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With Valentine’s Day just a hug, kiss, and a jump away, we’ve been scouring local businesses to put together a full list of activities, menus, and items you can order ahead to treat yourself or loved ones.
Whether you’re working up the courage to ask for a first date, sending love from afar, reminiscing on 50+ years of love, are wanting to chill with friends, or treat your kids — yes, pets also count as children — click the button below to see 45+ ways to tell someone you love them.
💌 Order ahead Items:
- Valentine’s Cookie Presale | Oh Okay Cookie Co. | Order today + pickups are Feb. 10-12
- Salt and Oak Brie Mine Valentine’s Box | $60 | Pre-order available for this one-of-a-kind gift + order now with pickup available Feb. 12 + Feb. 14.
- Kaminsky’s Valentine’s Desserts | Order 48 hours in advance for grab + go Valentine’s Day themed cheesecakes, cakes, cookies, and chocolate covered strawberries to enjoy at home.
- Ally and Eloise Valentine’s Desserts | Order a box of mini cakes today with pickup available through Feb. 14.
- Flowers and Cards | Florist on Main | Offering same-day delivery, get your special someone a bouquet of their favorite flowers from Main Street.
- Sweet Pea’s Valentine’s Treats | Sweet Pea’s Ice Cream and Cafe | Order 48 hours ahead and pickup sweet treats just in time for the holiday.
- Donut Love Box | Mon., Feb. 14 | All day while supplies last | The Donut Guy | Pre-order the donut “Love Box,” but there will be day-of Valentine’s Day treats as well.
- Fern’s Valentines Flower Bundles | Available for delivery or pickup Feb. 11-Feb. 14 + delivery is within five miles of the studio.
💌 Activity-type dates:
Thurs., Feb. 10
- Holiday Room Rates | Until Thurs., Mar. 31 | Hotel Trundle | Enjoy $20 off room rates for Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day if you book before Feb. 28.
- Valentine’s Day Duo | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse Cola, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $28 | Grab a drink and create air plant terrariums that feature V-Day decor.
Fri., Feb. 11
- Focal Points — Valentine Inspirations | Fri., Feb. 11 | 1-2 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $10 | The gallery is free with admission.
- Plenty of Jellyfish in the Sea | Fri., Feb. 11 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse Cola, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $38 | Learn how to create a stunning, ocean-inspired terrarium + how to care for it.
- Valentine’s Day Couples Package | Fri., Feb. 11 | 7 p.m. | Studio Cellar | $100 | Reserve your seats today which include two seats, two canvases, a bottle of wine or champagne.
- Couples Paint + Sip | Fri., Feb. 11 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Studio Cellar | $100 | Enjoy a wine-filled, instructor-guided painting session with your special someone.
- Pre-Valentine’s Concert | Fri., Feb. 11 | 8-11 p.m. | Main Course | $20+ | Live performance by LaSell Williams + VIP tickets available.
Sat., Feb. 12
- Stupid Cupid Party | Sat., Feb. 12 | 6 p.m. | The Woody on Main | Free | Wear red if you love the holiday and black if you hate it while enjoying drink specials all night.
- “For the Lovers” Valentines Special | Sat., Feb. 12 | 7 p.m. | Main Course | $65+ | Indulge in a night of stellar entertainment + eatery in this lovers’ event.
Sun., Feb. 13
- Couples Yoga Workshop | Sun., Feb. 13 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Tribe Yoga and Wellness | $55 | Connect with your love through poses, breathwork + deep meditation.
Mon., Feb. 14
- Valentine’s Day Date Night | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | My House Restaurant and Bar | Join in on the wine, painting, comedy + fundraising with a loved one.
- Cosmic Couples | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA | $100 | Tickets include a menu of small plates, a bottle of bubbles + a personalized reading.
- Red Tie Valentine’s Ball | Mon., Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | Main Course | Enjoy a Valentine buffet + music from Mike Stone.
- Discount Dietitian Services | Susan Sullivan Nutrition | Discounting all services by 14% from Monday, Feb. 14-Friday, Feb. 18.
💌 Palentine’s Day events:
Thurs., Feb. 10
- Pal-entine’s Day | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse | Free | Bring friends or come alone to celebrate loving others.
Sat., Feb. 12
- “Easy to Love” Alternative Valentine’s Event | Sat., Feb. 12 | 4:30 p.m. | Odd Bird Books, 1332 Main St. | Free | Featuring readings + a book signing by Briallen Hopper — the New York-based author of “Hard to Love: Essays and Confessions.”
Sun., Feb. 13
- Galentine’s Day | Sun., Feb. 13 | 12-2 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA | $50 | All gal pals are encouraged to attend the flower bouquet workshop.
- Galentine’s Day Workshop | Sun., Feb. 13 | 5-6:30 p.m. | PlantHouse Cola, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $22 | Grab a glass of wine + enjoy an evening out with friends while designing a unique terrarium.
- “Fries Before Guys” | Sun., Feb. 13 | 1-3 p.m. | A Little Happy Shop | A Galentine’s celebration with a side of fries + refreshments.
Mon., Feb. 14
- Friendship Day BOGO | Mon., Feb. 14 | All day | Drip Coffee | Buy one coffee or espresso drink + get the second drink free — both parties must be present.
💌 Dinner Date Specials:
Fri., Feb. 11
- Valentine’s Day Weekend | Fri., Feb. 11-Sun., Feb. 13 | Reservation times vary | Market on Main | $65/person | A three-course Valentine’s dinner will be offered throughout the weekend.
Sat., Feb. 12
- Diva Brunch | Sat., Feb. 12 | 11 a.m. | Attend a Valenqueen brunch to remember.
Sun., Feb. 13
- Versace Valentine’s Drag Brunch | Sun., Feb. 13 | TBD | $15 | Hosted by Elena Devour and featuring Ariel Versace, Stefani Steel, Crystal Guysir, Misster, and Nicole Roberts.
Mon., Feb. 14
- 929 Kitchen Valentine’s Menu | Sun., Feb 13-Mon., Feb. 14 | 929 Kitchen and Bar | $55/person | Pick and choose among options for appetizers, salads, entrees + desserts.
- Motor Supply’s Valentine’s Day Dinner | Mon., Feb. 14 | Reservation times vary | Motor Supply | It’s usually closed on Mondays, but is opening to host holiday dinner specials.
- The Sexy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie | As Well As | Be your own valentine + treat yourself to the organic, no-sugar-added, plant-driven choc covered strawberry smothie.
- Valentine’s Day Monday | Mon., Feb. 14 | Reservation times vary | The War Mouth | With limited walk-in availability, book your reservation for the night today.
- Table 4 Two | Mon., Feb. 14 | Reservation times vary | The Ole Oak Barn | $225+| Tickets are necessary for this five-course, music-filled event.
- Valentine’s Day at Smoked | Mon., Feb. 14 | Reservation times vary | Smoked | Treat your boo to a romantic night of seafood + wine.
- Romance on the River | Mon., Feb. 14 | Stone River | 6-9:30 p.m. | $200+ | Stick around after dinner to take in the beautiful sights of the Congaree River.
- Valentine’s at Halls | Offering its regular dinner menu with some special wines.
- Valentine at the Brewery | Mon., Feb. 14 | 7:45 p.m. | Swamp Cabbage Brewing Co. | The Belgian Waffle Truck has five-courses to offer with vegetarian options available.
- Hendrix’s Valentine’s Day Dinner | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Hendrix | $150 | Curated wine pairings available for $25/guest by reservation only.
💌 For the Kids:
- A Mother and her Son Dance | Fri., Feb. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | 1320 Clemson Rd. | $35+ | Accompany your son(s) to a Valentine’s Day dance just for you two.
- Ties & Tiaras Father-Daughter Dance | Sun., Feb. 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Stone River | $35+ | A classic Valentine’s dance for all Cola dads + daughters.
- Kids V-Day Terrarium | Sun., Feb. 13 | 10-11 a.m. | PlantHouse Cola, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $15 | Kids of all ages are welcome to design a terrarium + parents who are supervising are not required to purchase a ticket.
- Modern Companion’s Valentine’s Boxes | Limited supply available, so get your hands on the perfect V-day box for your furry friend.
“Missed you, missed you, now we’ve got to kiss you…”
Well, we won’t kiss you — but If we did happen to miss you or your favorite local Valentine’s Day special, menu, activity, or tradition, we’d love to add you to our list. Let us know here.
