Valentine’s Day is an overhyped event that’s celebrated by romantic couples. Well, wait, does it have to be that way, though? Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love in your life, and love doesn’t restrict itself to only the romantic kind. Love comes in different forms with family, friends, pets, acquaintances, and your love for God and His beautiful creations. And come on, there are more ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day if you’re single than you’d think.
So if you’re single or just broke up, don’t let the lack of romantic love stop you from celebrating the amazing love of your life. And in that, we are going to help you with ideas because honestly there are far more things to do by yourself on Valentine’s Day or with the people you love than only celebrate as a romantic couple. You can go on friend dates, try a new adventure, reconnect with an old friend—the list just goes on and the best thing is you don’t have to wait for anyone to clear up their schedule.
You can do things with or without them because we included both indoor and outdoor activities in this blog for you to choose from at your convenience. But don’t get too comfortable and sleep the whole day. Take Valentine’s Day as an excuse for a new experience or reliving the old ones. Let’s take a dive into the endless ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day if you’re single or just broke up.
Indoor activities to do on Valentine’s Day 2024
1. A Movie Marathon
Binge watch movies, duh! What’s best than curating all your favourite rom-com, horror, comedy or thriller movies and having a movie marathon by yourself or with a friend. It’s a best way to end your day, if you have work and only have the evening by yourself. So order in your favourite meals today and make your kind of combo with your favourite movies or shows.
2. Cook a new recipe
I’m assuming most of you have responsibilities in the morning, so cook some dinner for yourself tonight. On your way home, get some groceries and make a new recipe that you’ve wanted to try for some time. If you need help, call over a friend or your neighbour and have a time eating the delicious food you made while making conversations.
3. Book Marathon
If you’re an avid reader who has a lot of books piled up and they are untouched somewhere dusty and covered in spider webs, then it’s the right time to re-live those moments when you first read it. Speaking from personal experience, you can never read a book enough. Everytime you go back to it, you’ll find something new, that you missed out before because you were too young to understand. Unlock this new perspective today by opening your book yet again and enjoying the beautiful writings.
4. Bake
Baking is one of the most romantic and therapeutic thing one can do. Doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced baker or a complete fresher, because you won’t be anymore. Bake something easy and delicious like brownies or cookies and enjoy your yummy craft.
5. A virtual date with friends
If you and your friends are busy or most of them live in a different city than you, just decide on a time that works for all of you and plan a virtual date. You can watch movies together, cook or have endless unfiltered conversations, whatever works for you. You’ll realize how your mind comes up with ideas when there’s a moment of silence.
6. Reconnect with an old friend
Take Valentine’s Day as a sign to reconnect with an old friend that you’ve planning to meet and plan a cute lunch or dinner date together. You must have a lot to catch up on and it’s a great opportunity to do that over some wholesome delicious food.
7. Have a skin-care day
Okay, so skin care day is an addiction, a healthy one that is! Just put some romantic lo-fi music, and get started with your skin care day. Do your scrub, face mask and a good cleanse. Put on some new nail paint and enjoy your glowing skin as a result after.
8. Do a declutter
You must have many things you can get rid of, so why not start today with your declutter session. It will not only give you extra space but also a better mental health. Also, you can choose to sell, donate or throw the things you’ve been holding on to for too long but never used it.
9. Make a vision board(if you haven’t yet)
It’s a new year so making a vision board makes sense if you haven’t yet. Divide sections according to your needs and wants and make a list of things you want to achieve this year. Here’s a simple example of sections you can make: physical health: Drink more water, exercise often; maintain a journal; create boundaries; maintain spiritual well-being; travel; meditate; learn a new instrument, recipe, finances, etc.
10. Do at least 5 new things
So make a list of 5 new things that you can do, it could be something as small as watching a new genre, to going on a spontaneous date with a friend of your interest. Now remember you’re not forcing yourself to do new things because you’re suppose to have plans on Valentine’s day, Its more like taking Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to convince your mind to explore new things that you otherwise wouldn’t have due to lack of prioritization.
11. Do a self-care day
Take Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to look into yourself and having a self-care day is one of the best ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day if you’re single. Skin care day and self-care day go hand in hand and you can do both if you have enough time with you. But if not, then do any one of your choices. For self-care day, you can do guided meditation, take up new journal prompts from Pinterest, or use the Pinterest self-discovery questions template to understand yourself better.
12. Go on a shopping spree
Get some cute and hot outfits, home decor items, skin care items, or makeup items that you’ve been eyeing for a long time. It’s time to make your wishlist come true and good thing you also get a discount on Valentine’s Day. So instead of overthinking, let yourself be free today and enjoy some retail therapy.
13. Do a karaoke at home
Be honest, you love yourself some dance moves by playing your playlist while doing your chores. Let’s do that today, because why not? Invite a friend if you’re comfortable showing them your lame moves or else just enjoy your company over some good music. That way you will efficiently complete your chores and also have a better mood. Talk about killing two birds with one stone.
Outdoor activities to do on Valentine’s Day 2024
14. Go to a new resort
One of the best ways to celebrate valentine’s day if you’re single is spend time in nature. And if you have the whole day to yourself, go to a resort and have a friend tag you along. The environment resorts have is refreshing and serene, which takes you out of your daily responsibilities and puts you in a state of peace and happiness.
15. Go for a cute picnic
Picnic season hasn’t ended yet, so take advantage of this beautiful weather and pack some snacks for your picnic. Chpose a nearby park and enjoy the food under the sun’s warmth with endless jokes and conversations with friends.
16. Plan a Galentine’s date
Friends and family add so much value to our lives. Show them your gratitude and celebrate your women friendships and sisterhood by planning a galentine’s date. I’m sure most of them doesn’t have any plans either so you asking them out will flatter them and together you all can have a great time.
17. Go for hiking
Hiking doesn’t require much planning and is perfect for you if you didn’t plan anything prior. You can either hike by yourself or join a hiking camp. I’d recommend joining a hiking camp if you’re alone since they know the routes better and having a group around will keep you safe. Also, you’ll meet new set of people and who knows you might get along with a few of them.
18. Plan a new adventure
If you have enough time, plan a new adventure. There are many adventures one can do such as boating, cycling, hiking, experiencing sunrise or sunset from a beautiful view point etc. It doesn’t have to expensive or time-consuming, you can also make your own adventure based on your preferences. At the end of the day, you enjoyed or not matters more than anything.
19. Take your family on a date
Out of all the ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day if you’re single, this one’s my favourite. When was the last time you had a family dinner outside? Forever? I don’t know about anyone but your Indian parents love spending time with you, for sure. And as you’ve grown up, they somehow miss that, even though they may not say it directly to you. So show your love to your family and plan a dinner date. They will surely think it’s a waste of money but deep down, they’ll be happy to know that their child likes their company.
20. Visit a cute Cozy Cafe
If you are busy all day and only have time in the evening, go to a nice cafe that you have saved on your “want to go” list and finally check that off your list. Also, don’t forget to get ready with your best outfit and makeup on. Check out easy makeup ideas for Valentine’s Day 2024
21. Visit an amusement park
If you have a whole day to yourself, visit a nearby amusement park and unleash your little kid inside. Enjoy the rides and have a good time with friends or family. You can also re-live your childhood while creating new memories.
22. Plan a small trip
How often do you get to plan a trip? And even if you want to go, responsibilities creep in unannounced. So if you can afford to be out of station for a day or two, take this opportunity and plan a one or two day trip to a nearby city that you’ve wanted to visit or haven’t visited in a long time and experience things the city is famous for. If your goal is to travel this year, you’ve already started on a good note.
23. Go for a movie
Go for any movie that’s released around the time of Valentine’s day and have a lunch date or dinner date after to end your day with good delicious food along with entertainment. Now, for movie you can also go by yourself if you don’t have any friends who are available or you can have your younger sibling tag along and enjoy the day with you.
24. Visit an indoor Snow Centre
If you live in a city where you can barely experience winter and feel the fear of missing out, then an indoor snow centre is just right for you. It’s inexpensive and fun as compared to travelling to a new city, which requires a plan, a solid budget, and the availability of time. Take a friend with you and enjoy the fun indoor snow centres have to offer.
Although there are many other ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day if you’re single, the ideas we have curated for you are both achievable and fun. You also have options between indoor and outdoor activities or you could do both. For more fun ideas for singles on valentine’s day, click here!
