In the summer, dating is fun; whether it’s going for a walk, enjoying a nice movie in the park, or going out for a picnic there’s always something to do; but what about when winter hits and it’s too cold to be outside?
For anyone who lives in Chicago or likes going down town to have fun, there’s many great opportunities to find something fun to do, regardless of the weather.
Here’s six winter date ideas to do while in downtown (DT) Chicago.
1. Ice Skating in Millennium Park
Address: 201 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL. 60601
Hours:
Mondays-Thursdays 12PM-8PM
Fridays 12PM-10PM
Saturdays 10AM-10PM
Sundays closed
Dates: November 18th-March 5th
Cost: FREE If you have your own pair or $10 to rent a pair
For more information, click here.
2. Hershey’s Chocolate World
Home of World’s Largest Chocolate Bar! You can find everything Hershey’s related and interactive activities involving chocolate.
Address: 822 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
Hours: 10AM-10PM 7 days a week
Contact: (312) 337-7711
3. Water Tower Place (Shopping Center)
More than just an eight story shopping mall, Water Tower Place has restaurants as well as different forms of entertainment including live entertainment. Which is the perfect place to go on a date due to the many options of things to do.
Address: 835 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL. 60611
Hours:
Monday-Friday 10AM-9PM
Saturdays 11AM-6PM
Sundays 11AM-6PM
7 days a week
For the directory of stores and restaurants:
https://www.shopwatertower.com/en/directory.html
4) Lincoln Park ZooLights Festival
Includes many activities such as 3D displays, ice sculptures, holiday snacks, holiday gift shopping and the main attraction: Musical Light Show. This is ideal for dates because you can bundle up, visit the animals, sip hot chocolate and enjoy walking around looking at the amazing lights show.
Address: 2001 N. Clark Street. Chicago, IL. 60614
Hours: 4:30PM-9PM
Dates: November 25-27; December 2-4, 9-23, 26-31; January 1st
Cost: FREE, excluding food prices
5) Sprinkles Cupcakes
Who says summer time is the only time to walk around downtown Chicago? If you’re walking along Michigan Avenue a good spot to stop at is the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM. It includes many flavors from the popular red velvet, vanilla and chocolate as well as some new exciting ones like cinnamon sugar, chai latte and banana peanut butter.
Address: 50 E. Walton St. Chicago, IL. 60611
*Between Michigan & Rush, 1 block South of Oak Street*
Hours: Open 24 hours
Cost: $3.50 per cupcake
For a menu on cupcake flavors check out their website:
http://sprinkles.com/cupcakes/flavors/menu
6. Winter Wonderfest
Don’t want to be outside because it’s too cold? A perfect stop is the Winter Wonderfest down at Navy Pier. It includes games, rides, activities, an indoor Ferris wheel and even an indoor ice rink.
Address: 600 E. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL. 60611
*Located in Navy Pier*
Cost: For $30 you get a bracelet which includes all access to rides/games
*Excludes additional costs for food*
Whether you're dating someone in fall, spring, summer and now even in winter, you have some fun activities to do with your special someone.
