The season of love is upon us. Whether you are planning a date night with your significant other or a Galentine’s celebration with a group of friends, it can be hard to decide what to do to celebrate the love in the air. Dinner reservations often fill up fast or can feel like just any other date night.
If you are looking to switch up Valentine’s Day this year, no need to worry. Here is a list of activities you can do to make this Valentine’s extra special.
King cake class at Eloise Market and Cakery
This Valentine’s happens to fall on the weekend of the beloved Southern holiday of Mardi Gras. Therefore, Eloise Market and Cakery’s king cake and bingo class would be the perfect activity to do with friends or a significant other to celebrate the Louisiana holiday and Valentine’s Day at the same time. You and your date can work together to create a delicious cinnamon treat. What speaks more to the heart than king cake?
The Bougie Bar’s candle making class
Feeling crafty? The Bougie Bar’s candle making class could be the Valentine’s activity for you. They have a Valentine’s Day BOGO deal where you can bring your date for free. In the class, you craft a custom candle together. What a fun memento you can make to remember your date.
Highland Road Park Observatory
What’s more romantic than looking up at the stars? The Highland Road Park Observatory has a “Plus Night” on Valentine’s Day. This means the evening sky viewing is open to the public after 7 p.m. Marshmallow roasting will take place behind the building. This is the perfect place to take your date for a relaxing night. You can both sit back, relax and take in the beauty of the stars.
Thrifting For Dummies pop-up
Thrifting for Dummies, a vintage thrifting pop-up tent, is scheduled to be at LSU. If you are hoping to find unique styles for this Valentine’s, this could be the perfect place to find outfits for your Galentine’s Day festivities. Grab your friends, head to the front of the LSU Student Union from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday and spice up your wardrobes this Valentine’s season.
Highland Coffees Valentine’s Day trivia
Highland Coffees is hosting a Valentine’s-themed trivia night Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m in its courtyard. This is a great laid-back activity to do with a group of friends to celebrate the holiday. You can grab a warm cup of coffee or sweet treat and go test your brain for a night.
Galentine’s cookie class
The Local Lagniappe Gift Boutique is having a Galentine’s cookie decorating class on Thursday at 6 p.m. Want to learn the basics of sugar cookie decorating? Then this is the perfect Valentine’s Day activity for you and your friends. You can learn how to make gorgeous Valentine’s-themed cookies all while treating yourself to a yummy dessert too.
Red Stick Farmers Market
Head on down to the Red Stick Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge to pick out you and your date’s favorite foods. Visiting the market is a nice way to take in the sights of the city all while planning date night. Together, you both can turn on the radio and cook your favorite cuisine. The farmers market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon on Main Street.
