*featured image is from @boardsinabox
January is almost over, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Can’t find something interesting to do? Or maybe you just need a point in the right direction? Say no more, here are 10 Valentine’s Day themed activities/events around the DMV area:
1. DC Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise
February 14, 2022
Dance the night away with your loved one on a boat with City Cruise. Your ticket includes a 2.5 hour cruise on the Potomac River, a DJ, stunning views, and a buffet style dinner! They also offer a Valentine’s Day Cruise for brunch and lunch as well, if you’d like to have earlier plans.
2. Build Your Own Heart Shaped Charcuterie Board Event (MD)
Dates vary
Boards in a Box is a Baltimore based charcuterie board business. I love that they do classes where you can learn how to build your own charcuterie board! Also, I know that Baltimore isn’t considered a part of the DMV, but this event is so good, I just had to include it, lol. They are offering multiple classes leading up to Valentine’s Day, only on February 5th, 6th, 10th, and 12th, and the tickets sell out quick so plan to get them early.
3. Valentines Chocolate Tour of Embassy Row (DC)
February 6, 2022
You will get to take a walking tour of Embassy Row while sampling chocolate from all around the world! But not just any kind of chocolate, specifically romantic chocolate that people use to romance each other (how romantic is that?!?!) This tour will last from 12:00-2:00, and it will be outside so dress accordingly.
4. Valentines Treasure Hunt at the Museum (DC)
February 12, 2022
The O Museum in The Mansion on O Street (such a tongue twister right?!?!) has some fun treasure and scavenger hunts on the property. There’s over 100 rooms and 70 secret doors (so you could be here for a while, lol!). This valentine’s themed hunt will have you searching for love related items and you get a glass of champagne. If museums are your thing, I highly recommend this place, I have so much fun here whenever I go.
5. Candlelight Concerts (DC)
February 11, 2022
Fever holds these romantic Candlelight Concerts all over DC. Some of the themes they’ve had are: Anime Theme Songs, Disney Soundtracks, and Halloween Classics, they even have some based around famous composers! In the theme of Valentine’s Day, they’re holding two different concerts: Broadway’s Greatest Love Songs and the Valentine’s Day Special, which includes a list of some of the most romantic hits in history.
Buy tickets for the Broadway concert here
Buy tickets for the Valentine’s Day special here
6. Aphrodisiacs Dinner Cooking Class (MD)
February 12, 2022
Another Baltimore event, but Schola is known for their amazing cooking classes! Aphrodisiacs are types of food that can increase your libido. In this class, you’ll be cooking:
- Caviar on Saffron Blini, Roasted Oysters
- Lobster Risotto topped with Butter Poached Lobster Tail
- Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Asparagus, Coffee & Current Jus
- A trio of Chocolate Desserts
7. Couples Bunny Yoga & Picnic (MD)
February 13, 2022
I’m an animal lover so I just had to include this! You get to do partner yoga with your loved one with bunnies, along with breathwork and meditation. Afterwards, you get to experience a lovely charcuterie picnic, complete with drinks, chocolate covered strawberries, a bouquet of flowers, and even a bonfire.
8. Valentine’s /Cupid’s Bar Crawl (DC)
February 12, 2022
Explore bars all around Dupont Circle, along with a costume contest, giveaways, DJs, and all day food and drink specials. You can bring a loved one, your friends, or even go solo!
9. Valentine’s Dance at Harford Winery (MD)
February 11, 2022
Enjoy a night of dancing and live music at the Harford Winery in Forest Hill, MD. Your ticket includes a glass of wine, a chocolate pairing, and your admission of course!
10. Sip & Paint (MD)
dates vary
Choose from numerous love themed artworks to paint at Muse Paintbar located in the National Harbor, there is also another location in Annapolis. They have classes almost everyday, so no need to worry about sold out tickets. They also have a bar in the back, and a food menu as well!
If I missed any events, feel free to comment them down below! Which event caught your eye??
These all sound so fun! My favorite is the candlelight concerts- they sound absolutely amazing!
Love this! On holidays like this, I miss living in a metro area and being able to go out on the town like this! I love these suggestions and hope you have a great V-day!
That lobster risotto looks amazing!! I’d love to make one of the charcuterie boards!!
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Yesss! Learning how to make a charcuterie board is on my bucket list!
Sip and Paints are so fun!! Although I’ve only ever done them as a girls night. Great idea for a special date!
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I totally agree!
Cool ideas. I wish I could try some of them where I leave
Thank you for sharing these Valentines ideas. I especially liked when you mentioned “walking tour of Embassy Row while sampling chocolate from all around the world!” Also the candle light concert. Great post. 🤗
Pastor Natalie
Letstakeamoment.com
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I think the Candlelight Concert is SO romantic, thank you!