50+ Winter Date Ideas in NYC
If you’re looking for date ideas in NYC, look no further. I’ve got a round-up of over fifty winter dates to try in New York City and the surrounding area to keep you cozy and having fun even in the dreary winter months.
50+ Winter Date Ideas in NYC
Creative & Immersive Museums
If a typical art or history museum isn’t your thing, there are also many options for out-of-the box museums in NYC and immersive experiences. Here’s some to consider!
The House of Cannabis
The House of Cannabis in SoHo offers five floors celebrating the sights, sounds, sensations and stories of cannabis.
On Saturdays and Sundays you can enjoy the full building including the ten immersive exhibitions that illustrate the influence of cannabis on music, art and more.
THC NYC: 427 Broadway New York, NY 10013
INTER_IAM
Also in SoHo, when you visit INTER_, you’ll escape into an otherworldly immersive experience of tech-enabled art. There are two floors of interactive and generative exhibits.
It’s a very futuristic, generative experience that sets itself apart from others in the area. I find these are fun to get your mind off of the day-to-day things and instead play, create and connect with others.
INTER_IAM: 415 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Mercer Labs, Museum of Art and Technology
Ooh, Mercer Labs is so fun! I went here for a double date night in early October when they had a Halloween-inspired experience. It was so enveloping, inspiring, and eerie! I can’t wait to visit again. You can save 15% on your visit using code UPFLUENCE15 via this link on the Mercer Labs site.
Mercer Labs: 21 Dey St, New York, NY 10007
The Museum of Sex
The Museum of Sex is another immersive museum and it also aims to be an educational experience sharing history, art and science exhibits that regularly rotate.
They have various fun and cultural exhibits to highlight different perspectives on sexuality that can really strike up conversation for you and your date! It’s the perfect spot to get all cuddly in the winter. Plus, the museum is open ‘til 12 AM on weekends. You can expect to spend 90 minutes to 2 hours here.
The Museum of Sex: 233 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016
SPYSCAPE Museum
The SPYSCAPE Museum is so fun! A totally different vibe than the Museum of Sex, obviously, haha. First you’ll be able to enjoy the museum exhibit and experience learning all about the history of spies. It’s so fascinating learning about the tools that spies used over the years and in various wars. In addition to the traditional museum exhibits there are also interactive spy-themed experiences.
SPYSCAPE Museum: 928 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019
See a Show
These are just a few ideas for shows to see in NYC. Get glammed up and spend a night out together.
Drunk Shakespeare
Sleep No More
Life and Trust
The Slipper Room Burlesque
Sketch Comedy Club
Comedy Club
Jazz Show
Nutcracker Rouge
Go Play Some Games
Royal Palms Shuffleboard
Royal Palms is a great way to spend an evening or afternoon tucked away from the cold. I celebrated my February birthday here last year and had a blast. It’s great for a date night and amazing for bigger groups too.
Cellar Dog
Cellar Dog has jazz every night of the week along with billiards, ping pong, shuffleboard and some board games.
Swingers
Mini golf is a classic date activity and Swingers does it so well. In Nomad, you’ll head downstairs into this massive space where you can wine and dine until it’s your turn for the mini golf. They have several courses so you can return for a new experience each time.
T-Squared Social
Another upscale sports bar with games! T-Squared offers golf simulators, darts and duckpin bowling.
Full Circle Bar
Full Circle Bar in Brooklyn has skee-ball and a buoy game along with lots of beers in a casual environment.
Barcade
Barcade has a few locations throughout the city and in Brooklyn. They have tons of arcade games for some fun competition.
The Lawn Club
The Lawn Club offers, you guessed it, lawn games, but all indoors! They have corn hole, lawn pong, bocce, croquet, kan jam, putting pool, and beersbee. Plus, you have a dedicated bartender at your lawn!
Recreation at The Moxy Hotel
At this Moxy Hotel you’ll find a cute open bar with loads of cozy seating and games for fun. They have board games, a half-court basketball court, shuffleboard and skee-ball.
Escape Games
Escape rooms or escape games are so fun. If you and your partner are pretty good at them, it would be fun to try to complete one just as a pair.
Area 53
There are two Area53 locations in Brooklyn offering paintball, laser tag, mini-bowling, zip lines and more. It’s a mini amusement park of sorts and they offer adults only nights too!
Brooklyn Bowl
Head to Brooklyn Bowl for bowling, live music, drinks and more. They often have special events, just check out their calendar.
Get a Private Karaoke Room
Not necessarily a game, but similar energy!
Have a Spa Day
It’s probably my thirties talking, but I love a spay day. Visiting a bath house or spa in Manhattan or nearby the city is a great, luxurious way to spend a date. Here’s a few spas and bathhouses to consider:
Aire Ancients Baths
Located in Tribeca, Aire has more of a luxury vibe than the other options here with inspiration taken from ancient Roman baths. They have candles and lanterns that lend to the relaxing vibes.
Address: 88 Franklin St, New York, NY 10013
Bathhouse
They offer two locations, one in Flatiron and one in Williamsburg. The Flatiron location is much larger of the two, however, I had the best massage of my life at the Williamsburg location so you can’t go wrong with either.
Address: 14 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010
Address: 103 N 10th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Great Jones Spa
Located in NoHo, Great Jones Spa offers not only a water lounge with a sauna, cold plunge and more, but also massages, facials and mani/pedis so you can have a full spa day.
Address: 29 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012
QC Spa
Head over to Governor’s Island for a full spa day and enjoy their heated pool with a view of Manhattan.
Bundle Up and Enjoy the Cold
Go Ice Skating
I recommend Central Park or under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Celebrate the Season
If it’s still the holiday season, you can take in all the festivities around the city.
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Hot Chocolate & Christmas Lights
The Upper East Side is a perfect destination for this.
Related: Christmas Bucket List
Bryan Park Winter Village
Take a Class
Learn a new skill and start a hobby together with different art or craft classes in the city.
Happy Medium Art Classes
Cocktail Making Class at Liquor Lab
Cooking Classes
Neon Brush NYC
Make Your Own Candle
Make Your Own Fragrance
Special & Unique Bar Experiences
Sometimes a good date night is just visiting a new-to-you bar. Consider a funky vibe or go on the search for different speakeasies in the city.
Tiki Chick
Tokyo Record Bar
Happy Hour at Sojourn Social + Brandy’s Piano Bar
Visit Various Speakeasies
Go for a Fun Movie Night
Of course you can find really fun movie theaters in NYC. Here’s a few ideas!
Syndicated
Located in Bushwick, Syndicated BK is a movie theater, bar, and restaurant. It’s an easy place to spend an evening or long afternoon.
4D Movie Theater
The Regal Union Square movie theater has 4-D options.
Dine-in Movie Theater
Alamo Drafthouse, IPIC Theater, LOOK Dine-In Cinema are all movie theaters that offer meals while dining.
Museum & Cafe Date
A great winter date idea is heading to a new-to-you museum in the city. Many offer free or discounted admission for NYC residents or have a monthly or weekly free admission day if you’re trying to explore on a budget. Top off the museum visit with a cute cafe for matcha and some pastries to split.
American Museum of Natural History, Upper West Side
A popular, classic museum for a reason. Before or after, stop by Popup Bagels just a short walk away at W 76th Street and Columbus Ave.
Brooklyn Museum, Crown Heights
Coney Island Museum, Coney Island
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Upper East Side
Drawing Center, SoHo
Guggenheim Museum, Upper East Side
International Center of Photography, Chelsea
Tenement Museum, Lower East Side
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side
The Met offers “date nights” every Friday and Saturday with evening admission from 5-9 pm.
Museum at FIT, Lower Manhattan
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Midtown
Museum of the City of New York, Upper East Side
Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria
Whitney Museum of Modern Art, Lower Manhattan
Take a Trip
Lastly, a great winter date idea in NYC is to take a trip, whether it’s a weekend away, a day trip or just visiting a different borough for the day. Here’s a few ideas:
TWA Hotel
The TWA Hotel is iconic. It’s located at the JFK airport and truly feels like a trip back in time. The TWA Hotel was restored back to its 1960s glory and the entire space is just stunning. You can stay overnight or just visit for a few hours.
Explore a new-to-you neighborhood!
Is there a part of NYC you haven’t visited yet? You could head to Little Italy in the Bronx, pop over to Jackson Heights or Flushing in Queens for some amazing food or even visit Staten Island for the day.
Red Hook Day
If you haven’t been to this neighborhood, or if it’s been awhile, I highly recommend spending a day in Red Hook. You’ll find some of the best barbecue around, delicious key lime pie, cute bakeries, local shops and so much more.
When Does Winter Start In New York
Winter officially starts in New York on Saturday, December 21, 2024. However, winter weather seems to arrive mid to late November.
Is It Going To Snow In New York This Winter
It’s likely to snow this winter in New York, more so than last year. Meteorologists predict 20 inches of snow to the NYC area this winter. If you get stuck inside with the snow, then you can try these date night at home ideas too.
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