By Savanne Giroire, Marketing Assistant
It’s the season of love in DTJax! Local businesses have created the sweetest events for lovers to fall smitten with the city. If you’re looking to have a full and exciting calendar this month, keep reading for the events you won’t want to miss!
Galentine’s at The Greenhouse
New local favorite The Greenhouse & Bar is hosting Galentine’s at The Greenhouse, Saturday February 11th, from 7-11 p.m.! Featuring their new February drink menu and specials, onsite bouquets and flower bar from 10-2 p.m., a food truck, patio tables, photo booth and a dance party by DJ Lunaxcel. Grab your gang- you know what to do!
Valentine’s Packages by The Bread and Board
Valentine’s Packages by The Bread and Board Provisions are available for pickup from February 10-14, and offer four sweet packages to choose from! Designed by Lauren Rose of @laurenrosemaking, options include the Coffee Lovers Package (perfect for a good friend or loved one), Sweet & Pink (fit for any and all cuties), Romantic Red (pictured above), or quite literally The Whole Package (includes “everything but the picnic blanket”)!
Goat Yoga Galentines/Valentines Day Edition
Got a yoga or goat lover? Sign up for Goat Yoga Galentines/Valentines Day Edition at Ruby Beach Brewing on February 13th! This class has been all the rage and for good reason- enjoy the love of baby goats while getting a good workout in with your boo’s! Also, look forward to a food truck, bar, and vendors before or after the class.
Third Wednesdays at MOCA
On the third Wednesday of every month, The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts happy hour specials, live music, and a variety of special programs like their MOCA Movie Night. This is the perfect artful date for you and your val/galentines! The next one takes place on February 15th.
Galentine’s Day Candy & Cocktails at Sweet Pete’s
Grab your gals and sign up for Sweet Pete’s Galentine’s Day! On February 13th, This event will teach you how to make heart lollipops and strawberry martinis, and includes a 1 specialty drink, sweet treats from candy demo, and an app voucher.
Their specialty drink of the month is the Lonely Hearts Club Float, available only at Fizzies and Fare at Sweet Pete’s Candy! In good candy shop fashion, there are loads of other Valentines themed sweets and goodies available throughout the store, like their chocolate dipped oreos.
Kid Friendly Fun: Days at the Museum
What do your kids love to do? A trip to the museum would peak their interests all day long! This month, the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) is hosting Little Learners: Exploring the Four Seasons on February 11th and 18th. They’re also hosting Winter 2023 One-Day, Fun-Day Discovery Camp on February 20th for a full day of fun. At the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Kids Art Lab takes place on February 11th and encourages young artists to make cross-curricular connections between Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).
Sweet Pete’s Afternoon
Just next door, spend a sweet afternoon at Sweet Pete’s Candy for the time of their lives! From sweet treats to lunch to milkshakes, everyone will find something they love at Downtown’s favorite candy factory.
Be sure to tag us at #DTJax for a chance to be featured on our socials. We hope you’ll spend a sweet month of reminders of love for you and yours!