Whether you’ve been on only one date or have been together for 50 years, the dreaded red-hearted holiday can make even the most confident feel insecure about how to approach the holiday and what to do. We’ve gathered some ways to make Valentine’s Day 2013 memorable no matter what your relationship status is. And if you don’t have a Valentine’s Day date, no worries — these are all great ideas so singles can celebrate too!
Dallas by Chocolate
Attention chocolate lovers. This is a don’t-miss activity if you are enamored with chocolate. Tour four chocolate-related venues (about 3-3 ½ hour trip) on a very nice bus. Wine is also served while traveling between venues. Enjoy samples of chocolates, pastries, ice cream and other delicious treats. Learn some fun facts about chocolate, how it is made and play chocolate trivia for prizes.
Locations throughout the Metroplex, including Dude, Sweet Chocolate; CocoAndré Chocolatier; and Sublime Chocolate.
Cost: $30-$40 per person (plus tax and tip)
Details: Call Jeanine Stevens at 972-442-6963 or 972-814-5997 or email [email protected]
Up up and away in my beautiful (romantic) balloon
We’ve all seen beautiful hot air balloons in flight over the Metroplex — and maybe even gone to the annual hot air balloon festivals. But have you ever thought of taking a romantic ride in one? That would be an incredible Valentine’s Day adventure.
Rohr Balloons specializes in sunrise or sunset balloon rides complete with champagne. Want to pop the question? They can help you out with something extraordinary. It’s safe (each balloon comes with an FAA commercial licensed pilot) and it’s thrilling.
The cost is $225 (per person) for a group flight (2-10) in a larger balloon or $700 for a private flight (with the pilot) and it includes champagne after the flight. Photos of your flight are included in the price.
Balloons depart from McKinney. For more information or to schedule a balloon flight, contact Brian Rohr at 214-733-9915.
Love your Valentine and Haunted houses?
A wicked kind of love will be happening at Moxley Manor’s Valentine’s Day Massacre Haunted House. The haunted attraction will be open for three nights of fright for those of you looking for an alternate way to celebrate the Valentine’s Day holiday.
When: February 14-16
Where: Moxley Manor, 510 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021
Cost: $15 per person
Keith & Margo’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
There’s a series of murders at a romantic Valentine’s Party. It’s up to you to weigh the evidence, interrogate the suspects, match wits with the detective and solve the dastardly crimes. This fun evening includes hors d’oeuvres and a three-course gourmet meal, along with the show, plus the opportunity to shake that groove thing to the hits.
The evening brings together the elements of an Improvisational Comedy Show, an intriguing Murder Mystery, a dining venue and bar, and a dance nightclub complete with disc jockey… giving the audience the unique ability to celebrate Valentine’s in a memorable and enjoyable fashion. A very realistic, live action, interactive murder mystery unlike any you’ve seen before.
When: Saturday, February 15, from 7 to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Omni Dallas Park West Hotel, 1590 LBJ Freeway @ Luna Road, Dallas, TX 75234
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
The hit revue for all romantics by Jimmy Roberts and Joe DiPietro. This is a hugely entertaining show that Theatre Three revives every year around Valentine’s Day – and it sells out! It’s the perfect revue of courtship and marriage that has earned its place as a signature piece by Theatre Three, and features gifted sketch comedy players who sing and dance their way through all the phases of romance and marriage.
When: Through February 24
Where: Theatre Too at Theatre Three, 2800 Routh St. #168, Dallas, TX 75201 – 214-871-3300
Backdoor Comedy’s Champagne, Chocolate and Comedy Valentine’s Celebration
Making Valentine’s Day something to laugh about at Backdoor Comedy’s, Champagne, Chocolate and Comedy Valentine Celebration. The four show, two-night celebration will feature the comedic styling’s of Paul Varghese, Aaron Aryanpur, Linda Stogner, Jason James and other Backdoor Comedy favorites. Ticket price includes show, chocolates, glass of champagne and tickets to a future show.
Where: DoubleTree Hotel – Northpark,?8250 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206
When: February 11 at 8:00 and 10:15 p.m. and February 14 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Price: $28 per person
Cooking Classes at Artisan Baking, Co.
Want to skip the expensive Valentine’s dinner and learn to make your own dinners and treats? Artisan Baking Co. offers small, hands-on classes taught by state-certified culinary instructors. Valentine’s classes include a chocolate workshop, cookie decorating and a couple’s pizza night. Visit the website for a full list of classes and times. Students must be 18 years of age.
Where: 4900 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76114
Time: February 11-13
Price: $45-$75
Romancing the Stars
If you’re wondering if the stars are aligned in your favor, consider bringing your special someone to the Planetarium at UT Arlington for a special couples-only show. Sit back and experience a romantic journey through the heavens while enjoying a complementary rose and box of chocolates. Reservations and payment are required in advance.
Where: Planetarium at UT Arlington Chemistry Physics Building?700 College St., Arlington, TX
Time: February 11 at 5:30 p.m., February 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Price: $15 per couple
Sweetheart Wine Trail
Spend the evening enjoying the wineries of Grapevine Texas. Enjoy tastings at six wineries, receives a souvenir wine glass, food samplings at each location and a gift certificate to purchase wine at one of the Grapevine Wine Trail Wineries.
Where: Cross Timbers Winery. Grapevine, TX
When: February 9-10, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Price: $45 per person
Details: Contact Cross Timbers Winery for more details 817-488-6789
Valentine’s Cruise
Spend a romantic night on the water on this one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cruise. Take a tour of Lake Lewisville while you and a special someone enjoy a three-course dinner, music, dancing and a comedy show.
Where: Sneaky Pete’s, Two Eagle Point, Lewisville, TX
Time: February 11, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Price: $99 per couple
Teresa Grawe is the CEO/Founder of Love Locally®. Love locally®, LLC is a professional, upscale, traditional, off-line matchmaking firm based in Flower Mound, Texas. Love Locally® is committed to helping DFW singles find geographically desirable love in the community they already live in a safe and confidential way. For more information regarding Love Locally visit our website at www.lovelocally.net, LIKE us on Facebook at Love Locally and follow us on Twitter @lovelocallyDFW.
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