Lots of Valentine’s Day date ideas are sweet, but let’s be honest – most are a little predictable. The same restaurant reservations, the same dinner orders, the same routine. Cute? Sure. Memorable? Not always.

This year, skip the default plan and choose something more personal. Valentine’s Day is about slowing down, reconnecting, and spending intentional time with the person you love most – whether that looks cozy, playful, adventurous, or quietly intimate.

Say goodbye to boring Valentine’s Day date ideas and hello to nights you’ll actually remember. And don’t worry – we’ve got the Cupid duties covered.

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas #1. The At-Home “Yes Night”

We’ve all seen the adorable Netflix movie “Yes Day”, right? Now imagine a “Yes Night” with your sweetie – just a little more grown-up. Turn your living room into a judgment-free zone where the answer is always yes. Cozy, silly, or a little spicy, this night is all about playful freedom.

Curious how a “Yes Night” actually works? 

Here’s the lowdown on turning this Valentine’s Day date idea into a fun, connection-filled experience:

• Agree on boundaries upfront, including money, time, expectations, and how far the night will go.
• Take turns choosing activities, snacks, or mini adventures – with the only rule being “yes” (no vetoes).
• Stay present and playful by putting phones away and focusing fully on each other.
  
  

Mentionables Lingerie Pairing: Satin Cross-Back Romper in Black – Layer with a cozy sweater or oversized cardigan to stay relaxed while showing just enough lace for a sultry touch. Comfort-first and perfect for lounging, lingering, or whatever comes next.

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas #2. Choose-Your-Own-Date Adventure

Remember those choose-your-own-adventure books you read as a kid, where every decision changed the story – they made every choice feel exciting and unpredictable. Let’s bring that same magic to your Valentine’s Day date ideas with a mystery date that reveals itself one surprise at a time, keeping the excitement and anticipation high all night.

Here’s how to plan your choose-you-own-adventure without giving anything away:

• Each of you plans half the evening, revealing details one at a time to build excitement.
• Set a loose budget and timeframe, so surprises stay stress-free and flexible.
• Leave room to linger, pivot, or extend moments as they feel right.
• End the night with a shared activity you both enjoy – whether winding down, reconnecting, or turning up the intimacy.
  
  

Mentionables Lingerie Pairing: Lacy Crossover Bralette in Red and High Waist Lace Up Crotchless Panty in Red – end on a high note with a surprise lingerie outfit reveal under your date night clothes as the night’s grand finale. One thing’s for sure: this date will leave him very, very pleased.

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas #3. Recreate Your First Date Remix

Take a stroll down memory lane with this next pick from our Valentine’s Day date ideas – it’s nostalgia, but with a grown-up twist. Revisit where you met or recreate the vibe at home, now with better outfits, better conversation, less jitters, and maybe a little dessert upgrade too. 

Get ready for butterflies, flirty smiles, and that first-date spark all over again – here’s how to make it happen:

• Go back to where it all began, or recreate the vibe at home if the original spot isn’t an option.
• Upgrade your outfits with flirty details to boost confidence and fun.
• Swap favorite memories, laugh at awkward moments, and celebrate how far you’ve come together.
• Add a playful twist with a mini game, challenge, or photo scavenger hunt, and capture the night with Polaroids or phone snapshots for keepsakes.

Mentionables Lingerie Pairing: Heart Lace and Mesh Button Babydoll in Fuchsia – a little flirty, a little nostalgic, and all about celebrating the moments that made you fall for each other, and maybe a few moments you’re about to create tonight.

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas #4. Plan a “Future You” Date

Wanna know what one of the biggest perks of being in a long-term relationship is? You get to make plans, set goals, and dream big… together. This idea is one of our most power-couple Valentine’s Day date ideas – a chance to plan the future while stealing a few extra moments just for the two of you. 

Romance + vision = pure connection.

Let’s make dreaming about the future a little spicy – follow these steps to turn your Valentine’s Day date into a night of laughs and anticipation:

• Take turns sharing your biggest dreams, goals, and adventures, including a few playful or cheeky “future us” ideas.
• Bring your plans to life with a mood board, bucket list, or vision board.
• Talk about how you’ll celebrate each milestone to build anticipation and connection.
• End the night cozy and intimate, savoring your shared future… and maybe a little more.

Mentionables Lingerie Pairing: Satin & Scalloped Lace Underwire Bustier in Black and Lacy Scalloped Thong in Black – Cozy, confident, sultry, and just a little mischievous – ideal for a playful night of dreaming together at home. 

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas #5. Go Out Dancing Night

If our girl Taylor Swift has taught us anything, it’s to “shake it off.” This easily ranks as one of the sexiest Valentine’s Day date ideas on our list – and it might just be our top pick. It’s time to drop the responsibilities, crank up the music, and let the dance floor bring back that electric dating-era energy. 

Whether you turn your living room into a private club or hit the town, here’s how to make this date sizzle:

• Whether staying in or heading out to a local spot, pick tunes that get you both moving and create an energetic, playful atmosphere (bonus points for a car playlist if you’re heading out).
• Slip into something that boosts confidence – comfortable enough to dance freely, with just the right touch of flirtation.
• Try salsa, swing, ballroom, or just freestyle like nobody’s watching, laughing at your missteps, and getting closer as the music moves your connection.
• End the night cozy, connected, and let the dancing work its magic as foreplay, for whatever fun comes next.

Mentionables Lingerie Pairing: Lacy Underwire Ruched Babydoll in Red – from the dance floor to your private stage, this playful babydoll lets you carry the fun forward (just a little closer, a little cheekier).

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas #6. Chocolate Tasting Adventure

We’re going to say it: Valentine’s Day simply wouldn’t be complete without chocolate. Sure, it may be a classic cliche – but some traditions are worth keeping! For a sweet twist on your Valentine’s Day date ideas, dive into new chocolate flavors, indulge a little, and let the playful tasting turn into flirty fun.

Want to turn chocolate tasting into a little naughty fun? Here’s how:

• Visit a chocolatier or cocoa bar, sample treats, and share your favorites.
• Make it playful with blindfolds, feeding each other bites, or fondue-style by dipping fruits, cookies, and marshmallows into chocolate.
• Turn it into a mini pairing game with chocolates, fruit, nuts, or drinks to see which combos are most fun.
• End with a sweet reward for the “winner” of the game – or let it lead to something a bit more indulgent together.

Mentionables Lingerie Pairing: Satin and Eyelash Lace Slip in Chocolate – match your rich, decadent chocolate night with lingerie that’s just as luxurious and indulgent.

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas #7. Pottery or Craft Workshop

Up next in our Valentine’s Day date ideas: get your hands dirty (literally). Think the movie “Ghost” vibes, with sensual messes and hands-on fun that might just lead to more than a pottery masterpiece. And if you’ve never seen it, go to YouTube for that iconic scene – you’ll thank us later.

So let the clay fly, and the sparks too – here’s how to make your hands-on date one for the books:

• Pick a pottery studio or DIY a space at home and get handsy with clay.
• Channel your inner Ghost – work side by side, sharing flirty touches.
• Make it playful (and a little naughty) by trying blindfolded sculpting, opposite-hand challenges, or a race to finish a piece, and sneak in a little teasing fun with secret messages or collaborative creations.
• Snap pics of your pieces (and maybe a few flirty shots of each other) so the memories (and sparks) last even longer.

Mentionables Lingerie Pairing: Scalloped Embroidered Satin Cami and Scalloped Embroidered Satin Shorts in Black – Perfect for messy, hands-on fun, or for letting the flirty vibes linger once the pottery’s done.

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas #8. Roller Skating Like the Good Old Days

Let’s end things with a bang! 

Remember as a teen being dropped off at the skating rink, secretly hoping your crush would be there so you could hold hands and glide to a slow song under the disco ball? In the last of our Valentine’s Day date ideas, relive those junior high skater vibes, or just have fun wobbling side by side. Nostalgia has never been this fun and romantic.

Lace up your skates and get ready – here’s how to turn a skating date into a frisky blast from the past:

• Lace up and hit the rink – slow songs for hand-holding, upbeat jams for smooth spins.
• Wobble, laugh, and maybe steal a hand or two – let the rink spark playful connection.
• Challenge each other with a lap race, a silly pose, or some backward skating (bonus points for flirty touches).
• Strike a few flirty poses under the disco lights and munch on concession snacks together, because flirty fun tastes even sweeter.

Mentionables Lingerie Pairing: Satin Ruffle Bralette in Fuchsiaand High Waist Satin Flutter Shorts in Fuchsia – bring the rink’s retro throwback energy home with this playful lacy set, complete with a touch of tease.

Reconnect and Rekindle the Love This Year With Your Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Valentine’s Day is your excuse to slow down, reconnect, and remember why you fell for each other in the first place. Whether it’s teasing each other in a “Choose-Your-Own-Date” adventure or plotting your future “flashback” date, it’s all about creating little moments that matter. 

Hot Tip: Feeling good in Mentionables makes every hug, laugh, and stolen kiss even better, just saying. Choose from our delightfully playful new Valentine’s collection or from any of our other gorgeous lingerie pieces for the perfect complement to your Valentine’s Day date ideas.

Before you go, pick one: deep connection, playful mischief, or total nostalgia – which date screams your couple energy? Share below!