Winter Date Ideas to Keep You Cozy and Connected

There’s something extra special about winter dates, as this is the season where comfort and adventure meet. Check out our guide on super special winter date ideas, and how the Fetch shopping rewards app can help fund your amorous adventures.

Why winter dates are special

Whether you are planning an outdoor trip away, or enjoying the simple indoor pleasures like renting a movie on the couch and sharing snacks, Fetch can help ease the cost and enhance your dates. When you plan to whisk away your beloved, plan ahead so you can collect rewards with Fetch to use towards the cost, or purchase your suitcase, ski supplies, and more using Fetch Shop so you can maximize your points-to-dollar earnings. 

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15 fun winter date ideas to try this season

With another winter upon us, now is the time to shake up your dating routine and try something new. We have a suggestion for every mood and occasion, whether you want to stay warm indoors, or get active outdoors. Check out our ultimate list of fun ideas for dates in the winter, and how the Fetch gaming and shopping app can help fund them.

1. Cozy Movie Date at Home

A movie date snuggled up at home is always a hit, and is extra fun when you have a winter or Christmas-themed lineup. Best of all, you can use Fetch to earn reward points for everything from your favorite holiday snacks and drinks to the streaming services for your movies. Pro-tip: Move your mattress into the living room for a more luxurious movie camp-out. 

2. Ice Skating at a Local Rink

Ice-skating is the perfect way to get out of the house and enjoy the winter season. Fetch can help you save on tickets to the rink, along with a soothing cup of cocoa afterwards.

3. Winter Hiking Adventure

Suggest bundling up for a winter hike and packing a picnic to enjoy. Fetch could help with rewards on snacks, thermoses, or even trail gear.

4. Fetch Play Gaming Challenge Night

For an extra fun and cozy night, you can have a Fetch Play gaming challenge to see who can earn the most points. This unique date night will rake in rewards, too, since you’ll be earning points for game play.

5. Sledding or Tubing

If you’re feeling cooped up and need some outdoor recreation, plan a sledding or tubing date! Cash in your Fetch reward points for free gift cards to your favorite apparel stores, so you can get decked out new gloves, scarves and other cold-weather gear.

6. Cookie Baking Night

This is a fun shared experience with a very sweet pay-off! Whether you’re making classic chocolate chips or going for a more traditional holiday dessert like kolaczki, you can plan your grocery list with Fetch and check nearby offers to earn even more rewards. Don’t forget to snap a pic of your receipt after checking out so you can collect rewards points! 

7. Winter Market

This is the perfect mix of relaxing and getting outside of the house to enjoy the crisp weather and beautiful scenery. Stroll through the stalls for tasty snacks and a little holiday shopping. Cash in your reward points for Visa gift cards to have extra funds on hand.

8. Zoo Lights

Whether you live near an outdoor zoo or a similar setting, they typically put on a fun and walkable light display! Grab your mittens and boots and take a stroll through the lights. The reward here is that your date might want to hold your hand.

9. Local Holiday Event

Check your local block club newsletter to see what festival, play, or activity they are putting on. The beauty is that the event will be planned by someone else, and you can focus your time and gift cards on buying your date flowers or festive treats.

10. Holiday-Themed Dinner at Home

Put on some tunes and put your phone in “do not disturb” for this sweet date idea. Enjoy each other’s company while you practice a new holiday-themed dinner recipe. Browse your offers in the Fetch app to see how many points you can snag for the ingredients you need.

11. Driving around looking at lights

Sometimes exploring the outdoors while not actually being out in the cold is what strikes the mood. Grabbing a hot beverage and hitting the local roads to tour light displays is a really cute and cozy way to enjoy a winter evening. Cash out your Fetch Points to help fund your gas and snack expenses.

12. Movie Theater

The movies are a booming business in winter, and for good reasons! It’s a fun and entertaining way to get out of the house while still being comfy and kicking back. Earn points to pay for movie tickets, popcorn and candy.

13. Build a Gingerbread House

From the warmth of your own home, you can do this sweet activity together. Check out candy varieties in the “Boosts” carousel in the Fetch app for bonus point-earning opportunities. 

14. Make Ugly Christmas Sweaters

If you have been invited to–or plan to host–an ugly sweater party this season, hit up your favorite craft stores for ugly supplies. Alternatively, grab your partner and scroll through options online in Fetch Shop. This is sure to be a funny evening for you and your beau.

15. Paint and Sip

You can’t go wrong with a paint and sip date, especially as a winter date idea. Add a seasonal flair with hot apple cider or a holiday mocktail. Fetch can help fund art supplies and groceries for this special event.

Winter date ideas perfect for a first date

Winter is still a perfect time for a cozy first date, even if you are in the unfamiliar, getting-to-know-you stage. Opt for low-pressure environments that still give you the opportunity for meaningful connection, and take advantage of your Fetch points to mind the budget. For first date in winter ideas, we recommend:

• Coffee Shop Date: Whether you go for coffee, tea or another comforting beverage, this low-stakes date will give you the opportunity for good conversation. Sift through the many coffee shop gift cards you can cash in your Fetch points for.
• Indoor Mini Golf or Arcade: For some light-hearted fun, and perhaps a little harmless competition off the app, opt for a game or sport-centric date. Use your Fetch rewards to fund tickets, token and snackage.
• Traditional Dinner: You can’t go wrong with a classic first date dinner, especially for a love interest you want to impress with a mellow evening that relieves them of dinner-duty. This can still be budget-friendly by planning ahead and exchanging your reward points for one of our many amazing restaurant partners.

Using Fetch to the fullest on winter dates

Dating during wintertime can add another layer of planning and costs, so let Fetch carry some of the load with our ideas of fun dates in the winter and how to fund them:

• Indoor or outdoor, winter dates equal winter attire and gear. Use your reward points at your favorite clothing stores when you need a new scarf, lucky tie or sweater, gloves and more.
• Bringing a partner to your house can be a bit nerve-wracking when you want to ensure their comfort, but earning free gift cards with Fetch can deck out your home with scented candles, soothing blankets, more than one dinner plate if you’ve been deep into bachelor(ette) territory, and other details they will appreciate.
• Between dining out and stocking necessary food items for your beloved like dairy-free creamer and those cookies they like, Fetch can help you find grocery offers and score you gift cards for restaurants and shops to off-set costs.

Plan the perfect winter date with Fetch

Don’t let the winter blues put a damper on your fun this season! Let Fetch help you plan fun dates indoors and out and help you earn rewards on everything from decor to groceries to activities. Get the free app today!