Valentine’s Day. It’s all about hearts, love, and togetherness, but what happens when you and your loved one are stuck in different places? Whether it’s long distance, or you can’t be together due to COVID-19 restrictions, you’ve probably found that this year many traditional ways of celebrating aren’t possible. Even though you and your partner may not be dining over a candle-lit dinner at your favorite date spot, there are plenty of ways to make sure the day is every bit as special.
Conquer the distance and discover new ways to celebrate from home with these 14 virtual date ideas. No significant partner? No problem! Our list of ideas are all things you can equally enjoy with a good friend.
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1. Cook “together.”
Register for an online cooking class that you can both participate in. If you and your partner are already master chefs, find a new recipe that challenges your skills and taste buds. By sharing the same meal, you can feel like you’re together, even when you’re apart.
2. Go on a walk.
Put your headphones in and chat with your significant other as you go for a walk. Say goodbye to having to match your partner’s pace while you breathlessly try to hold a conversation. Instead, you’ll have a chance to find a route and pace that works for you! Please be cautious to pay attention to your surroundings while on the phone.
3. Play virtual games.
Use apps like Game Pigeon for iPhones and Plato for android to play virtual games with your S/O. If you prefer web-based games, you can try your hand at a virtual drawing and guessing or see who has better logic skills with Mastermind.
4. Create a slideshow of memories.
Put your virtual presentation skills to good use with a display of some of your favorite memories. Put together a digital slide deck of your top 10 moments from your time together, and explain to your Valentine why each is near and dear to your heart.
5. Watch a movie together.
Download the Google Chrome extension, Teleparty, to stream a movie together. The extension works for Netflix, Disney+, HBO, and Hulu and enables viewers to communicate with one another while the movie plays.
6. Try out some new wine.
Book a virtual wine tasting and learn more about wine and food pairings. Companies like In Good Taste and Bottles Nation offer tastings for a variety of group sizes. If you’re interested in extending fun to friends and family, this would make a fantastic virtual couples activity!
7. Put your Harry Houdini skills to the test with a virtual escape room.
Book an online escape room experience where you and your partner in crime put your logic to the test. LockBox Escape Room and The Escape Game both offer remote adventures for 2 or more people.
8. Make a playlist.
Compile some of your favorite songs as a couple. Dance around your respective living rooms to your couples playlist. You can even video chat while you dance to make it feel like you’re dancing together.
9. See the world on a virtual museum tour.
Travel from France to Japan and beyond in a single night. Famous museums all around the globe now offer a free chance to see the world’s greatest pieces of art. Click here for a list of participating museums!
10. Make your significant other a hand-made gift.
Take some time to make something by hand for your better half. Video call with one another while you each work. When you complete your project, you can send it to them or build suspense by waiting until you see one another again to hand deliver it.
11. Learn a Tik Tok dance together.
Recreate your favorite new Tik Tok dance and make a video you can share with your friends.
12. Play delivery roulette.
Play a game of delivery roulette, where you and your partner order each other food from a surprise restaurant. You can either order their favorite food or surprise them with something new they’ve been dying to try!
13. Get your creative juices flowing with a virtual paint night.
Order a paint kit and follow along as you create a masterpiece. To make things more fun, you can add a bottle of wine. You can order online from companies like Painting to Gogh or check out small businesses on Etsy.
14. Spread the love and invite all your friends for a virtual night of fun, games, and togetherness.
Combine some of your favorite date night ideas and invite your friends to join in! Valentine’s Day is about love, so take the opportunity to spread it to those you care about most.
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