45 Fun Indoor Date Night Ideas That Will Make Staying at Home Feel Romantic

If you both love a good frothy cappuccino, try making your own decorated cups of Joe at home. Latte art takes a steady hand and a little practice, but it's a fun skill to try on a night in. And you don't need a high-end machine: A handheld milk frother will do it.

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Pool days don't have to be relegated to summertime. Find a nearby YMCA or a hotel with day pool passes and have fun splish splashing with your sweetie.

Learning is sexy, especially when you do it with someone you love. Visit a local museum or take a day trip to the nearest city to visit theirs. Even if you don't think you're an art, history or science fan, exploring the exhibits can open your mind.

Which do you prefer: ice or roller? There's really nothing like skating hand-in-hand, even if you aren't exactly experts. Just don't forget to bundle up if you go for the icy variety.

Stretch, strengthen and center yourselves with indoor couples' yoga. Find a studio near you or use a yoga YouTube channel or app to get your vinyasa on at home.

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for a delicious date night! Grab a couple pints of your favorite flavors (or make your own), pick up your preferred sweet and salty toppings and some hot fudge and make like Kevin McAllister in Home Alone.

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Relive great memories by holding an at-home version of a treasured time. Maybe you order takeout from the restaurant where you had your first meal together, play the same music that was on at the bar where you met or cook a version of the cuisine that brought you together.

Tarot cards are all the rage, and for good reason. Whether you buy into it or not, learning more about yourself, your partner and your destinies will definitely spark conversation. Many tarot readers offer their services online, or you can pick up a deck and begin learning the trade yourself.

Coloring isn't just relaxing, it's also a great way to grow closer as you turn off your brains and tune into something creative that doesn't require much artistic prowess. As you work to stay within the lines, watch the conversation start flowing between you two.

Shake things up in your home and your relationship by doing a little redecorating. Move the couch to a different wall, swap out some art, give the mantlepiece a fresh look or even paint an accent wall. It'll make your surroundings feel brand new, which may spark a fresh perspective too.

OK, we know you can't become totally fluent in one night. But learning a new language together is both a fun and educational ongoing project, plus doing it together means you've got a built-in practice partner.

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In this age of cell phone photography, many of us don't have a lot of pictures to hold in our hands. Print out some favorites, grab some scrapbooking supplies and preserve your memories for years to come. It'll be even more endearing if it doesn't look professional.

Instead of packing into a crowded bar and shouting over the other patrons, learn how to make your favorite cocktails or mocktails at home. Not only do you save money by mixing them up yourselves, it's also a fun way to learn a new skill that you can show off at a future get-together.

Who needs lanes to have a bowling night? Set up some empty plastic bottles, grab a soft ball or make one out of packing materials and see who can get the first strike. Just be considerate of your neighbors if you live in an apartment building.

Dreaming together can take you down some wonderful paths, so get out a tablet or a piece of paper and look toward the future. Write out your bucket list, your big dreams, your goals and hopes for what's to come. It's a lovely way to learn more about each other.

Banish worries about getting a reservation, long waits for a table and yelling over restaurant chatter by cooking a gourmet dinner at home. Light some candles, turn on some music and try your hand at a fancy new dish (perhaps one from Good Housekeeping Easy 30-Minute Dinners cookbook?). You'll find yourself thinking, "We should come here more often!"

We all have a lot of shows on our to-watch list these days, but try mixing up your TV time by branching outside your usual streaming queue. Turn on some of your childhood favorites to share a piece of each other's history — because even in this golden age of television, you can't beat nostalgia!

Browse Airbnb Online Experiences for virtual magic shows, street art tours, museum visits and more. Or try Yaymaker for a guided painting lesson, to get in touch with your artistic side.

Reconnect with each other by unplugging for the night. Take over the kids' blanket fort or spread out in your sleeping bags in front of the fireplace. Then, chow down on an indoor picnic and tell campfire stories by the glow of a flashlight. No phones allowed!

When was the last time you and your partner cut a rug? Take your sweetie for a few spins to tunes that bring back precious memories. If you've got two left feet, search for "Dance Tutorial" on YouTube to learn some suave new steps. Don't forget to dress the part, for extra pizzazz.