The holiday season is the best time to gather and share the excitement of Christmas with friends and family. It feels extra special to spend your holiday season with your significant other, so festive dates might come in handy throughout these next few snowy months. Although these date ideas are romantic and fun, they could also be used with friends or family. These holiday ideas will come in handy for some winter cheer.

Ice skating Date

This beloved classic for many is the perfect date for anyone. Whether you are an amazing ice skater, or you have never put on a pair of skates, it is always an enjoyable activity to do with your special someone. Local ice skating rinks like Hartland Ice House, Lakeland Arena, and Novi Ice House have open skate availability on weekends throughout the holiday season, which is perfect for those who want to plan a fun and interactive winter date!

Gingerbread Fun

Nothing is worse than an awkward, silent, and boring date. But, with an interactive, creative, and festive activity like building a gingerbread house, this date idea is a recipe for success. From each partner decorating their own gingerbread house and trying to compete with each other, to building one together, the creative and fun possibilities with this activity are endless. Not only is this idea fun, but it’s easy and accessible too. Local stores like Kroger, Target, Walmart, carry a variety of gingerbread house kits needed to build a fun and sugary house for a low and affordable price. This hands-on project guarantees you an exciting festive experience with that special someone.

Detroit Zoo Light Show

What is a better combination than a grand beautiful light show and enjoying the presence of adorable zoo animals? With the snowy season creeping up, it is the perfect opportunity to head to Detroit Zoo’s Wild Lights Night and experience this one of a kind beauty for yourself. The overwhelmingly stunning colors and extravagant light structure timed with music will keep you and your partner enchanted all night. Not to mention all of the animal exhibits and cool activities to see along the way. These charming light shows will be available from Nov. 20th to Jan. 9th, leaving plenty of opportunities to plan the perfect date. Tickets to this event are anywhere from $23-$35 depending on what ticket bundle is purchased, yet the experience and memories are worth every penny spent.

Holiday Movie Marathon

Want to stay in and enjoy the holidays from the comfort of your home? Have a holiday movie marathon and take joy in watching the classic movies that you have been looking forward to all year like Elf, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Christmas Story, the Grinch, and Home Alone. These classics will bring nostalgia from previous holidays and guarantee an amazing, cozy date. 

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities are endless during winter in Michigan, which is the perfect opportunity to plan a creative winter date. From sledding and tubing, to skiing and snowboarding, the variety of fun and engaging activities are endless. Sledding is always a classic winter hobby that will ensure an enjoyable date. Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are exciting and are even more special to do with friends or that special someone. Kensington is an amazing free and public place to enjoy sledding as well as Alpine and Mt.Brighton to ski and snowboard. Options are endless during Michigan’s snowy season.

There are so many different things to do on a date, but during the holidays, the options are endless. These festivities can make the date more enjoyable and leave you with some special memories. So don’t be shy to try out some of these fun date ideas and make some festive memories.