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“Unboring” Date Ideas

Rage Cages to Ax Throwing: Dates ideas in Greater Derry area!

By By Karyn Martin, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Derry, Carmella Moran, Intern, MK Derry, Ava Aldrich, Intern, MK Derry, Rachel Nearis, Intern, MK Derry, Megan Harvey, Intern, MK Derry February 2, 2022

Doing the same dinner date gets old, so we’re sharing our favorite ideas in Greater Derry!

Tupelo Music Hall (Derry)

Take your valentine to one of the most loved local venues where it’s “all about the music”! With many events booked for dates around Valentine’s Day, including February 12th, February 17th, and February 18th, a night here for a music lover would certainly be “unboring”.

LaBelle Lights (Derry)

Take a romantic stroll through the lights at the LaBelle Winery this Valentine’s Day. The outdoor light displays are located on The Links at LaBelle Winery golf course and are designed for you to walk along casually via a designated path (about 20-30 min). 

There is a Valentine’s Day special feature including fire and ice performers and bonfires to keep you warm. The LaBelle Market will have themed food and Americus will have themed cocktails! (How could that be boring?)

For those who want to have an indoor dinner experience (with a full dining menu) before or after the show, they recommend making a dining reservation at Americus Restaurant, located just a few steps from LaBelle Lights.

LaBelle Wine & Dessert Pairing Class (Derry)

This is a special wine pairing for lovers…..of chocolate! On February 9th, join LaBelle Winery for a decadent version of their chocolate and wine pairing with delicious chocolate desserts on the menu. Wine Educator & Sommelier Marie King leads this interactive event where you’ll enjoy four 

LaBelle wines paired with four amazing chocolate desserts. Perfect for celebrating Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day!

Ax Throwing at Axe Play (Hudson)

Grab your valentine and test your ax throwing abilities in a safe, controlled environment this Valentine’s Day! Book a reservation at Axe Play to experience a fun, stress-relieving, and definitely “unboring” Valentine’s Day Date.

Gun Range (Hudson)

Coined “New England’s Friendliest Range & Gunshop,” Granite State Indoor Range & Gunshop is the perfect place for those who don’t resonate with a classic Valentine’s Day date. So reserve a lane and put boring to the test this Valentine’s Day.

New Hampshire Float Therapy (Londonderry)

Float in zero gravity salt water for a one-of-a kind relaxation experience. Flotation therapy has been scientifically shown to boost endorphins and lower your body’s stress responses!

Rage Cage (Nashua)

It’s time to let out all your built up frustration by smashing things with a baseball bat (or frying pan, mallet, etc) as a couple! Rage Cage, Nashua offers multiple packages including smash room and glow smash to help you let loose and book a certainly “unboring” Valentine’s Day experience.

Wine Tasting at WineNot Boutique (Nashua)

Take your Valentine for a wine tasting to remember at WineNot Boutique! On February 5th (from 1 to 6 pm) try WineNot Boutique’s special selection of six wines that they’ve curated for the Valentine’s season. Afterwards, continue your adventure with a stroll through Nashua’s beautiful and historic Main Street. 

Salt Cave at Bien Soigne (Salem)

Try relaxing this Valentine’s Day by booking you and your valentine a private session in New Hampshire’s first salt cave! If a calm, chill Valentine’s Day is for you, then this is the perfect “unboring” place to do it.

Paint Classes at Paint Party (Salem)

Channel your inner artist this Valentine’s Day and take your date to Paint Party in Salem! You can unleash your creativity with one of their adult fine art lessons or relax and paint a wine glass. They even offer couple’s take-home kits for a cozy date in the comfort of your own space. 

Clean Cleaning Co. (Windham)

If a classic dinner date is for you that’s okay! Add a twist with a clean house for your valentine to return to! Clean Cleaning Co. can clean your home while you two are away which would truthfully make one of the best surprises this Valentine’s Day.

“A Night of Romance” Valentine’s Dinner (Amherst)

If dinner dates are your thing, consider trying out this dinner with a twist. Join LaBelle Winery at their Amherst location for a delicious 3-course dinner and hit their dance floor afterwards!


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