ONCE UPON A VALENTINE® ON HISTORIC MAIN STREET

February 7 & 8, Noon to 3 PM

Experience the enchantment of Once Upon a Valentine®: Stories for the Loved & Loveless on Main Street St. Charles. A full lineup of characters and activities celebrate a unique blend of traditional and unconventional Valentine’s Day elements. Make cards with the infamous king of romance, Casanova, listen to Romeo & Juliet recite love sonnets, and test your bow & arrow skills at Cupid’s archery challenge. If these activities are too sappy for you, anti-Valentine’s Day activities have you covered. Release your frustrations through art therapy with famous jilted bride, Miss Havisham, get your mugshot taken with the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre gangsters, and hit a heart-shaped piñata with the six wives of Henry VIII. Come to Main Street to experience Once Upon a Valentine®, where you can find fun for the whole family this February.

ST. CHARLES MAIN STREET CUPID CRAWL

February 7, 11 AM to 5 PM

Participate in a self-guided dessert crawl that features special in-store deals at Main Street shops at the Cupid Crawl. Coinciding with Once Upon a Valentine®, participants receive a map of businesses with sweet treats and a welcome bag to help guide them through the historic district. Perfect for a Main Street date, a girls’ day, or a way to find the perfect gift, purchase your ticket for the Cupid Crawl online and begin exploring. Tickets support the St. Charles Main Street Foundation.

VALENTINE’S DAY CHARCUTERIE WORKSHOP AT AERIE LANE

February 13 at 6 PM

Make and design your own charcuterie board at Aerie Lane. The board, coasters, design elements, and food are included in this workshop. Choose your stencil from Aerie Lane’s extensive collection and make more than just memories with your beau or BFF in this Valentine’s themed workshop. Purchase tickets online.

VALENTINE’S DAY POP-UP BAR AT THE WINE GARDEN

January 30 through February 14

Check out the newly renovated Wine Garden at their Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Bar in St. Charles. Full of festive décor and cozy seating, the Wine Garden offers a menu of hand crafted cocktails, curated wines, charcuterie boards, and sweet treats to help you celebrate love this February. Each pop-up ticket includes one reserved table for up to four guests, perfect for friend groups and couples to catch up and celebrate their relationships.

HEART MART AT THE FOUNDRY ART CENTRE

February 6, 5 PM to 8 PM

Find the perfect gift for your sweetheart at the Foundry Art Centre’s Heart Mart! Find a vibrant local makers market that features handmade artwork, jewelry, cards, and unique trinkets to gift your boo (or your bestie). Enjoy live music, explore the art galleries, and get creative at the crafting table during this free First Friday event. Guests can even get a marker tattoo by Ben Graham of Alchemy Tattoo.

EAT OUT OR TAKE HOME A VALENTINE’S HOME MEAL FROM TUCANOS

February 13 & 14

Want to skip the crowds this Valentine’s Day but don’t feel like cooking? Tucanos has you covered! Treat yourself and your special someone to their Valentine’s Take Home Meal for 2, an easy way to make the day extra sweet. The meal includes Tucanos favorites plus dessert, a bottle of sparkling wine or cider, and a long-stem rose. Order the Valentine’s Home Date Meal for 2 online and schedule a pick-up for February 13, 14, or 15.

Tucanos is open on Valentine’s Day if you want to treat your Valentine to a date night. On February 13 and 14, they will have their classic churrasco menu, plus Valentine’s specials including rosemary herb salmon, roasted ribeye, grilled shrimp, and a chocolate treat. Each couple receives a complimentary rose with their dinner. It is recommended to make reservations in advance.

SWEETHEART PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT AT CHICKEN N PICKLE

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your better half or your BFF at Chicken N Pickle’s Sweetheart Pickleball Tournament. Open to all ages and skill levels, this tournament is great for couples who want to try something new or families to have a fun outing. The tournament is broken into two categories: the social bracket, where you play just for fun, and the competitive bracket, where you play for some serious bragging rights! Sweet prizes are awarded to the top three teams, and each ticket includes tournament entry, participation in Open Play before the tournament, and a free Chicken N Pickle breakfast item or shareable for each player. Sign up for the Valentine’s pickleball tournament to show the world what you’re made of!

LYDIA’S VALENTINE’S POP-UP

February 2, 3, 9, 10, Reservation slots at 6 PM to 7:30 PM and 7:30 PM to 9 PM

Cupid is stopping by Lydia’s this February for a festive Valentine’s Pop-Up. Celebrate a night out with your Valentine or your Galentine and enjoy limited-time drinks and bites that are only available for Valentine’s Day. You might even be lucky enough to win one of the giveaways throughout the event!

Take home some of Lydia’s special Valentine’s treats and order off their special Valentine’s menu with their sister bakery, Sugar & Slice. Pre-order treats like a cake sampler box, a heart shaped cheesecake for two, or chocolate covered strawberries for pick up the week of Valentine’s. It’s the sweetest gift!

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AT BOBAQUE

February 14, Reservation slots at 4 PM to 6 PM, 6 PM to 8 PM, 8 PM to 10 PM

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at New Town’s BBQ joint, BobaQue, where they have crafted a special menu just for the occasion. Menu details are coming soon, but expect classic Missouri BBQ specials and decadent desserts. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommend to make sure that you and your date have a table on Valentine’s Day. Reserve your spot by emailing BobaQue at BobaQueCatering@gmail.com.

DINNER AND A DANCE AT THE MARQUEE AT NEW TOWN

February 14, 5:30 PM to 11 PM

Treat your partner to a night of romance this Valentine’s Day in Saint Charles at The Marquee at New Town. This one-of-a-kind date features a special dinner by Valenti’s, romance movies, charming music, and Rumba dance lessons. The Rumba is known as a romantic slow dance highlighted by a simple yet elegant pattern of two quick side steps and a slow forward step. After this lesson, you and your better half will be ready to show off on the dance floor for years to come! Make a reservation for this Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Lesson online and get ready for a memorable evening.

MASSA’S OF COURSE! VALENTINE’S DINNER FOR 2

February 14, reservation slots include 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:30 PM

Enjoy a lovely Valentine’s date in Saint Charles at Massa’s of Course! This restaurant is known for their Italian fare that makes for a delightful dinner. Each Valentine’s Dinner for 2 reservation includes a ½ carafe of wine (your choice of red or white), 2 dinner salads, and 2 entrees for a perfect night out. Reservations are required; call 636-925-2961 to make yours today.

VALENTINE’S DAY FOR KIDS AT WILD SPROUTS

Valentine’s Day can be fun for kids, too! Wild Sprouts indoor play space is hosting a series of fun events throughout February to spread the love to the little ones.

VALENTINE’S MINIS WITH RUPP PHOTOGRAPHY

February 1, 9 AM to 11 AM (exact photo times confirmed the week of), with pet 11 AM to 12 PM

Capture the love and joy of the season with professional photos of your little ones at Wild Sprouts this February. This 10 minute photo session with Rupp Photography includes a Valentine’s themed backdrop and props for your kids to pose with. Each Valentine's Minis session comes with at least 10 digital downloads and access to the playroom after. If you want Valentine’s photos with your furry friends, sign up for the Puppy Love Minis session after the general Valentine’s Minis. Each Puppy Love Minis session is 5 minutes long and includes at least 5 digital downloads. Remember Valentine’s Day this year with professional photos at Wild Sprouts.

VALENTINE’S DAY GYMNASTICS

February 12, Children under 2 years old at 5:30 PM, children 2 years old and older at 6:15 PM

Sign up your kiddo who loves to tumble for Valentine’s Day Gymnastics! Little ones will have a blast tumbling, leaping and flipping through a heart-themed gymnastics course set up by The Balance Gym. An instructor will guide them through fun exercises that build strength, coordination, and confidence. Register online for this heart-pumping Valentine’s Day Gymnastics event.