Have the hang of these virtual holidays yet, or nah? With Valentine’s Day right around the corner it may seem like the trickiest holiday to celebrate from a distance, but don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. We can all have fun and go all out to creatively celebrate Valentine's Day virtually, with masks or socially distanced.
Love is love, whether it’s between a couple, a family, or friends (hey, mom friends!) so let’s make sure to show those special people in our lives big love for Valentine’s Day 2021. Here are some creative ways to celebrate the holiday solo or with others. Or, keep these ideas in mind to make any day feel like Valentine’s Day.
Have a Game Night
For some good, old-fashioned fun, host a night of board games. It’s the perfect chill way to make Valentine's Day memorable — especially when there's snacks and wine involved!
Have a Valentine's Bake-Off
Even if we're not the "Cake Boss," we can still have a friendly competition in the kitchen to see who can make the best-looking and most tasty Valentine's Day desserts — bonus points for anything heart-shaped, of course.
Go Ice Skating
Ice skating isn’t just for the holiday season. Pros and newbies will have a blast skating with the sweetheart — take the romance for a spin across the ice, and be there to pick up anyone who falls. How romantic!
Get Tickets for a Virtual Show
Thanks to the health crisis, many venues and performance places are making their entertainment available virtually. But it's possible to purchase tickets to a virtual comedy show, a Broadway play, a music concert, and many more things that pique one's interest.
Have a Tipsy Date
Getting lightly boozy while sampling a bunch of cabernets or craft beers — what’s not to love? Just make sure to drink responsibly and stay home.
Book an Overnight Getaway
Make Valentine’s Day special by checking into a local hotel or booking a cozy cabin, staying in bathrobes all day and ordering food in. Enjoy the night together (or solo!). Go big before going home by ordering breakfast in bed the next morning.
Write Love Letters
Make this Valentine's Day even more special by putting in writing why the SO — or kids, or friend — means so much.
Have a Virtual Spotify Date
Get to know one's Valentine a little better by sampling their music tastes — from a distance. Using Spotify's new Group Sessions feature, share those fave songs with the date (whether virtually or next to each other) in a playlist. Send each other prompts like "Play a song that reminds you of college" and "Play a song that will always have a special place in your heart" to make things more interesting.
Remix this idea: For those who are together in the same space, create a playlist of fave songs and pretend to be at a concert in the living room.
Do a Couple's Boudoir Photo Shoot
There's no need for a professional camera for this one, just use a smartphone. Get dressed up (or not dressed at all) with one's partner and take turns taking sexy pictures of each other, for each other. (Before taking the pictures, make sure to have a conversation about what's expected once the pictures are taken — will they be deleted, kept, printed, and put in a private album?)
Cook Together
How sweet would it be to spend quality time preparing a romantic Valentine's Day dinner together? Maybe try out a meal kit food delivery service like Home Chef or Hello Fresh — it's a great way to skip the traditional dinner date for something more interactive.
Skip the Whole Shebang
Don't be pressured to celebrate at all or feel like a date has to happen. Whether coupled up, or a single mom, feel free to simply order Chinese food and celebrate the day of love solo or with the kids. Throw in some delicious Valentine’s Day chocolates and call it a day. Take that holiday pressure off.
Have a Jazz Club Night
As we all saw in one of the best animated movies ever — Soul — there's nothing that brings people together like music. Go all out for the entire family and try recreating a jazz club date at home: Just dress to the nines, grab some Shirley Temple drinks (non-alcoholic) and put on some tunes!
Serve Breakfast in Bed
Serve up Valentine’s Day vibes from the beginning of the day with a special Valentine's Day breakfast. It falls on a Sunday, so maybe lounge in bed for a while and don't forget the Champagne!
Take a Day Road Trip
Pick a destination that’s a couple of hours away, do some window shopping in a cute town, and have a nice lunch or dinner. It won't take long to be back home for a nice, relaxing bath together!
Have a Crafty Day
Get creative and have a Valentine's Day craft night complete with wine, snacks, and plenty of fun. Make each other a DIY Valentine's Day gift, or if the kids are joining in, finish off the night with a living room art show to display what everyone made.
Go on a Virtual Double Date
Missing other couple friends? Get on Zoom and make it a group hang and get flashbacks of all those cute date nights as a group. Does everyone have kids? Set them up on the iPad for their own kids' Zoom hangout.
Try the TikTok Dining Trend
There’s a dining trend on TikTok to try with one's Valentine(s). Get in the car and play rock, paper, scissors. Whoever wins gets to pick what drinks to get. After the drink is decided, play another round of rock, paper, scissors and that winner gets to pick the appetizer. Drive around for a drink, appetizer, main course, and dessert. (Don’t forget to document it on TikTok for all the likes and shares).
Remix this idea: For those not looking to spend hours in the car driving around, have a taco tasting. Or burger tasting. Or sushi tasting. Order takeout from a few restaurants and have a mini feast.
Plan a Movie Marathon
Get in the mood for some Valentine’s romance by binge-watching a favorite romantic movie or show — epic dramas or rom-coms will do.
Do a Striptease
If there’s ever a time to give a sexy lap dance, it's Valentine's Day. All that dancing may lead to some new positions with one's babe.
Go for a Hike
Explore local trails or walk around a quiet neighborhood together and enjoy all the beautiful sights and the fresh air — it's a great way to bond while getting some much-needed time to unplug, too. Climb to the top for Insta-worthy views.
Take a Dance Class on YouTube
Always wanted to try dancing as a couple but felt it was too cheesy? It’s definitely more romantic than anything. Whatever the dance style, search YouTube or a local dance class and have fun!
