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Galentine’s and Valentine’s experiences in Lexington, KY

If your sweetheart’s love language is quality time, this one’s for you.

A big wooden picnic table with stations featuring items to make your own candles in a room with bright floral wallpaper at Poppy & Pomelo.

Uma Jewels is hosting two Candles & Queens classes on Sunday, March 10. | Photo by @wickandmortarstudio

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Valentine’s Day is coming up soon. Whether you’re looking to spend some quality time with that special someone or celebrate the love between you and your besties, we’ve got you covered.

❤️ Hands-on fun

Valentine’s Candle Class, 526 E. High St.
From Thursday, Feb. 8 to Saturday, Feb. 10, Wick & Mortar Studio / Poppy & Pomelo are hosting three candle classes each day, where you, your honey, or your BFF can sip cupid cosmos and pour your own clean-burning scented candle. Reserve your spot for $45 — additional drink options are available for purchase.

Feelin’ Ferny Couples Terrarium Workshop, 615 W. Short St.
Aw, our love fern. Bring your partner (and if you wish, a beverage) to Ephemeral Florals for an intimate workshop building a luscious fern-filled terrarium on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 12 p.m. Tickets are $75.48 for two people + one terrarium.

Valentine’s Paint Night, 594 E. Third St.
On Saturday, Feb. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. you can snack on a three-course appetizer meal with sparkling cider while you paint a personalized birch tree scene at The Artists’ Studios. Reserve your canvas and spot for $68.90.

A charcuterie board featuring berries, chocolates, cheeses, and crackers

Cheese + chocolate is the way to our hearts. | Photo by @harknessedwardsvineyards

💕 Eat your heart out

Chocolate, pasta, charcuterie + more, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester
From a Galentine-themed charcuterie board class, to a chocolate + wine pairing, and a romantic tabletop tasting for two, there’s no shortage of love to go around at Harkness Edwards Vineyard this February.

Valentine’s Dinner, 259 W. Short St.
Dudley’s is serving up a three-course dinner with delectable dishes like scallop crudo, warm mushrooms, short ribs, and a selection of desserts. The special menu is $85 per person.

💘 Single + ready to mingle

Speed Dating, 725 National Ave.
Looking for new friends? Or maybe that special someone? The Somebody Society is hosting a unique event at Mirror Twin for locals looking to meet new people. Secure your spot for $12.51.

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