If you’re in the mood for fine dining, a good bottle of wine and roses aren’t your thing this year, take it easy—luckily for you, there’s plenty to do in Collin County. Take a look at our favorite options for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day date and choose your own romantic adventure.

Roller skating rink Thunderbird

Don’t stop and don’t fall – just slide onto the Thunderbird skating rink! The family Skating Rink has been in Plano for over five decades. Every Saturday they offer beginner lessons which include entry to their afternoon free skate sessions. But if you prefer to leave your skates to the professionals, watching a roller derby there is no less rewarding.

Picnic Team

The county, which averages over 230 days of sunshine a year, makes Picnic dates an easy task. But lugging around picnic essentials and cleaning up afterward might not be the most romantic part. Join the picnic squad: they will provide you with pillows, wooden tables, plates, decorations, water and hand sanitizer. They have cutting boards, donuts, soft drinks and something for your puppies. Ten percent of their sales are donated to causes such as animal rescues and cancer organizations.

Painting with a twist

Sip wine and follow your instructor as you hone your drawing skills and find out which one of you and your partner is the real visionary. Recreate sunsets, style whimsical llamas, or even challenge yourself by drawing a portrait of your pet.

cooking class

Missing a three-course French meal? Love the taste of pasta but want to know what goes into making it? My French cooking lessons will put you in a group of other chefs and you will have your favorite dishes. This is a fun and practical date that will satisfy your appetite at the same time.

Ax Stumpy House

Hitting a wall with an ax sounds like the romance you find in Shine, but don’t be afraid: it’s purely for sport. Grab some food and drink (but maybe save the alcohol for later?) and figure out your style of play, from standard rules to hitting certain marks in a certain order on the board. If you are a beginner, they have many trainers to guide you through the whole process and make sure everyone leaves with limbs intact.

Little wooden penguin

Is this date a hole-in-one or an all-in-one? Enjoy the 18-hole golf course while sipping on hand-crafted cocktails and checking out food trucks. They even run workshops where they teach you how to make your own sausage boards, t-shirts and signs. If you prefer not to make DIY souvenirs, stop by their home decor store on your way home to pick up country and industrial style items.

Barnhill Vineyards

Any vineyard that offers s’mores by the fire is an automatic yes, but BarnHill goes the extra mile by hosting tribute and cover bands on the weekends, making them a one-stop date spot. Rent a fire pit for chilly evenings and get to know the local wine scene at one of their “Sip & Shop” nights where you can find a wide selection of Texas wines and local vendors.

red door escape

Red Door Escape in Plano offers an intricate array of stage rooms, from alien encounters to lost jungle ruins. Each experience varies in level of difficulty and is a puzzle that requires a combination of points of view to decipher.

“We want our customers to successfully decipher codes and complete tasks,” said CEO Nick Madden. “But more importantly, we want them to talk and laugh about it all the way home.”