There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.
🌵 Get fantastical with botanicals
If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using Floom , an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally.
Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these plant spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.
- Wilson Nurseries , 2700 Palumbo Dr., Lexington
- King’s Gardens Garden Center , 4560 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington
- Springhouse Gardens , 185 W. Catnip Hill Rd., Nicholasville
- Pemberton’s Greenhouses , 555 Keller Ct., Lexington
🥂 Keep spirits up
If you didn’t score reservations, don’t overthink… grab a drink. The following spots have weekday happy hours:
- Bear & the Butcher | Daily, 4-6 p.m. | A happy hour for everyone — $1 off all beer, $2 off bar snacks, $3 well drinks + $4 house wine
- The Station | Daily | Head to this neighborhood favorite for the daily $3 shot.
For more options, check out our happy hour guide .
🌟 Go stargazing
It doesn’t get much more idyllic than bundling up and looking at the stars. Grab some blankets
(and maybe a hot drink
) and head to one of these spots away from man-made light to take in the sky.