DES PLAINES, IL – FEBRUARY 14: A candle is lit near the table of Leslie Adams and Rob Dockery during a Valentine’s Day dinner at a White Castle restaurant February 14, 2006 in Des Plaines, Illinois. For Valentine’s Day, numerous White Castle restaurants nationwide took dinner reservations offering candlelit dining with individual servers as well as hostess seating. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Today is February 14th, Valentine's Day. The day that many dread but the hopeless romantics crave. There are many single people doing fun things today with friends and many couples who plan to spend time together. Regardless of where you land, you may have your plans set. However, there are many of you who procrastinate and may have waited too long to make your plans. Most restaurants are booked as of today so trying to get a reservation somewhere is probably out of the question. This list is for you. We have put together some ideas of last minute dates that you can do with your friend, your lover, your spouse or whoever you just want to share your love with.
DES PLAINES, IL - FEBRUARY 14: A candle is lit near the table of Leslie Adams and Rob Dockery during a Valentine's Day dinner at a White Castle restaurant February 14, 2006 in Des Plaines, Illinois. For Valentine's Day, numerous White Castle restaurants nationwide took dinner reservations offering candlelit dining with individual servers as well as hostess seating. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Romantic walk through a park, then going out for dessert.
Try taking a walk through one of your local parks then head out to an ice cream place. Here is a list of local parks.
Get matching tattoos
Nothing says "I love you" like permanently scarring your body to match theirs. Here is a list of local tattoo parlors.
Go see Magic Mike's Last Dance
The final Magic Mike movie is a scorcher. And there's someone for everyone. Salma Hayek Pinault is stunning and Channing Tatum is delectable.
Ironic fast food date where you both dress up fancy and bring a tablecloth and silverware into the restaurant.
How cute would this be? Taking your lover to McDonald's or Burger King in suits and dresses...Here are some fast food places that could fit
Buy a sushi-making kit and ingredients for a sushi prep date.
Of course you'd both have to be a fan of sushi...but this type of date will include you working together and spending time followed by eating a great meal
Turn your place into a "spa" with candles and the right music, then give them an hour massage. They will no longer care you didn't take them to a fancy restaurant.
Light up some candles and give your partner a nice massage. They'll love you more than they already do.
Long drive with a nice playist
Take a nice scenic drive up the coast and make sure you put together a nice romantic playlist
Do it at home paint and sip night
Instead of going to a Paint and Sip, do it at home.
Go tubing
It hasn't been too cold for snow but there are plenty of places open for tubing. Here is a list.
Casino trip
Take a trip to one of Massachusetts local casinos. You're bound to find some delicious restaurants and maybe win a jackpot or two.
Take them bowling or axe throwing
Fun activities that you may not be good at would allow for some fun bonding.
Have a photography challenge
Make a list of photos that you both should take. Then go out and collect the photos and at the end, compare, edit and see who has the best one.
Make your own pizza at home
You can do it! Use these tips to collaborate on an amazing pie
Take guitar lessons
Even if you are not musically inclined, this could be something fun to try together
Visit a museum
You don't need reservations and this can be a very romantic date.
