We hate to break it to ya, but dinner and a movie just won't cut it this year. Eye-rollers of this holiday, fear not. We've rounded up Sydney's top selection of date ideas that'll leave you giddy with excitement. This isn't your average list; you'll find a sugar museum, a star gazing sesh and an undie fun run. Complete with where to eat, drink and play, here's this year's guide to Valentine's Day.

1. Sugar How'd You Get So Fly?

Myer, George St | 10 February to 20 May

Let you and your date's inner child roam FREE! You've probably seen this sugary wonderland plastered all over social media... but it ain't the same as experiencing it IRL. Book in an adults only night sesh here and prepare to be gobsmacked. Confetti, glowing neon signs, a pink ball pool and a giant gum ball machine are just a few of the exciting installations in store. Instagram at the ready, your sugar highs await.

Eat at... Kusuka Cafe

107-121 Quay St, Haymarket | Shop 12, 339 Sussex St
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Not yet ready to re-enter the boring ol' world of fruit and veggies? Continue your sweet date at Kusuka Cafe! A fusion of Western and Indonesian flavours, they're 100% Instagram worthy. Apart from the usual cafe offerings (with their unique spin) and famous mi goreng bowls, their drinks are what get people talking. Lattes in a cone, colour-changing mocktails, shimmering concoctions (literally), avocado shakes and pink lattes... We're in another world.

2. Stars and Champagne

Centennial Park | 14 February 7-9pm

Hopeless romantics, this one's for you. Watch a stunning sunset on the lawns of Centennial Park with a picnic, followed by some professional stargazing. Yep, you're basically in a rom com. Pack your own picnic basket filled with your date's favourite cheese and wine, book a pre-made one from their partners at Pop-up Picnic, or choose from their selections of food carts.

After watching the bats make their nightly flight, an astronomer will take you and your date through the simplicity of stargazing. Grab one of the available telescopes and gaze into the night sky... or into each other's eyes. Tickets are only $19 and can be booked here.

Eat at... LuMi Dining

107-121 Quay St, Haymarket | Shop 12, 339 Sussex St

If you really wanna impress your date, take them to LuMi Dining. It's a casual fine dining restaurant on Pyrmont's waterfront. Daring, grand and glass-walled, LuMi fuses modern Italian dishes with a Japanese twist. The verdict? 2 Chef Hats in their name. Treat your S.O. to something a little more luxe this V-Day. We recommend the Chef's Menu for a curated dining experience. 🍷