With the holiday season well underway, I thought the time had come to share some date ideas with all of the lovers (and friends!) out there. One of the best things about the holidays is getting to spend quality time with the people you love. Below you will find deals for fun dates here in the Chicago area that I have compiled. I hope everyone can find something new and different to try out this year. Some of these deals won't last so hurry!
1. Cupcakes and Cocktails – Decorating cookies is a holiday tradition. Why not switch it up and decorate cupcakes this year? The best part? The class is BYOB! ($90 $45)
2. Ignite Glass Studio – Why buy holiday ornaments when you can create your own! Buy this deal to learn the art of glass blowing together and take home your own creation as well as a handmade glass tile. ($196 $98)
3. Improv Show – Laugh together at an improv show hosted by the iO Theater, where comedians such as Mike Meyers, Chris Farley, and Tina Fey have shared their talents. ($28 $14)
4. Ski and Tubing Trip – Remember how fun it was to go tubing as a kid? Now is your chance to do it again! Roundtrip transportation take guests to Wisconsin for afternoon skiing, and nighttime tubing. Afterward, party on the mountain next to a fire pit while sipping beer or wine. All equipment included. ($149 $99)
5. 694 Wine and Spirits – Share a bottle of wine (or 2!) while enjoying an olive plater, cheese platter and meat platter. Perfect for a low-key evening for two, or even a group of friends. ($78 $39)
6. Chicago Christmas Crawl – What could be more fun than putting on a Santa hat and visiting 20 bars in Wicker Park while tasting food and enjoying drink specials. Santa hat included. *Saturday, December 13* ($35 $20)
7. Holiday Shopping and Cocktails – Shopping is fun. Shopping and drinking is even more fun. Now imagine shopping and drinking at a pre-holiday expo hosted at Castle, with snacks to keep you going. Go wild. *Wednesday, December 17*($28 $14)
8. Holiday Facial – Chicago winter's are harsh on skin. Pamper yourself and your guy/gal with a holiday themed facial. Berries and cloves? Sounds ultra relaxing. ($100 $45)
9. Photo Shoot – Get your holiday portrait done for the perfect holiday card this year. Choose a custom background and let the camera love you! ($119.96 $19.99)
10. Pasta Making Class – They say cooking together is one way that couples can bond. This year, why not learn how to make pasta together and then enjoy your homemade food together afterwards? ($168 $85)
11. Holiday Card Printing Class – At Urban Oil Ceramics, print 10 of your own holiday cards together. Oh, and the class is BYOB. Yayy! ($100 $49)
12. Cirque Dreams “Holidaze” – The holiday season is the perfect time for a night out at the theater. Enjoy a holiday themed performance at the Chicago Theater together. *December 18 or 19* ($81.54 $66)
What are your favorite date ideas for the holiday season?