ST. LOUIS, MO / January 24, 2024 — Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s, a romantic night out, or looking for family fun, here are some great ideas for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in St. Louis.

TUNNEL OF LOVE & CUPID’S COURTYARD AT CITY MUSEUM

February 10 & 11: Cupid’s Courtyard Valentine’s Pop-Up Bar at City Museum will feature five specialty cocktails: Banana Split, Scandalous Margarita, Dirty Shirley, Girl’s Night Out, & Old Fashioned Lovers in an immersive Valentine’s setting. On Saturday, head over to ArtCity inside CIty Museum for a Paint & Sip event (paint supplies and admission included in your ticket price). Be sure to walk through the Tunnel of Love light display before you leave for the night. More info and tickets at citymuseum.org.

LOVE BITES AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM

Now through February 14: 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 meal worm, a veggie or a cricket — name it after you ex and one of the Aquarium’s ambassador animals will devour it. Go to stlaquariumfoundation.org/events to sign up. You’ll get a digital Valentine and a video that you can forward to your ex.

VALENTINE’S BRUNCH BUFFET AT SQWIRES ANNEX

Sunday, February 11 at 11 a.m.: Treat the whole family to brunch at SqWires beautiful event space, The Annex. Enjoy an omelet station, waffle station, salads, seafood, charcuterie, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes and sweets. Soft beverages included or spend $25 per person for unlimited Bellinis and Bloody Mary’s. Brunch is $38 for adults, $18 for children 12 and under. Reservations by phone only: 314-865-3522, sqwires.com. Pre-order long stemmed chocolate covered strawberries online by February 9 at www.sqwires.com

LOVE IN THE LOOP – GALENTINE’S BARBIE MOVIE PARTY AT THE MOONRISE HOTEL

Tuesday, February 13 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Round up your besties for a private viewing of the “Barbie” movie while noshing on tray-passed appetizers, strawberry ice cream from Serendipity, and speciality cocktail creations that are sure to leave you tickled pink. Live music by DJ Shebeatz and a silent auction benefiting the non-profit organization Girls in the Know. Tickets available at Eventbrite Moonrise Hotel’s Galentine’s Day Event – Supporting Girls in the Know Tickets, Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM

LOVE IN THE LOOP – VALENTINE’S KARAOKE AT BLUEBERRY HILL 

Wednesday, February 14 from 7-11 p.m: Drown your sorrows or toast to new love – it’s break-up songs or love songs ONLY at Valentine’s Karaoke in the Elvis Room at Blueberry Hill with the KJ Sheel! This event is for adults 21 and over.  blueberryhill.com

LOVE IN THE LOOP – PEACOCK DINER’S CAROUSEL OF LOVE

February 16-18: Rent the Peacock Diner’s Carousel of Love for you and your sweetheart. The private booth spins around to a wall-mounted TV where you can watch a movie, slideshow of your own romance or play a video game away from prying eyes. For Valentine’s Day, try their chocolate strawberry spiked shake, a Berry White Martini or the red velvet pancakes. For more information, visit www.peacockloopdiner.com

WARM YOUR HEART AT WESTPORT PLAZA WITH DINNER & A SHOW

February 14-18: Laugh with your lover at the hilarious one man show “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus- Live” at The Westport Playhouse. Be sure to grab dinner before the show or a nightcap at the newly opened Westport 360 located on the 12th floor of the Gold Tower, and take in the views of the skyline. Visit www.westportstl.com for more info.

BE MINE AT CLEMENTINE’S

February 4-29: Indulge in the newly released Valentine’s flavors – sour cream red velvet cake, espresso romano, butterscotch toffee melt and peanut butter crunch. For a warm treat, the decadent lava cakes will melt your heart and your tastebuds. Find a location near you at clementinescreamery.com

LOVE AT THE CHESHIRE HOTEL

All month: Book the Our Love Story package at the Cheshire, located on the edge of Forest Park. The English-themed hotel will include chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne in your room, a late check out and a pair of embroidered robes to take home More info is available at cheshirestl.com.

MY BLOODY VALENTINE AT THE DARKNESS

February 17, 6 to 9 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. Timed tickets at https://scarefest.fearticket.com/event/orderticket/eventid/1391


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I'm a 40-year-old father blessed with two wonderful children: a 13-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son. My life revolves around my beautiful wife, who is the cornerstone of our family. Without her unwavering support, none of what I do would be possible. By day, I serve as a network administrator for a local school district, ensuring smooth operations in the realm of technology. During the evenings, you'll often find me engrossed in various creative pursuits, from illustrating books to crafting websites or composing music. But above all, my priority is spending quality time with my kids. Parenthood has been a profound journey of growth and discovery for me, and now, armed with a keyboard instead of a pen, I'm eager to share my experiences and insights with others.

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