Now that the winter holidays are wrapped up, we have a little break to start planning the next one. Valentine’s Day is next on the list! Whether you’re planning a romantic evening with your partner, or fun-filled activities with friends, we’ve got an itinerary here sure to make your Valentine’s Day special!

Get Outside

Cozy up near an outdoor fireplace at Camden Asbury Village

Before settling in for a memorable evening, get some outside time in. Take a brisk walk, have a snowball fight, or even just sit with a glass of wine and blanket next to a fire. Cozy up at one of Camden Asbury Village’s outdoor fireplaces. Getting a bit of fresh air is an ideal way to start the evening off right!

Dinner

Leave the “I don’t know, what do you want to do for dinner” out of the conversation. If you enjoy cooking and want to make a grand meal, surprise your company with a delicious dinner, and worry about the clean-up later. To add an extra touch, type up a menu for each place setting and print them out for free in your Camden’s resident lounge area.

If cooking isn’t your forte, it’s ok to head straight to a delivery service. Try takeout from a restaurant that you’ve been meaning to check out or order your fave from the usual spot. Don’t overcomplicate the ordering aspect of the evening, or skip out on dessert. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get it delivered on a busy night.

Entertainment

Let’s check in on what you’ve done so far. You’ve energized yourselves with outside time, had a delicious and stress-free meal, and now it’s time for the entertainment of the evening. Maybe it’s getting late and you are ready to curl up with a good movie. Or perhaps the night is just beginning, and you are ready for an activity. We’ve got you covered on both accounts!

Game Night

The resident lounge at Camden Carolinian is great for a game night close to home!

You can binge-watch your favorite TV show any other night. This is Valentine’s Day, so let’s shake things up a bit with good old-fashioned board games. This is a great way to let your inner child out while also relaxing in your sweats. Ask your Camden leasing office about renting out the resident lounge to give yourself plenty of space to work with!

Movie Marathon:

Take your viewing experience to the next level by using Camden Overlook’s theater room

As simple as it may sound, snuggling under a blanket and watching a movie is a relaxing way to decompress, while still spending time with your loved ones. Camden Overlook in Raleigh, North Carolina has a theater in their resident lounge with real theater seating! With enough space for a small group, you can enjoy your popcorn and candy somewhere other than your living room. Make the entire evening a Galentine’s Day and have your friends over! Everyone can wear cute heart-print pajamas, drink wine, and watch romantic comedies! Ask the leasing office for more details on this and all the amenities they have to offer!

With a wrap to the evening, please remember that a Valentine’s Day at home can be just as meaningful, if not more so, than an extravagant outing. Choose activities that will allow you to be in the moment & enjoy the company you are with. It’s not how much money you spend, it’s how you spend your time with those you love. For more staying in tips, check out this Camden blog on date night ideas at home.