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Charles Schulz once said, “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”
Valentine’s Day is this week, and that means explosions of red and pink, cutout hearts and sappy love songs on the radio. For some people, Valentine’s Day is a great way to celebrate their significant other. For others, it may be a pain in the butt.
If you’re looking to find something fun to do on Valentine’s Day, whether it’s with your significant other, friends or that guy on Tinder you swiped right for, La Crosse has plenty of options.
For those seeking some adventure, there are free outdoor ice skating rinks in La Crosse. One is located in Copeland Park on Copeland Park Drive, and the other is Poage Park on Hood Street. If that’s not enough, you can also go skiing on Mount La Crosse. A day, or even night, of skiing could either get you in the Valentine’s spirit or distract you from the chocolate heart and flowers filled day. There are even discount times for students.
So you love Valentine’s Day and are looking for something more romantic to do with your partner? You could go with the traditional dinner and a movie, but maybe mix it up a little bit.
Piggy’s Restaurant is a great place to get dinner, whether you’re looking for just a sandwich or something fancier. Instead of going to a movie theater and doling out more money, head home and set up your living room with candles and a gift opening area. Netflix has some great romantic comedies out right now, like Sleepless in Seattle, Notting Hill and Shakespeare in Love that’ll definitely set the mood. Not feeling a rom com? Try something completely different like Anchorman 2 or Cabin in the Woods.
If you want to have some fun with friends or by yourself, a great way to treat yourself is a manicure, a pedicure or both because you deserve it. If that’s not your thing, try visiting the Children’s Museum. The exhibits meant for children will make you laugh and make you feel like a kid again.
If you’re looking to have fun on Valentine’s Day on a budget, spend the evening baking, with your friends or your sweetheart. There will be plenty of easy to make V-day themed cookies if baking isn’t your forte. If you’re a pro baker, challenge yourself and your date. Even if it ends up tasting disgusting, you’ll still have had fun making it and a new funny story to tell people.
Even if you really hate the holiday, there’s something for you. Type in ‘Anti-Valentine’s Day’ on Google. The Huffington Post has pages of hilarious stories about Valentine’s Days gone wrong and ways to oppose the holiday, and there are thousands of other sites created by people who feel the same.
So whether or not you’re a fan of Valentine’s Day, there are plenty of ways to make it a magical evening, single or in a relationship. All you have to do is open yourself up to new opportunities and have some fun!