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It’s just over two weeks to Valentine’s Day (aka: Galentine’s Day, Palentine’s Day, Meowlentine’s Day, whatever you prefer). And if you don’t already have plans or reservations somewhere with candles and roses, or if that’s just not really your scene, we’ve lined up some of the BEST events that are happening this year mid-February.
Basically, when it comes to love (and chocolate) we’ve got you covered.
Here is your Valentine’s Day Guide to greeting cards, gifts, treats, stays, and fun this February. And don’t worry, we’ve included some Anti and Alt-Valentine’s delights as well – just look for the ♥︎ or the 💔 .
See and Do
For Everyone
- Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop/ Heart Pendants – Feb 1, Peabody
- DIY Love Music Sign Workshop at Granite Coast Brewing – Feb 3, Peabody
- ♥︎ Pink Roses, Wild Hearts: Immersive Selfie Environment – Jan 29-Feb 14th, Salem
- 💔 Anti-Valentine Tour with Salem Night Tour – February 4th-14th, Salem
- Valentine’s Makerspace at Messy Makers – Feb 5, Danvers
- Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival – Feb. 11 through Feb. 13, Salem
- Valentine’s Day Vendor Pop Up – Feb 12th, Wakefield
- Valentine High Tea at Jolie Tea – Feb 12 and 13, Salem
For Grownups
- ♥︎ Boss Babes Galentine’s Party – Feb 3, Peabody
- Valentine’s Day Sip and Shop at Timeless Life Treasures – Feb 5, Salem
- Chocolate Making w/ Pastry Chef Skyler at Salem Gnu Kitchen – Feb 7, Salem
- Galentines Flower & Cookie Class at True North – Feb 10, Ipswich
- Valentine’s Day With Juanito Pascual at The Cabot – Feb 11, Beverly
- Pop Up: Love and Home Decor Valentine’s Day Party with Magnolia Blooms – Feb 12th, Salem
- Valentines Day Wine Dinner at Hotel Salem – Feb 12, Salem
- Valentine’s Food Tour from Salem Food Tours – Feb 12, Salem
- In Studio An Evening of LOVE ~ Yin Yoga & Sound Healing – Feb 13, Salem
- Valentines Day Bachata Class – Feb 13, Lawrence
- Castle Quiz- Valentine’s Edition – Feb 14, Beverly
- ♥︎ Love Bites at Maison Vampyr – Feb 14, Salem
- Valentine’s Day Trivia at The Village Tavern – Feb 14th, Salem
- Young SINATRA – Direct from New York – Back by Popular Demand! at Peabody’s Black Box – Feb 14, Peabody
- Indulge Yourself – Celebrate life in colors with bites of happiness to bring out your inner goddess – Feb 18, Salem
For Kids
- Valentine’s Cooking Classes at Taste Buds Kitchen – Feb 12-14th, Beverly
- Valentine Cookie Potion Party with The Good Witch of Salem – February 13th, Salem
- Valentine Love Potion Party with The Good Witch of Salem – February 13th, Salem
Stay
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to get out of the house and take a staycation at one of these North Shore hotels, whether with some humans that you love or even just to treat yourself!
- Briar Barn Inn’s Winter Retreat Package
- Luxury Stay at The Merchant Salem
- Hawthorne Hotel’s Salem’s So Sweet Package
- A Night at the Hampton Inn Salem
- Seaside Valentine’s at Beauport Gloucester
- Romance Package at the Salem Waterfront Hotel
Gifts and Treats
Wine, Chocolate, Tasty bites, Trinkets, Thoughtful Gifts, and Sweet Notes are a surefire way to beat the winter blues. And they can be romantic too, or just for you!
Treats
- Curated Wine Selection or Wine Tasting from Lucille Wine Shop
- Box of Fatties from Goodnight Fatty
- Truffle Sampler Box from Kakawa Chocolate House
- Assorted Chocolates from Maria’s Sweet Somethings
- Pastry Delivery from Kim Gregory Pure Pastry
- Macarons from Jolie Tea Company
- Rose Confit from Roseadela’s ($10)
- Custom Valentine’s Cupcakes from The Sugar Connection Bake Shop ($14-$18)
- Assorted Chocolates from Ye Olde Pepper Company ($35)
Flowers
- Seasonal Blooms from Filled with Color ($55)
- St. Valentines Hand Tied Arrangement from Helios Floral ($65)
- Valentine’s Party Pop-Up – You Make Me Blush – Hand-Wrapped Fresh Bouquet from Magnolia Blooms ($55)
Sparkle and Shine
- One of a Kind – Zoe Morganite Earrings from Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry ($470)
- butterfly and crystal necklace from digs enamels ($125)
- Timeless Treasures
- Personalized ladybug necklace from MadCap Accessories ($15)
- Faceted Amethyst Necklace from Hypnovamp ($140)
Box it Up
- Shop Valentine’s Day Looks from Modern Millie
- Red Lace and Organza Dress from Jack Attackk Clothing ($215)
- Awkward Conversation Heart Candy Plush from Bats in the Belfry Crafts ($10)
- SAY LOVE Screenprint from m.ink studios ($20)
- Cottagecore Goblin Box from Art by Apple Jack ($15)
- Shop the Love Bites Collection from Vampfangs
- Mini LOVE Crystal Grid from Crystal Visions Salem ($45)
- Shop Valentine’s Gifts from Die with Your Boots On
Write
- Lovebird Bundles from To Whom It May Concern at Odd Meter Coffee ($10)
- Flirt II Assorted Postcards from Kal Anderson ($15)
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