There are plenty of ways to spend Galentine's and/ or Valentine's Day this year in Nevada. (Jason Leung/Unsplash)
There are plenty of ways to feel the love on Valentine’s Day, whether you’re spending it with your significant other, your friends, or yourself.
It’s February, which means love is in the air and on everyone’s mind in the Silver State, from couples in solid marriages to singles in flimsy situationships.
There’s no shame in exchanging Hallmark cards and flowers over a delicious brunch or pre-fixe dinner and then calling it a night, but with so much more to do across Nevada for Valentine’s Day, why not spread the love? Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other, a group of gal pals, or simply practicing self-love, you’ll find something to entertain anyone and everyone at various price points across the state.
From creative activities like cake decorating and candle making to dance parties, comedy shows, and miniature golf, here’s just a fraction of the many Valentine’s and Galentine’s events happening this month in Southern and Northern Nevada.
Arts and crafts
Valentine’s Cake Painting Workshop
Where: OmniLuminous, 7541 Tule Springs Road, Ste. 150, Las Vegas
When: Feb. 6, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $49.87
Decorate your own mini cake in this hands-on workshop, presented by Let Them Eat Kake bakery. An instructor will help you paint Valentine-themed designs, like hearts and flowers, with buttercream using professional palette-knife and brush techniques.
Galentine’s Junk Journal Club
Where: The Jesse Hotel & Bar, 306 E. 4th Street, Reno
When: Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $44.52
Spend the morning doing some junk journaling at the Jesse Hotel while munching on strawberry-white chocolate cookies from Little Lupine Bakery. You’ll also have a chance to make Valentine’s cards to cheer up local seniors. Organized by junk journaling group, The Paper Girls, this event includes one coffee or matcha, cookies, journal supplies, and a raffle ticket.
V-Day Cards for Seniors
Where: Natural 21 Game Lounge, 2801 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson
When: Feb. 7, noon to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Make Valentine’s Day special for local seniors by giving them messages of love. Book and the Bean bookstore is partnering with the nonprofit Cupid Project to create and deliver handmade cards. Bring your own supplies. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Valentine’s Plant & Sip
Where: Artesian Cellars, 1731 NV-160, Pahrump
Date: Feb. 11, 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $40
This is more than your garden-variety event. You’ll sip wine while planting an arrangement of succulents with step-by-step guidance. All plant and potting supplies are included.
Valentine’s Day Mixology Class
Where: Chocolate City El Septimo Cigar Lounge, 1511 S. Commerce Street, Ste. 12, Las Vegas
When: Feb. 11, 5 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $65.87
Smoove Enterprise will shake up your love life with an interactive mixology class, perfect for singles and couples. Enjoy food, drinks, and hookah while mixing up three different cocktails.
Valentine’s Day Bracelet-Making Workshop
Where: Inspiration Co. at the Miracle Mile Shops, Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas
When: Feb. 13-14
Cost: Free
Express yourself by making your own bracelet with Earthsone beads and charms, featuring February’s stone of the month, Amethyst, and a Red Porcelain Crystal, symbolizing love, passion, and strength. Though you will be guided step by step, it’s up to you to create something you love.
Valentine Pizza Workshop
Where: Noble Pie Parlor, 777 S. Center St., Ste. 100, Reno
When: Feb. 14, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: From $17.85
Bring the whole family to this interactive pizza-making workshop at Noble Pie Parlor. Your ticket includes one personal heart-shaped pizza, one child beverage, and one adult beverage (ages 21 and up). Complimentary art supplies and French fries included. The full lunch menu will also be available.
Valentine’s Day Candle-Making Experience
Where: Velvet Vine Wine, 511 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas
When: Feb. 14, 4 p.m.
Cost: $50
Pieces of Luv Candle Co. presents this Valentine’s Day candle-making experience. You’ll make a candle to take home while enjoying snacks and drinks.
Galentine’s Junk Journaling
Where: Legendary Card Shop, 3230 Polaris Ave., Ste. 24, Las Vegas
When: Feb. 15, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
Gather your journal and some gal pals and get ready for a creative night of junk journaling. Your ticket includes a kit with stickers and scraps, plus a variety of mixed media supplies for making your own junk. Snacks will be provided.
Valentine’s Paint-a-Photo Frame
Where: Rising For People Coffee, 121 Vesta St., Ste. A, Reno
When: Feb. 15, 4 to 6 p.m.
Cost: $44.52
Create a Valentine’s Day memory that will last you all year long. Join The Paper Girls to paint a Valentine’s Day photo frame. An event for all ages, each ticket includes a frame, painting supplies, and a choice of drink.
Shopping soirées
Sip, Sip, Soirée
Where: Downtown Minden
When: Feb. 6, 5 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Shop ‘til you drop in one of three, one-hour time slots while sipping mimosas or wine. Attend for free and buy your own drinks, or pay $15 for unlimited drinks.
Galentines Soirée
Where: Minden Mercantile, 1600 Esmeralda Ave, Minden
When: Feb. 7, noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Shop, sip, and spend time with your gal pals at this indoor event with more than 15 vendors, games, and drinks.
Hello Kitty–Themed Valentine Market
Where: 702 Market, 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas
When: Feb. 14, 1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Enjoy more than 80 local vendors, food trucks, and photo opportunities at this Hello Kitty-themed market. The first 50 girls, ages 16 and up, will receive a complimentary tote bag filled with goodies.
Parties and dances
Galentine’s Caviar Karaoke
Where: Caspian’s, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard S., Las Vegas
When: Feb. 11, 8 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Ladies, take the stage and sing songs of love and heartbreak backed by The Milk Men at this hidden speakeasy, while indulging in caviar service and cocktails.
Valentine’s Facial Party
Where: Pinnacle Wellness Day Spa, 401 W. Peckham Ln., Reno
When: Feb. 12, 1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Relax, refresh, and pamper your skin with friends while getting expert skin tips. There will also be local vendor booths, mimosas, and food.
Galentine’s Beach Party
Where: Kassi Beach House, Virgin Hotel
When: Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Gal’s only at this house party with music, food, and drink specials. Dance the night away.
Heart of Downtown Weekend Bash
Where: Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Las Vegas
When: Feb. 13-15
Cost: Free
Celebrate all weekend long at the Fremont Street Experience with performances by live bands across three stages, country line dancing, and live Latin entertainment. There will be limited-time Valentine’s zipline packages available for SlotZilla, including VIP ride tickets, an upgraded photo package, and a drink voucher ($20).
Galentine’s Day Party
Where: Legacy Club, Circa, Downtown Las Vegas
When: Feb. 13, 8 p.m. to midnight
Cost: Free
Party with your favorite gal pals 60 floors above Las Vegas at the Legacy Club. There will be an all-female DJ lineup featuring Iky Vicky, Tay X, and Sol Ember, along with handcrafted specialty cocktails, desserts, and photo ops.
Valentine Dance at Historic Fourth Ward School Museum
Where: The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, 537 S. C Street, Virginia City
When: Feb. 14, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Cost: From $30
Enjoy an adults-only night at the museum this Valentine’s Day at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City. There will be music, dancing, a fortune teller, a photo booth, a silent auction, complimentary snacks, and a no-host bar. It’s also a perfect time to explore the museum’s exhibits after hours.
Coffee Party Valentine Edition
Where: Otonomus Hotel, 5050 W. Russell Rd., Las Vegas
When: Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: From $12.99
Take in the Valentine’s Day vibes at this daytime experience. Enjoy live acoustic Latin music, DJs, dancing, a special live performance by Guayoyo Band, food from local vendors, and drinks.
Valentine’s Day Party
Where: Legacy Club, Circa, Downtown Las Vegas
When: Feb. 14, 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Cost: Free
Take in romantic skyline views while sipping on handcrafted rooftop cocktails, feeding your Valentine a chocolate-covered strawberry, and enjoying live music.
Love in Bloom: A Valentine’s Picnic in the Garden
Where: Pumpkin Park, 405 Drake Street, Henderson
When: Feb. 14, 5 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Let love flourish this Valentine’s Day at a garden party in the park. There will be a variety of romantic activities for couples and singles, such as poetry readings, bouquet-making, romantic cooking lessons, and a garden picnic.
Denim and Diamond Valentine’s Dance
Where: Casablanca Ballroom, 950 W. Blvd., Mesquite
When: Feb. 14, 6 p.m.
Cost: $85
Dance the night away at this fundraising event for Mesquite Showgirls featuring live music and dinner.
Heated Rivalry Dance Party
Where: The Wall inside Area 15, 3215 South Rancho Dr., Las Vegas
When: Feb. 14, 9 p.m.
Cost: From $28.99
Stop by for the dance party, but be sure to check out all the other Valentine’s Day action happening at Area 15, including discounts at Dueling Axes and drink specials at various venues.
Valentine’s Shrek Rave
Where: Cargo Concert Hall, Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno
When: Feb. 14-15, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: $21.54
Whitney Peak Hotel is transforming its Cargo Concert Hall into Shrek’s swamp for this ogre-tastic Valentine’s Day rave for ages 18 and up.
Salsa Bachata Valentine’s Night
Where: La Fonda Mexican Restaurant, 4385 Neil Rd., Ste. 109, Reno
When: Feb. 14-15, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cost: $23.18
Spice up your Valentine’s Day with salsa and bachata beats. Show off your sexy moves and learn some new ones during a night of rhythm and passion.
Shows, attractions, and festivals
12th Annual Ethel M Chocolates Lights of Love
Where: Ethel M, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson
When: Feb. 6-12, 5 to 9 p.m.; Feb. 13-15, 5 to 10 p.m.; Feb. 16, 5 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Walk hand in hand with your Valentine through a 3-acre botanical cactus garden decorated with pink, purple, and red Valentine-themed lights, then warm up inside with hot chocolate and other sweet treats.
Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show
Where: The Venue inside Masquerade Village, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
When: Feb. 12-13 and 15, 7 p.m.; Feb. 14, 4:30 and 7 p.m.
Cost: From $89.95
Las Vegas comedy dinner show, Marriage Can Be Murder, is celebrating the season of love with a free upgrade for ticket holders, including a box of chocolates, a glass of champagne, and a long-stemmed rose.
The Pahrump Hot Air Rally in the Valley
Where: Petrack Park, Pahrump
When: Feb. 13-15
Cost: Free
The skies will fill with colorful hot air balloons at this three-day Valentine’s Day festival. Events include music, food, crafts, a wine-tasting garden, Valentine’s Day-themed games, and kids’ activities. Wandering Hearts Elopements will also be on-site to perform vow renewals and elopements.
Swingers’ Valentine’s Day Set
Where: Swingers Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
When: February 13–15
Cost: $110
Cuddle up for a round of golf on one of four courses, 30 minutes of unlimited carnival credits, and $70 worth of food and drinks like the gin-infused Strawberry Kiss or zero-proof Love at First Spice at this indoor attraction.
Valentine’s Day Concert “Vintage Americana”
Where: Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza, 525 S. Main St., Las Vegas
When: Feb 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
This high-energy musical celebration takes you on a journey through the golden age of American music, perfect for a Valentine’s Day night out.
The Comedy District: Valentine’s Day Show
Where: Mom’s Basement Theatre, 3441 West Sahara Ave., Ste. C4, Las Vegas
When: Feb. 14, 9 p.m.
Cost: $23.18
Laugh away your Valentine’s Day at a comedy show, the sure-fire way to fill this day of love with smiles. Presented by LaffsVegas, comedians include Ester Steinberg, Liliana Cervantes, Joshua Giordano, Ray Earl, Chris Spring, Anne Marie Avey, and Rob V.
Kat Heart Duo Live
Where: The White House, 402 E. Telegraph St., Carson City
When: Feb. 14
Cost: Free entry
See the Kat Heart Duo live in a historic building, circa 1898, that’s also the city’s newest vintage American cocktail lounge and patio beer garden.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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