By Lauren Antkowiak Planning a date night can be a tough task. You don’t want to have the same date over and over again and coming up with something different can be a challenge, especially with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. Luckily, we have you covered! Here is a list of 10 fun a...

By Lauren Antkowiak

Planning a date night can be a tough task. You don’t want to have the same date over and over again and coming up with something different can be a challenge, especially with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. Luckily, we have you covered! Here is a list of 10 fun and unique date night ideas for every type of person, whether you are a homebody, outdoorsy, adventurous, or old-school, that take full advantage of what the Buffalo area has to offer!

 
1. You can never go wrong with the classic dinner and a movie, but you may find it more interesting if you mix it up a little. Instead of a movie, go ice-skating or curling at Canalside then head to dinner at Buffalo Riverworks and see how Buffalo is redefining its waterfront.

 
2. Nothing says fun like staying home in your pajamas. Have a movie marathon, binge your favorite tv show, or start watching a new show which will lend itself to future date nights.

 
3. Make a personalized scavenger hunt to explore the places that holds special meaning to your relationship. Reminisce about your past and end the night at someplace new where you can think about your future together.

 
4. For some outdoors fun, take a trip to hills of Holiday Valley for some snowboarding, skiing, and tubing. To end your day, surprise your date with a romantic cuddle by the fire.

 
5. If artsy dates are your style, find a local Painting with a Twist. You don’t have to be a professional artist to enjoy this date night; take pleasure in the art you and your date create.

 
6. If jeans and a t-shirt are your normal date attire, change it up by getting all dressed up for a reservation at a fancy restaurant and get tickets to the theatre.

 
7. Plan a throwback night with some of your favorite childhood games, movies, tv shows and music. Find embarrassing photos to reminisce about and share childhood memories.

8. Don’t let the winter months interfere with your hiking; head to Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. Rent snowshoes and travel the 324-acre nature preserve with over 8 miles of trails.

9. Change up Sunday brunch by having Saturday brunch at Horsefeathers Market. Afterwards take a stroll through the Winter Market which is conveniently located right downstairs.

10. Take a game night date to the next level by playing board games at bars and cafes such as Aurora Brew Works and Sweet_ness 7 Café. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while supporting your local businesses.

 
Just remember, you don’t have to go crazy planning a date night to impress your date. If you are relaxed and having fun, the night will take care of itself. And when in doubt, do something you’ve never done before; it will make your date night memorable and that much more special.