28 unique & creative Valentine's Day activities
Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is approaching and you may want to do something extra special this year.
But what will it be?
No worries, we have 28 cute ideas for Valentine's Day for you!
Whether you prefer a classic romantic gesture or something completely unique, you’ll find something for everyone in our list, whether you want to surprise your sweet husband, partner or boyfriend or spoil the best wife or girlfriend ever.
Love doesn't have to be only sweet, it can be adventurous and exciting, too. That's why your sweetheart deserves a Valentine's Day that reflects the beautiful bond you share. YourSurprise offers a wide range of gifts and cool ideas for activities. From familiar classics to new, creative ideas for Valentine's Day that would never have occurred to you. And best of all, we have a suggestion for a fun personalised Valentine's Day gift to match each idea!
What will we be covering?
- Fun adventures: Step out of your comfort zone and make new discoveries together.
- Cosiness at home: Love doesn't always have to be expressed in a big way, so we also have ideas to enjoy together at home.
- Personalised gifts: A gift that shows a little thought is the perfect way to show how much you love them.
What are you waiting for? Let's discover how to make this Valentine's Day the most unforgettable ever!
11 at-home Valentine's Day ideas
Valentine's Day doesn't necessarily have to be celebrated outdoors. You can create a bit of romance at home, too. Here are 11 creative ideas:
- Time-travel cuisine: Think back to the beginning of your relationship and the meals you loved sharing back then. Put together a menu of delicacies from that time and enjoy them all over again. Don your best outfit and create some cosy candlelight with your own personalised candle!
- Virtual museum tour: Many world-famous museums, such as the Louvre and the British Museum, offer virtual tours. Grab a tasty snack, sit down at the computer together and enjoy all of the wonderful art and culture. Enjoy a lovely personalised wine or beer together while you explore!
- Home cinema: Set up your own cinema at home. Prepare popcorn and enjoy bingeing a movie or series together. Pair with a personalised fleece blanket to snuggle under together.
- Wine tasting: Buy different wines and do a wine tasting at your home. Serve the wines in your own personalised wine glasses, engraved with your names or a fun message.
- Living room picnic: Add a picnic blanket, your favourite snacks and enjoy an intimate lunch or dinner. Make it extra special with your own personalised cheese board and set of cheese knives.
- Dance the night away: Put on your favourite music and invite your partner for a romantic dance. You can even learn a fun dance routine from a music video and surprise your partner with your moves. Glide effortlessly around the living room in a pair of personalised socks featuring your partner’s photo!
- Virtual concert: Find a live concert by your favourite band or artist online and watch the performance from the comfort of your own settee. Add personalised photo chocolates and enjoy!
- Surprise breakfast: Create a surprise breakfast for your special someone, preparing all the food in secret. To make it even better, serve a delicious cup of coffee in a personalised photo mug.
- Game night: Take an evening to play your favourite board games. Make it even more fun by creating a unique personalised game, such as a personalised puzzle or family game.
- Home spa: Put on some relaxing music, light some scented candles and make your own face masks. Enjoy a soothing, romantic spa experience at home. Ideal with one of our personalised wellness gift sets.
- Memory book: Spend some time creating a personalised photo book full of memories. Add photos of special and everyday moments you’ve shared. A truly touching, meaningful gift for your Valentine.
10 budget-friendly Valentine's Day ideas
Picnic with a personal touch
Who says picnicking can only be enjoyed in summer? There are often plenty of beautiful, covered places to be found, or a cosy cottage with beautiful views of nature. Create the perfect romantic picnic for Valentine's Day. Make it extra special with a cocktail gift set with engraved glasses!
Scavenger hunt full of love
Create a romantic scavenger hunt through the city, the park or even your own backyard. Place hints in places that mean something to you, and surprise your partner with a personalised giant chocolate bar by their favourite brand at the end.
Ice skating
If February is a cold month where you live, take advantage of that and plan a fun day on the ice, or visit an indoor ice rink. A nice warm personalised beanie is the perfect gift for your skating partner!
Stargazing
There’s almost nothing more romantic than stargazing together. Grab a blanket, a nice hot drink in a personalised thermos flask and find a cosy spot to take in the constellations together.
Hiking in nature
The sounds of nature, fresh air and tranquillity can be the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Plan a fun walk together, in the woods, on the beach or through the dunes. Gift your Valentine a personalised water bottle to take along.
Bike
Biking around town or in nature is a fun, active way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Gift them a personalised backpack to carry along your snacks and go on an adventure!
Boat ride
Should you live near the water, you can arrange a cosy boat ride! Present them with a personalised thermos mug with their favourite hot drink to keep them warm.
Visit a local market
A leisurely stroll through a local market can be a great way to spend Valentine's Day together. From buying your favourite flowers to sampling different treats. Gift your Valentine a personalised teddy shopper to carry all of their purchases in.
Visit a petting zoo or animal sanctuary
For animal lovers, a visit to a petting zoo or sanctuary can be the perfect outing. A day out naturally involves tasty snacks, so surprise your sweetheart in advance with a delicious personalised sweets gift!
Get creative together
Get cosy together with a day course in pottery, painting or jewellery making! Gift your partner their own personalised apron to protect their clothes. Super unique, and handy for cooking, too.
7 special Valentine's Day ideas
Themed dinner
Cooking can be quite relaxing, especially if you do it together. Choose a theme that appeals to you and go on a culinary kitchen adventure. As the icing on the cake, give your Valentine a beautifully personalised champagne gift set. This is a wonderfully unique way to enjoy Valentine's Day without having to leave the house.
Relive your first date
There’s something magical about reliving those first moments together. Take your partner to the location of your first date, or, if that isn’t an option, try to recreate the date at home. A personalised canvas of your cutest photo together is a perfect gift for the occasion.
Photo shoot
Book a professional photo shoot or take your own photos in and around the house. Having great photos together is always a fun memory and having a new experience is exciting. Create matching personalised t-shirts or sweaters for a fun twist!
Create your own painting
Ever thought of creating your own work of art? Grab a canvas and some paint, and let your creativity run wild. Then gift your Valentine a beautiful photo canvas depicting your artwork.
Book a trip
Spending Valentine's Day together in a new place is an unforgettable experience. Book that last-minute trip and go for it! Give your partner a personalised bag, luggage tag or travel journal as a special surprise.
Wine or beer tasting
Visit a local winery or brewery and taste away together! Surprise your sweetheart with their own personalised wine or beer glass to always remind you of this fun day.
Game night
Love playing games? Make it a special evening with your favourite board games! Of course, that includes treats, so give your Valentine a snacks gift set with an engraved wooden serving platter and enjoy together!
So, activities and gifts sorted for Valentine's Day this year! Still looking for inspiration for a sweet Valentine's Day poem to complete your gift? Check out our blog full of Valentine's Day poems!
