So you survived cuffing season in the fall, but now that you’ve cuffed your beau, what will the winter season hold? Winter is the best time of the year for cute dates. There is nothing better than getting all bundled up with your significant other, watching Netflix or going outside in full winter gear for an epic snowball fight. If you’re struggling to find ideas for the perfect winter date, here are the top seven you have to try before the snow melts in the spring:
Ice skating
Ice skating is one of the oldest date ideas in the book, but it also happens to be one of the cutest. One of the easiest ways to go on a date is wearing your cutest winter look — preferably one that will keep you warm — and taking your significant other to Ohio University’s Bird Arena, 102 Oxbow Trail, for open skate. They have varying open skate hours during the afternoon or later at night, and if you don’t know how to skate, no worries. You and your S.O. can hold hands and make everyone else bask in your cuteness.
Snow date
A snow date is definitely the cheapest and arguably the most creative. The beauty of a snow date is that you can control all of the events. The idea is that you get bundled up in your warmest winter clothes, take your S.O. go outside and play in the snow. Anything from snowball fights, building snowmen or making snow angels are fair game. There’s no money involved and the date is organic, which can make for a lot of really special memories.
Dinner and a movie
Dinner and a movie works for any season, but if you like to avoid the cold rather than embrace it, it’s the perfect way to stay warm while still going out for some fun. Anywhere you want to go for dinner and any movie you want to see, you can mix and match whatever way you want. The biggest perk of the date is it can be as formal or informal as you want. Holding hands and watching a really good movie after a romantic dinner is a great way to beat the cold and spend quality time with your S.O.
Art museum
An art museum date is usually a big hit. The Kennedy Museum of Art, 100 Ridges Circle, has plenty of exhibits that spark conversations and provide works of art to admire. There’s the asylum installation celebrating the asylum’s 150th anniversary, the Border Crossing video installations, discussing stories of refuge and A Story of Flying: 20 Years of Passion Works, a multimedia installation. All of the exhibits are very interesting and will surely make for a great date with your S.O.
Hockey game
If you and your S.O. are avid sports fans, an OU hockey game is the perfect way to go. Hockey games are only $5 for students with their OU ID, and because the ticket isn’t that expensive, you’ll still have some money to buy concessions to eat while you enjoy the game. The hockey game date is a great way to go out with your S.O. and support your school and peers on the hockey team. You can check out the team’s schedule here.
Cute coffee date
Like ice skating, a coffee date is one of the oldest date ideas in the books. A nice hot cup of coffee with your S.O. is another way to beat the cold while still having fun. Athens is home to some of the most amazing coffee shops, so checking out a local coffee shop makes a cute date and is also a really great way to support local businesses.
Stay home and watch Netflix
One of the best dates and by far the simplest date is just staying home and watching Netflix. Cuddling up with some blankets, some snacks and your S.O. is an easy way to have some fun and a cute date without spending any money or having to get dressed and going out. Sometimes the best dates happen with the simplest of activities.
Though these seven date ideas are great ways to spend your winter in Athens, there are plenty more ideas out there. If you and your S.O. are looking for a good date, get creative and have fun with these ideas.
