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Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday in 2025, which is the perfect excuse for a long weekend getaway. Hotels all around Chicago are offering Valentine’s Day packages, featuring complimentary champagne, chocolates, and more — the perfect way to surprise your sweetheart. Cheers to love at Central Park Bar for a cozy, laidback Valentine ’s Day in Chicago featuring a special edition “Lover’s Karaoke Night” from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Specials will include $9.50 beer and shot combos as well as half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Patrons can enjoy complimentary Valentine ’s Day candy and get creative Valentine’s Day can be a bit of a bummer. Consider an event that has a sense of humor about all that corny romance, like this free event for people 25 and under at the National Museum for Mexican Art in Pilsen on February 9. Called Anti-Valentine’s Day, it allows you to roam the galleries, get some food, and have fun in a photo booth. Top things to do for Valentine's Day in Chicago. 1. Valentine's Day Dinner & Dancing 2. BYOB Pottery Class 3.Fork N' Film 4.Aire Ancient Baths Chicago and many more Save this event: Valentine's Day "Dirty Dancing" Class 2025 - Chicago Share this event: Valentine's Day "Dirty Dancing" Class 2025 - Chicago Valentine's Day "Dirty Dancing" Class 2025 - Chicago Fri, Feb 14, 6:00 PM + 5 more Love at the Pier: Through Valentine’s Day, get yourself to Navy Pier — including for free Valentine fireworks at 9 p.m. on Feb. 10, a first-ever show for the holiday. Plus a Galentine’s Day How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago Show your love this Valentine's Day with help from our guide to restaurant specials, unique date ideas and more. Tuesday February 4 2025 Address: 1350 W. 89th St., Chicago; Cost: Free; DIY: Valentine’s Day Card (Feb. 1): Ages 10 and up can create Valentine’s Day cards for their loved ones. Registration required. Valentine’s Day Party (Feb. 13): Ages 3-plus can celebrate Valentine’s Day at the library with games, creating cards, snacks and pizza. Registration required. Feb. 11 to March 26 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road; tickets are $19 for adults, $14 for children ages 3-12, free for children age 2 and under, chicagobotanic.org Here's how to celebrate in Chicago: 🤲 Create a truly unique Valentine at an Origami Workshop. Feb. 9 at 3pm ($30). 🎨 Grab the kids for Valentine's Day Crafts at the Chicago Public Library's Scottsdale Branch on the Southwest Side. Feb. 10 at 2pm (Free) ⚓️ Hop aboard at Bottomless Mimosa Architectural Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River. Spending Valentine’s Day in Chicago and looking for unique things to do instead of the usual dinner and drinks? Here are the most romantic things to do in Chicago for Valentine’s Day. Things to Do in Chicago on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2025) Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. Save this event: Valentine's Day Party Featuring Four of Chicago's Most Exciting Bands! Share this event: Valentine's Day Party Featuring Four of Chicago's Most Exciting Bands! Ages 3-13 can celebrate Valentine’s Day at the library by making Valentine’s Day crafts. Valentine’s Day Crafts at South Chicago Branch. Feb. 13, 2025. Address: 9055 S. Houston Ave., Chicago; Cost: Free; Ages 6-13 can celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating Valentine’s Day cards, making jewelry and enjoying painting activities. 9. Enjoy stunning views of Chicago at the Signature Room. Note: This gallery is permanently closed. However, Cindy's Rooftop atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel offers a similarly excellent view. Explore the city on a romantic City Cruise this Valentine’s Day. Credit: Provided City Cruises. 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15. Chicago is known for its amazing architecture and excellent food, and City Cruises brings it all together with their Valentine’s Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River. Pizza-lovers can get heart-shaped pies from Feb. 7-14. Lou’s also has frozen heart pies available, if you’d prefer to celebrate with pizza from the comfort of your living room. Looking Gifts & Ideas for things to do on Valentine's Day Eve in Chicago Illinois? Find Dance Clubs, Restaurants, Fireworks and 2025Valentine's Day Events in Chicago Illinois Fioretta in Chicago is presenting a four-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $135 per person. The experience focuses on refined dining in an elegant setting. Tax, gratuity, and add-ons are not included in the listed price. Elske. Elske in Chicago will serve a Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $150 per person. The restaurant It’s one of those free things to do on Valentine’s Day that can bring back memories and set a romantic mood without spending a dime. You can include the songs that remind you of your first date, that time you went on a road trip, or even just tunes that make you both smile. Share this event: Old Crow's Anti-Valentine's Day Party Save this event: Old Crow's Anti-Valentine's Day Party Chicago Speed Dating | Ages 32-44 | Singles Event | Do You Relish? Sun, Feb 16, 6:00 PM
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