Valentine’s Day can be tricky to navigate as a college student. Whether you are single or taken, there is something here for you.
Affordable Date Ideas
1. Milwaukee Art Museum
Spend the afternoon with your favorite person looking through MAM’s current exhibitions. Admission for students is $17.
2. Ice Skating
Take your honey to open skate at the Pettit National Ice Center and hit the ice. Public skating is $9 with an additional $4.50 for skate rental, open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
3. Urban Ecology Center
Milwaukee is projected to have a high of 45 degrees this Valentine’s Day, so get outside and take a walk with your love through the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park.
4. Cook Together
Is yours or your partner’s love language quality time? Choose one of the many creative Valentine’s Day themed recipes, and head to your nearest Pick ‘N Save or Aldi for affordable ingredients, before spending the evening “cheffing up” a meal for two.
5. Milwaukee Public Market
Spend the afternoon at Milwaukee’s most unique food experience, where you and that special someone are guaranteed to find a bite to enjoy.
Affordable Gift Ideas
1. Baked Goods
Nothing says “I love you” like homemade chocolate chip cookies.
2. Chick-fil-A Heart-Shaped Tray
Enjoy a dinner date and gift all in one. Order the 30-count nuggets, 10-count Chick-n-Minis, 6-count chocolate chunk cookies or 12 chocolate fudge brownies to-go and have a heart-shaped tray dinner in with your partner.
3. Handwritten Love Letter
Express your love for free. Show your partner how much you care with a thoughtful love letter.
4. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Homemade or store-bought, this delicious treat is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
5. Disposable Camera
The perfect gift for anyone who loves to capture the moment. A disposable camera will run you about $15.
Single and Ready to Mingle?
This one is for the single folks that are ready to put themselves out there this year. Remember those store-bought Valentine’s Day cards everyone passed out in elementary school classes? Grab a pack and write your first name and number on the card. If you’re feeling crafty, you could make your own cards. Give one to your crush or make it a game on a girl’s night out.
Galentine’s Day
Looking to show your friends some extra love this year? Use these ideas to celebrate Galentine’s Day.
1. Sleepover
Take it back to the good old days and spend the night with your girls and favorite pajama sets. Pillow fights are not off limits.
2. Spa Day
Get in a comfy robe, throw on a face mask and relax with your crew.
3. Dinner Party Potluck
A great way for everyone to pitch in. Invite all your besties and tell them to bring their favorite dish.