ST. LOUIS, MO — Whether you’re on a date night, celebrating Galentine’s, planning an office outing or enjoying a friends or family party, these Valentine’s events and activities offer something to warm everyone’s heart during February.
VIOLET’S — A NEW VALENTINE’S MONTH COCKTAIL POP UP
It’s a beautifully decorated and darkly romantic spot for a date night, girlfriend’s getaway or group gathering. Violet’s is the new Valentine’s cocktail and dinner pop-up experience at St. Louis Union Station. With a menu of eight specialty cocktails featuring everyone’s favorite spirits, Violet’s has taken over the Train Shed restaurant space for the entire month of February. No reservations are needed. Violet’s opens daily at 11 a.m. Learn more at www.trainshed-stl.com.
LOVE BITES AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM
Now through February 28: Get over that breakup! Wouldn’t you like to symbolically feed your ex to a hungry animal? You can get back at that not-so-special someone in your life while supporting education and conservation through a donation to the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation. It’s easy. Pick your feeder — a superworm, a veggie or a cricket — name it after your ex and one of the Aquarium’s ambassador animals will devour it. Go to stlaquariumfoundation.org/events to see the Love Bites video and sign up. You’ll get a digital Valentine and a video of the feeding that you can forward to your ex and your supportive friends and family.
FISH KISSES! DIVE INTO VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM
February 14: Is your relationship going swimmingly? Then celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14 with a night at the St. Louis Aquarium. The Valentine’s night event is just a $10 add-on to your Aquarium ticket. In addition to enjoying the animals and exhibits at the most interactive Aquarium in the country, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. you can enjoy these special activities:
Take a Scavenger Hunt through the Aquarium to find fascinating facts about the animals’ mating and courtship behaviors.
Get a Free Digital Photo. Snap a picture with an exclusive Valentine’s Day Aquarium background, perfect for sharing the love on social media.
Pose for a Shark Twain Photo Op. Meet the Aquarium’s handsomely toothy mascot at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. for a unique image that will make a real splash.
Pucker up at the Fish Kissing Booth. Let the friendly Doctor Fish give you sweet fish kisses as you dip your hands into their habitat.
Build your own Bouquet. Create a beautiful flower-filled posey for your loved one, adding a sweet personal touch to the day.
Taste the love at the A-B Sampling Stations. Enjoy delicious samples from Anheuser-Busch, elevating the evening with tasty refreshments inside the Aquarium.
Play in Selfie Express for free. As a special treat, guests who purchase the Aquarium add-on ticket will receive free admission to visit Selfie Express. Capture even more memorable moments in this train station-themed photo illusion attraction.
Learn more and get tickets at www.stlouisaquarium.com.
FEBRUARY DATE NIGHTS AT THE ST. LOUIS WHEEL
February 1 – 28: In addition to being Valentine’s Day, February 14 is National Ferris Wheel Day to honor the birthday of the inventor of the beloved amusement ride. To celebrate the month of love, the St. Louis Wheel at Union Station is offering a Date Night Package. This package includes two tickets to ride The St. Louis Wheel, two drinks from the Wheel Park’s Anheuser-Busch drink container which offers draft beer, Cut Water cocktails, soda, or non-alcoholic hot chocolate, and two custom 6 x8 souvenir photos. Get all the details at www.thestlouiswheel.com.
CLOWNVIS & TUNNEL OF LOVE AT CITY MUSEUM
Friday, Feb 14: Clownvis, the Elvis-impersonating clown, performs love songs at City Museum. Make sure you pass through the Tunnel of Love light display for a photo op. This loved-up event is $20 for City Museum members and $30 for non-members which includes Valentine craft projects and tarot card readings. More info and tickets at citymuseum.org.
CHOCOLATES & BEER – TOGETHER FOREVER
Friday, Feb 14: Treat your Valentine to a Chocolate & Beer Pairing with Bissinger’s Chocolates at 4 Hands Brewery & Tasting Room. Enjoy a flight of four City Wide Beers (one being N/A) with four Bissinger’s Chocolates selected to enhance the experience.
APA is paired with Dark Chocolate Vanilla Butter Caramel
Light is paired with Milk Sea Salt Caramel
Stout is paired with Dark Italian Espresso Truffle
N/A is paired with Peanut Butter Smoothie
LOVE-LY VALENTINE’S BRUNCH BUFFET AT SQWIRES
Saturday Feb. 15 at 11am: This impressive Valentine’s Brunch Buffet at SqWires Restaurant & Market in Lafayette Square includes breakfast and brunch stations with omelets, smoked salmon, salads, sweets, carved meats, and more. A full bar with bottomless Mimosas & loaded Bloody Mary’s will be available. Guests also can pre-order a box of chocolate-covered strawberries for their loves; orders must be placed by February 11. THe brunch price is $42 for adults and $18 for kids 12 and younger. Tickets at www.exploretock.com/sqwires.
THE RECEPTION – AN ELEVATED FOOD AND IMPROV EXPERIENCE
Friday, February 14 & Saturday, February 15 at 7 p.m.: Tenacious Eats and the Improv Shop present “The Reception” at Work & Leisure. This is not your typical dinner and a show. Guests will get a front row seat to a dysfunctional family wedding in this interactive comedy dinner, and dance away with some family secrets. Elevated wedding fare by Chef Liz Schuster of Tenacious Eats and an open bar add to the fun. A DJ and Fete photo booth are part of the action. All inclusive tickets are $125 at workandleisurestl.com.
LOVE IN THE LOOP – VALENTINE’S KARAOKE AT BLUEBERRY HILL & WEDDINGS AT MAGIC MINI GOLF
Friday, February 14 from 7-11 p.m: Drown your sorrows or toast to new love – it’s breakup songs or love songs ONLY at Valentine’s Karaoke in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill. This event is free for adults 21 and over. Details at blueberryhill.com
While you’re in The Loop, say “I Do” at Magic Mini Golf where everyone on staff is ordained. Take advantage of the stage and screens to make this a truly special night to tie the knot or renew your vows. Cap it off with a spin on the indoor Ferris wheel or a round of St. Louis-inspired mini golf. Newlyweds and long-time partners can check in for a honeymoon and make a reservation for Valentine’s dinner at the Moonrise Hotel across the street from Magic Mini Golf. Learn more at www.magicminigolf.com.
WORKING WOMEN’S SHOW ON VALENTINE’S WEEKEND
February 14, 15 & 16: Grab the gals for a Valentine’s weekend visit to one of the top shopping and entertainment experiences in STL. The Working Women’s Show returns to the St. Charles Convention Center with special guests the Walton Sisters from the beloved TV show, The Waltons. More information is available at www.wwssonline.com.
BE MINE AT CLEMENTINE’S
February 1-28: Indulge in sweets for your sweet with Clementine’s Ice Cream’s Valentine’s flavors: White Chocolate Cherry, Love Handles, Passionfruit Almond Tryst and Cinful Bunz. Eight locations to choose from. To find one near you, visit www.clementinescreamery.com.
LOVE AT THE CHESHIRE HOTEL
All month: Book the Love Story package at the Cheshire, located on the edge of Forest Park near attractions including the Art Museum and the Zoo. The charming English-themed hotel will include chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne in your room, an English breakfast, late check out and a pair of embroidered robes to take home More info is available on this package or specialty suites such as the Romeo & Juliet accommodations at cheshirestl.com.
MY BLOODY VALENTINE AT THE DARKNESS
Saturday, February 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Scare up some romance at The Darkness for Valentine’s Day. For one night only, you and your date can feel the terror of love with all of the ghouls and monsters at America’s scariest haunted house, located in the Soulard neighborhood. Tickets and Video here.
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