I don't know about you, but as soon as the new year comes, I eagerly await spring and warmer temperatures. Winter is fun for a little bit and adds to the festive feeling of the holidays, but by mid-January, it starts to get old and dreary and I long for those hot July days. I’m hoping that we’ll be done with snow and move onto rain for our needed moisture by mid-March this year. That’s my hope every year.

While we’re still in the middle of holiday fun and activities, winter solstice is this weekend, so I wanted to get you thinking about winter date ideas. If you’re less than a fan of winter like I am, I've come up with fun ideas for date nights and family activities that we can enjoy during the cold summer months, and I wanted to share a few of them with all of you!

13 Winter Activities in Davis County

Outdoor Winter Date Ideas in Davis County

Ice skating on the Bountiful Ice Ribbon

Bountiful opened a new hang out area just off Main Street last year. Part of that area includes the ice ribbon, which is kind of like a frozen lazy river. The cost of a session is around $10 with skate rental, and lasts one hour. You can get more details and reserve your spot here.

Related: Romantic Ice Skating Date

Go for a nature walk

Bundle up and take a winter nature walk on one of the many nature trails in Davis County. The USU Botanical Garden ponds (920 S 50 W, Kaysville) are one of my favorites. The Gailey Trailhead at Nichols Park, Farmington Bay, Legacy Trail, and Jensen Nature Trail are all great areas as well. Click here to access a full map showing all 500 miles of trail around Davis County. The Salt Project always goes on fun winter hikes and has a guide for winter hiking as well as a list of some great trails if you're looking for more than a simple walk.

Sledding

Go sledding on one of the favorite sledding hills in Davis County. Eaglewood Golf Course (1110 E Eaglewood Dr, NSL), Twin Hollow Park (1370 E Hills Dr, Bountiful), Mueller Park Jr High (955 E 1500 S, Bountiful), West Bountiful City Park (W 1600 N, West Bountiful), or Barton Ponds Park (50 E Burton Lane).

Indoor Winter Date Ideas in Davis County

Hot chocolate tasting

We love hot chocolate and are always on the lookout for a delicious cup. I have a goal to find the most delicious hot chocolate in Davis County this winter. It's a challenge that I'm really looking forward to. You can either grab a few flavors from the grocery store or you can stop by a few different places around town and get a cup of hot chocolate to go. Enjoy quality conversation while you decide which cup tastes the best. Click here for a list of our favorite places to get hot chocolate in the area and more hot cocoa tasting ideas.

Progressive dinner

I think progressive dinners are a lot of fun! If you're not familiar with them, you enjoy one course at each stop. Drinks, appetizers, main dish, and dessert. This could be a fun way to try new restaurants or enjoy your favorite menu items at a few different locations. I also think it's a fun idea to do a backward progressive dinner, starting with dessert and ending with the appetizer or drinks. Click here for ideas of where to dine in Davis County

Cookie skillets at home

These cookie skillets are our favorite dessert. We love to make them on the grill in the summer and enjoy baking them in the oven during the colder months of the year. They're warm and gooey and comfort food at its finest. We like to enjoy them while we binge watch our favorite Netflix show or while we sit and talk.

Around the world dinner

Another fun idea, sort of like the progressive dinner. For this date, you pick different international cuisines to enjoy. Asian, Indian, Italian, Mexican, whatever you're craving. You could even grab takeout from each and have dinner at home. Click here for various places to grab food to enjoy around Davis County

See a show

There are three different theaters in Davis County. Centerpoint Legacy Theater in Centerville, Hopebox Theater in Kaysville, and On Pitch Performing Arts in Layton. Each of these theaters has a great season coming up and great shows to choose from in the coming months. Pick one that interests you, purchase your tickets, and enjoy! Visit our events calendar for details on shows that are currently running or will be soon.

Go to an escape room

Davis County has a couple of great escape rooms! Great Room Escape is located near the Layton Hills Mall and Big Brain Escape is just off the freeway 500 W, north of 400 N in Bountiful. They both allow you to book private rooms for your party to solve a mystery and try to beat the clock! It’s a lot of fun as a group date, but can be fun to do with just two of you as well.

Axe throwing

Any time I think of axe throwing, I picture flannel and wood chopping in the snow, so it feels like a great winter date! Hatchet Jaxe Axe Throwing is located near Boondocks in Kaysville or you can visit Axe N Smash in Layton. Enjoy your favorite barbecue food before or after your date night activity!

Winter Dates Worth the Trip

Spend a day in Midway

A dream winter date in my mind involves an overnight in Midway and lots of winter fun. See the ice castles, go tubing at Soldier Hollow, take a swim in the Homestead Crater, eat at one of the local restaurants, then stay overnight at one of the cozy inns or bed and breakfasts. Click here for an itinerary of everything I plan to do when we do this for a winter getaway.

Top Golf

One of the best things about Top Golf is that the bays are temperature regulated. You can enjoy golfing in the middle of winter when it's below freezing outside! You can enjoy food while you hit some balls. It's like bowling for golf. Their menu is worth checking out as well, starting with their amazing brunch!

Canyon Sleigh Ride

Head up the canyon to go on a wagon ride and enjoy some Elk Viewing at Hardware Ranch in Northern Utah. This year’s elk-viewing season and activity details can be found here.

I hope you're able to enjoy your date nights this winter, whether you're a winter sports fan or not! And let's all hope that spring comes sooner than it's looking like it will.