Make Winter Date Ideas Actually Worth Leaving the House For, From Jazz to Ski Lessons

Live entertainment on cold nights

Standup shows offer an evening of laughs, often with food or drinks available at venues in cities across the country. For a more refined night out, the article suggests winter ballet, burlesque, theater performances and jazz clubs.

For those in New York or visiting during the holidays, Company XIV’s Nutcracker Rouge is highlighted as a burlesque option. Theater choices include Broadway productions and smaller local performances.

Try something outdoors together

Experienced skiers might plan a ski trip, while beginners can take a lesson together. Learning a new skill also means getting outside, with hot chocolate or another après-ski drink waiting afterward.

A visit to a Christmas tree farm is another seasonal outing. Visitors can enjoy the setting without necessarily cutting down a tree, and the article describes it as an outdoorsy activity that does not demand much physical effort.

Make a cozy night at home

Cooking a meal together can be a romantic alternative to dining out. Choose a recipe to try, open a bottle of wine and prepare dinner as a team.

Virtual wine tastings offer another way to spend an evening indoors. Companies send wine to participants, who can follow an expert’s guidance through an online seminar.

Share seasonal tasks and places

Holiday decorating can become a date night at home, with comfortable clothes and music setting the mood. Taking decorations down together can also make the otherwise tedious task more enjoyable. The article also proposes revisiting favorite summer date spots, noting that some may close for the season while others remain open.