Looking for romantic February date nights? February is the month of love and what better way to celebrate than with a date night? Take that love of yours out on the town. Get out of the house and enjoy one of these 10 unique dates in Indianapolis. Looking for more great ideas? Check out this list of 100 date night ideas.
February Date Nights at Daniel’s Vineyard
9061 N 700 W, McCordsville
Go out for a midweek pick-me-up at Daniel’s Vineyard. Wednesdays feature $5 glasses of wine all day. If you are there from 4-6 pm, you can also enjoy half-price pizza, making this not only a romantic date night out at the vineyard but also an affordable choice that won’t break the bank. Throughout February, you can also reserve igloos to give you some privacy and beautiful ambiance. Igloos are heated and you will still receive the same great service as if you were inside the main building.
Dine in Luxury at RH Gallery
4501 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis
RH Gallery is now open at the former DeHaan Estate. Step your date night up a notch with this absolutely magnificent escape from the typical day-to-day. This is not just a restaurant, this is an experience steeped in style, history, and luxury. Be sure to tour the estate and the grounds before or after your meal. Grab a glass of wine from the wine bar before you walk around. The entire property is expertly decorated, creating stunning backdrops for all of your date night photos that feel a world away from the usual city hustle and bustle.
Sweeten Things Up with a Visit to SoChatti
1125 E. Brookside Ave, Suite D2, Indianapolis
Chocolate definitely seems like the answer during February. SoChatti is such a fun chocolate factory. You will experience so much more than just going in to buy chocolate. Complete a chocolate tasting to learn all about their 4 varieties. Tour the chocolate factory to see the process from bean to the chocolate we all know and love. You can even make plans to make your own drop candies to take home. While there, make time to visit the Circle City Industrial Complex, full of art galleries, fowling, and other creative escapes.
Take in the Beauty of the Butler Ballet
610 W. 46th St, Indianapolis
Looking for an affordable way to watch ballet? If you have never seen ballet or just want to come out and support the local arts, Butler Ballet is ready to put on a beautiful presentation for you. From February 14th -18th, Midwinter Dances will be performed. This production features original work by Maria Konrad, artistic director of Reach Ballet and Artistic Director of Nashville Ballet 2. Each production also features alternating programs in repertory by Butler Ballet resident choreographers, including Marek Cholewa, Ramon Flowers, David Ingram, Susan McGuire, Cynthia Pratt, Derek Reid, and Rosanna Ruffo. Tickets start at $10.
Coffee and Canvas at McCloud Nature Center
8518 Hughes Rd, North Salem
If you and your date share a love for the outdoors, you’ll want to visit McCloud Nature Center on February 24. Love is in the air at McCloud Nature Park! This Coffee and Canvas event features coffee from Cabin Coffee Company! The $35.00 fee includes everything you need for the painting class, a Cabin Company coffee or cocoa, and a muffin or cinnamon roll. Afterward, stick around for a FREE hiking program, Love is in the Air: The Mating Game and Hike. Advance registration by February 16 is required.
Cheer on the Indy Fuel
1202 E. 38th St, Indianapolis
Bring the excitement to your next date night at an Indy Fuel game! You can check them out on February 23rd and 24th. You will absolutely love these action-packed games. The Indy Fuel provides high-quality, affordable sports experiences that will make you a hockey fan before the first period is over. Each game has a promotional theme, and many have discounted concessions or special deals. February 23 is “Hockey is for Everyone” and February 24 is “ Made in America and First Responders Night.
Partake in Some Friendly Competition with Game Night
Various Locations
Indianapolis is filled with a variety of arcades and places to have a game night. 16-Bit and Tappers are two arcade bars where you can play a variety of arcade games for free as long as you buy a drink from the bar. Challenge your date to one of the classic games offered like PacMan, Donkey Kong, or Frogger. If board games are more your style, try an evening out at Books and Brews. Here you can sit and relax while enjoying great craft beer and delicious food. Borrow one of the board games provided or bring your own!
Learn Something New at a Maple Syrup Festival
Various Locations
Learning how maple syrup is made isn’t just for kids! Attend one of the many events and festivals around Central Indiana to learn how sap is changed into sugary delicious syrup. After going through the process, buy some to take home as a souvenir to enjoy with your next pancake breakfast. Maple syrup has a short production time, and the season in Indiana typically runs from early February through mid-March. The sap starts to flow when temperatures drop below freezing during the night and warm above freezing during the day. With this short window, be sure to reserve your spots for local maple syrup festival events early, because they fill quickly.
Feel Like an All-Star with a Weekend of Basketball
Downtown Indianapolis
February is going to be filled with all things basketball. Indiana is known for basketball, but this month also brings the NBA All-Star Weekend to Indianapolis. The NBA All-Star Game is February 18 and the week leading up to this game will be filled with events. Participate in different basketball challenges and exhibits at the Crossover experience at the Indiana Convention Center, grab tickets to one of the concerts, or cheer on your favorite players and celebrities at one of the games taking place throughout the weekend.
Catch an Old Movie at the Historic Artcraft Theater
57 N. Main St, Franklin
Going to the movies is one of the most quintessential date nights out there. Head down to Franklin to see a movie at the Artcraft Theater for a whole different experience. Here you can choose from a variety of classic movies shown on 35mm film. Concessions feature Indiana-grown popcorn, a variety of classic candies, and the famous XXX Rootbeer. Many films feature special wine and beer promotions. Tickets and concessions are affordable, so going to the movies won’t break the bank. It is easy to spend the whole evening in Franklin with a variety of restaurants, bars, duckpin bowling, bakeries, and boutiques all within walking distance of the theater.
Enjoy these February date nights and don’t let the end of winter get you down. Indianapolis is filled with events, festivals, and activities to get you out of the house and out on the town. So grab your date and get out there to explore our amazing city and all it has to offer. We want to hear about your adventures! Tag us at @indywithkids and use the hashtag #IndyWITHOUTkids.
