Galentine’s Day at Punch Bowl Social
Feb. 13, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
This Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to celebrate your gal pals, too. Share the love with your besties at Punch Bowl Social’s Galentine’s Day party, which will feature a specialty “Shot Through the Heart” punch. Sing karaoke, bowl, play table games and check out Punch Bowl’s vintage arcade games. // Punch Bowl Social: 4238 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1180, Arlington; Free to attend
Doukenie Vineyards + Winery’s Valentine’s Day Picnic Basket
Must order by Feb. 13 to receive at the winery Feb. 14-17
Get romantic with a winery picnic at Doukenie Winery + Vineyards. Pre-order your picnic basket by Feb. 13, and decide which date you will visit the winery to enjoy it (available Feb. 14-17). The picnic serves two, and features a place mat, various cheeses, an assortment of chocolate and four wine pairings from Doukenie. // Doukenie Vineyards + Winery: 14727 Mountain Road, Hillsboro; $45
Philz Coffee Offering Complimentary Drinks and Treats
Feb. 14, 8 a.m.-noon
Show the one you’re with that you love them with the simple act of getting them a good cup of coffee. Philz Coffee’s newest location at Ballston Exchange will be offering complimentary drinks and treats, while supplies last, on Valentine’s Day. // Philz Coffee: 4121 Wilson Blvd., Suite 102C, Arlington; Free
Free Ice Cream for Valentine’s Day
Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
Ice Cream Jubilee and Quarter Market have teamed together to bring free ice cream to patrons this Valentine’s Day. Ice Cream Jubilee will be giving away a free, single ice cream scoop to the first 300 people in line. The ice cream brand will be opening in Quarter Market at the end of the month. // Ice Cream Jubilee: 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; Free
BABA’S Valentine’s A Day of Love
Feb. 14, 4-11:30 p.m.
BABA is featuring a three-course menu for Valentine’s Day. Couples will begin with a choice of one appetizer, one entrée, one cocktail and one dessert from the restaurant’s new dinner menu. // BABA: 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; $65
Valentine’s Day Dinner at GreenFare Organic Café
Feb. 14, 5-8 p.m.
GreenFare Organic Café is hosting a special dinner for the holiday, featuring organic plant-based food. The five-course dinner features burrata, an arugula salad, eggplant lasagna, raspberry cocoa truffles and more. // GreenFare Organic Café: 408 Elden St., Herndon; $80 per couple
The Light Horse Paw-fect Mixer
Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m.
The Light Horse restaurant is collaborating with pet store The Dog Park for a “paw-fect” mixer, featuring two specialty cocktails. Although your four-legged friend has to stay at home for this event, participants will create a nametag to wear, sporting the name and breed of their pet. There will also be a selection of beer and wine. This event benefits the Stand Up for Pits Foundation. // The Light Horse: 715 King St., Alexandria; Free to attend
A Valentine’s Day Beer Dinner
Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m.
Loudoun Brewing Co. and The Clay and Metal Loft have partnered together to present a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner prepared by Erik Foxx-Nettnin, the executive chef of Magnolias at the Mill. Each course will be paired with a Loudoun Brewing Co. ale. // The Clay and Metal Loft: 27 Fairfax St. SE, Leesburg; $113
Valentine’s Dinner at the Distillery
Feb. 15, 7-9 p.m.
Featuring a four-course menu, plus an amuse boushe from Justin Thyme Culinary, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is hosting a Valentine’s Day Dinner. Every course includes a chocolate element and cocktail pairing. Optional dress code is black- and red-colored dinner attire. // Catoctin Creek Distillery Company: 120 W. Main St., Purcellville; $125
Weekend of Love & Jazz
Feb. 15-17
Held at Salamander Resort & Spa and hosted by Billboard-ranked jazz artist Marcus Johnson, the weekend includes an exclusive meet-and-greet with Johnson, yoga, a cooking class, a romantic dinner with a show and a finale brunch. Guests can book each event a la carte, or as a package. The package, starting at $779 per night, includes two-night accommodations and access to Sips & Sounds, Dinner & Jazz and the Farewell Brunch. // Salamander Resort & Spa: 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg; Prices vary by event
Aldi’s Heart-Shaped Cheese Box
This one’s for procrastinators everywhere, who also know that their partner’s love for cheese is as strong as their relationship: Aldi has released a heart-shaped cheese box for Valentine’s Day. The Happy Farms Preferred Valentine’s Day Cheese Assortment is available at all Aldi locations, and—perhaps the best part—only costs $3.99 // Aldi locations across NoVA; $3.99 per box
