The weather outside might be frightful, but don’t let it keep you and your loved one stuck inside! The holidays are a perfect time for dating and the wonderful little city of Little Rock offers many great things for couples to do . These 5 holiday dates ideas are perfect for any couple, whether it’s your first date or your anniversary.
1. Ice Skating
Although the ice skating rink doesn’t offer much warmth from the cold outside, it’s definitely a great place for a date. Even if you or your date isn’t good at skating, Ice skating is a very relaxed and fun date, and can also be a great bonding experience that offers many opportunities for PDA! . Arkansas Skatium in West Little Rock has a really nice ice skating rink that is very large and offers fun for all ages.
2. Market Street Cinema
There is something quite charming and somewhat romantic about Market Street Cinema ,the little indie theatre that is filled with unique artwork and quirky little things of the past. Market Street Cinema boasts a line-up of some of the best indie movies out there and a concession stand that serves, not only the quintessential movies snacks, but a very nice selection of wine and beer that you can take in the theatre with you. This artsy and quaint theatre may not compare to the IMAX but it truly is a perfect date for a cold, winter’s night.
3.The Weekend Theatre
The Weekend Theatre is one of those charming little things that is also unique to Little Rock and perfect for great date night. The little black box theatre puts on quality off-Broadwayshows every weekend in a very intimate setting that is very “New York in character. Even if you and your significant other are not theatre buffs, you will be guaranteed an excellent time at The Weekend Theatre.
4. Go to a Show
For all you spontaneous people out there, going on a date to a show is a great idea, even if you don’t know the band. Show’s breed a great atmosphere of fun and youthfulness that guarantee a good time, and not to mention an abundant amount of warmth! Little Rock offers shows of all genres almost nightly at some great venues like Vino’s in Downtown Little Rock and The Rev Room in the Rivermarket.
5. Arkansas Trail of Lights in Little Rock
Nothing is truly more romantic during the holiday season than looking at the beautiful christmas lights against a dark, cold winter’s night with your loved one. The Arkansas Trail of Lights offers two events in the Little Rock area, the annual Capitol lighting ceremony that offers music and fireworks, and the “Hometown Holidays” drive-through light display in North Little Rock. Both are these are very fun and romantic dates for couples of any age.
