Candlelit dinners, roses, and boxes of chocolates are a Valentine’s Day staple, but if you’re looking for a few unique and exciting ways to spend the holiday, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a DIY enthusiast or always on the lookout for an adventure, here is a list of activities to consider with your loved one. Fellas, take note and make the day extra special for your lady love.
1. Build a bear at Happy Hour Club
Spend the afternoon building a stuffed teddy bear at the Happy Hour Club. This cafe and workshop accommodates many DIY projects including painting pottery, sculptures and ceramics, suitable for kids and adults alike. Make your own one-of-a-kind cuddle buddy at the Teddy Builder workshop. Each booking comes with an unstuffed furry animal of your choice, all necessary materials for constituting your plushy friend, a plushport (teddy passport) and boarding pass, a complimentary drink from the cafe, as well as complimentary gift wrapping services. Outfits, accessories, personalised embroidery, and additional customisations are charged separately.
Address: 16-3, Jalan 27/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
2. Make custom jewellery at Zo Craft
Keeping in theme with the DIY projects, how about spending V-Day making personalised jewellery with your partner? Take a two-hour course learning to make bangles or rings for each other. The course includes the materials and tools necessary for making your jewellery as well as jewellery polishing services. Learn everything from annealing and welding to engraving and refining your precious pieces. Additional costs may be included for diamond inlays and engraving services. Seal the holiday in your memory with a keepsake piece you can hold on to forever.
Address
Trion KL: G-15 Residensi Trofi 1, No. 1, Jalan Dua, Sungai Besi, 55200 KL
The Five@KPD Damansara Height: A-1-04, Komplex Pejabat Damansara, No.49, Jalan Dungun, 50490, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
3. Spend the evening at Skyline Luge KL
If you’re keen on spending more time outdoors, head to the Skyline Luge in Gamuda Gardens. The adventure park avails itself to thrill-seekers all over the country. The luge is a gravity-fueled toboggan-styled go-kart that is perfect for children and adults. You can book a ride at any time, but we recommend the Night Luge. Starting at 6.30pm, the tracks are lit in multicoloured LED lights as the park stays open for extended hours. Contact the park for more details on the availability of the Night Luge.
Address: Gamuda Luge Gardens, 48050 Rawang, Selangor
4. Take a couple’s cooking class with ABC Cooking Studio
Few things compare to cooking for someone you love. But cooking with someone you love is a real treat, especially if you take the time to learn to do it well. The ABC Cooking Studio offers cooking courses ranging from 12 to 36 lessons, with a menu that includes Japanese Home Cooking, World Cuisine, and Whole-Meal Cooking. But for a date night, we suggest going for their trial course, a two-hour lesson in cooking and/or baking. The trial lesson is only available to first-time customers but if you do enjoy the session, the longer courses could make for fun date days with your partner.
Address: Lot T-226, 3rd Floor, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City, 58000 Kuala Lumpur
5. Go to an art show
When it comes to fun date ideas, you can’t go wrong with a visit to an art show. REXPERIENCE (RXP) is an immersive art space, combining contemporary art and technology to bring you a multi-sensory experience. They’re currently showing the Twilight show, comprising three segments: Hanya Batik, Geometry of Emotions, and Escape. Each segment highlights stories of its own.
Address: REXKL, 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
6. Outdoor movie night at Sun San Bake
Going to the cinema is the classic casual date night choice. Up your game this Valentine’s Day by booking an outdoor cinema with a picnic under the stars. Held on Fridays to Sundays at 7pm, Sun San Bake hosts outdoor movie nights. The films playing are regularly updated on their social media pages so be sure to follow them for more information. Book your slot by contacting them ahead of time. Wine and dine as you enjoy your casual date with your Valentine.
Address: 216, Jalan Pisang, Taman Shanghai, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
7. Gather friends for a game night at Bomb Battle
Big romantic gestures are not everyone’s cup of tea. So if you’re looking to spoil and surprise your date with a thrilling date on Valentine’s Day, why not invite a few friends and make it a double date by battling it out in a session of paintball. The Bomb Battle is an immersive experience, combining paintball and technology to create a mission field for participants. Take part in a series of challenges and puzzles as you and your friends dodge lasers, crack codes, and defuse paint bombs in a 75-minute adrenaline-pumping session that will make your Valentine’s Day celebration like no other.
Address
Berjaya Times Square: Lot 07-96, Level 7, East wing, Berjaya Times Square, Shopping Mall, 1, Jalan Imbi, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Atria Shopping Gallery: T22, T23 & T23A, 3rd Floor, Jalan SS 22/23, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
