Whether you are single or in a long-distance situation, these solo Valentine’s Day ideas are fun activities to do on your own. The ideas are all about empowering you to have a wonderful time and meet your own needs and desires.
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At home vs outdoor solo dates
Before getting into the solo date ideas, it’s important to pay attention to how you feel about Valentine’s Day.
Are you comfortable seeing lovey-dovey couples and Valentine’s advertising everywhere? Or would you rather not see any of it?
It’s understandable if you don’t want to see it! And it’s important to choose an activity where hearts aren’t constantly in your face. Neutral areas like the library, museum or spa would be great places to visit for the day. Or a solo date at home would be just as wonderful to avoid triggers.
If you’re comfortable with all the lovey-dovey, then you can do just about any activity celebrating Valentine’s Day. Dinner, movies, and Valentine’s parties can all be fun solo date ideas.
Once, you’ve decided your comfort level, here are some great solo Valentine’s Day ideas to try.
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Solo Valentine’s Day ideas at home
1. Dance party
Turn up the music and dance like no one is watching. Dancing is a great way to boost those happy hormones like dopamine and endorphins that are sure to make you feel happy and energized. There have been studies like this 2024 one that show dancing can help with memory, anxiety, and even depression.
It’s a great way to exercise and have fun!
2. Everything shower
It’s the perfect day for an everything shower. Remove your makeup, massage your hair, dry brush your skin, take a long, relaxing shower, moisturize your skin while it’s still wet and enjoy a hydrating face mask. Consider it a spa night in.
This is the perfect relaxing way to end the day. Here’s a quick short on the everything shower. You can find longer videos on Youtube and Tiktok.
3. Curl up with a book
Pick your favorite genre and dive into a good book this Valentine’s. Get lost in a romance novel or stories about fantasy worlds. Or level up your skills with a personal development book.
This book – The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches – was a light, wholesome read that I really enjoyed. But, you can get your hands on so many more incredible books on Amazon.
4. Get your gratitude on
Having gratitude is proven to boost your overall wellbeing, happiness, better sleep and even greater immunity! Here’s the source study if you are interested.
With such amazing physical and mental benefits, why not try practicing gratitude for Valentine’s? You can just list 5 things or people you are grateful for. Or you can spend some time journaling about them.
Take it a step further and try a gratitude meditation. I’ve done this and felt so much peace and love in the moment.
5. Learn something new
What have you always wanted to try? Learning something new is a perfect solo date activity to have fun with. You can cook something you’ve never made before. Or watch a documentary on a topic that’s always intrigued you.
The options here are just about endless. There are tons of activity kits available on Amazon for candle making, embroidery, crotchet, wood carving, wine making, growing herbs, and more! They’ll all make great activities to do on Valentine’s.
6. Make beautiful art
Express your creativity with the medium of your choice this Valentine’s. Doodle, color, draw, and paint how you feel about the day. Find cute tutorials on Pinterest and practice your skills. Make it an at-home sip and paint date!
Don’t limit yourself to paper or canvas! You can make art with photography and have fun creating DIY décor for your room. Much like the point above, the options are endless.
7. Sleep!
Sleep is so restorative and healing, why not catch up on some zz’s this Valentine’s? If you can’t sleep, try meditating to relax your body and calm your nervous system.
Solo date ideas for Valentine’s Day outings
8. Explore an art gallery
Stop by the newest art exhibits and browse the latest installations and art work. Admire the creations and get lost in thought about what they bring up for you. Stimulate the mental, emotional and spiritual parts of yourself with the unique pieces.
9. Join a tour
If there are tours in your area, signing up for them is a great self date idea for getting outside and exploring. There are tours for landmarks, museums, historical sites, pub crawls, wine tastings, boat cruises, and so much more.
Hopefully, the weather isn’t too bad when you go out exploring.
10. Hop on over to the spa
Treat yourself with a spa day. Get beauty treatments that leave you feeling pampered and relaxed. Booking a massage sounds like a perfect date! Get your nails done, have a pedicure, and do something new with your hair
11. Go shopping!
You always deserve a treat! So, have fun taking yourself on a date to the mall, thrift store, or your favorite shops. Pick up something new that inspires and excites you. Whether it’s new shoes, a vintage cardigan or new books, I’m sure you’ll find something great.
12. Dine in
Book a romantic dinner for one, because why not? There may be restaurants that cater to both couples and solo dinner guests for Valentine’s. Look up the ones closest to you. Get dolled up, dress nicely and enjoy the dinner ambiance while people watching (or take a book with you).
13. Catch a movie
If you’re just getting started taking yourself on dates, visiting the movie theatre is one of the easiest activities to do on your own. It’s dark, everyone’s focused on the movie (or their companions), and the food is all about comfort. What’s not to love?
Pick the movie that has you hyped, grab some popcorn and settle in to enjoy.
14. Find solo Valentine’s events
There has been a growing movement of Galentine’s and anti-Valentine’s activities. Explore what they look like in your city and book a spot. It could be anything from parties, concerts, art shows, pottery painting classes and more.
You have a lot of options when it comes to solo dates on Valentine’s Day. And they are all about having fun, enjoying life in the moment, and feeling empowered.
If you aren’t feeling it, that’s okay too! You deserve your own self compassion and grace. Take small steps if you need to or go wild with a leap of faith out of your comfort zone. You have full control of what you want to do on the day!
