In mid-January, Google searches for Chattanooga's fancier restaurants began trending, possibly the romantics in our midst getting a jump on their Valentine's Day plans. That's good thinking if you have someone you're trying to impress or, perhaps more importantly, someone you don't want to disappoint. Several dinner events are listed below, along with other ways you can celebrate Valentine's Day, whether you're half of a couple, a singleton or a parent looking to entertain the kids.
If you're planning an event that's not listed, email the details to life timesfreepress. Adult-accompanied children 14 and younger can decorate a jumbo cupcake and enjoy refreshments. Main St. One parent and one child ages will collaborate on mixing, rolling, cutting and decorating sugar cookies. Children ages will have their own baking station, with a parent acting as sous chef. SE, Cleveland, Tenn. This soiree for your little sweetheart to meet favorite fairy-tale princesses includes a concert and dance-along with songs performed by each of the four princesses, light refreshments and photo-ops.
Holtzclaw Ave. Valentine's Day celebration will include themed enrichment activities, scavenger hunt and valentine crafts, plus special keeper chats that highlight breeding pairs. Collegedale Parks and Recreation offers this pop-up skating rink, along with karaoke, crafts, games and food exclusively from female-owned businesses, including Dazey Skate Co. Don your disco apparel and bring or rent skates. Admission is free to females 14 and older, though some vendor activities will have fees.
Make a Valentine's card for a friend or loved one, plus an extra for a resident at Sharon's Senior Services. Vinterest Hixson, Northpoint Blvd. Enjoy treats, sales, giveaways and fun photo-ops with your besties in your jammies. Free admission. It's not actually billed as a Valentine's Day option, but serving up a homemade cheesecake, especially one drizzled with raspberry coulis, caramel sauce or chocolate sauce, would surely impress your sweetheart.
This class is "for those who seek to impress on special occasions like Valentine's Day or simply want to indulge in gourmet pleasures. This hands-on workshop for all levels of experience results in a heart-shaped trinket tray.
