Did you know that, according to Hallmark, more than 145 million greeting cards are exchanged every year for Valentine’s Day in the United States? And, believe it or not, more than eight billion conversation hearts are manufactured and 250 million roses are grown just for this one day! Whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day, FOCUS on NoVA Real Estate® has ideas for you.
By Kirstin Hawthorne
GALentine’s in Paris – Ladies Night! – Tower Club
Looking for a night full of sips and snacks with your gal pals? Think Valentine’s Day is “cheesy?” Say “oui, oui” to this decadent night out at the premiere (Eiffel – lol) Tower Club. Dress your best and spend the night dancing to a live DJ and enjoying signature cocktails. Tickets are required and a dress code policy is in effect.
February 10 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Tower Club, Towers Crescent Drive, Vienna
Valentine’s Day Festival – Tysons Ship Garten
Some like it hot, hot, hot (with heated tents, cider, and specialty drinks)! Grab your beau or bros and head on over to the Ship Garten for tastings from more than 40 breweries, as well as hot toddies to warm your soul. There will be options for couples to compete for prizes, and a photo booth to capture these memories.
February 11 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Ship Garten, 7581 Colshire Drive, McLean
The Splinters Trio – Earp’s Ordinary
Grab your bros and some beers as you listen to the extraordinary sounds of The Splinters! Seeing “red” over all the candy, flowers, and flying cupid’s arrows? Enjoy the “bluesy” vocals and the sounds of the banjo, drums, and guitars. Toast your independence with great food and the company of your band of brothers.
February 11 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Earp’s Ordinary, 10420 Main Street, Fairfax
Valentine’s Singles Event – Hidden Creek Country Club, Reston
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Well, head on over to the Hidden Creek Country Club where Heart-to-Heart dating is sponsoring a singles dinner complete with an open bar for two hours. Join other 30 to 50-year-old professionals looking to make a meaningful connection. Will that bachelor or bachelorette hand you a rose at the end of the night? Dress to impress and grab your ticket today.
February 11 | 8:00 PM | Hidden Creek Country Club, 1711 Clubhouse Road, Reston
Couples Paint & Sip – Woodlawn Press Winery, Alexandria
Grab your sweetie and head on over to the beautiful grounds of Woodlawn Press Winery. Couples will each paint a full canvas that is half of the whole picture. Just like the infamous Jerry Maguire quote, “you complete me,” once your finished pieces are hung together it’s a complete set. Enjoy sipping several wines as you paint, and even take home a logo wine glass! Registration required.
February 12 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Woodlawn Press Winery, 8733-B Cooper Road, Alexandria
Darlene Love Concert — The Barns at Wolf Trap
Love is in the air with the sweet sounds of Darlene Love. Take your friends or significant other, sit back, relax and enjoy the Grammy Award Winning singer and songwriter as she hits the stage at Wolf Trap. First date and worried you won’t have much to say? In the words of Hans Christian Andersen, “where words fail, music speaks.” The Barns at Wolf Trap offers a full bar, appetizers, and desserts which are served for 90 minutes preceding the show. Now that’s Amore!
February 14 | 6:30 PM | The Barns, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna
Muse Paint Bar – Multiple Locations in NoVA
Don’t “gnome” what to do for Valentine’s Day? Grab your guy/gal or a group of your friends, put on a smock, and spend the night coloring your world happy. Small bites and a “bouquet” of drinks are available, including white and red wine, cocktails, beers, and non-alcoholic options. Several paint designs are available, and multiple Muse locations offer you flexibility with your plans. Reservations are needed.
February 14 | 5:00 PM or 8:00 PM | Muse Paint Bar (locations in Arlington, Fairfax, Gainesville & Woodbridge)
Want to stay in and enjoy some fun Valentine’s Day-themed foods? Here’s a list of nationwide chains that are offering something “lovely” for this special day!
- Baskin Robbins – heart-shaped cakes
- California Pizza Kitchen – heart-shaped pizza
- Chick-fil-A – 30-count nuggets in a heart-shaped tin
- Dunkin Donuts – heart-shaped donuts and donuts with heart sprinkles
- Krispy Kreme – Valentine’s themed flavors and decorations
- Papa John’s – heart-shaped pizza
