A Complete Guide To Celebrating Valentine's Day In Wichita

Wichita KS

26 January, 2021

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From Visit Wichita: January 25, 2021 To assist with public safety, please remain diligent in adhering to safe practices outlined by the CDC like wearing a face covering and social distancing, when out in the community and stay home if you feel ill. We recommend confirming details and verifying requirements and/or safety procedures for guests before visiting a local shop, attraction, eatery or other business. There are many ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Wichita, whether you are spending time with your sweetheart, the children in your life or a group of friends. Here is a collection of ways to make your day or someone else's day special, from events and activities to romantic dinners and gift ideas. Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Order your sweetheart a custom bouquet from Hundred Acre Floral Start Valentine's Day with donuts from Paradise Donuts (Old Town or West) or The Donut Whole Create a custom candy, nut or snack mix to satisfy your sweetheart's sweet tooth at The Farris Wheel, Nifty Nut House, The Popcorner (East or West) or Kernel's Popcorn Express Pre-order chocolate covered strawberries to pick up on Feb. 13 or 14, or stop by one of the three Cocoa Dolce Chocolates locations (Old Town, Bradley Fair & New Market Square) for a box of chocolates or a selection of specialty items including strawberry cheesecake, strawberry cake pops and macarons Promote self care with a selection of scented soaps, scrubs, lotions and other bath and body products at Zeep or Bungalow 26 Find the perfect piece of jewelry at The Workroom, Kendra Scott, Lucinda's or many of our museum gift shops Give the gift of a spa day at Bohemia Healing Spa, encourage health and wellness with a CBD-infused gift from The Health Connection or pamper your loved one with a gift certificate for services and products at A. Jay Health and Wellness Look for the perfect new or antique gift at shops in Towne West Square, Towne East Square, Revolutsia, Paramount Antique Mall, Old Town District, New Market Square, Generations Antiques & Artisans, Douglas Design District or Bradley Fair Have fun shopping and supporting local boutiques and specialty shops including The Spice Merchant & Company, Hatman Jack's, Standard Issue Co., Urban Interiors and Uniquities Home Create your own or purchase a gorgeous glass-blown masterpiece at Infinity Art Glass and Karg Art Glass Sign up for a Pick Your Project Workshop at the studio, a virtual workshop or book a private event to make a DIY wood sign or craft at Board & Brush Grab a bottle of wine from Wichita's local urban winery, Jenny Dawn Cellars Mix your own custom wine and have your bottle labeled with a personal photo at Grace Hill Winery, or stop by one of their pop-up booths for samples and bottle sales at Towne East Mall on Feb. 12 & 13 Romantic Night Out or a Special Meal Brought Home Most Wichita restaurants are open for in-person dining (with a variety of protocols implemented to provide a safe dining experience) and many also offer to-go family meals, curbside pickup and delivery as options. You'll find a wide range of cuisine and budgets. Here are few options to inspire; browse our full list for more restaurants. Try international-inspired cuisine at YaYa's Eurobistro, Vora Restaurant European, Sabor Latin Bar & Grille, Lola's Bistro, Larkspur Bistro & Bar, Georges French Bistro, Café Bel Ami or Bella Vita Bistro Enjoy local and regional ingredients and elite service at 6S Steakhouse, Scotch & Sirloin, Newport Grill or Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar Enjoy the ambiance and downtown setting at Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, then head downstairs in the Ambassador Hotel Autograph Collection to Dockum for after-dinner drinks in a speakeasy Order a farm-to-table family meal from the Elderslie Farm kitchen Pair your dinner and drinks at one of our local breweries including River City Brewing Co., PourHouse by Walnut River Brewing Company or Hopping Gnome Brewing Company (where you can order a pizza next door at Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria) Visit the state's only chocolate lounge at Cocoa Dolce Chocolates (Old Town, Bradley Fair & New Market Square) for wine and chocolate pairings or alcohol-infused chocolates and chocolate lava cake perfect for sharing Order cocktails at Wine Dive, Mort's Martini Bar & Cigar Bar or Cana Wine & Cocktails Local Events/Activities 2nd Saturday with Valentine's pop-ups at The Workroom – Feb. 13Galentine's Day at Hopping Gnome Brewery (in-person and to-go options) – Feb. 13Cocoa Dolce Chocolate and Jenny Dawn Cellars Wine Pairing at Jenny Dawn Cellars – Feb. 13Galentines Day: A Celebration of Sisterhood at The Workroom – Feb. 13 Active Events 6th annual Stupid Cupid 2 Mile Run at Sedgwick County Park – Feb. 6Color Pin Cosmic Bowling at Northrock Lanes – Feb. 13Galentines Day: Doubles & Bubbles Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle – Feb. 13Valentines Coed Cornhole Tournament at Chicken N Pickle – Feb. 13Sweetheart Skate Night on the Ice Pond at Chicken N Pickle – Feb. 14Sweetheart Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle – Feb. 14 Hands-on Art Experiences Rustic Valentine painting at Paint the Towne – Feb. 5Couples Lovely Lookout painting at Paint the Towne – Feb. 12Stain and Stem Sign Making Class at Grace Hill Winery – Feb. 13Valentine Pottery Experience at CityArts – Feb. 13 & 14Valentine Gnomes painting at Paint the Towne – Feb. 14Cheers to Love painting at Paint the Towne – Feb. 14Artistry With Love evening for couples at LaVela – Feb. 14 Live Performances I'd Rather Have a Bottle in Front of Me Than a Frontal Lobotomy at Mosley Street Melodrama – Feb. 5-Mar. 20The 39 Steps at Roxy's Downtown – Feb. 11-28Live Music Friday featuring Patz at 6S Steakhouse – Feb. 12Saturday Night Jazz at Jenny Dawn Cellars – Feb. 13Valentine's Party with Marc Baker Band at Wichita Union Stockyards – Feb. 13Hi-Hat Hattie featuring Karla Burns virtual screening from Roxy's Downtown – Feb. 14 Stay up with the latest Wichita events and activities by visiting our calendar of events or explore these offbeat date ideas and other date night ideas. This press release was produced by Visit Wichita. The views expressed here are the author's own.