10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Significant Other

Love month has arrived which means you have two weeks to finalize your Valentine’s Day plans if you haven’t already done so…and let’s be honest, that’s probably most of us! I used to expect my husband to plan our Valentine’s Day each year; and then one year it dawned on me that the holiday is for us, so we started the tradition of taking turns, and this is my year to plan. 

Depending on the stage of life you’re in, your plans might look different than years prior. For instance, maybe in past years you’ve done the fancy dinners out and jazz bars, but this year you’re new parents and leaving the baby with a sitter isn’t an option. It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you’re intentional about spending time with one another. Check out these ideas below.

1.Go Out for a Nice Dinner
There’s not a thing wrong with keeping it traditional, y’all, and who doesn’t appreciate a good excuse to buy a cute new outfit? I listed some of my local favorites below. Make those reservations QUICK!

  • BARREL & FORK
  • Epic Chophouse
  • 131 MAIN
  • North Harbor Club
  • On the Nines Bistro
  • Pellegrino’s Trattoria
  • Savannah Oyster Company
  • Eatabowl
  • Acqua Ragazza
  • Lake House

2. BoatYard LKN
If you’re looking for a night out with live music and dancing, don’t miss seeing Thurston Howell at BoatYard this Valentine’s Day at 8:30 p.m.! Head there early to grab some food and drinks to enjoy together.

3. Pinspiration Lake Norman
Feeling crafty? Pinspiration Lake Norman has all kinds of classes and projects they offer. Paint & Sip? You’ve got it. Wood signs, canvas painting and candle making? They’ve got it all. Make a reservation for two in their splatter room. Throw on some protective gear, and fling paint at a canvas to create a masterpiece!

4. Daveste Vineyards
This is one of my favorite places to go for a relaxed date in a beautiful location. Share some food, get a wine flight, listen to live music and take a walk hand in hand alongside the creek on their property. Sweet and slow, can’t go wrong. 

5. The Pit
Feel the need for action and speed? Head over to The Pit Indoor Kart Racing, and race some go-karts together! They also have arcade games, axe throwing, black light mini golf and more. Sure to be a good time. 

6. Slumber Party
Date night in, but make it intentional! Throw on some cute pajamas, order your favorite pizza to be delivered, pop the champagne, light some candles and enjoy a slow down together. Talk about life, dreams and love, and then snuggle up for a movie or play a board game!

7. Lake Norman State Park
Feel like moving your bodies and being outside? Head over to Lake Norman State Park for a hike and picnic lunch together!

8. Valentine’s Day Brunch at Home
Who says the celebration of love can’t start early? Allow yourselves to sleep in a bit, then get up and prepare a brunch at home together! Throw it all on a charcuterie board for a cutesy presentation, play some lovely tunes and don’t forget a mimosa bar and coffee!

9. Lake Norman Antique Mall
If you’re into antiquing, you could spend hours walking around Lake Norman Antique Mall. Find a gift for your loved one or turn it into a fun scavenger hunt! Don’t forget to grab a latte at Defined Coffee beforehand!

10. Dynamic Ballroom
Do you love to dance? Or does it make you nervous? Get out of your comfort zone a bit, get your groove on and set up a dance lesson together or join a group lesson at Dynamic Ballroom! 

There are so many options for fun together in the Lake Norman area! Create some space to spend intentional time with your significant other whether it’s on Valentine’s Day or not! Time together is the best time. 

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