Just because it’s freezing outside, doesn’t mean that your love life should grow cold as well. Here’s a list of 25 date ideas to keep you busy this winter season.

Meadowbrook Holiday Walk Friday, Nov. 29 – Dec. 23; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; $20 350 Estate Dr., Rochester; meadowbrookhall.org Meadow Brook Hall’s annual Holiday Walk celebrates the holiday season through its dazzling display of trees and fun holiday activities. If you want to see Santa or want to visit some shops, the Holiday Walk has activities for holiday lovers of any age. Photo via Meadowbrook Hall & Gardens / Facebook
Maybe It’s Cold Outside Comedy Show Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from Nov. 21-Dec. 21; 8-9:30 p.m.; $20 261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale (Go Comedy! Improv Theater); 248-327-0575; gocomedy.net Anyone who is sick of feeling like the grinch and wants to get into the jolly spirit should consider attending Maybe It’s Cold Outside at Go Comedy!. The holiday sketch show may warm your frosted heart and have you letting out Santa-like belly laughs. Photo via Go Comedy! Improv Theater / Facebook
Schvitz Health Club 8295 Oakland Ave, Detroit; 313-724-8489; schvitzdetroit.com This health club is the sole historic bath house remaining in Detroit, offering communal bathing based on holistic therapeutic techniques. If you are looking to defrost during the frigid winter, these steamy baths will warm you up. Photo via Schvitz Health Club / Facebook
Downtown Detroit Market & Cadillac Lodge Nov. 13 to Jan 1; Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Free admission 2 Cadillac Sq., Detroit (at Campus Martius Park); downtowndetroitparks.com In the heart of Downtown, visitors can ice skate, shop, eat, carriage-ride, see the lit-up city, and much more during the winter-long event. Photo via Downtown Detroit Partnership / Facebook
Campus Martius 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit Ice skating, holiday markets, and the famous 60-foot Norwegian Spruce covered in more than 19,000 multi-colored lights and ornaments makes Campus Martius your go to spot this holiday season. The lights, energy, and endless amounts of activities that downtown Detroit offers will put you in the holiday spirit. Photo via Downtown Detroit Partnership / Facebook
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village Thursday, Dec. 5-8, Dec. 12-15, 17-23, 26-28; 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; $30 Greenfield Village, Dearborn, henryford.org At Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, there are numerous holiday attractions to put you in the festive mood. With decorated shops, fireworks, and live musical performances, Holiday Nights is a fantastic place to go for the holidays. Photo via The Henry Ford / Facebook
Fowling Warehouse 3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck; 313-264-1288; fowlingwarehouse.com Since 2014, Fowling Warehouse has been drawing visitors from local cities as well as around the country. Fowling, which was accidentally invented in 2001 at an Indy 500 tailgate, is a mixture of football, bowling, and horseshoes. The warehouse includes 30 lanes, a beer garden, live music, and food trucks. Photo via Fowling Warehouse / Facebook
Oasis Hot Tub Gardens 2301 S State St, Ann Arbor; 743-663-9001; oasishottubs.com Anyone needing an escape from the snowy scenery may want to visit Oasis Hot Tub Gardens, where hot tubs are surrounded by various garden landscapes. The water is kept to a high temperature during the colder months, giving the ultimate escape to those hoping to soak away the stress of winter. Photo via Oasis Hot Tub Gardens / Facebook
Michigan Science Center 5020 John R Dr.; 313-577-8400; mi-sci.org The Michigan Science Center is located in Detroit’s Midtown district, and its planetarium is an out-of-this-world experience.   Photo via Michigan Science Center
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Adventure Center 1801 Atwater St., Detroit; 844-622-6367; michigan.gov/oac Located on Detroit’s riverfront, this hands-on museum offers a variety of interactive simulations and activities. Visitors can touch a waterfall, catch a fish, explore a bur oak tree, and hop on a bike or snowmobile. There are also exhibits about how the Department of Natural Resources manages and preserves Michigan’s parks and wildlife.  Photo via DNR Outdoor Adventure Center / Facebook
The Big, Bright Light Show Nov. 25 – Jan. 5, 5 p.m. – Midnight; Free admission Downtown Rochester, downtownrochestermi.com It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Downtown Rochester with The Big Bright Lights Show. The gleaming display of lights covering buildings head to toe contributes to the overall cheerful and festive feeling of the holiday season. Photo via The Big, Bright Light Show / Facebook
IMMERSE Spa 1777 3rd Ave., Detroit; 313-465-1656; mgmgranddetroit.mgmresorts.com/en/amenities/immerse-spa.html Located in MGM Grand Detroit, IMMERSE Spa has something for everyone. If you have limited time in the day during the busy holiday season, IMMERSE Spa has an option for express treatments that only take 25 minutes. Photo via Google Maps
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores; 313-884-4222 This mansion on Gaukler Point was once home to the Fords. Edsel was the son of the founder of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford. Together with his wife Eleanor, he continued a legacy as leaders of industry. Visitors can take an intimate look into their home life and legacy. Photo via Instagram user @eefordhouse
Mannheim Steamroller Saturday, Dec. 21; 8 p.m.; $40+ 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit (Fox Theatre) foxtheatre.com Celebrating its 35th anniversary of its Christmas tour, Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis will be visiting the Fox Theatre. The concert will be including Christmas music from the original Mannheim Steamroller. Photo via Mannheim Steamroller / Facebook
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 28, 3 p.m.; $79+ 2646 Woodward Ave., Detroit (Little Caesars Arena); 313presents.com For rock music and Christmas lovers, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra may bring joy to their worlds. The successful rock group is presenting Christmas Eve and Other Stories at Little Caesars Arena. Photo via Trans-Siberian Orchestra / Facebook
Drop-in Workshop: Winter Village Thursday, Dec. 26 – 31, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Free admission Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dia.org At the DIA, the Drop-in Workshop: Winter Village allows you to participate in community based art making to design a hand crafted winter village. This experience not only will inspire creativity, however it may bring a heartwarming experience to the holidays. Photo via Detroit Institute of Arts / Facebook
Detroit Zoo Wild Lights Detroit Zoo / 8450 W 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak Walk through the 5 million LED lights that light up the Detroit Zoo. Open weekend and evenings until New Years. Photo via Detroit Zoo / Facebook
Fire & Ice Festival Jan. 17-19, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Free admission Downtown Rochester, E. Third St. & Water St., Rochester; 248-656-0060; downtownrochestermi.com The Fire & Ice Festival combines a multitude of fun activities for the holiday season. With activities ranging from dog sled rides to ice carving competitions, the winter festivities will not end at this festival. Photo via Fire & Ice Festival / Facebook
Michigan Winter Dog Classic Thursday, Jan. 16-19; 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Prices vary Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; 248-348-5600; suburbancollectionshowplace.com Any dog lover may want to check out the Michigan Winter Dog Classic, Michigan’s largest dog show. At the event, there will be breed seminars, dog agility event training, health clinics, and more. Photo via The Michigan Winter Dog Classic / Facebook
Plymouth Ice Festival Jan. 10-12, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Downtown Plymouth; 248-817-8836; plymouthicefestival.com You will freeze in awe if you attend the Plymouth Ice Festival. The ice festival will hold many remarkable ice sculptures showing the beauty of the winter. Photo via Plymouth Ice Festival / Facebook
Winter Wonderland – Orchestra Hall Saturday, Dec. 7; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; $20+ 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-576-5111; dso.org This Detroit Symphony Orchestra Performance features hit from “Frozen,” “The Polar Express,” Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” among other holiday classics. The hour-long selection of favorite songs is designed to get you and your boo in the holiday spirit. Photo via Detroit Symphony Orchestra / Facebook
A Very Spookers Holiday Show Friday, Dec. 20; 10 p.m.; $7-$10 2537 Caniff St., Hamtramck (Planet Ant Black Box Theater); 313-365-4948; planetant.com If you are missing the Halloween season, A Very Spookers Holiday Show combines the winter holidays with the horrors of Halloween. This show is great for those who prefer creepy over Christmas. Photo via Planet Ant / Facebook
West Park Winter Social Saturday, November 30, 4 p.m.- 11 p.m. Free admission Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park (between Wayburn & Maryland)westparkwintersocial.com All you will want for Christmas is to attend the West Park Winter Social, the event that provides holiday fun for everyone. With food trucks, roasting marshmallows, hot chocolate, shopping, and activities for kids, you will not be having the winter blues at this event. Photo via West Park Winter Social / Facebook
Alger Holiday Pop Up Nov. 30 to Dec. 22; Fridays 4-8 p.m., Saturdays 12-6 p.m., Sundays 12-4 p.m. Alger Theater, 16437 Warren Ave. E., Detroit,
Cadieux Cafe4300 Cadieux Rd., DetroitLocated on Cadieux Road just south of Warren, this Flemish bar and eatery is known as the home of the traditional Belgian game of feather bowling, as well as for its live music shows. Enjoy the culture and tradition of the cafe any day of the week until 2 a.m. Photo via GoogleMaps

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