from This Christmas to Home Alone. Don't forget matching PJs, popcorn and themed treats.

Holiday Movie Marathon

Get creative (and a little competitive) by building and decorating gingerbread houses together.

Gingerbread House Competition

Craft personalized ornaments for your tree or as keepsakes for a sentimental way to bond while being creative.

DIY Ornaments

Make holiday-themed paintings while sipping wine or holiday-themed cocktails. Put on festive music to set the mood.

Sip and Paint

If you have a fireplace, make indoor s’mores while chatting or playing a card game. Or you can make them the classic way with a firepit or small bonfire outside

S’mores

Head to an ice skating rink for a classic romantic date. Wear your cute winter gear and top it off with hot chocolate afterward.

Ice Skating

Walk or drive through a neighborhood known for its holiday light displays or drive around nearby neighborhoods and judge which houses have the best decorations.

Christmas Lights Tour

Explore a local holiday market or bazaar. Sample festive treats, shop for unique gifts and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Holiday Market Stroll

Bake cookies, pies or other festive treats together and decorate them with sprinkles, edible glitter and fun themes.

Holiday Baking Night

Invent and name your own holiday cocktails. Use seasonal ingredients like cranberry, peppermint or cinnamon.

Cocktail Creation Challenge

Attend a local performance of a holiday play or performance like The Nutcracker or a holiday concert for a magical evening.

Holiday Play or Concert

Volunteer together at a local soup kitchen or donate gifts to those in need as a meaningful way to bond and give back this season.

Charity Night

Have fun with these holiday date night ideas, whether you choose to cozy up indoors or exploring the festive season outside.

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