When the temperatures drop and winter nights stretch a little longer, there’s something extra special about leaning into cozy, stay-in moments together. From getting creative with pottery painting to turning your bathroom into a spa-worthy retreat, indoor date nights can be just as memorable as nights out – if not more!
Here are five warm and inviting indoor date ideas for winter evenings, featuring our favourite products that make it easy to stay in, slow down, and enjoy the season side by side.
1. Create your own heartfelt candles
Sculpt, pour, and personalize your perfect pair of candles with the Sculpd Candle Making Date Night Bundle. From the vessel’s shape to the candle’s scent, every detail is handcrafted by you and your partner, making each creation as unique as your bond. No special equipment or tools are required and the kit includes a detailed step-by-step guide, inspo photos, and easy video tutorials.
It’s the perfect keepsake to light up your home, gift to loved ones, or save as a sweet reminder of a memorable date night!
2. Treat yourselves to an at-home spa date
We all need a little extra TLC after the holiday season, and there’s no better way to relax than a spa date with your person! Start with Bathorium’s mineral-rich bath soaks to unwind tired muscles, then layer in calming aromatherapy from Saje with essential oils or a diffuser to fill the space with soothing scents. Complete your at-home spa with gentle skincare staples from Pure + Simple for a DIY facial. Together, these relaxation and self-care essentials transform an ordinary evening into a cozy, restorative spa experience you can enjoy side by side.
3. Learn how to make the perfect craft cocktail
Turn your home into the coolest cocktail lounge with this Virtual Cocktail Class by Canadian Craft Tours. Their kits are delivered right to your door and contain 5 delicious pre-made cocktails crafted by Dillons Small Batch Distillers. During a 1.5 virtual tasting, you’ll learn how garnish and perfect each cocktail, take part in trivia, get a virtual behind-the-scenes distillery tour, and learn the proper tasting technique. You can also choose to add a theme (get dressed up!), custom trivia, and more to truly personalize the experience.
4. Indulge in a Chocolate & Wine Pairing Tasting
ChocolSol offers a unique culinary experience that allows you to taste, learn and experience their revolutionary chocolate from the comfort of your own home. Their tasting boxes (which can be shipped or picked up if you’re in Toronto) contain 6 individual squares of a variety of ChocoSol chocolates from their Rustico, Fino and Jaguar chocolate lines, along with roasted cacao beans in the red and white variety.
During the tasting, you’ll take part in the ritual of taste and sensory education, using sommelier science to understand the terroir of cacao origins. This workshop series is even lead by long time Co-owner Mathieu McFadden, so you know you’ll be learning from the best of the best!
Pair your chocolates with with your favourite wines or even a Canadian ice wine for a sweet and sophisticated tasting experience.
5. Challenge each other to deepen your connection
Date Night: Five Senses by The Adventure Challenge is all about engaging your five senses in creative and connecting ways – without even leaving your home! But don’t worry, this isn’t just another night on the couch. You’ll experience food, music, light, and physical touch in ways you never have before.
The box contains 8-10 scratch-off cards to guide you on one complete date night. There are instruction cards for activities and experiences, partner prompts to help you surprise each other, connection questions to deepen your relationship, and “Level Up” cards–optional add-ons to make your date even more of an adventure. It’s the perfect way to deepen your connection!
Plan the ultimate winter bucket list by exploring the best date ideas in your city here.
