Snowshoeing - Date Idea #9

Let's face it, Winter is just absolutely gorgeous and the forest is so beautiful. Combine the two and you get beau-geous (which sounds really bad when you say it but clearly it means very pretty=) Walking in the woods in the cold air and discovering the snow covered landscape is such a wonderful experience. Take pictures, snowball fight, talk together, and enjoy the winter wonderland. 

Get a whole group together to tromp around the forest! Afterwards, warm up at a friend's house and eat some soup, drink some hot cocoa, and play some games!

Cost: Medium (for equipment)

Dress: Warm Layers

Tubing - Date Idea #8

It's like a water slide at a water park, but frozen!!! The thrill of the speed, the drop that scares you, the snow that sprays in your face--this is snow tubing! Snow Tubing is crazy cool...sliding down the slope mixed with the laughter of friends. Any size group can go to have a blast during this cold time of the year. 

Tubing is the winterized water slide! 

Cost: Medium (for equipment and pass)

Dress: Warm Layers

Ice Skating - Date Idea #7

'Skate' to the rink for this super 'cool' date!!! Ice Skating is a time-tested, all-around favorite date of generations. You can't go ice skating without seeing a couple or two whirling around together on the ice. Everyone loves the chance to test their abilities, whether they are hockey/figure skate champions or first-time learners. 

If she hasn't learned yet she will jump at the chance of going with you to the rink. 

Hold hands, fall down, and laugh as you skate on the ice.

Dress: Warm

Cost: Low

Skiing - Date Idea #6

Skiing is so exhilarating! It is fresh, exciting, adventurous, and awesome. What a fantastic time it would be with a date! Whether first-time skiers or long-time snow pros, hitting the slopes is always a treat. Learn together, teach your date, learn how yourself, or race each other on the jumps. In the wintery outdoors, miles from civilization, skiing is loved by so many. Spend all day skiing down the snowy paths and then warm up in the lodge. Take a small group or a large one to enjoy the crisp air fun!

Dress: Warm Layers (as you 'workout' you will get more warm)

Cost: High

 for Ski Lesson (if needed)
for Equipment Rental (unless you have your own)
for Ski Day Pass (unless you have two season passes already)

Christmas Shopping - Date Idea #5

Don't go Christmas Shopping alone this year. Make it a date! Buy your gifts together during this wonderful time of the year. How much fun would it be to find your presents as you race around the stores looking for the perfect gift! Feel the excitement and anticipation as you search. Help your date get their presents too!!!

Bonus Idea: Take the gifts home and as a group and help each other wrap them. (Have each person bring a roll of wrapping paper and a pair of scissors. You provide the tape.)

Dress: Casual Layers

Cost: Medium (for wrapping and presents)

Temple Square Lights - Date Idea #4

Take your date to see the sparkle and experience the joy! Go visit the lights at Temple Square in SLC. The beautiful grounds are surrounded by the spirit of Christmas. The enchanting lights are magical.  

It is so much fun to walk around in the crisp winter air and remember why we celebrate this season. Take pictures, listen to the music, and watch the brilliance come to life. See breathtaking lights while enjoying the holiday spirit that truly emanates from the whole experience.

Courtesy of Ashton Barney

Bonus Idea: Go to the Lion House Pantry for a cup of hot soup and one of their famous rolls!

Dress: Casual Warm

Cost: Free (+ Soup and Roll)

Courtesy of Ashton Barney

Cookie Caroling - Date Idea #3

Get together to spread some holiday joy! Grab a date and other couples that are great cooks (and singers) and bake some treats! Make some cookies, decorate them, and go out to people that need some cheering up. Sing a carol or two and give them a plate of delicious cookies you have made! You will get to taste some of your hard work, sing together, and give some service all in one day! The rewarding experience of helping others and working together will be rewarding!

Bonus Idea: If you aren't musically inclined, take your treats and doorbell ditch.

Dress: Layers (for when you go to deliver the goodies)

Cost: Price of Cookie Ingredients and Frosting

Ginger Bread Houses - Date Idea #2

Ginger Bread Houses! Decorative, fun, creative, festive and delicious. This date idea is a blast!!! It provides a chance to create together something magical. A beautiful masterpiece that tastes SO GOOD!

This activity can be very low cost. Do a potluck! Have everyone bring something to use to decorate (you provide the gingerbread and icing, and they bring the toppings) Take your gingerbread, design your house, and build! After you get the structure, then use the decorations to make it look amazing.

Get together a group of couples and begin celebrating the upcoming holidays! A warm inside activity with laughter and anticipation as you make your Ginger Bread House.

Bonus Idea: Work together as a couple to make a gingerbread house. At the end give out prizes for most creative, best looking, biggest house, etc!

Here are some ideas for gingerbread houses to inspire your own decorating.

Cute Mountain Cabins

'Over the Top' Ginger Bread Castle!!

Dress: Casual

Cost: Gingerbread and Icing

Sledding - Date Idea #1

Sledding could very well be one of your favorite dates ever! What is more fun then sledding down a snow-covered hill in a winter wonderland? The chance to be outside in the crisp fresh air combined with the exhilaration of the ride. This date will give everyone a chance to be kids again! A chance to remember and re-experience happy childhood memories. 

Sledding is just full of joy and happiness. As this date idea only requires warm clothes, this date could be 100% FREE! Just grab your sled and take your date to a favorite sledding hill and enjoy this wonderful time of year!

Bonus Idea: After having a great time sledding take your date with the other couples to get hot chocolate and maybe play some board games!

Dress: Warm Casual (it's cold out there)

Cost: Free (+Hot Chocolate)