Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Valentine's Day Events & Specials in Bloomington
Categories: Shopping, Wine & Culinary, Events, General
The famous day of love is coming up, and Bloomington is offering several Valentine's Day events & specials. Whether you're looking for romance with your partner, an outing with the girls or guys, something fun to do with the kiddos, or anything in between, B-Town has something in store for you to enjoy.
Events
Valentine's Day Weekend with Sydnee Washington
Date: Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12
Time: 7:00 pm & 9:15 pm both days
Location: The Comedy Attic
Admission: $15.00-$18.00 per ticket
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a laugh-out-loud stand-up performance by Sydnee Washington!
Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Butler Winery
Date: Saturday, February 12 & Sunday, February 13
Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm on Saturday / 12:00-6:00 pm on Sunday
Location: Butler Winery
Admission: TBA
Enjoy a variety of wine and chocolate pairings at Butler Winery the weekend before Valentine's Day. This is an Indiana Uplands Wine Trail event — plan to visit other wineries on the trail for more wine and chocolate pairings!
Reserved Tasting & Truffle Pairings at Oliver Winery
Date: Saturday, February 12, Sunday, February 13, Saturday, February 19, and Sunday, February 20
Time: 11:15 am, 1:00 pm, 2:45 pm, and 4:30 pm on Saturday / 1:00 pm, 2:45 pm, and 4:30 pm on Sunday
Location: Oliver Winery
Admission: TBA
Enjoy a select pairing of Bloomington Chocolate Company truffles and six Oliver wines. This is a reserved experience, guided by Oliver staff, taking place in the winery's cellar. You'll learn about Oliver's history and winemaking philosophy during the tasting session. This is an Indiana Uplands Wine Trail event — plan to visit other wineries on the trail for more wine and chocolate pairings!
Chocolate Fondue Under the Heated Pergola at Oliver Winery
Date: Saturday, February 12, Sunday, February 13, Saturday, February 19, and Sunday, February 20
Time: 11:00 am-6:00 pm on Saturday / 12:00-6:00 pm on Sunday
Location: Oliver Winery
Admission: TBA
Dip an assortment of sweet treats in a melting pot of delicious homemade milk chocolate fondue — this is an add-on to any flight at Oliver Winery, to be enjoyed under the winery's heated pergola.
The Room at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Date: Saturday, February 12
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Admission: $12.00-$15.00 per ticket
Enjoy a screening of "the BEST bad movie of all time... that demands to be seen with a large group" this Valentine's Day weekend!
Restaurant Specials
Multi-Course Meals & Chef Specials
Cardinal Spirits
Cardinal Spirits will offer a few different specials in celebration of Valentine's Day:
Carry-Out Valentine's Day Dinner + Cocktails for Two
Enjoy a signature Cardinal Spirits dinner + cocktails at home on Valentine's Day! This three-course meal feeds two and has an optional cocktail to-go pairing, totaling $65.00. Available for carry-out only on Valentine's Day with required pre-ordering on Cardinal Spirits' website. Choose one appetizer, two entrees, and one dessert from the following:
- Appetizer: Cheese + Charcuterie Board, Cardinal Quinoa Salad, Roasted Tomato & Fennel Soup, or Seafood Chowder
- Entree: Short Rib Beef “Bourbon-gnon”, Lobster Roll, or Cauliflower Steak
- Dessert: 10Best Cake or Double Banana Bread Pudding
- Optional Cocktails: Love Potion No. 9 (Tiki Rum, Flora Liqueur, raspberry-rose syrup, lemon, lime, and raspberries for garnish) or Hot & Heavy (Creekbend Brandy, spicy chipotle syrup, and orange for garnish)
Dine-In Valentine's Weekend Specials
The following will be available for dine-in at Cardinal Spirits from Friday, February 11 through Saturday, February 13 while supplies last:
- Cardinal Lobster Roll
- Heart-Shaped Box Cocktail (Bramble Vodka, raspberry, cassis, dry vermouth, rosewater, lemon, lime)
- Hot & Heavy Cocktail (Creekbend Brandy, chipotle, cayenne, cardamom, cinnamon, orange bitters)
Che Bello
Che Bello will offer a special three-course meal on Valentine's Day — reservations required. The meal is $50.00 per person and includes the following:
Starters
Lemon Mussel Alforno
Choice of Entree
Chicken Mandorla, Filet Tournedos, or Salmon Roulad
Dessert
Zabaglione Brulee
DeAngelo's
DeAngelo's will offer a special for two on Valentine's Day, which includes:
Appetizer
DeAngelo's House Salad
Entree
Calabria Pasta
Dessert
Chocolate Layered Mousse Cake
FARMbloomington
FARMbloomington will not offer any specials for Valentine's Day, but they will be accepting reservations for the holiday.
Feast Market & Cellar
Feast Market & Cellar will offer a special five-course meal on Valentine's Day — reservations required. The meal is $80.00 per person and includes the following:
Starters
House Breads with Compound Butter
Smoked Salmon & Yorkshire Pudding
Winter Beet & Endive Salad
Choice of Entree
Almond-Crusted Bronzino, Massaged Kale, and Polenta
Stewed Chicken, Trumpet Mushrooms, and Dirty Rice
Braised Lamb Shank, Confit Potato Mash, and Glazed Carrots
House Pasta, Roasted Vegetables, Beet Butter, and Asiago
Dessert
Black Forest Cheesecake
The Irish Lion
The Irish Lion will offer a special three-course meal on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday February 13 from 4:00-10:00 pm — reservations required. The meal is $65.00 per person and includes the following:
Choice of Cocktail
Kir Royale or Sweet Sunrise
Choice of Appetizer
Ploughman's Plate (Brie, soda bread, grapes, and apple wedges)
Oysters on Half-Shell
Shrimp Cocktail
Choice of Entree
Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon with Fluted Mushrooms, Bernaise, Carmelized Carrots & Parsnips, and a Gouda Sour Cream Mash
Grilled Lobster Tail with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, a Baked Potato, and Drawn Butter
Choice of Dessert
Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Sauce and a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry
Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake with a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry
A menu of six Valentine's Day cocktails will also be available.
Kalao
Kalao will offer a dine-in special from Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14, which includes two signature cocktails, a choice of two entrees (Fajitas, Enchiladas, or Pollo Kalao), and a pink churro bouquet for $50.00.
La Una Cantina
La Una Cantina will offer a special for two on Valentine's Day for $55.00, which includes a bottle of Wycliff Brut Champagne and:
Choice of Appetizer
Chips and Salsa, Guac, or Queso
Two Entrees
Chimichanga, Chicken Enchiladas, Sweet Potato Enchiladas, or Quesadilla Rellena
Dessert
Churros
Lennie's
Lennie's will offer a menu of chef's specials on Valentine's Day in addition to their regular menu. Chef specials include:
Appetizer
Tomato-Basil Soup with Cheese Tortellini
Entrees
Wood-Fired Balsamic-Rosemary Glazed Pork Loin with Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Lemon-Butter Asparagus
Risotto with Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Roasted Red Peppers (can be made vegan upon request)
Dessert
Cherry-Almond Dark Chocolate Brownie topped with Cherry Sauce (made with Dillman Farm Cherry Preserves), served with Chocolate Moose Ice Cream
Malibu Grill
Malibu Grill will not offer any specials for Valentine's Day, but they will be accepting reservations for the holiday.
Osteria Rago
Osteria Rago will offer a special three-course meal on Valentine's Day — reservations required. Chef specials include:
Appetizer
Blue Crab Eggs Benedict
Entrees
Vino Rosso and Beetroot Papardella
Dessert
Cinnamon Ricotta Cheesecake
Truffles
Truffles will offer a four-course prix fixe dinner for Valentine's Day at $85.00 per person.
Upland Brewing Co.
Upland Brewing Co. will offer a special three-course meal in celebration of Valentine's Day, with optional beer pairings. Each guest will enjoy a soup, salad, and entree, plus a shareable-sized warm brownie to split for $65.00. Beer pairings are an additional $10.00 per four-ounce pour. Menu items and beer pairings are as follows:
Soup & Salad
Fresh Carrot Soup Topped with Cumin Lime Cream
Paired with Tropical Vortex, an IPA with notes of passionfruit, peach, citrus, and mango
Roasted Fall Squash and Winter Greens Salad with Sweet & Sour Onion, Rye Croutons, and Goat Cheese, tossed with house-made Balsamic Dressing
Paired with Petal to the Kettle, a kettle soured ale with flavors of grapefruit, peach, and strawberry
Choice of Entree
Crispy Miller Farms Amish Chicken, breast bone-in, served with Smashed Potato, Arugula, Onion Gastrique, and Romesco
Paired with Champagne Velvet, a smooth and light pilsner
Winter Squash with Couscous and Fresh Greens
Paired with Oak & Rose, a barrel-aged sour fruited ale with aromas of red cherries and fruit
Fisher Farms Smoked Pork Chop with house-made Sausage Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, and Beer Braised Apples
Paired with Dragonfly, Indiana’s favorite local IPA with the crisp taste of hops and an exceptionally floral nose
Dessert
Warm Brownie with Teddy Bear Kisses Mexican Hot Chocolate Sauce, served with Whipped Cream and Spiced Pecans
Paired with Teddy Bear Kisses, a Russian imperial stout aged on cacao nibs
The Village Pub
The Village Pub will not offer any specials for Valentine's Day, but they will be accepting reservations for the holiday.
Other Specials
The Chocolate Moose
The Chocolate Moose will offer buy one, get one half-off the entire menu on Valentine's Day.
Crumbl Cookies
Crumbl Cookies will offer special Valentine's Day cookies the week leading up to Valentine's Day.
Healthy Hoosiers
Healthy Hoosiers will offer a special smoothie flavor exclusively on Valentine's Day.
Hive
Hive will offer a special Valentine's Day cookies the week leading up to Valentine's Day. The restaurant will be closed on Monday, February 14.
Mother Bear's Pizza
Mother Bear's will offer heart-shaped pizzas at both locations for dine-in, carryout, and delivery from February 12-14.
Pili's Party Taco & Deli
Pili's Party Taco & Deli will offer a Valentine's Day taco tray, which will include 10 tacos of your choice and a slice of tres leches cake for $35.00.
Rainbow Bakery
Rainbow Bakery will offer a variety of Valentine's Day-themed desserts the week prior to the holiday and on the day itself, including:
- Conversation Heart cookies
- Festive cupcakes
- Mini Bundt cakes
- Colorful donuts, cookies, and other plant-based treats
Two Sticks Bakery
Two Sticks Bakery will offer a variety of Valentine's Day-themed desserts available for pick-up after 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 9 through Saturday, February 12, including:
- Cookie boxes
- Large heart-shaped sugar cookies
- Chocolate chip cookie cakes
- Mini cakes
- Cupcakes
- Mini strawberry rhubarb streusel pies
- Cheesecake bars with house-made jam
- Mini flower bouquets by For the Beauty
Gift Ideas
We have a variety of gift ideas, depending on who you're shopping for. Check out the following gift guides to help you find a Valentine's Day present that will delight:
- Where to Shop for Her
- Where to Shop for Him
- Where to Shop for Kids
- Where to Shop IU Gear
- Vintage Shopping Guide
Looking specifically for chocolate? Stop by BLU Boy Chocolate Cafe and The Olive Leaf for Bloomington's finest handcrafted chocolate treats.
Still not finding what you're looking for? Click here for all things shopping-related in Bloomington.
Looking for more ways to celebrate love in B-Town? Check out these blogs:
- A Galentine's Day Stay in Bloomington
- Bloomington's Most Romantic Restaurants
- Where to Propose in Bloomington
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Alyssa Davis
Alyssa is the Digital Content Coordinator at Visit Bloomington. She's also a proud Indiana University alumna, Millennial cat lady, and Formula 1 enthusiast.
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