Whether it’s for an anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or just because, date ideas that aren’t simply dinner and drinks can be hard to brainstorm. Fear not! The team at West Michigan Woman have gathered up a list of our favorite local date ideas that switch things up a bit.
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Meld together your favorite scents in candle form at Wax Poetic.
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Go smash stuff at Break Room Therapy.
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Paint and glaze a pottery project at Pottery Lane GR.
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See a cult classic movie or local filmmaker’s latest flick at Wealthy Theatre.
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Peruse the crates for new music or classic tunes at Vertigo Music.
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Mix a signature perfume or cologne scent together at The Aroma Labs.
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Enjoy the great outdoors by cross-country skiing at Ottawa County’s Pigeon Creek Park.
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Elevate your actual cooking skills with a class at The Local Epicurean.
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Lace up your skates and hit the ice (weather permitting) at the Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink.
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Go behind the scenes with a private guided tour of John Ball Zoo.
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Throw on your old Converse or Vans and catch a show at Pyramid Scheme (followed by pinball, of course).
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Get some caffeine and cuddles from some adoptable kitties at Happy Cat Café.
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Act out your gameshow dreams by playing classic games at The Grand Rapids Game Show Experience.
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Walk the trails and meet the animal ambassadors at Blandford Nature Center.
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See a local play or musical—Civic Theatre, Circle Theatre, and Actors’ Theatre are just a few options.
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Take to the court for a game of Pickleball or test your skills with the golf simulators at Pickle & Pin.
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Learn to luge or enjoy a beverage in the Fire Garden at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park.
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Sink into relaxation with a couple’s massage at Design 1 Salon Spa.
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Venture into space with a show or concert at the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium within the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
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Get Tattooed! Balm Tattooing and Sovereign Arms Tattoo are among our top picks.
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Make an appointment to take a behind-the-scenes brewing facility tour at Cedar Springs Brewing Company.
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Check out the world-class sculptures, art, and grounds at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
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Soak in the warmth of a jacuzzi at Oasis Hot Tub Gardens.
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Learn a new dance with some choreography classes at Moveir Dance Studio.
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Sit down with a drink and your favorite game to see who comes out on top at House Rules Board Game Lounge.
Written by Sarah Suydam, Managing Editor for West Michigan Woman.
Photos courtesy of Sarah Suydam.
