17 Date Night Ideas for When It’s Freezing Outside

I don’t know about you, but when it’s dark at four p.m. and the temperature’s below freezing, the last thing I want to do is venture out of my house. It doesn’t matter how badly I want to get out of the house—there are just some times when it’s too damn cold to go outside. Needless to say, whenever this happens, I always turn to some of my trusted winter date night ideas to get me through.

I know I’m not alone in this sentiment. If you live somewhere that has cold weather, chances are you’ll be spending a date night or two at home this season.

Allow me to introduce to you 17 date night ideas for when it’s freezing outside. Regardless of whether you’re a homebody who relishes being in the comfort of your own abode or a social butterfly who can’t enough nightlife, these date night ideas will help you keep the romance alive. Keep scrolling to learn more.

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Winter Date Night Ideas:

1. Indulge in some fine dining

Turn your home into your very own Michelin star restaurant and get creative in the kitchen. Go all out and create a nice ambiance with low lighting, candles, and music, and set the table for two. Whip up appetizers, entrees, and dessert earlier in the day, and pair your food with some delicious cocktails. And if you want to really go all out, be sure to get done up the same way you would for dinner at a restaurant.

2. Game night

Break out some old board games, grab a deck of cards, or pull out that old chess board and have yourselves a game night! Complete the evening with easy beverages, like beer or hard seltzer, and finger foods such as pigs in a blanket, cauliflower bites, and so on.

3. Make hot chocolate from scratch

Is there anything better than sipping hot chocolate on a cold winter night? This easy homemade hot chocolate recipe is ready within 7 minutes, and is perfect for a cold night.

4. Movie night

Break out the popcorn, candy and soda and have yourselves a movie night. Be sure to throw on your comfiest loungewear or PJs and snuggle up on the couch under a blanket while you watch.

5. Bake something

Winter and baked goods go hand in hand, so baking something on a frosty night is only fitting. Not only will this be a fun activity for the two of you, but you’ll also be rewarded with a decadent treat when you’re finished, which is a win.

6. Theme night

If you know it’s going to be a cold night ahead of time, plan a theme night ahead of time. This means dressing up and indulging in food and cocktails or mocktails according to the theme. Likewise, for the entertainment portion of the evening, listen to music, watch a movie, or play a game that fits in accordingly.

7. Order delivery

Treat yourselves by ordering in and getting the food delivered right to your front door. You really won’t have to worry about braving the cold this way, and you’ll both be able to relax a bit more. Spoiler alert: No one’s ever complained about old pizza delivery.

8. Self-care night

Stop and smell the finer things in life with a self-care evening at home. Get creative and try some DIY spa treatments, give each other massages, or work on reaching a higher consciousness by meditating or doing some deep breathing together.

9. Make a charcuterie board

It goes without saying, but charcuterie boards are unanimously loved for a reason—they’re simple and delicious. Plus, it also makes for easy wine pairings, which is a win. Be sure to get crafty and make a fun spread you both can enjoy.

10. Try a new sex position

Looking for a creative way to expend your energy and get a little cardio in? Look no further. In truth, wintertime is the perfect time to try something new in the bedroom. Whether you’re looking for new foreplay ideas, intimate moves, toys, or positions for the shower, this is one surefire way to turn up the romance and spend a sexy evening at home.

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11. Have a fondue night

Alexa, play “Boyfriend” by Justin Bieber: “Chillin’ by the fire while we eatin’ fondue…” In all seriousness, fondue nights are a blast! You can get creative and make whatever you want, and it’s a fun activity to do at home with your S.O!

12. Level up your mixology skills

Become a bartender for the night and whip up some fun cocktails at home. Some easy ones are this hot and dirty martini, the perfect cosmopolitan, an easy low-calorie margarita, and a smoky blackberry margarita.

13. Build your dream home on Pinterest

What better way to build a future together than creating your very own dream home? Take to Pinterest for some home inspo, and start building.

14. Plan a vacation

Whether or not you’re planning on going anywhere anytime soon, it’s never a bad thing to dream big. Start planning your next vacay or dream vacay as a couple! Take to Pinterest and create a vacation board, or print out photos from your dream destination spots and create a vacation board!

15. Create a shared vision board

A couple who shares the same overall vision for their future is unstoppable. Creating a shared vision board will bond you and your partner, and get you excited about the futre, and inspired to start making the right moves to get there.

16. Have a blind taste testing

Whip up your favorite recipes, or pour some of your favorite drinks, blindfold each other and have a blind taste testing! This is a super fun way to test your knowledge of certain drinks and food, and get to know your palette a little bit more.

17. Play an intimacy game

Game night, but make it sexy. Because let’s be real: No matter how long you’ve been together, there’s always room for improvement in the intimacy department. And what better way to make that happen than with a Coconu’s Intimacy Adventure Game? Designed alongside Merrick White and intended to inspire a stronger sexual connection between partners, this game is perfect for a winter date night. Plus, it also comes with your choice of Coconu’s Oil or Water-Based Lubricant, as well as a play towel for easy cleanup.

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