15 Date Ideas to Kick Off 2018

After celebrating with your nearest and dearest throughout the holiday season, January can feel a little bit like a long-term hangover. But don't let the winter chill get the best of you and resort to hibernation. Instead, spice things up with a fun date night with your partner. Here's a list of 15 date ideas to help you get 2018 started off right. Photo by Josh Willink from Pexels 1. Set some goals. Haven't made your resolutions for 2018 yet? Spend an afternoon setting a few goals as a couple. 2. Be a tourist in your hometown! Visit a restaurant you've never been to before or go check out a landmark you haven't been to in a while. 3. Cook together. Try a different homemade pizza recipe every Friday night all month long or sign up for a cooking class to learn a thing or two together. 4. Have a #throwbackthursday-themed date. Every Thursday night, cuddle up on the couch and watch a popular TV show from your childhood on DVD. 5. Slip on your skates. Head to your local skating rink for an afternoon of floundering around on the ice. End the day with warm cocoa and some hand holding! 6. Game night! Call up all your favorite people and host a relaxed night in complete with board games, popcorn, and beer. 7. Book a trip. Take a break from the cold and plan a getaway weekend to somewhere warm. 8. Dance it out. Even if you think you have two left feet, take a risk and sign up for a dance class together. Whether you try the fox trot or hip-hop, you'll enjoy the intimate (and hilarious) moments that will ensue. 9. Beer me. Hit a local brewery for a beer tasting! 10. And the Oscar goes to... Spend a weekend watching all the movies nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. 11. Hide and seek. Put together a cold-weather scavenger hunt around town for your love and then go out exploring! Have the final clue lead you to a romantic dinner at your partner's favorite restaurant for a nice touch. Photo by Alixann Loosle Photography on Inspired By This via Lover.ly 12. Have a picnic. Summer isn't the only season for picnics. Bring this activity inside by laying out a comfortable blanket, some throw pillows and a basket full of cold-weather goodies, like grilled cheese sandwiches, apple pie, and hot cocoa. Get toasty by the fireplace if you have one, or fake it with some candles. 13. Hit the slopes. Whether you head to Vermont for the weekend or just plan a ski day at your local lodge, this is a fun way to get out of the house this winter. 14. Schedule a spa session. What sounds better than a hot stone massage on a cold winter day? Head to a local bath house or spa together for a much-needed day of R&R. 15. Head to the theater. Take in a performance at the local theater. You'll feel classy while supporting the arts. It's a win-win, really. Get inspired on Lover.ly! 5 Ways to Document Your Proposal 10 Ways to Keep the Romance Alive as You Plan Your Wedding 5 Things You Should Never Compromise On In a Relationship