We officially have a case of the winter blues. The best way to beat it? To change things up.
When winter feels like it’s dragging along, we look for unique date nights to go to with our significant other, the girls, or even alone.
Let’s turn up the heat with these activities:
Skate & Date is back January 24th, February 1st, and February 14th. Experience the Whitewater Center’s one-of-a-kind ice skating complex before heading to River’s Edge to enjoy a chef-curated three course meal. Learn more and register here.
Indulge in an enchanting Paint and Sip experience at ALoft Ballantyne that is designed for couples seeking a unique celebration of love. Sip on wine, paint your hearts out, and create fun memories.
Heat things up with a Latin dance class at Rumbao Latin Dance or one of their dance party events featuring salsa, bachata, and more. Sign up here.
Dine outdoors in festive-themed heated tents/igloos. The Goodyear House and State of Confusion still have igloos and heated tents available to dine in. Or cozy up with a drink at one of Charlotte’s heated rooftops. Aura Rooftop, Fahrenheit, and Nuvolé Rooftop TwentyTwo are all great options for cocktails with a view.
Visit the new cocktail bar called The Loft at Duckworth’s, located upstairs inside Duckworth’s SouthPark. Expect small bites, classic cocktails well done, and a modern interior. Nothing says date night better than that.
Get Glam for an Opera date to Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly on January 25th, 27th, and 28th. Tickets can be purchased here.
You CAN sit with us! Opt for a fun night out at Blumenthal Art’s Belk Theater to see this hilarious hit musical, Mean Girls. Coming to Charlotte February 13th through the 18th.
Learn the art of wine blending with expert sommeliers at The Coterie Concept. Take your Valentine’s or Galentines as this event falls on February 14th, making it the perfect activity to do with the one you love.
Get out of your comfort zone and go axe throwing with your loved one. Make it a double, triple, or quadruple date for all the more fun and competition. Bad Axe Throwing Charlotte and BATL Axe Throwing are some popular venues to try this one out.
Experience Dancing With The Stars Live! together at the Ovens Auditorium on February 16th at 8 p.m. Julianne Hough will be making a guest appearance too, which is all the more reason to go. Tickets on sale here.
Refresh in Charlotte’s Hottest Infrared Sauna ~ beem® Light Sauna- South End, where you both can relax and renew from the inside out. In just 40 minutes you can cleanse, refresh and renew in a refined, spa-like setting that will help you remove toxins, reduce stress, boost immunity, relieve pain, and more. Or, unwind together at Mood House with their massage + sauna combo, perfect for a cold winter’s day when you want to stay indoors.
Take a romantic winter hike near Charlotte. Our list here has the best nearby hikes for winter, perfect to take with your sweetheart. Bonus points if you see a frozen waterfall.
Surprise each other with a made-to-order tailored to your preferences cocktail at Idlewild in NoDa.
Spend the evening laughing at the Queen City Comedy Festival on February 17th at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
Pickleball, anyone? Try a new hobby with your person at Rally Pickleball. We all love a flirty competition on the court.
Or test your bowling skills at Bowlero. A lounge area, sports bar, arcade, private lanes, and tons of flirty competition are what you can expect for date night.
Brunch dates are the best. Link & Pin is serving up classic brunch dishes like chicken and waffles, omelets, steak and eggs, Nashville hot chicken, and many more. Delicious.
Spend the evening together enjoying a performance from Grammy Award Winner Gladys Knight as she comes to the Ovens Auditorium on February 21st.
Looking for an elegant night out? Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue with Charlotte Symphony on March 1st and 2nd. This audience favorite will feature acclaimed pianist Michelle Cann where she will also perform Florence Price’s spirited Piano Concerto in One Movement — a work she has championed. Tickets can be purchased here.
Make it a GNO when Olivia Rodrigo comes to town on her GUTS world tour in early March. And then…before you know it…it will be SPRING!!
