Valentine’s Day date ideas 2025
With 14th February quickly approaching, you should have already made your dinner reservations, decided on a Valentine’s Day gift, and booked a flower delivery to your SO’s home. If you haven’t done all that, don’t worry. You don’t need to recycle the dinner and movie style date just yet. We’ve got a myriad of new options that will certainly dazzle your date.
From spending the afternoon cuddling with cats to getting cocktails 35m in the air, here are Valentine’s Day date ideas that will have you falling in love again.
Table of Contents
- Valentine’s Day date ideas 2025
- 1. npcc
- 2. BAREMETALCO
- 3. Wanyoo Esports
- 4. SGCatHouse
- 5. SkyHelix Sentosa
- 6. Action Motion
- 7. Glow Kayak
- 8. East Inspirations
- 9. Gold & Behold
- 10. St. John’s Island
- 11. CozyPlace
- 12. XM Studios
- 13. Changi Bay Point
- 14. Kulnari Mystery Golf
- 15. Tanglin Gin Distillery
- 16. SPPFY
- 17. Mandai Boardwalk at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
- 18. Nana & Friends Cafe
1. npcc
Walk-in workshops for incense cones
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, best believe most places are booked out days and even weeks in advance. But if you’re looking for a last minute space to do an activity with your SO, look no further than npcc. The art concept store in Joo Chiat has revolving workshops, where customers can make their own home goods like acrylic lamps. Best of all, they allow walk-ins, so no reservations are necessary.
They’re currently running an incense cone workshop with every valid purchase from their shop. You’ll get to infuse the clay with a scent of your choice, then shape the clay into cones that are then dried, so you can light them when you’re back home.
Address: Objet @Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427782
Opening hours: Thur 2pm-9pm | Fri – Sun, 1pm-8pm
Contact: npcc Instagram
2. BAREMETALCO
Hand-craft a pair of metal roses
Image credit: BAREMETALCO
If you can’t bear to watch your annual Valentine’s bouquet wilt, then opt for flowers that won’t waste away after a mere day’s worth of negligence. We’re not talking about artificial blossoms; instead, craft a pair of “forever roses” at BAREMETALCO’s Make A Metal Rose workshop ($95/pax).
Image credit: BAREMETALCO
You and your partner will turn into modern-day blacksmiths in this 3-hour long metal working class, as you learn to hammer, bend, and manipulate sheets of metal. The end result is an intricate yet heavy-duty rose, perhaps a testament to the sturdy bond you share with one another.
Book BAREMETALCO Make A Metal Rose workshop.
3. Wanyoo Esports
Climb the ranks in your favourite games alongside bae
Your ranked climbs won’t be disrupted by closing hours, as Wanyoo Esports is open 24/7.
Image credit: @jiaenproperty via Instagram
For couples who’d rather retreat indoors and spend their dates gaming, then make a trip down to Wanyoo Esports. China’s biggest internet cafe chain has opened its Singapore flagship store in Lavender; just one look at their arsenal of custom-built desktops and you know they mean business.
Image adapted from: @fondblack via Lemon8
Aside from their rows upon rows of battle stations, you’ll be able to book private rooms for 2 (from $7/h) if you’re planning a more intimate gaming sesh. These rooms even come stocked with free snacks, and there’s even an on-site cafe that’ll deliver your orders straight to your seats so you don’t have to go AFK.
4. SGCatHouse
Have a fun playdate alongside adorable British Shorthairs
Image adapted from: SGCatHouse
Visit SGCatHouse and you and your partner will surely walk out as cat lovers. This cat cafe in Paya Lebar houses 9 different breeds of cuddly kitties for both of you to snuggle up to, which include British and American Shorthairs, Ragdolls, Munchkins, and Russian Blues.
You’ll be able to lure your furry friends over with $1 cat feed purchased from the counter.
Image credit: @jo_lifedairy via Instagram
Rates start at $9/hour, and entry to the cafe comes with free-flow canned drinks. Moreover, if you’re won over by the feline residents’ wide-eyed gaze you can even go for the $65 pass that grants you 10 1-hour visits, valid for 6 months.
5. SkyHelix Sentosa
Sip on cocktails 35m up in the air
Elevate your relationship on SkyHelix Sentosa while you sip on iced cold cocktails 35m up in the air. With a bird’s eye view of Sentosa and the Southern Islands, panoramic vistas are guaranteed night or day. Perhaps, this could be your time to shine by popping the question – just make sure you have an iron grip on your ring while you are up there.
You can time your visit to catch the sunset by booking your tickets in advance, so you can skip the lines at the ticketing booth. Each ride takes about 12 minutes, including 10 minutes at its peak height. Arrive 20 to 30 min before sunset so you won’t miss it.
6. Action Motion
Conquer obstacle courses & get your heart racing
If you’ve missed having butterflies in your stomach when you’re with your partner, bring them on a date to Action Motion. This indoor playground is no kid’s jungle gym with ball pits and slides. It is, however, a high tech obstacle course that will get your adrenaline pumping.
Players are given a bracelet that tracks your movement at each station to earn points. Speed and agility are key here, so get to moving if you want a high score. Apart from bragging rights and maybe the adoration of your partner for your fast moves, those with the highest daily and monthly scores walk away with prizes.
The playground features 5 zones including a rock climbing wall, a mesh labyrinth, and a Ninja Warrior-like obstacle course.
7. Glow Kayak
Cruise through Api Api River in neon-lit kayaks
2 things that make for a fire date: a location near water, and the soft lights of dusk. You’ll get both when you book a Glow Kayak (from $$59.90/pax) night tour for you and your date this Valentine’s Day.
Image credit: Fever
The tour starts off at the Api Api River at the Pasir Ris Mangrove Nature Reserve, where you’ll cruise along a 3km route filled with encounters with Singapore’s native wildlife. Don’t worry if you aren’t sure about what you’re looking at. There are guides who’ll point out bats, owls, and fish, so you won’t miss anything.
The tour has 2 timings available and we recommend reserving your spot for 6pm, so you can catch the sunset. But the 8pm slot is just as romantic, since the neon-lit boats shine even brighter in the night.
Book Glow Kayak night tour.
8. East Inspirations
Browse vintage gems for your BTO
Image credit: @eastinspirations via Instagram
For couples who have gone past “BTO ai mai?” and are preparing to collect their keys, try out antique shopping to jazz up your home interior. Even if you haven’t applied for a BTO, this is still a great way to gain inspiration for your future home.
Image credit: @eastinspirations via Instagram
East Inspirations specialises in collectibles dating back to 1985 such as Chinese ceramics, furniture, and a plethora of decor that will add a touch of ancient China to your home.
Even if you’re not in the market for new furniture, you can also book a traditional tea session ($28/pax) with the shop’s owners. Vintage pu’er tea from their personal collection is served, as they share more about the art of tea brewing and appreciation. If you’ve run out of museums to visit, this could be the refreshing alternative for you to get that “artsy” fix.
Book a tea session at East Inspirations
9. Gold & Behold
Impress your boo with a kintsugi craft
On Valentine’s Day, broken hearts are a no go. But broken plates are alright if you know how to mend them back together. Take a course in the beautiful Japanese craft of kintsugi, where gold lacquer is used to piece back crockery together to highlight the cracks in an aesthetic way.
Image credit: @goldandbeholdco via Instagram
For a thoughtful, yet therapeutic afternoon with your partner, you can try the craft out for yourself at Gold & Behold. Their Modern Kintsugi workshop (from $168.88/pax) provides broken ware, tools and all the necessary materials, but you’re also welcome to bring your own dishes if you wish.
Image credit: @superlocogroup via Instagram
Book Gold & Behold Modern Kintsugi workshop.
10. St. John’s Island
Escape the crowds with a cycling date
Picnics are cute and intimate but not when you’re sharing a space with 50 other couples on the beach. For more privacy, hop over to St. John’s Island instead. Contrary to popular belief, getting here is relatively easy. It’s only a 45-minute boat ride from Marina South Pier, which is located within the CBD.
Book ferry tickets to St. John’s Island.
Once you reach the island, look out for Gogreen Eco Adventure to supplement your picnic or cycling date without the hassle of bringing your own equipment. Gogreen provides picnic mats ($19.90) and 4-person tents ($75) when you rent a bike for a minimum of 2 hours ($25). They also have rental scooters available for the same price.
Book bike rentals from Gogreen Evo Adventure.
11. CozyPlace
Binge Netflix in a private room
Image credit: CozyPlace via Facebook
With 4 outlets conveniently located in the CBD area, CozyPlace is the ultimate solution to affordable privacy and alone time with your date. You get your own private room set with a flatscreen TV for you to watch shows on Netflix and Disney+, so you can literally Netflix and chill without parents barging in every couple of minutes.
Image credit: CozyPlace via Facebook
Let your partner know how special they are this Valentine’s Day by opting for the Romantic Starry Night decor package (from $99). CozyPlace will decorate your private room with fairy lights and set up a message board for you to leave a note for your loved one. Feel free to bring food and drinks so you have something to snack on as you catch up on binge-worthy series.
Full list of CozyPlace locations.
12. XM Studios
Perfect for your geek BF/GF
Image adapted from: XM Store
XM Studios brings 2D comic characters to life with their finely-detailed figurines. It doesn’t matter if they’re #teamMarvel or #teamDC, beloved heroes and villains from both universes are on display at this flagship store.
While your date contemplates bringing home a figurine, you can chill at the in-house cafe. 99 Coffee and Gelato serves gourmet coffees, waffles, and housemade scoops of gelato at their cosy corner.
13. Changi Bay Point
Go on a romantic stroll
Sometimes, keeping a date simple is all the romance you need. If your partner listed liking walks on the beach on their dating app profile, take them for a stroll at Changi Bay Point. The relatively new park connector faces the open sea, making it look like you’re on Jeju Island, not Singapore, on that stretch of sand.
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
If you want your date to last longer, you can walk from Changi Bay Point to the Changi Jurassic Mile that features giant figurines of dinosaurs along the way. Otherwise, hit up the new Moo Character Town photobooths over at Jewel Changi for cute keepsakes featuring you, your boo, and lovable characters from Disney, Hello Kitty, and Winnie the Pooh
14. Kulnari Mystery Golf
Solve mysteries while getting a hole-in-one
Image credit: Kulnari Mystery Golf via Google Maps
Get past first-date jitters by doing an activity together, like playing mini golf at Kulnari Mystery Golf. The 18-hole course is designed to look like the 1920s and as an added twist, involves players to solve a mystery with every hole they sink.
End your night with cocktails at the 9th Hole Bar.
Image credit: Kulnari Mystery Golf
If you’re past the first date but want to keep the relationship spicy, opt for their 18 Holes + Chef’s Tasting Menu (from $86/pax), which pairs a round of 18 holes with a 4-course meal and canapes at the nearby Quay House restaurant. Also, don’t forget to indulge in the complimentary cocktails and mocktails at the in-house 9th Hole Bar.
15. Tanglin Gin Distillery
Go on a classy date & sample locally-distilled gins
Image credit: @tanglinginofsingapore via Instagram
For the partner that’s serious about their tipples, take them on a behind-the-scenes tour of how gin is made at Tanglin Gin Distillery. From $49/pax, you get to see the distillation process from ingredient sourcing to bottling. At the end, you get to try the fruits of the labour with a flight of 3 locally-made gins.
Image credit: @tanglinginofsingapore via Instagram
You can also sign up for a cocktail masterclass (from $80.78/pax) if the 2 of you are looking for new ways to serve gin in upcoming dinner parties perhaps.
Of course, the full range of Tanglin Gin infusions are also available at their restaurant, The Tanglin Gin Jungle. Pair your gin with their piquant appetisers such as Masala Hummus and gin-infused Salmon Ceviche.
Book Tanglin Gin Distillery tour.
Book Tanglin Gin Distillery cocktail masterclass
16. SPPFY
Work on open terrariums together
Image credit: @sppfyofficial via Instagram
Become plant mummies and daddies at SPPFY, as you grow your green thumbs together. Their Open Terrarium Workshop lets you put together your own garden of succulents and cacti in a pot or glass terrarium.
From $20 per creation, you get to use an unlimited amount of plants, sediments, and potting materials to put together your terrarium or pot. For an additional fee, you can also add on figurines and driftwood for a personal touch.
Image credit: SPPFY
For something more ornamented, try out their Moss Frame Workshop (from $50/pax). You get to put together a canvas using preserved moss, then decorate it with pebbles, amethyst crystals, and fairy lights. There’s even an option to personalise your artwork with wooden letters.
Each reservation slot booked is meant for one couple or group only, so you’ll be sure to have an intimate and creative date at SPPFY.
Book SPPFY Terrarium Workshop.
Book SPPFY Moss Frame Workshop.
17. Mandai Boardwalk at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Romantic walk around the zoo
Tree Frog’s Hangout.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
If you’re already having your date at the zoo and don’t want to end the good time you’re having, bring them to the Mandai Boardwalk. The newly-built walking trail circles the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, but it’s completely free and open to the public. It’s also located along the edge of Upper Seletar Reservoir, so you get scenic views of the water against Mandai Forest.
Iora’s Nest lookout point.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
While the trail is only 3.3km long, there are plenty of rest stops should you need to take a break. There are 5 stations themed after some of Singapore’s wildlife; each one also has benches so you and your date can sit and talk if you’d like.
Just note that the boardwalk is only open from 7am-7pm daily, so as not to disturb the nocturnal animals in the area. If you do want to catch a glimpse of them, by all means, extend the date to include the Night Safari as well.
Mandai Boardwalk
Address: Mandai Road Track 7
Opening hours: 7am-7pm, daily
Contact: 6269 3411 | Mandai Wildlife Reserve
18. Nana & Friends Cafe
Blind box cafe
We’re willing to bet there’s a blind box fanatic in every couple. If that’s your BB, then you need to book Valentine’s Day dessert at Nana & Friends Cafe. Give them a sweet treat by ordering a Korean bingsu – shaved ice covered in toppings like mango chunks and matcha.
The blind box concept comes in when your order is called. Go to the pick-up window and the screen will rotate, revealing your dessert plus a surprise plushie with every order. The thrill is not knowing what plushie you’ll get from their current collection of 5. Don’t be too carried away though; each turn costs $18.
(Closed) The Icing Room
Image adapted from: @joannehsm via Lemon8
Instead of surprising the SO with a personalised cake, take it a step further by combining your creative efforts to decorate your own at The Icing Room. Here, you can purchase your edible canvas in the form of a white DIY Chantilly cake, and dress it with 5 icings of different colours.
Impress your boo with new Valentine’s Day date ideas in 2025
You could argue that there are 365 days in the year to show your loved one how much you care. But 14th February is the only official one that celebrates love, so seize this opportunity to make this year’s Valentine’s Day your best one yet.
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Cover image adapted from: CozyPlace via Facebook, @tanglinginofsingapore, @sppfyofficial via Instagram
Last updated by Raewyn Koh on 12th February 2025.