Outside-The-Box Valentine's Day Ideas You Never Thought Of

Valentine's doesn't have to be the mundane Chocolates, Roses, Dinner, and A Movie. Spice It Up With These Fifteen Ideas You Probably Never Thought of.
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If you're like many people and you're tired of the same mundane Valentine's Day ideas or trying to act surprised when your spouse does a repeat of last year, then it is time to spice it up. With just a little bit of thought and a lot of imagination, you can come up with ideas that will blow your sweetheart's socks off. But until you do...

Here are ten outside-the-box unique Valentine's Day Ideas:

1. Mystery Dinner On Valentine's Day

If you've never been to a mystery dinner it is something you most certainly have to try. It is your usual dinner but a crime is committed before the night is over. You are given clues to find who, amongst the dinner guest, committed the crime. Nothing spells "Romance" like a little mystery and suspense. It adds a touch of danger, and we all know a little danger is quite sexy. 

2. Hot Air Balloon Ride for Valentine's

What can be better than sipping Champagne and sharing your favorite candies above ground while floating into the cloudless sky? To really make it romantic, plan your ride during sunrise or sunset, to add a touch of romance. 

3. Be Your Own Chef

Enjoy a day of cooking your favorite meals together. Or you can do a surprise meal where you and your spouse cook the meal separately, then try and guess what the other made. Give rewards for correct answers!

4. Make Your Own Candy

Instead of buying candy this year, or going to a candy shop, get a little creative by making your own. You can buy all the materials from your local shop and decorate them as you choose. 

5. Make Valentine's Day Collages

They say the best gifts are free, I say the best gifts are free and personal. Give your sweetheart a reminder of all the reasons you love them. You can add pictures, past trips, and memories, or letters from the past.

6. Have Valentine's Day Picnic In A Flower Field

Who said you have to bring the flowers home with you? Go to the flowers, by having a romantic picnic with your favorite food, desserts, and wine or champagne. This idea is friendlier to the earth and you won't have to clean up dead rose petals after a week. Plus you get to enjoy a variety of flowers, fragrances, and multiple colors. 

7. Go Strawberry Picking, This Valentine's Day

Nothing says Valentine's more than strawberries dipped in chocolate but this year put a little spin on it. Go to a strawberry field and pick your own strawberries. Bring them home and dip them in chocolate and decorations of your choice. 

8. Valentine's Day Helicopter Ride

Enjoy a night above the lights with a Valentine's Day helicopter ride. The ride could be fifteen minutes one hour. Whatever you choose, don't forget to bring a blanket to snuggle and keep warm on your night over the town. 

9. Post Secret Valentine's Day Love Notes Around The House

Nothing says I love you more than beautiful words. Write a few notes or poems and hide them around the house for your lover to find. You can leave little clues and give rewards for finding them. 

10. Valentine's Day Burlesque Show

If you've never been to one you are sure to enjoy it. You can go with your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. If not and you're feeling a little creative, you can do an "at home" Burlesque show. Making it all the more personal.

These are a few things to try this year in 2021. The goal is to spice it up and think outside the box. Do and try something a little different this year. After all, 2020 was a trying year for all of us. Try to bring as much passion back as possible to start off the new year.

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Alexander-Thomas commented Alexander-Thomas 3 years ago

These ideas actually make me excited about Valentine's Day for once

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Hayden-Ford commented Hayden-Ford 3 years ago

Anyone brave enough to try all ten in one day? Now that would be a Valentine's Day story

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AlyssaF commented AlyssaF 3 years ago

Appreciated the mix of both expensive and budget-friendly options in this list

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Rose_Review commented Rose_Review 3 years ago

Going to surprise my partner with the cooking challenge. Hope it doesn't end in takeout

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Gibson_Globe commented Gibson_Globe 3 years ago

Think I'll skip the heights and stick to ground-based activities this year

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DreamLabX commented DreamLabX 3 years ago

Love how these focus on creating experiences together rather than just exchanging gifts

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LucasParker commented LucasParker 3 years ago

Combining a few of these ideas could make for an epic Valentine's Day adventure

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Kaitlin-Owen commented Kaitlin-Owen 3 years ago

The flower field picnic sounds dreamy. Might have to wait for spring though

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AstralEnigma commented AstralEnigma 3 years ago

Started planning the mystery dinner but seems complicated to organize. Any tips?

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Kurtz_Commentary commented Kurtz_Commentary 3 years ago

These are such thoughtful alternatives to the typical Valentine's Day routine

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ButterfliesInside commented ButterfliesInside 3 years ago

I feel like the success of cooking together depends entirely on kitchen size

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FallingForYouX commented FallingForYouX 3 years ago

My wife found one of my Valentine's notes from last year while cleaning. Still makes her smile

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SecretSpecter commented SecretSpecter 3 years ago

Really appreciate how these ideas can be customized based on interests and comfort levels

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Faith_Dawn commented Faith_Dawn 3 years ago

Made candy with my partner once. Kitchen looked like a war zone but memories were worth it

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MrAndMrsForever commented MrAndMrsForever 3 years ago

The balloon ride seems peaceful compared to the helicopter. Less noise more romance

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EpicExplorer commented EpicExplorer 3 years ago

A collage sounds perfect for us budget-conscious folks who still want to make it special

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SimoneL commented SimoneL 3 years ago

These ideas are great for getting out of your comfort zone together

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EverlyWarren commented EverlyWarren 3 years ago

Tried a mystery dinner once. Food was mediocre but the entertainment made up for it

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AubreyS commented AubreyS 3 years ago

The cooking challenge could be fun with some friendly competition added in

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DaisyLynn commented DaisyLynn 3 years ago

Love notes around the house is sweet but my partner would probably miss half of them

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ChrisBlogs commented ChrisBlogs 3 years ago

Wondering how many relationships these helicopter rides have saved or ended

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Leslie-Hart commented Leslie-Hart 3 years ago

Something satisfying about picking your own strawberries versus buying them from a store

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Lawler_Look commented Lawler_Look 3 years ago

Actually tried making candy with my kids for my wife. It was chaotic but she loved it

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Helena_Hope commented Helena_Hope 3 years ago

Would love to try the helicopter ride but my budget says strawberry picking it is

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Cecilia_Bryant commented Cecilia_Bryant 3 years ago

The mystery dinner sounds perfect for double dates too. More suspects make it more interesting

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Lovebird_Duo_69 commented Lovebird_Duo_69 3 years ago

Anyone else think cooking together is just asking for an argument?

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TechNomad101 commented TechNomad101 3 years ago

These ideas would work great for anniversaries too. Saving this for later

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Tina_Glimmer commented Tina_Glimmer 3 years ago

Made a photo collage last year. Spent hours on it but seeing their face made it all worth it

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WilliamAnderson commented WilliamAnderson 3 years ago

The balloon ride sounds romantic but what if you need to use the bathroom? Asking for a friend

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HappilyEverAfter commented HappilyEverAfter 3 years ago

Finally some creative ideas! Been doing dinner and movies for far too long

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AnnaGrace commented AnnaGrace 3 years ago

Never considered a burlesque show. Might be fun with the right partner and attitude

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Allen_Alerts commented Allen_Alerts 3 years ago

Doing the love note hunt this year. Already started writing them. Can't wait to see his reaction

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Jessica-Rose commented Jessica-Rose 4 years ago

The mystery dinner concept is intriguing. Always wanted to try one of those murder mystery boxes

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TimeTravelerX commented TimeTravelerX 4 years ago

My husband would probably burn the house down if we tried making candy. Think we'll stick to buying it

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Juliana commented Juliana 4 years ago

Did anyone else notice these are actually doable ideas and not just Instagram-worthy fantasies?

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Madeline_Glow commented Madeline_Glow 4 years ago

Really appreciate that these ideas encourage actual interaction instead of just passive activities

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BradyT commented BradyT 4 years ago

The flower field picnic reminds me of all those romantic movies. Might be too cold where I live though

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Lowry_Ledger commented Lowry_Ledger 4 years ago

These ideas are great for married couples too. Sometimes we forget to keep the romance alive after years together

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Eliza-Nash commented Eliza-Nash 4 years ago

Making your own candy sounds messy but fun. Wonder if there are any good beginner recipes

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Cherished_Moments_07 commented Cherished_Moments_07 4 years ago

A friend did the helicopter ride. Said it was amazing but really noisy and hard to have a conversation

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PearlH commented PearlH 4 years ago

The idea of cooking separately and guessing each other's dishes is brilliant. Adding this to our plans

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Simon_Spotlight commented Simon_Spotlight 4 years ago

Surprised indoor rock climbing isn't on the list. My partner and I love active date ideas

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SoulmateVibes commented SoulmateVibes 4 years ago

We did strawberry picking in California last year. Definitely recommend bringing wet wipes and wearing old clothes

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AvaThomas commented AvaThomas 4 years ago

The mystery dinner actually sounds really fun! Much better than awkwardly sitting across from each other at a fancy restaurant

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Eloise-Caldwell commented Eloise-Caldwell 4 years ago

Love how these ideas can be adapted for different budgets. You don't need to spend a fortune to make it special

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My_HeartbeatsForYou_07 commented My_HeartbeatsForYou_07 4 years ago

The helicopter ride sounds amazing but I'm terrified of heights. Maybe I'll stick to ground-level activities

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TheHackerMind commented TheHackerMind 4 years ago

Made a Valentine's collage once and my partner cried happy tears. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most meaningful

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Victoria-Lynn commented Victoria-Lynn 4 years ago

Anyone know typical costs for hot air balloon rides? Trying to plan ahead for next year

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Samantha-Rose commented Samantha-Rose 4 years ago

The cooking challenge sounds perfect! We're both terrible cooks so it would definitely be entertaining

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Marissa-Wagner commented Marissa-Wagner 4 years ago

Not sure about the burlesque show idea. Seems more like a bachelorette party activity than Valentine's Day

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SyntheticExplorer commented SyntheticExplorer 4 years ago

Mystery dinner sounds fun but pretty pricey when you add up tickets, drinks, and dinner

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ZenithSeeker commented ZenithSeeker 4 years ago

The note-hiding idea is super sweet. I did something similar for our anniversary and my husband still talks about it

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AngelCooper commented AngelCooper 4 years ago

These ideas are refreshing! Tired of seeing the same old restaurant recommendations every year

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NightfallHunter commented NightfallHunter 4 years ago

Tried making candy with my girlfriend last year. Pro tip: get a candy thermometer! We learned that lesson the hard way

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Lauryn99 commented Lauryn99 4 years ago

The flower field picnic sounds amazing but you'd need to live somewhere with the right climate for that

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Carmen99 commented Carmen99 4 years ago

A burlesque show seems inappropriate for Valentine's Day. Whatever happened to good old-fashioned romance?

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Rosalie_Shine commented Rosalie_Shine 4 years ago

My partner and I tried cooking together last Valentine's Day. We burned the pasta but had the best time laughing about it

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YvetteM commented YvetteM 4 years ago

The strawberry picking suggestion is wonderful but it's February! Where am I supposed to find a strawberry field in winter?

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VirtualRebel commented VirtualRebel 4 years ago

I actually prefer simple gestures like the collage idea. It shows more thought and effort than just throwing money at expensive experiences

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SilentStorm commented SilentStorm 4 years ago

Totally did the mystery dinner last year! It was hilarious watching my boyfriend try to solve the crime. The actors were amazing

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Tessa_Light commented Tessa_Light 4 years ago

The helicopter ride seems a bit excessive. Not everyone can afford such extravagant gestures

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IsabellaGrace commented IsabellaGrace 4 years ago

These are great alternatives to the usual dinner and movie routine. My wife and I are definitely trying the secret love notes idea this year

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CalebNguyen commented CalebNguyen 4 years ago

Making our own candy sounds fun but I'm worried about messing it up. Anyone have experience with homemade chocolates?

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Moyers_Media commented Moyers_Media 4 years ago

I did the hot air balloon ride last year with my partner. It was absolutely magical watching the sunrise together. Worth every penny!

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Fern_Spring commented Fern_Spring 4 years ago

Love the mystery dinner idea! Has anyone tried this before? I'm curious about how the whole experience plays out

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