As Valentine's Day approaches, the Twin Cities become a canvas for love in all its diverse forms. Whether you're looking to plan a romantic evening with your significant other, a heartwarming day to celebrate with friends, a fun or creative celebration to show your love for your pet, or a solo adventure in self-love, the Twin Cities offer a plethora of enchanting experiences. Whether you're interested in cooking classes, dining spots, crafting workshops, shopping, or other unique activities, this guide is your passport to creating unforgettable memories and celebrating the many facets of love in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul this Valentine's Day!
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
Vegan Dessert Cooking Class
Eisenhower Community Center – Hopkins
This is vegan? Discover how to create delectable vegan treats that are just as sweet, moist, and indulgent as your grandma’s recipes using dairy and eggs. Get introduced to a wide array of plant-based ingredients like flax eggs, aquafaba, non-dairy milks, coconut oil, and nut butters. Sample treats and take home recipes. No one will know these treats are vegan… unless you tell them.
Valentine’s Stained Glass Heart Workshop
6957 U.S. 10 – Ramsey
Complete your choice of one of four heart designs during this Valentine’s Heart class using copper foil and solder to assemble the pre-cut glass pieces.
Oyster Shucking Class
Smack Shack – Minneapolis
Smack Shack North Loop is hosting an Oyster Shucking Class. Each class includes a dozen oysters to shuck and eat, beverages, one-on-one training, and an oyster knife and glove to take home.
Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party Galentine’s Day
Boom Island Brewery – Minneapolis
Embrace your inner Barbie and celebrate Galentine’s Day in style. Expect Barbie-themed seltzers, a photo booth to capture the memories with your gal pals, Barbie vendors where you can shop ’til you drop, pink sweets to indulge your sweet tooth, a paint-your-own-Barbie workshop, and a Barbie-themed playlist to dance the night away.
Galentine’s Yoga Retreat
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen
Treat you and your BFF to a special, after-hours yoga retreat at the Arboretum. Kick off the evening with a glass of wine and appetizers before experiencing a lineup of 45-minute classes led by Yoga in the Gardens partnering studios. The retreat wraps up with a Yoga Nidra Sound Bath and a soul-nourishing chocolate dessert to-go. All experience levels are welcome.
Aerial Yoga & Sound Bath
Fly Freak Studio – St. Paul
An evening of deep refreshment and relaxation from the inside out. Practice stretching, breathing, and strengthening while a sound bath of crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls and hand pan gently envelopes the room in its reverberation.
Galentine’s Day Cookie Class
Appleberry’s Attic – Anoka
Do you love cookies? Eating them, baking them, or decorating them? Have you ever wanted to learn the art of royal icing and create beautiful cookies to take to your next gathering or family celebration? Enjoy a GALENTINE’S Day Cookie Class. This class will include some sparkling beverages and chocolate covered cherries!
Valentine Puzzle Contest at Next Chapter Winery
Next Chapter Winery – New Brighton
A fun puzzle contest for you and any-sized team. Finish the 500-piece Wine Glass Puzzle and win a prize for the fastest team.
DIY Clay Earrings Workshop
The Vine Room – Hopkins
Fun Wine Wednesday Workshop is BACK – with a twist! Grab your girl friends and come celebrate Galentine’s Day. The host will demonstrate the process for making polymer clay earrings from start to finish. Then, each person will handpick Valentine’s Day themed polymer clay pieces and assemble a pair of customized geometric earrings. There will be a wide variety of fun colors & sizes to choose from to ensure you go with the earrings you’ll love!
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
DIY Soap Making Date Night
Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, Minneapolis
Sign up solo, with a partner, or with a friend for a fun and casual soap making workshop this Valentine’s Day! Join Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn how to make your own soap. Sparkling juice and chocolate will be provided! Students will also receive a free silicone mold and class manual at the class.
Date Night Yin Yang Charcuterie Board Workshop
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware – Minnetonka
Bring your partner for a fun night at Rockler making a pair of charcuterie boards that mate together to create one large board! You will each make and take your own board home. Price is per couple.
Paint Nite: The Original Paint and Sip Party
Renaissance Hotel – The Depot, Minneapolis
A night of creativity and fun with local artist Ashley Erickson at the beautiful Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel: The Depot! Sip on your favorite drink and let your imagination run wild as you and your partner paint your own masterpiece with step-by-step guidance from Ashley. No painting experience necessary, just come ready to let loose and have a great time. Grab your Valentine, GALentine, or PALentine and make it a night to remember at Paint Nite!
Valentine’s Day Special
Flying Dutchman Spirits – Eden Prairie
Come celebrate love at the Flying Dutchman Spirits. Stop by before you head out to dinner or as your main event! Pick 2 of your favorite cocktails to sip on while you enjoy our charcuterie. The best part (other than being with your valentine)? It is only $30! Secure your spot today.
February 14 Paint & Sip at StormKing Brewpub Valentine’s Day Special
StormKing Brewpub + Barbecue – North Loop, Minneapolis
Guests enjoy a no-experience-required art class—all supplies included—directed by trained, local artists, who guide guests step-by-step through a featured painting. A fun filled evening to create & paint “Moonlit Puppy Love” at StormKing Brewpub & Barbecue with beverages and food service available for purchase.
Galentine’s Intuitive Watercolor Paint & Sip
1326C Grand Ave, Unit 103 – St. Paul
Spend two hours letting your artistic side shine with intuitive painting, guided by a pro who’s all about self-expression. No artsy vibes required; just bring yourself and your friends for a casual evening of creativity. Sip on Valentine-themed bevs, snack on some goodies, and paint whatever feels right. It’s not your typical art class – more like a low-key way to spend time with your pals, have a few laughs, and maybe discover your inner artist. Unwind, paint, and enjoy an easygoing Galentine’s Day celebration that’s more about good times than perfect brushstrokes.
Cat Bingo
3524 Winnetka Ave N – New Hope
Hey there, cat lovers and bingo fanatics! Brace yourselves for the purr-fect blend of your grandma’s classic bingo and a feline twist—introducing Catgo! Visit The Cafe Meow for an evening of furry frivolity, kicking off at 5:45 pm. The real action starts at 5 pm when cards begin being doled out. Be fashionably early, secure your spot, and revel in a refreshing drink as you anticipate the chance to get your paws on meow-nificent purr-izes!
New Brighton Winter Farmer’s Market
400 10th Street NW – New Brighton
Enjoy local food, crafts, and food trucks.
Paint Pottery by Candlelight
Color Me Mine – Woodbury
Celebrate Valentine’s Day painting pottery by candlelight! Enjoy a romantic evening of creativity! Friendly and knowledgeable staff will be on hand to assist you in your painting journey, and all the supplies you need will be provided. Plus, there will be snacks to enjoy while you paint. $12 per person plus the price of pottery. BYOB event.
Dating with Dogs at Forgotten Star Brewery
Forgotten Star Brewery – NE Minneapolis
Bring your pup to Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley this Valentine’s Day for “Dating with Dogs,” a singles social and dog-friendly Valentine’s Day event and fundraiser for pet lovers! Whether you’re single or not, own a pup or are just a dog lover, everyone is invited to come out, celebrate love & enjoy other dog lovers’ company! For those who are single, maybe you might just meet the love of your life! Tons of fun activities for both humans and canines, including Valentine’s-themed photo booth, Puppuccinos, Teddy Bear grams, dog clothes & accessories, dog treats for sale, caricatures– artwork done onsite or pre-order online to skip the line, food truck and more!
