16 December Date Night Ideas to Schedule, Stat

Running out of date night ideas? Lucky for you (and your partner!) December is full of romantic holidays, seasonal date nights, and activities galore! Here are sixteen date night ideas you and your S.O. should definitely try this month. Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography on Inspired By This via Lover.ly 1. Head to a tree or menorah lighting to get in the holiday spirit. Check out your local shopping centers or public parks for their schedule. And make sure to snap plenty of selfies! 2. Go shopping for holiday gifts together. Because picking out gifts for Grandma will be much more fun with your partner around. Plus, you can drop some hints on what you're hoping to unwrap this holiday season... 3. Volunteer at a homeless shelter. Tis' the season for giving! Give back to the community on your next date night by volunteering at a local shelter or soup kitchen. 4. Grab a coffee and stroll outside. Grab a hot coffee (or something fancy off the holiday menu) and bundle up for a romantic outdoor walk. 5. Cozy up for a holiday movie at home. When the temperatures drop, break out the blankets and park yourself on the couch. We love Elf or White Christmas ! 6. Head to a meet and greet with Santa. Because, you're never too old! They might even let you sneak in a photo... 7. Donate toys to a local drive. Head to your local toy store and pick out a few kids' gifts together. You'll feel great knowing you've made someone's holiday a little brighter! 8. Have a gingerbread house building night. But come up with a really good prize first. Winner gets a home-cooked meal? 9. Decorate your home for the holidays. It can be oh-so-fun to trim the tree and put out the lights. 10. Bundle up and walk around a local luminaria lighting. A little harder to find, but so worth it. Nothing is prettier than those glowing lights! 11. Visit a local craft market or holiday market. Support local business and pick out homemade, artisanal gifts for everyone on your lists. 12. Try a seasonal brew at your local brewery. Gingerbread beer, anyone? 13. Drive around and look at the holiday lights. Put on some festive music, crank the heat in your car, and drive around to look at all the beautiful holiday lights. 14. Make a reservation, get dressed up, and try a new restaurant. Treat yourselves to an exciting date night dinner and try something completely new. Fireplace preferred... 15. Make mulled wine. Seasonal, warm, and alcoholic. What's not to love? 16. Don your sparkliest attire and attend a New Years party! New Years Eve might just be the most romantic night of the year, so celebrate it with your love. And don't forget that midnight kiss! Check out more awesome date night ideas... 20 Date Night Ideas for When It's Painfully Cold Outside 9 Ways to Have a Happy, Healthy Relationship IRL 20 Date Ideas That Are Under $20