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The grocery store chocolate is screaming it: Valentine’s season is upon us. But don’t panic, lovers and friends, we’re here for you.
Need ideas for a unique date? Look here. Parent-friendly celebrations? Also available. Details on how to smash a car in the name of cupid? Keep reading — we’ve got all kinds of events up our sleeves.
Want something out of the ordinary?
- Stop by the Buncombe County Special Collections on Tuesday, Feb. 14 to explore vintage Valentines and craft an old-fashioned valentine of your own.
- Single folks and couples are invited to gather at Well Played Board Game Cafe on Tuesday, Feb. 14 for an evening of interactive, two-player games. Bonus: Game passes will be BOGO.
If Valentine’s Day is for the gals
- Celebrate Bottle Riot’s five-year anniversary with bottles of bubbly, rare and limited-edition wines, and a psychic reading on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
- Asheville Charcuterie Co. is hosting a charcuterie workshop on Thursday, Feb. 16.
If animals are your love language…
- Two words: Puppy Bowl. Down Dog Yoga Studio & Dog Bar is inviting the public to cheer on adoptable puppies for the most pawfect football match on Sunday, Feb. 12.
- Head to Ginger’s Revenge’s third annual “Furr-ever Valentine” event with your sweetie(s) for boatloads of ginger beer and a puppy portrait on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Talk about cathartic.
Photo via @hiwirebrewing_avl
If you’re feeling angsty…
- Take all of those feelings and smash a car with it at Hi-Wire- Biltmore’s “Cupid is Stupid Car Smashing” on Sunday, Feb. 12. Bonus: you can also purchase a “hex” for your ex.
If food is the key to your heart...
- Snag a ticket for Mountain Madre’s four-course “Tequila Dinner” on Monday, Feb. 13.
- Make a reservation for the “Valentine’s Day Pop-up Pairing,” presented by Sugar and Snow Gelato and Asheville Tea Company on Sunday, Feb. 12.
But wait, there’s more
See our full collection of local Valentine’s events on our calendar.
