From whimsical Christmas lights [1] and snowy trails to holiday-themed performances and mulled wine, the holidays offer up some pretty epic date ideas. If you're single, going on a first date during the holidays doesn't have to be awkward, and you most certainly should take advantage of the fun Winter events and holiday date ideas in your area. As long as you keep in mind that some of those ultra-romantic [2] holiday dates (such as an intimate horse-and-carriage ride) might be a bit too much for a first date, and you keep your holiday date a little more lighthearted and casual, you'll do just fine. Holiday dates aren't always over-the-top romantic and mushy — sometimes they're just fun and full of good vibes. In fact, there's no better time to go on dates, because this is the time of year when even the most normal activity feels special from all of that feel-good, warm and fuzzy holiday magic in the air [3]. It's time for you to make some plans, so here are 28 holiday date ideas that aren't awkward.
Ride a Christmas Train
Go to a Mulled Wine Tasting
Explore a Christmas Market
Watch a Snowboard Competition
Go to a Holiday-Themed Comedy Show
Ride a Gondola to a Stunning Viewpoint
Watch People Sing Christmas Songs at a Karaoke Bar
Go to an Ice Sculpture Exhibit
Visit a Christmas Light Display
Make a Gingerbread House
Go For Drinks at a Bar Decorated With Christmas Lights
Hike a Beautiful Snowy Trail
Make Fondue
See a Holiday Performance
Drive to Fancy Neighborhoods to See Homes With Christmas Light Displays
Go on a Nature Walk to a Glacier Lake
Watch Your Favorite Christmas Movie
Take a Walk in the Snow With Hot Chocolate
Catch a Christmas Concert
Take a Stroll to a Giant Christmas Tree
Watch a Choir Performance
Visit a Gingerbread House Exhibit
Go to a Winter Holiday Street Festival
Visit Your Local Aquarium's Winter Exhibit
Check Out the Christmas Decorations at Your Local Strip Mall
Walk Through a Christmas Lights Maze
Drink Peppermint Hot Chocolate at a Cafe
Go to a Holiday Theme Park