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The magic of Christmas is a special time every year. I’ve always loved the spirit of Christmas magic so whenever that time of year rolls around, I am sure to celebrate every moment that I can with my husband!
The holiday season is the perfect time to create magical memories with your partner, and what better way to do that than by planning some festive Christmas dates? Whether youâre looking for cozy, at-home activities or exciting outdoor adventures, these 30+ Festive Christmas Date Ideas offer plenty of inspiration to help you and your loved one get into the holiday spirit. From sipping hot cocoa while driving through neighborhoods twinkling with Christmas lights to bundling up for a romantic ice-skating session, these date ideas are designed to embrace the warmth, joy, and excitement that Christmas brings.
Looking to stay cozy indoors? Try baking Christmas cookies together or decorating a gingerbread house while your favorite holiday tunes play in the background. If you prefer getting outside and enjoying the winter wonderland, consider a date to a local Christmas tree farm, a holiday market, or even a scenic carriage ride through a snow-covered park. No matter what your style is, thereâs something festive on this list for every couple to enjoy during the most wonderful time of the year.
With these fun and romantic date ideas, youâll be able to connect with your partner, share the joy of the season, and make this Christmas truly unforgettable. Keep reading to discover our list of 30+ festive Christmas date ideas that will fill your holiday season with love, laughter, and a bit of Christmas magic!
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HERE ARE 30+ FESTIVE CHRISTMAS DATE IDEAS:
Decorate A Gingerbread House Together
I love decorating gingerbread houses and watching Christmas movies! It is the ultimate Christmas activity that I will never skip every year. It is so fun to be competitive with your significant other. Be sure to put a poll on Instagram to see who the best decorated is!
Christmas Movie Marathon
Every year I always go through my favourite Must-Watch List of Christmas Movies! My household favourite is Noelle. A Christmas movie marathon is the perfect cozy night in!
Attend A Local Holiday Market
Every time I attend a holiday market, I am always blown away by how talented small businesses are! I love picking up some local crafts and goodies! My husband and I always pick out a new ornament for the tree every year.
Ice Skating
Ice skating is definitely not for everyone but always so fun to try out! A hot cocoa afterwards is a must too!
Visit A Christmas Tree Farm
Are you a fresh or fake Christmas tree fan? I personally love my artificial trees but one day, I’d love to experience a fresh one for sure! Even if you’re not buying a fresh tree, it’s super fun to walk around and check all the trees out. Make a fun game of it and try to find the “most perfect lookinh” tree!
Take A Carriage Ride
Just like in the movies, how dreamy would it be to go on a carriage ride! If your town offers it, I definitely recommend the experience!
Christmas Lights Tour
A big part of the Christmas magic is the lights that everyone puts up! There are lots of Christmas light tours that you can pay for or you can just drive around different neighbourhoods with your holiday drinks and just admire everyone’s decor!
Christmas Cookie Baking Night
Christmas baking is a no brainer! Christmas is all about yummy treats! Bake some classic Christmas goodies or decorate some premade cookies if baking is not for you!
DIY Ornament Crafting
We love crafting here and making special ornaments is so precious! You can get all your equipment from the dollar store and have a fantastic evening of Christmas crafting! Check out my post on 10+ DIY Budget Friendly Christmas Decor For Your Home This Christmas!
Christmas Puzzle And/Or Game Night
Getting into putting together puzzles is such a beautiful and calm date night and even self-care idea! I’m definitely going to purchase a beautiful Christmas/winter puzzle to do over the Christmas break!
Here are a few that I found that are stunning!
Hot Cocoa Bar Date
I don’t know about you but I could definitely drink hot cocoa all night! I love the idea of setting up a fun cocoa bar with all your fav toppings and treats on the side. Play a Christmas movie and grab hot cocoa all evening!
Go Sledding And/Or Snow Tubing
If you’re lucky to get snow for Christmas, be sure to release your inner child and and go sledding and tubing! I’m sure it will be lots of giggles and fun together! I love getting into the snow!
Visit A Christmas Parade
During the holidays, there are lots of Christmas parades that go on pretty much every weekend! Find a parade that’s local to you and enjoy it. There often is a lot of vendors and food trucks too so you can grab some goodies!
Build A Snowman And/Or Have A Snowball Fight
I have to admit I have not built a snowman for a long time and you know what it’s a shame. Playing in the snow is so fun! Have a snowman-building contest and have people vote for who has the best one!
Christmas Karaoke
If you already belt out “All I Want For Christmas Is You” all year round then you’ll love Christmas karaoke. I love that Amazon sells microphones online so that you can just pull up YouTube karaoke versions and have a blast!
Here are some from Amazon!
Have A Christmas Story Reading Night
There are so many cute Christmas books to read! You can do simple story books or grab some beautiful Christmas novels to read together with the fireplace and blankets on!
Go On A Winter Hike
If you have proper gear and love hiking, do a beautiful winter hike! You can also just go for a nice long snowy walk too if hiking is too intimidating. I love doing beautiful winter walks through the snow!
Watch A Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lots of places around cities and towns do a tree lighting ceremony and it’s always so magical! Find one close to you and watch a huge beautiful tree light up!
Visit A Christmas Themed Pop-Up Bar
Different businesses do lots of little pop-ups for the holidays. I often see Christmas pop-up bars that you can book that does a set menu of drinks and snacks! The environment is always so cozy and warm!
Christmas-Themed Photo Shoot
Photo shoots are always a fun way to make some memories! I love searching on Pinterest for some fun photo shoot ideas!
Enjoy A Christmas Brunch
Do you brunch? If you do, there are so many Easy Christmas Breakfast Ideas to make together! If cooking together is something you and your partner love doing, you’ll love doing a Christmas-themed brunch!
Christmas-Themed Scavenger Hunt
If you’re more adventurous, a Christmas-Themed Scavenger Hunt is just the activity! You can Google or create a list and have fund finding everything!
Make Homemade Christmas Cards
I am a DIY girl through and through and love making my own Christmas cards! Paint/draw them out together and hand them out for Christmas!
Create A Christmas Playlist
I start listening to Christmas music in July so I created The ULTIMATE 100 Pop Christmas Song Playlist, create a playlist of your own to play throughout the month of date nights! Even playing the Christmas music you chose together while doing puzzles, baking, reading etc. How PERFECT!
Bake/Make Christmas Treats
Christmas isn’t Christmas without the treats! Here are some of my fav treats to make:
- Quick Sweet and Salty Christmas Popcorn
- Easy Christmas Dessert Dip
- Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Candy Cane Chocolate Bark
- 3 Ingredient Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Bars
- Easy Rudolph Brownies
Write Funny Letters To Santa
Let your inner child out and write a funny letter to Santa! Get super creative with it and give it to each other to read for a good laugh!
Make Eggnog From Scratch
I usually just take a easy way out and buy my eggnog but I’d love to try and make it from scratch! It seems like so much fun!
Drive Through A Christmas Tree Lane
There are pop-up drive through Christmas Tree lanes in some cities but if there isn’t anything available, you can just drive through neighbourhoods with lots of Christmas lights and admire the stunning decor!
Watch A Virtual Christmas Concert
If you want to do something a little bit more budget-friendly, you can try watching a virtual Christmas concert! There’s so many online that you can watch! My parents do this every Christmas!
Make Christmas Wreaths
I absolutely adore making Christmas wreaths at home! You can even do a DIY Orange Garland! Such a cool process to dry out orange pieces.
Have A Holiday Wine Tasting
Holiday wine is so yummy because there’s so many notes of cranberries, cloves and oranges! You can also just do a sangria night which is so fun!
Have A Christmas Paint Night
Painting is a nice self-care activity to do! So calming and not stressful at all! You can search up some easy pictures to try and paint and buy some supplies from the dollar store!
Attend A Holiday Concert Or Play
If you’re looking to dress up and watch something in person, you can attend a holiday concert or play! Usually theatres have many shows that go on during the holidays so you can pick one that interests you!
Go Christmas Shopping Together
Of course, you can do 2 things at once and go on a Christmas shopping date! If you get gifts together for your friends and families, you can choose some gifts and bounce ideas off each other!
Buy Ugly Christmas Sweaters Together
Last but not least, you can choose ugly Christmas sweaters to wear! I love seeing the ugly Christmas sweaters from Walmart and they always make me laugh! Imagine the collection you’d have if you make it an annual thing!
As the holiday season approaches, thereâs no better time to create magical memories with your loved one. Whether youâre enjoying cozy nights in or festive outdoor adventures, these 30+ Christmas date ideas will fill your hearts with joy and holiday cheer. So grab your favorite person, pick your favorite date idea from the list, and make this Christmas season one to remember! Happy holidays and may your days be merry, bright, and full of love.
Xo,
Lynn
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I am so looking forward to the Christmas season and the fun/cute dates I can go on with my husband! The list of suggested ideas is fantastic and I will be making a note of them to give some of them a go. Wonderful!
Honestly I’ve never thought to make my own Christmas wreath, which is crazy because I am a DIY girl through and through! This makes me so excited for December to come, thanks so much.