Mix up your date night with ax throwing, bowling, a cat cafe, and more Connecticut gems
Winter brings a lot of seasonal blues to the table, but there’s a cure - time with your loved one doing something fun.
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there’s a lot of romantic, unique and fun things to do in Connecticut. Whether that’s going to see a show, tossing some axes, cuddling with some cats at a café or racing down the slopes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Sometimes you just want to mix up that “normal” date night of going out to dinner or catching a movie. Here’s our list of some ideas you may not have considered for a fun night on the town.
Ax throwing
For a more competitive date night out, toss some axes at Montana Nights. Located in Newington, Orange and Southington and coming soon in Putnam, you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy ax throwing. Attendees are taught proper form and how to throw when they come in. Along with tossing axes, you can enjoy the bar, pizza, arcade and darts that make for an evening full of fun.
Bowling
Who doesn’t love a good, old fashioned night out bowling? Head over to Callahan’s Bowl-a-Rama in Newington to lace up your shoes and get ready to strike. Reserve a lane and get competitive with your sweetheart. Along with bowling, Bowl-a-Rama has a bar in house and you can also get some snacks.
Visit a cat cafe
If snuggling adoptable cats is more your style or if your family is considering bringing home and furry friend, hold your date night over at Mew Haven Cat Café. You will need to sign up online for a time slot. Grab a drink and then head into the cat lounge where you’ll be greeted by dozens of adoptable cats waiting to be snuggled and played with.
Ski the slopes
For a more adventurous couple who likes to be outside during the winter, a trip to the mountain can be exactly what you need for date night. Head over to Mohawk Mountain to ski, snowboard or snow tube. Mohawk also offers night skiing for an evening of snow and adrenaline.
Pottery painting
If something more chill and relaxed is your thing and you like to make something sentimental that will last a lifetime, head over to the Firestone in Manchester. The Firestone offers pottery painting or you can make signs, paint a canvas or grab a bite to eat at their cafe. They also offer classes on throwing pottery and other more advanced techniques that could make for an adorable night out.
See a show at the Bushnell
There are a few romantic showings coming up at the Bushnell that are perfect for a night out. Slip into some formal wear, get dinner and catch one of these performances in downtown Hartford.
From Feb. 10 to Feb 12., pianist Terrance Wilson will perform what is considered to be one of the greatest and most romantic works in the piano repertoire, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
If dance is more your thing, Connecticut’s professional ballet company hits the stage on Feb. 14. Be My Valentine showcases classical and contemporary love duets and an onstage party with the dancers.
