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We've rounded up some of the best things to do both with, and without, the kids this year. Have fun and tell them we sent you.
FOR THE GROWN-UPS
CREATE
Lakeview
GALENTINE'S FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP Feb 1
Galentine's Day Champagne Bottle Paint & Sip Feb 13
Blacklight Valentines! Cosmic Love Feb 14
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love Moonlight Feb 14
DANCE
Lakeview
Bachata with Your Boo Feb 9
Galentine's Day Heels Class Feb 9
Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dancing! Twisted Tapas & Latin Dance Lessons! Feb 14, 16, 17
EAT/DRINK
Fulton Market
Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Fulton Market Kitchen Feb 8, 15
Lakeview
Galentine's Martini Cocktail Class Feb 2
LOVE WHIMS vs BLACK HEARTS Feb 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-Mar 2
Valentines Dinner for two Feb 10-14
ROMANTIC COMEDIES TRIVIA NIGHT Feb 14
Valentine's Martini Cocktail Class Feb 16
Logan Square
Doggie Valentines Day Party Feb 7
Valentine's Dinner Special Feb 10
River North
Galentine's Experience Feb 1-13
The Perfect Pair, Oysters & Rosé Feb 7-14
Valentine's Day Taste-Around Feb 10
Rogers Park
Valentine’s Day Soiree Feb 14
WATCH/LISTEN
Lakeview
The Princess Bride Valentine's Show Feb 14
Lincoln Square
Peter Jericho & MGeni - Love Like This Feb 14
Logan Square
Candlelight: Timeless Love Songs from Classic Films Feb 16
Loop
Galentine's Just Wanna Have Fun: Beyoncé, Whitney, Taylor & More at Teatro ZinZanni Feb 13
Pilsen
ChiTown Movies Presents Feb 10, 14
River North
Love Struck - AirOtic Soirée Feb 1-3, 8-10, 14-17
SHOP
Avondale
Vintage House Chicago Presents: My Funny Valentine, a Valentines Market Feb 10
Rogers Park
Jarvis Square Pop-up Valentine's Artisan Market Feb 10
STAY
Lakeview
Love, Alma Package at Hotel Zachary
Cozy in Chicago at the Willows Hotel
Loop
Magnifique Romance at Sofitel
Romance Package at Swissotel Chicago
FOR THE KIDDOS
CREATE/LEARN
Valentine Basket Workshop at Home Depot Feb 3, 9am-12pm
Various Locations
Chicago Public Library Events
Various Locations and Dates
Evanston
Valentine’s Day parent’s dinner out & kids craft night Feb 14
Park Ridge
Valentine Sweets & Treats Feb 9
Valentine craft workshop Feb 13
PARTY
Chicago Park District Events
Various Locations and Dates
Evanston
Valentine's Day K.I.S.S Dance - kids invite someone special Feb 4
Lakeview
Valentine’s Day Party Feb 8
Kid's Night Out Feb 10
Lincoln Park
VALENTINE’S DAY PHOTO BOOTH + OPEN PLAY Feb 10
Musical Valentine's Day Party Feb 11
Logan Square
Mommy and Me Valentines Tea Party Feb 4
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