Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love. Whether you’re celebrating a romantic Valentine’s Day with a significant other, Galentine’s Day with your girlfriends, or reveling in your singleness, there are plenty of events throughout Colorado Springs to mark the holiday and spend quality time with the people who are important to you. Here are our picks.
Celebrate Galentine’s Day
While most people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the lesser-known celebration Galentine’s Day is Feb. 13. The increasingly popular day is a time for women to celebrate their friends.
Galentine’s Sourdough Baking Class
Feb. 12 at 5930 Traditions Dr.
Time to get that bread, literally. Everyday Girl Adventures invites you and your friends to join them and The Haphazard Sourdough Baker on a bread-making journey. It’ll be messy, it’ll be fun, and you just might make some new friends along the way. Register in advance to hold your spot. Class space is limited.
@everydaygirladventures
Make & Take Workshop: Galentine’s Day Grazing Boards with Made for You Catering
Feb. 12 at Goat Patch Brewing
Who doesn’t love a good grazing board? At this Galentine’s Day workshop, you’ll get to put together your very own delicious and aesthetically pleasing grazing board to take home at the end of the event. Supplies are included and each box can serve between two and four people–perfect for serving up snacks later for the Superbowl.
goatpatchbrewing.com
Galentine’s Night Out
Feb. 13 at Sweet Addict Bakery
Gather the gals and head to Sweet Addict Bakery for a night of feel-good meals, delicious drinks, sweet treats and fun this Galentine’s Day. Not only do you get to eat tons of scrumptious bites, you get to make them and maybe make a new Galentine’s Day tradition while you’re at it.
sweetaddictbakery.com
Galentine’s Day at Almagre
Feb. 13 at Almagre
Head to The Bar at Almagre for a special Galentine’s Day gathering for just $30. There will be hand-crafted cocktails and mocktails, a sweet and savory grazing table, music from DJ Shade, and a wine raffle.
almagrevenue.com
Do a Fancy Valentine’s Day Dinner
If you’re not sure how to celebrate your love, you can never go wrong with a romantic dinner. There’s no shortage of special menus and meals. Here are just a few that piqued our interest. You will need reservations.
Valentine’s Day at Jax
Feb. 14 at Jax Fish House
Join Jax Fish House for a decadent four-course seafood meal with multiple options for each course, such as big eye tuna carpaccio, petit crab cake, and new england sea scallops. And don’t forget the rich chocolate tart or cherry cheesecake for dessert. Make your reservation before its too late, and be sure to add the wine pairing.
jaxfishhouse.com/colorado-springs
6 Course Valentine’s Day Dinner
Feb. 14 at Tapateria
Make it a dinner for lingering at Tapateria. Enjoy six courses with unique dishes like roasted bone marrow and roasted duck breast, each paired with wine. There are two seatings each night.
tapateria.com
Valentine’s Week Dinner at the Mona Lisa
Feb. 10-14
What is it that’s so romantic about fondue? Find out in the historic Manitou hideaway. The Mona Lisa is offering a four-course fondue meal all week long, featuring a choice of six cheese fondues.
@monalisafonduerestaurant
Try Something New
Looking for a more creative date? Skip dinner and try a different activity. Whether you enjoy crafting, cooking or dancing, there’s something new to do for every couple.
St. Valentine’s Day Murder Massacre: A Murder Mystery Dinner
Feb. 14 at Trinity Brewing
Enjoy a romantic evening with a grand buffet-style dinner, roaring craft beers, wines, cocktails and…murder. Trinity Brewing invites you to put a fun twist on your otherwise romantic Valentine’s Day plans with a 20’s themed murder mystery dinner party. Don your best flapper dress or double-breasted for a night you won’t forget.
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Love to Dance Celebration: Couple Night
Feb. 14 at Kemper Dance Academy
Put on your dancing shoes and grab your partner for a night of music and dance. No dance experience is necessary. Instead, you’ll learn from the best in the business and will be dancing like a pro in no time. Classes are only $10 per couple.
eventbrite.com
Paint by Candlelight
Feb. 14 at Color Me Mine
Sip on champagne, feast on chocolates, and create something special in this romantic paint by candlelight setting at Color Me Mine. Tickets are $18 and include a reserved table for two and studio fees. Pottery and paint are a $15 minimum extra.
mytime.com
Cuisine D’Amour
Feb. 10-14 at The French Kitchen
Brush up on your cooking skills for your next date night at home and spend some quality time in the kitchen together with your partner at The French Kitchen. The cooking class menu includes Lady & the Tramp style pasta, Salmon en Papillote and spiked chocolate fondue.
tfkcc.com
Relax and Unwind
Take the stress out of the holiday by unwinding with the person you love at one of these relaxing events.
A Night of Pampering
Feb. 14 at Restore Hyper Wellness
Unwind with a mini express facial with Australian superberry exfoliation, a marshmallow whip hydrating mask and local cryo facial and more at this pampering event for only $99. RSVP is required to secure your spot.
eventbrite.com
Thai Yoga for Couples
Feb. 14 at SunWater Spa
Experience something new as you connect with your loved one through a partner practice of Thai yoga. Stay afterward for chocolate and chai, or add on a mineral water soak.
peakradar.com
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