29 Sweetest Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for 2024

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means you need to start coming up with great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your loved one. Are you ready for the challenge? 

What do you put in a Valentine’s gift anyway? Are experiences or physical gifts better? Let’s talk about it! We’ve compiled some of the sweetest Valentine’s Day gift ideas for all types of giftees regardless of their interests! Read on and start making your shopping list.

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• Creative Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
• Foodie Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
• At-Home Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
• DIY Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
• Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

1. Paint and Sip

Does a night of drinking and art sound fun to you? If so, paint and sip near you may make the best Valentine’s Day gift idea for you and your partner. You’ll have a great time and leave with cool custom artwork! 

Casually paint and sip in Orange County, try UV body painting in a paint and sip in NYC or paint and sip in Houston in a real art studio. Wherever you paint and sip, you’ll have a blast.

2. Pottery Classes

Does your crafty partner like getting their hands dirty? If so, pottery classes will make a great Valentine’s Day gift idea.

You can take Ghost-inspired pottery classes in Houston, mug-making pottery classes in Portland and pottery painting pottery classes in Boston. Find some pottery classes near you and get ready to have a great time together!

3. Dance Classes

Does your creative partner love staying active and showing off their dance skills? Dance classes make a great Valentine’s Day gift idea you can enjoy together!

Dance classes in Las Vegas can teach you bachata skills, dance classes in NYC can teach you to belly dance and dance classes in the Bay Area can teach you to salsa. If you’re not ready to show off your fancy footwork, online dance classes are just as fun for an at-home date.

4. Custom Couple’s Portrait

Whether you’re looking for gifts for couples in your life or a gift for your own partner, a couple’s portrait is a fantastic and heartfelt Valentine’s Day gift idea. 

Commission a portrait from an artist online or in your community with plenty of time to spare so they can make it picture-perfect. This is a truly unique Valentine’s Day idea. 

5. A Trip to an Art Installation

So, your partner loves art and you’re looking for non-cheesy Valentine’s Day gifts for her. Why not take a trip to a museum or art installation? Experiences make fantastic Valentine’s Day gift ideas. That’s why experience gift cards are so popular!

Try to find one that suits your partner’s interests. Whether they’d love to walk through Van Gogh’s world or they’d be more interested in a wild Meow Wolf experience, you’re sure to find something to inspire them with this fun Valentine's Day idea.

6. Famous Art Piece Jewelry

Does your artsy partner love jewelry? Famous art jewelry is a great Valentine’s Day gift idea for them!

You can find jewelry in all shapes and sizes that represents your partner’s favorite famous art piece. Mona Lisa earrings, a Starry Night necklace and so many other unique pieces are available. They’ll love their funky new piece of wearable art.

Foodie Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

7. Cooking Classes

What’s more romantic than cooking together? Cooking classes near you make a fantastic Valentine’s Day gift idea that you can enjoy together.

Make chocolate truffles in cooking classes in Houston, master sushi in cooking classes in Portland or make tasty tacos in cooking classes in Washington D.C. If you’d rather have a nice night in, try online cooking classes instead.

8. Romantic Dinner for Two

Are there any local restaurants that your partner has been dying to visit? A romantic dinner is still one of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for her in 2023 even though it’s so classic. No one will turn down a fantastic meal.

Make sure to make a reservation well ahead of time so you can beat the Valentine’s Day rush if it’s a popular restaurant. You don’t want a long wait to ruin your Valentine’s day gift idea! 

9. Custom Chocolate Box

The problem with standard assorted chocolate boxes is that very few people love all of the chocolates included. That’s why a custom chocolate box is a great Valentine’s Day gift idea for anyone with a serious sweet tooth in your life. You can hand-pick all of your partner’s favorite treats so you know they’ll love every last bite. 

10. Fancy Knife Set

A fancy knife set is a great Valentine’s gift for a boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse who’s been relying on a bargain-brand set of knives for as long as you’ve known them. A good knife is a home cook’s best friend. It will make cooking easier and a lot more enjoyable.

11. Stand Mixer

This is by far one of the best gifts for foodies. Stand mixers are the end-all-be-all of kitchen items, and for good reason. With the right attachments, they can do almost anything.

If you’re looking for a fantastic Valentine’s Day gift idea for someone who loves spending time baking in the kitchen, a high-end stand mixer is the way to go. 

12. Sweet Heart-Shaped Cookware

Does the foodie in your life love all things cute? Why not gift them some sweet heart-shaped cookware? It's a romantic and functional Valentine’s Day gift idea, and it’s a lot more fun than a basic cookware set.

There are heart-shaped saucepans, pots and even dutch ovens. They’ll make your loved one’s cooking a whole lot cuter. 

At-Home Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

13. Fun Mixology Classes

Are you looking for winter date ideas that also make good Valentine’s Day gift ideas? Why not take a mixology class together? Online mixology classes teach you how to make your favorite cocktails from the comfort of your own home.

Make sure your liquor cabinet is well-stocked and get ready to play DIY bartender together while you learn something new!

14. Classy Virtual Wine Tastings

A wine tasting is a great non-cheesy Valentine’s Day gift for her (though we do recommend having cheese with your wine). It’s one of the classiest romantic gifts and dates.

Bonus: according to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, a bit of red wine is good for your heart (and not just in a lovey-dovey way).

You don’t have to leave the house to have a great wine tasting. Virtual wine tastings are just as fun and you don’t have to worry about driving or trying to find an Uber. Pair your wine tasting with a nice charcuterie board for a perfect Valentine’s Day date night.

15. Virtual Game Night

If your partner loves some healthy competition, this is a great Valentine’s Day gift idea for them. It’s also a fun Valentine’s day gift idea for a female friend or a group of female friends who are looking for Galentine's Day ideas instead. Group together for virtual game nights.

Whether you’re into online trivia games, virtual scavenger hunts or virtual escape rooms, you’ll find something fun to do together to fire up your competitive spirits.

16. At-Home Spa Day

Your partner deserves a day of pampering and relaxation. An at-home spa day is a perfect Valentine’s day gift for her (or him). 

Set the scene with scented candles, relaxing music and soft towels. Run a bubble bath and drop in a nice bath bomb. Supply your partner with a basket of nice lotions, a face mask and a soothing body scrub.

While they’re pampering themself, consider doing some chores around the house for an extra surprise!

17. At-Home Movie Experience

Going to the movie theater is so overrated. Why not create an awesome movie date in the comfort of your own home? You don’t even have to sneak in popcorn.

Set up a projector and some Bluetooth speakers either outside (if it’s warm enough) or inside where there’s a large enough space for your movie. Make some movie-ready snacks and set the mood with proper lighting and even DIY movie tickets.

This is also one of the best and easiest at-home date ideas for married couples, even if it’s not Valentine’s Day.

18. Breakfast in Bed

Does your partner love lazy and slow mornings? This is the best and easiest Valentine’s Day gift idea for him or her (and it makes a great addition to a full day of Valentine’s Day fun).

Cook up your partner’s favorite breakfast meal, make them the perfect cup of tea or coffee and make sure your plating is picture-perfect. 

DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

19. Make a Bouquet in Flower Arranging Classes

Could you buy flowers for your partner for Valentine’s Day? Sure, but why not go one step further and make a custom floral arrangement instead? That’s so much more special. 

In virtual flower arranging classes, you can learn how to make amazing flora gifts from the comfort of your own living room. Start learning now so you can have the perfect flower arrangement finished by Valentine’s Day!

20. Craft a Custom Gift With Woodworking Classes

It’s time to get crafty with woodworking classes. You can go about this in two ways.

First, the woodworking classes themselves make the best Valentine’s gift for a boyfriend who’s always wanted to try his hand at carpentry but never had the opportunity.

Alternatively, you can take the class yourself to make a truly unique and custom valentine’s day gift. What’s better than something handmade and functional? 

21. Get Hot With Glass Blowing Classes

Glass blowing is a truly unique art form. While your first glass blowing class may not result in something gift-ready, the class itself is one of the most unique Valentine’s Day ideas, and as long as your partner loves trying new things, they’ll appreciate it. 

Sign up for a class together and by Valentine’s Day next year, you’ll be making each other custom glassware. 

22. Sew Something Special With Sewing Classes

Are you looking for a Valentine’s gift idea for someone who loves to craft? Why not give the gift of sewing classes? Sewing is rising back into popularity as more and more people discover the value of this “lost art.”

Take classes together or let your loved one sew solo. Make sure to buy them some sewing supplies as well so they can continue their new hobby!

23. Make a Sentimental Shadow Box

This is one of the sweetest Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him or her. Get in crafting mode and make a shadow box of your relationship. 

The shadow box should display sentimental items, like tickets from your first date, photos and other small trinkets. Hang it on the wall in your bedroom to commemorate your partnership. 

24. Build a Time Capsule Together

If you’re in a long-term relationship, this is a great and unexpected Valentine’s Day gift idea. Gather supplies before the big day and make a time capsule together. 

This shows your partner that you’re in this relationship for the long haul because you want to be able to open this capsule together in the future. Include photos, written memories and small souvenirs of your relationship. Tuck the capsule away somewhere safe and leave a note to open it in a minimum of five years.

Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

25. Simple Gold Necklace

Are you wondering “What should I gift my girlfriend on Valentine's Day?” A simple gold necklace is still one of the best Valentine’s day gifts for her in 2023 and beyond.

It’s classic and timeless, and it’s not too over-the-top even for a somewhat young relationship. Even a simple heart or gold initial pendant will make an impact.

26. Gift Card to a Local Spa

If you’re running out of Valentine’s Day gift ideas, you can’t go wrong with a trip to a local spa. There’s nothing quite like the gift of a day of relaxation with a nice massage, a pedicure and a facial.  Make it a spa day for two so your partner can bring a friend (or maybe even you!).

27. Plan a Future Trip

What is the best gift for Valentine's Day? If your partner seems to have everything, the best gift may be a trip together. Start planning that trip as a Valentine’s gift.

Set aside money, bring some ideas to the table and start making plans to take off work for a romantic excursion. Part of the gift is the fun of planning it together. 

28. A Self-Care Set

If you’re looking for Valentine's Day gift ideas for a female friend or a new partner, a self-care set is a great option. It’s not too intimate or expensive but it will be appreciated! Pack a gift basket full of lotions, sheet masks, nail polish and other self-care items so your loved one can pamper themself! 

29. Instant Camera

Looking for a sweet Valentine’s Day gift idea you can pick up right away? Grab an instant camera, some film, and a little photo book. Your loved one will love it.

Make sure you take the first photo together and bring the camera on all of your future travels! It’s a great way to record your relationship that feels more tangible than phone photos. 

So, which of these Valentine’s Day gift ideas is right for your special someone? Pick your favorite or mix and match to create a full gift experience. Whatever you get your loved one, they’re sure to appreciate it.

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