Looking to stray away from the cliche dinner and a movie? Check out these different ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Tomi Storey
-In Depth Editor-
UNCONVENTIONAL dates
Free Valentine’s Day Concert
Members of the St. Louis Symphony will be performing a free concert for the public on Valentine’s Day at the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7p.m. Seating is based on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
Valentine’s Hike at Shaw Nature Reserve
Share the wonder of the outdoors with your valentine by taking a hike at Shaw Nature Reserve. The reserve is hosting a special evening hike at 7p.m. for couples on Feb. 11. Couples can also enjoy hot chocolate and dessert while getting cozy by the fire. The cost is $29 per person.
Dancing at Casa Loma
Dig up your old dancing shoes and show off your moves at Casa Loma Ballroom Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The ballroom will be hosting a Valentine’s celebration featuring the Fabulous Motown Revue with Velvet and Satin.
The cost is $15 per person.
Love at Laumeler Sculpture Park
Spend Valentine’s Day at Laumeier for a fundraising event and enjoy Kakao chocolate, poetry, a sculpture tour, wine and brandy tasting, and so much more. Have kids? Bring them along too for hot cocoa and s’mores! The event takes place Feb. 11 at Laumeier Sculpture Park from 5-9 p.m. Individual tickets are $35 ($25 for members), children 11 and under are free with adult admission.
Adopt a Red Panda
Show your Valentine your soft side by adopting a red panda in their honor. For $40, the zoo will send your sweetie a cuddly stuffed animal, an adoption certificate and a one year membership as a Zoo parent. Adoptions are available up until Feb. 14.
Kitchen Conservatory Classes
Cook up some fun with the special person in your life this Valentine’s Day. Choose from different meals to create to match your taste. The special “Valentine for couples” classes run from now until Valentine’s Day.
PERSONAL holiday
Single? Valentine’s Day is not just about couples, so get out there and celebrate! Instead of dwelling on being single, embrace it. Take a look at this list of things to do for singles!
• Go to dinner and a movie with a friend
• Hit the bar for some drinks
• Spend time with family
• Throw a party
• Go shopping and pamper yourself
CELEBRATE single
Looking to get back into the game? Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for that! Here’s a few special events just for singles.
Love stinks, let’s drink
St. Louis Transplants presents a special event for singles of any age. Feb. 14 7 p.m. at Roxanne’s.
12 N Meramec Ave
St. Louis, Mo. 63105
314.721.770
Date and Dash speed-dating
With Date and Dash you can chat with a large pool of people, choose your favorites, and see if they choose you! 21+ Feb. 14
8:30 p.m. at Bailey’s Chocolate Bar.
1915 Park Ave.
St Louis, Mo. 63104
314.241.8100
DINNER deals
Most restaurants are hopping on the bandwagon with Valentine’s Day specials. Here’s a few to get you started.
J. Gilbert’s
Offering a special 3-course menu designed for two. Available on Feb. 12 and 13 for $84 and on the 14th for $99. Menu includes salad or soup, char-crusted ahi tuna, filet mignon or seared sea scallops and choice of desserts.
Contact info
17A W County Ctr
Des Peres, Mo. 63131
314.965.4600
Maggiano’s
Celebrate Valentine’s Day any day of the month of February at Maggiano’s. From Feb 2-29, enjoy a “month of love meal for two” for $70 per couple. Choose from any appetizer, flatbread or two side salads, two entrees, one dessert and two glasses of wine.
Contact info
#2 The Boulevard
Richmond Heights, Mo. 63117
314.824.2402
The Melting Pot
For a fun and interactive dining experience, head to the Melting Pot for a special night. A four-course fondue dinner for two is $130. The menu includes cheese fondue, salad, main entree and chocolate fondue.
Contact info
294 Lamp and Lantern Vlg.
Chesterfield, Mo. 63017
636.207.6358
6683 Delmar Boulevard
University City, Mo. 63130
314.725.4141
Red Lobster
Enjoy the four-course seafood feast for $15 per person. Start with a signature soup, salad with unlimited cheddar biscuits, entree and choice of desserts. Visit http://redlobster.com to find your nearest Red Lobster.
White Castle
Reserve a table at your local White Castle to experience their annual transformation from their basic dining room into a full-service set up, including tablecloths, table service, flowers, “charming decorations” and free dessert.
Visit http://whitecastle.com to find your nearest
White Castle.
