Unique Valentine’s Date Experiences (Chicago IL, Lake County IL)

Feb 6, 2025

Looking to spice up Valentine’s Day with a little something extra? Want to give that special someone a truly magical night out on the town? Well, if you seek a little extra fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories this Valentine’s Day, then you’ll love our Classic Guide to Unique Valentine’s Date Night Ideas. Best of all, these can even be gifted for future use so you can enjoy a traditional date night this Valentine’s and a bonus date night later! We know you don’t need an excuse to spoil your favorite person, but we thought we might provide at least a little inspiration. Check out our latest suggestions for unique date nights.

Give that special someone a night they’ll never forget as you take to the skies together! Extreme Flight Simulation in Gurnee is open to the general public on select days, Thursday through Sunday. Learn how to fly an airliner and what goes on inside a cockpit as you play pilot and enjoy a virtual experience flying anywhere in the world in all types of weather, without ever leaving Illinois! It’ll be a truly unique experience for a memorable date night.

Get them tickets to a concert, theatre performance, comedy show, or live dance at one of the amazing venues across Lake County! Check out the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest, the Improv Playhouse in Libertyville, James Lumber Center in Grayslake, Trickery Chicago, and more.

Share your passion and cook a dinner for two, together! Sign up for a cooking class or wine tasting at a local culinary event space such as Cook Cork and Fork in Palatine, The Joyful Gourmet in Libertyville, Taste Buds Kitchen in Bannockburn, Vyanjan Vegetarian Cooking Classes in Buffalo Grove. Or give them a Dining in the Dark in Chicago coupon!

Spend a day strolling through a museum and sharing in the sights of beautiful artwork, historic architecture, and fascinating historic relics. Explore and discover new interests by visiting a museum or art installation that’s unexpected like the National Museum of Mexican Artwork, Museum of Illusions, or The Color Factory. Stop by the Field Museum for their “Chemistry in Nature: A Valentine’s Day Event”. Enjoy an evening of relaxing sounds and delicious bites at The Insect Asylum’s “Valentine’s Day Date Night with Sound Healing” event.

Test your tastebuds with a tasting flight of wines from a local winery! Live the life of luxury without having to pay for a plane ticket to Napa Valley. There are plenty of delightful and classy wineries right in our own backyard such as the City Winery in Chicago, Lynfred Winery in Roselle, Bronzeville Winery in Chicago, Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery in Chicago, Broken Earth Winery in Long Grove, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant in Wheeling.

Challenge each other and test your bond with an escape room experience at one of 60 to Escape’s Game Room experiences. With locations in Gurnee, Schaumburg, and Milwaukee, you can easily add an escape experience to your date night or day trip! We also recommend checking out Fox in a Box Escape Room Chicago, The Great Escape Room Chicago, and the Escape Game Chicago for even more puzzle fun.