No matter your love language, you can make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with our curated list of holiday confections, local events and special menus.
On the go? Stop and shop at one of the Valentine’s Day market pop-ups, or grab a friend and balance out those sugary sweets at a themed workout class. Looking for dinner date ideas? We’ve got you covered with different brunch, galentine and white-glove options. Honestly just looking to treat yourself? We’ve got something for you, too.
And don’t forget to shop our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for your beau, babe or bestie!
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EATS
Galentine’s & Valentine’s Day at Petit & Keet: Grab your best girlfriends and head to Petit & Keet for its eighth annual Galentine’s Day dinner Feb. 11-13. Enjoy a “Clueless”-inspired evening, a prix-fixe menu, wine flights and specialty cocktails. Then, grab your boo for a romantic night out at Valentine’s Day dinner on Feb. 14. To make a reservation, call 501.319.7675 or email reservations@petitandkeet.com.
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Allsopp & Chapple: A special three-course dinner will be served at Allsopp & Chapple Feb. 13-15. The Valentine’s Day menu includes fried oysters, Italian wedding soup, coffee cured filet, blackened redfish with andouille sausage stuffing, chocolate cheesecake and white chocolate blueberry bread pudding. Limited seating is available. To make a reservation, call 501.902.4911 or visit allsoppandchapple.com.
Anti-Valentine’s Day at Brood & Barley: Skip the roses and the prix-fixe nonsense for an “unapologetically unromantic” dinner at Brood & Barley on Sunday, Feb. 15. Built around unique flavors and thoughtful techniques, the meal will include seven courses. If you are feeling the love and still want to visit the Argenta restaurant, it will be serving up cocktail specials and dishes for the entire month of February. To make your reservation, click here.
Galentine’s & Valentine’s Day at Cypress Social: Get ready for a Taylor Swift-themed galentine celebration on Feb. 12. Then, make your Valentine’s Day dinner one to remember on Feb. 14 from 4-10 p.m., where a delicious prix-fixe four-course menu will be served. To make a reservation, call 501.916.2670 or email reservations@cypresssocial.com.
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Cache: Cache is offering a Valentine’s Day dinner from 5-9:45 p.m. on Feb. 13 and 14. Dinner will be served prix-fixe style by Chef Payne Harding with your choice of four courses. To make your reservation, click here or call 501.313.9469.
Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe at Boulevard Bread: Boulevard’s Valentine’s Day dinner is back and yummier than ever. The five-course meal will include house pâté, bouillabaisse, beef short rib bourguignon, arugula salad and mini eclairs for dessert. Find the full menu here. To make a reservation, call 501.663.5951.
Valentine’s Day at Sterling Market: Looking for a different, but absolutely delicious V-Day dinner? Look no further than Sterling Market’s four-course meal by executive chefs John and Paige Russell-Burt. Find the full menu here. Click here or call 501.300.6938 to make a reservation.
Valentine’s Dinner at Delicious Temptations: Treat your loved one to a delectable five-course meal at Delicious Temptations. The dinner includes a salad and an appetizer of your choice, followed by two entrees and a dessert. Find the full menu here. For more details or to make a reservation, call 501.225.6893 or email delitemplr@gmail.com.
Flirty at Flora Jean’s: Get flirty and filled up on good food at Flora Jean’s special valentine and galentine nights. Grab your best girls Feb. 13-15 for a Galentine’s Day brunch or a night out on Feb. 13. Then, take yourself or your partner out on Valentine’s Day for a sweet brunch from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. or a romantic dinner from 5-8:30 p.m. Online reservations are available here.
Valentine’s Dinner at One Eleven: The Capital Hotel’s Executive Chef Brad Izzard is hosting a special Valentine’s Day five-course prix-fixe dinner menu accompanied by a live musician on Feb. 13 and 14. To make a reservation, visit opentable.com.
Gal’s Night Out at At The Corner: Enjoy a special menu on Feb. 13 from 5-8 p.m. just for the girls. The diner will be serving up specials like creme brulee french toast, chocolate covered strawberries, chicken and waffles and more all month long. Click here to make a reservation.
Galentine’s Day at Sauce(d) Bar and Oven: This Feb. 10-13, celebrate your love of friendship with two glasses of champagne, a shareable charcuterie board and house-made strawberry swirl cheesecake and Sauce(d). Click here for more information. Plus, From Feb. 1-14, Sauce(d) is serving up decadent cocktail concoctions like the pretty in pink, blush bellini, coconut kisses and raspberry lemon drop. For more information, click here.
Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe at Ciao Baci: The beloved Hillcrest spot is holding a table for your and your partner on Feb. 13 and 14. The menu features dishes like creamy tomato basil bisque, avocado scotch egg, braised beef tips, crawfish cavatappi, Snickers ice box tartlet, red velvet lava cake and much more, including special add on items. Find the full menu here. For more details or to make a reservation, call 501.603.0238.
Galentine’s at Rosie’s Pot & Kettle Cafe: Rosie’s Pot & Kettle is serving up more than a tasty buffet for the ladies. On Feb. 13 from 6-9 p.m., ladies ages 21 and up will enjoy a classic Rosie’s buffet, bingo, mimosas, a glitter bar, tarot card readings, a charm bar and much more. Click here for more information. Click here to make a reservation.
A Southern Love Affair at R & M Coffee Bar & Café: This newly opened coffee bar and cafe is going all out for its first day of love. On Feb. 14 from 5-9 p.m., R & M is hosting a chef-curated four-course prix fixe dinner for two. Online reservations and the full menu are available here.
A Valentine’s Night of Decadence to Remember at Rusty Tractor Vineyards: A limited, 45-seat dinner will be held on the beautiful grounds of Rusty Tractor Vineyards on Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Along with a multi-course experience prepared by chef Shawna McGill, you’ll enjoy paired wines from the owner’s private cellar along with an award-winning artisan estate chocolate pairing. Click here for more information and to make your reservation.
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TREATS
Holiday Goodies at Community Bakery: Share the love this V-Day by giving them something they’ll savor, like a sweet treat from Community Bakery. The adorable holiday cutout sugar cookies will please any sweet tooth in your life. Shop other delicious cookies, strawberries, cakes and pastries here or call 501.375.6418 to place an order.
Valentine’s Day Specials at Blue Cake: Made with love (and by hand), Blue Cake’s confections are the perfect way to win over your valentine. There are plenty of yummy Valentine’s Day cake options to choose from. Place an online order for both the Cantrell location and the Bowman location here.
February Flavors at Loblolly Creamery: If you haven’t found “the one,” Loblolly has you covered with new flavors for the month of love. Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the new ice cream and macaron flavor announcements. To place your order, click here.
Valentine’s Sweets from The Humble Crumb Bakery: This Sherwood-based bakery is serving up all of the Valentine’s Day fixings. Place a pre-order for red velvet cakes, valentine eclairs, cake pops, chocolate-covered strawberries and other sweet treats for pickup on Feb. 12-15. For more information or to place an order, click here.
Valentine’s Day Treat Boxes from Krimsyn’s Treats & Cookies: Treat your valentine to a delectable box of a variety of sweets from Krimsyn’s Treats & Cookies. There are three different box options with heart-shaped brownies, chocolate chip cookies and candy cookies. Each box can be ordered by sending a message to the Facebook page.
Valentine’s Treats at Dempsey Bakery: This gluten-free bakery will have beautiful and delicious treats for yourself or a loved one all month long. It will be hard to choose between the iced sugar cookies, cupcakes and more, so we suggest one of each. For more information or to place an order, click here.
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ACTIVITIES
Love is in the Air at Plaza Frida: Have some fun on Valentine’s Day by heading to Plaza Frida for dancing, music, food, flowers and more for friends, family or lovers. For more information, click here. Update: Due to weather concerns, this event has been canceled. Details here.
Galentine’s Day at Fringe: Party with your best girls on Feb. 5 from 4-7 p.m. at this local boutique. Enjoy 10% off your purchase, a delicious mocktail bar and the official launch party for the new Jackpot Jewelry Co. line. For more information, click here.
Valentine’s Day Market at Nexus Coffee & Creative: Get out and about on Valentine’s Day and treat yourself to flowers, jewelry and something sweet at Nexus. Sweet Society, New Again Coffee and Van’s Honey will be set up for a lovely day from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the downtown coffee shop. For more information, click here.
Valentine’s Events at Rock Town Distillery: Cupid has struck at Rock Town Distillery because there will be three fabulous valentine events this month, including a cocktail and cake decorating class, a Galentine’s Day cocktail and movie night and finally, a hands-on date night with pizza and cocktail making.
Parents’ Night Out at The Museum of Discovery: Parents and caretakers, this one is for you. The Museum of Discovery is hosting a Valentine’s Day mini-camp on Feb. 13 from 5-8:30 p.m. for kiddos ages 6-12, so you can enjoy a romantic evening out and about. The kids will enjoy a night of games, pizza, museum adventures and hands-on exhibits. Click here for more information.
Black Hearts Ball at The Hall: Dance the lovely night away at The Hall’s fourth annual Black Hearts Ball. Wear your best all-black ensemble as you groove to the best ’90s jams played by Dial Up on Valentine’s Day. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music begins at 8 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
“Cinderella” with Ballet Arkansas: See the timeless tale of love and magic performed by the artists of Ballet Arkansas. Shows will take place Feb. 20-22 at the Robinson Center. Click here for more information or to secure a ticket.
Vintage Market at The Bernice Garden: Shop small this Valentine’s Day. Head to the Bernice Garden in SoMa on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and find a unique gift for someone special. For more information, click here.
Get Married at Laman Library: It may be an untraditional idea, but it will be truly unforgettable. The North Little Rock Public Library System is hosting a Valentine’s Day group wedding on Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. There will be live music, a first dance and photos, plus, each couple will receive their own cake provided by Nothing Bundt Cake. The event is full, but you can still join the waitlist here.
Couples & Candles and Galentine’s at Pour: Create a candle with your lover at Pour Candle Bar’s event on Feb. 14 at 5 and 7 p.m. where roses will be provided for your sweetheart. For the night before, get out with your girls during the galentine event on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. You’ll enjoy a candle-making experience, a mocktail bar and a DIY flower bar station. Click here for more information.
Date Night & Galentine’s Night at Copper Well Retreat: A massage is always a wonderful idea, especially with a girlfriend or life partner. Copper Well Retreat is offering a few special options this Valentine’s Day weekend. From a couple’s date night experience to a solo retreat, there’s something for everyone to love. Click here for more information.
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Concert: Experience the romantic glow of candlelight as you take in a beautiful concert performed by the Listeso String Quartet. The candle-filled concert will be held at the Albert Pike Masonic Center, making for the perfect romantic backdrop this February. Click here for more information or to secure a ticket.
Galentine’s Manis & Mimosas at BoBrook Farms: Treat yourself and your girlfriends to the ultimate Galentine’s Day experience at the River Bottom Winery at BoBrook Farms. You’ll enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the heated patio with manicures from Color Street and a refreshing mimosa. Click here for more information or to secure your spot.
Unlucky in Love with The Misfit Maker Market: Rock Town Distillery and The Misfit Maker Market will host an “Unlucky in Love” night for the “girls and gays” on Friday, Feb. 13 from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. Held at Fassler Hall, you and your pals will enjoy drinks as you peruse local gifts and artwork. For more information, click here.
Valentine’s Day Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop: If you like to show your love with acts of service, this event is for you. You and your special valentine will enjoy this back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop hosted at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center Amphitheater, where you’ll prepare easy recipes and enjoy your creations. For more information, click here. To secure your spot, call 501.868.5806.
Valentine’s Weekend at Birdie’s Cabaret Theater and Lounge: Three special events are coming to Birdie’s on Valentine’s Day weekend. First is the Eros Party, a night devoted to love with music, burlesque, comedy and drink specials. A special twist on “The Dating Game” will take place Feb. 14, where brave singles will compete for love. Lastly is the Queen of Hearts Drag Brunch and Fundraiser. Held on Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., proceeds from the brunch will go towards the Arkansas Abortion Support Network.
Galentine’s Day Market at Pettaway Square: Shop and support local women-owned businesses on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy the fun vibes Pettaway Square has to offer as you sip beer from Moody Brews, eat burgers from Smashed N’ Stacked and shop for your valentine. Click here for more information.
Lost & Found Valentine’s Market: There’s no shortage of lovely markets this month. Lost & Found is hosting its own Valentine’s Day-themed market on Feb. 8. Over 15 vendors will be in attendance with vintage finds, artsy goods, handmade objects and more. For more information, click here.
’80s Valentine’s Prom at The Rev Room: Throw on your best cheesy 80’s prom dress and head to The Rev Room on Saturday, Feb. 14 for a Valentine’s Prom. Northwest Arkansas’ party band Boom Kinetic will be playing 80’s tunes all night long, then a prom king and queen will be chosen based on the best outfits. To secure your ticket, click here.
Valentine’s Day Patio Party at Crying Weasel Vintage: This Hillcrest shop is throwing a fun outdoor party to celebrate love and style. There will be treats along with vegan food from The Utopia Deli Food Truck, handmade relics from Obsidian Revival and artwork by Tuft Sh!t from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Click here for more information.
Nowhere to Wear It Valentine’s Mixer at Bark Bar: That outfit you have in your wardrobe that you have nowhere to wear it to? It’s time to break it out for Bark Bar’s Valentine’s Day mixer on Feb. 14. Don’t forget to bring your furry friends as you sip themed cocktails, enjoy photo ops and listen to a live DJ. For more information, click here.
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