Winter Date Night Ideas in Kansas City (Adult Time for Mom & Dad!)
When the months are cold, date ideas can be harder to think of. Our team has done some digging and come up with tons of great inspiration for winter date nights. We’ve got you covered!
Check out these fun winter date night ideas so you can enjoy the season together. Know of one we should add? Just email us the scoop and we will get it added to our guide.
Looking for even more Date Night ideas for year-round activities? We’ve got those too!
Warm Cooking Class
Cooking together, learning a new dish, or exploring more aspects of a meal you both love, is a great “indoor” date night. Taste Buds Kitchen has so many classes to try. Taste Buds Kitchen offers tons of winter-themed meals. Plus they have locations in Leawood and Downtown Overland Park too. Check out both schedules, for varying options.
Go Ice Skating!
There are tons of great places to skate around town, like Crown Center Ice Terrace. Plus, we’ve got a complete Guide to Ice Skating in KC if you’re looking for other locations. Check it out.
Christmas Light Drive
Sometimes, a date night can be as simple as a car ride together. Winter Magic Northland makes for a romantic date as you drive through all the lights. And be sure to check out Christmas Lights around town with our KC Holiday Light Map. It can be extra special when you have your Christmas music playlist ready, and a picnic basket full of hot cocoa and winter snacks. It’s all about the couples time.
Hit the Slopes Near KC
Ski, snowboard, or tube at Snow Creek to get a FUN workout together during your winter date night!
Snuggle by the Fire
Watch a movie, drink hot chocolate, wrap gifts, play board games, or just have a chat. In front of the fireplace is the perfect spot to relax on a date during the winter months. Put the phones away. Turn off the tablets. Focus on fun together without electronics if you can!
Plus, the bonus is you don’t have to leave the house!
Take in the captivating Christmas lights on Kansas City’s beautiful, historic Country Club Plaza while picking up a few surprises for your loved ones. Don’t forget a little something for yourself! Christmas shopping on the Plaza can’t be beat. This can work for a day date too!
* In Season: Christmas Shopping and Carriage Ride on the Country Club Plaza
After dinner at one of the exquisite restaurants along your way, snuggling up on a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride is just the ticket!
Test your skills under pressure in a local Escape Room
Get your mind off the stress of the season and escape to an escape room! Challenge your mind while keeping warm and having some fun!
Brewery/Whiskey Tour
Relax and relieve some of the holiday stress on a KC area brewery, or whiskey tour.
There are also some fantastic Happy Hours in and around Kansas City too!
Visit Magical, Historical Downtown Weston
Shop, dine, drink, and take in the wonder of beautiful downtown Weston, MO at Christmas time. You will not regret the short drive to this historic step back in time.
Old Red Bridge – Love Local
“Lock your love” by attaching a padlock to the romantically famous Old Red Bridge. Don’t forget to take a photo! Here is the location of the bridge.
Visit a hidden bar or speakeasy
There are several amazing hidden bars and speakeasies in Kansas City. Visit your favorite or find a new one.
Visit a museum
Kansas City is known for its museums. Spend the day inside looking at beautiful art and sculptures.
Visit Union Station
During the winter time, Union Station has its iconic holiday display set up which makes for great photo ops and memories. Plan a winter date here.
Make a snowman
With all the snow that comes through KC, get out with your honey and make a snowman or two.
Go Skydiving indoors at iFly Indoor Skydiving
Be adventurous and warm this winter. Try indoor skydiving.
Take a quick getaway
Find a nice remote cabin and spend a cozy weekend in the woods. Check sites like Airbnb or Vrbo for hidden gems. Weekend getaways can be no frills, or high end entertainment. Maybe even stay at a hotel close to home. Just time away. Date Night vibes. It’s all good for refreshing and regrouping your couple-ness.
Visit the Ballet
The KC Ballet puts on beautiful productions throughout the wintertime, including classics like The Nutcracker.
Volunteer at a local charity
During this time of year, many are in need of various things and KC has several organizations that could always use a helping hand. Sometimes “doing for others” is exactly what we need to realize and restate our own priorities. Doing it together as a Date Night (or day date) can be the perfect way to connect with each other and remind us to count our blessings.
Watch Holiday Movies
Plan a night in and watch your favorite holiday classics, or visit Union Station for their holiday movie showings.
Host a Cocktail Party
Throwing an event together is a great way to enjoy a group date night, share your new relationship, and have a great time. Create signature drinks that you both love and share them with friends. We’ve even got some ideas for holiday drinks you can try with friends.
Visit a Bookstore/ Library
KC has great bookstores that are comfy and cozy. Stop in and shop for each other a special book.
Decorate for the Holidays
Stay indoors and get in the holiday spirit. Decorate your home or tree together and have a magical date night.
Visit a Winter Market
The KC City Market hosts their Merry Market every year. This is a great weekend winter date idea and admission is free.
Sip Hot Cocoa
Grab some deliciously flavored cocoa and make your own cocoa bar. Check out our Guide to the Best Places to Get Hot Chocolate in KC. Try different brands and types of cocoa. I heard spicy hot cocoa was terrific!
Have a Game Night
There are great games to play for date night. Grab a deck of cards and play something classic or pick up something new from the store.
Make a Gingerbread House
Make it even more challenging and turn it into a competition! Taste Buds Kitchen has Gingerbread House Sessions!
Visit a Ceramics Studio and Paint Together Date Night
Visit local art studios like Paint, Glaze and Fire Ceramics & Coffeehouse, and Ceramic Cafe. Drop in for your own spontaneous creative session, or schedule a group of couple-friends to create some forever memories together and you’ll all have a masterpiece to keep.
Some of their events are BYOB. Grab your favorite adult beverage and create together.
Make a Scrapbook
Take all the pictures you have taken together and create a beautiful scrapbook to house all the memories. Pro tip* Plan ahead and make duplicates so you both can have one!
Aside from these winter-specific ideas, we are always working to enhance and grow our general Guide to Date Night Ideas in KC. BOOKMARK it for year-round fun. Parents need a break and time together. Invest in you! 🙂
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