Bailey’s Love Tips: 20 Fun and Festive Holiday Date Ideas

20 Fun and Festive Holiday Date Ideas

It’s December, which means the holiday season is in full swing! Get in the spirit with these fun and festive date ideas!

Watch a Virtual Holiday Concert or Performance

Many local churches and music groups are offering virtual holiday concerts and performances this year. Find some in the triangle here! 

Look at Christmas Lights

Grab your coat and put on your seatbelt! Check out the amazing lights at a Christmas light show, or drive around your neighborhood and admire houses that have gone all out for an easy and cheap date night! 

Cozy Up Stargazing

Grab a blanket and head outside. Get some fresh air while spotting constellations under the stars. 

Visit a Farmers Market

Pick up fresh, local seasonal produce, and baked goods at your local farmer’s market. Challenge your partner to pick out something they haven’t tried before and cook up a big dinner with all the food you got when you get home.

Volunteer Together

Volunteering together is a wonderful way to give back to your community as a couple, especially during the holiday season! Not sure where to start? Check out volunteer opportunities at one of our favorite charitable organizations, The Foodbank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

Take a Virtual Workout Class

Relax with some soothing yoga or work off the turkey with a fun cardio class!

Have a Hot Chocolate Competition

Marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, candy canes! Anything goes at a hot chocolate competition as long as it’s sweet! See who can whip-up the tastiest hot chocolate creation. You can even let the kids join in on this fun date! 

Go on a Winter Hike

Embrace the cool weather and enjoy the beautiful winter scenery. 

Take an Online Cooking Class

Become a master chef from the comfort of your kitchen! You can even book a Zoom cooking class with Chef Houston Loper, owner of HL Catering in Raleigh.

Try a New Winter Activity

Try a new winter sport like skiing or snowboarding, or stay closer to home and a new craft like knitting!

Craft Your Own Winter Cocktails

Become bartenders for a night and craft seasonally inspired cocktail creations with lots of delicious winters flavors.

Decorate Holiday Cookies

Relax and let your creativity flow. If you ask us, the best part about decorating cookies is eating them! This is also a great opportunity to share traditions and family recipes with your partner and children!

Have A Christmas Movie Night!

Put on your coziest Christmas sweater and watch your favorite Christmas movies all night long! 

Go to a Brewery

North Carolina is full of local breweries and there are tons of delicious craft beers to try! You might even stumble across a new seasonal brew you love!

Hire a Photographer and do a Photoshoot Together. 

Switch it up this year and send out a New Years’ card! Get the perfect New Years’ photo and pictures you’ll treasure forever, or just do a photoshoot for fun!

Go See a Movie at the Drive-In 

Capital Drive-In is showing Christmas movies! Order hot cocoa to your car and make sure you bundle up! 

Book a Hotel Room or AirBNB a Romantic Cabin for the Weekend 

Get away from all the holiday hustle and bustle for a while. You could even rent out a tiny home!

Virtual Wine and Design

Try your hand at painting with a festive virtual Wine and Design class. 

Visit A Holiday Market 

Support local vendors and visit a local Holiday Market for gifts, decor, and more!

Have a Bonfire

Get nice and toasty by the fire. You can even invite the neighbors over and roast some marshmallows! 

In Summary…

Remember to cherish each other this holiday season, even when things get crazy, and if jewelry shopping is your idea of a date, you know where to find us!