Hi all. I'm looking for a Valentine's date idea for me and my wife, but I'm hoping to find something more fun and unique than the typical "dinner, chocolates, flowers" kind of Valentine's Day. We're around the Middletown area, but really anything within like an hour drive would be fine. Some ideas I've kicked around (just to give a sense of what I think my wife would like) were a you-paint pottery place, a paint and sip, or a coastal drive. Any ideas?

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worm_on_acropolis t1_j6i0ntx wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

I recently did a glassblowing date night with my wife at kinship glass in Milford. It was a lot of fun. Check out their website.

Independent_Low614 OP t1_j6iw45t wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:33 PM

That’s an awesome idea! I never thought of that at all.

auditorygraffiti t1_j6hp5zv wrote on January 30, 2023 at 12:13 PM

A coastal drive with a picnic in the car parked somewhere scenic would be an ideal date. For me, anyway.

Independent_Low614 OP t1_j6ivvv0 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:32 PM

I considered something like that.

issuesintherapy t1_j6hrzqa wrote on January 30, 2023 at 12:43 PM

Spiral Arts Studio in Willimantic does a "Try it Night" - two hours of clay spinning with no obligation. You can combine it with dinner at Stone Row, Willimantic Brewing Company or The Harp on Church.

Independent_Low614 OP t1_j6ivx51 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:32 PM

That sounds either really fun or really frustrating lol

issuesintherapy t1_j6ix7pe wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Yeah, I actually really suck at wheel spinning but maybe you'll do better!

MommyDreams t1_j6hsomz wrote on January 30, 2023 at 12:50 PM

There’s Glazed Pottery in Glastonbury as well. Don’t know what shape your marriage is in, but I’d be happy to go ax-throwing with my husband.

Independent_Low614 OP t1_j6iw2g1 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:33 PM

We’ve talked about ax throwing before, not a bad idea.

BobLI t1_j6k4vjl wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:10 PM

Find a local llama or alpaca farm. Some offer alpaca walks for $50.00.

caring_impaired t1_j6mr49h wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:02 PM

does she like art? take her to the Wadsworth.

oakie4444 t1_j6pf1gc wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:25 PM

Check out the lazy potter studio in Newington! They are opening up for two couples to try wheel throwing!