Last-minute guide to Valentine’s Day in Colorado Springs
With Valentine’s Day finally here, your significant other may be asking you about special plans. If the holiday snuck up on you this year, don’t worry. We’ve pulled together this last-minute guide for those who want to celebrate the holiday of love.
Where to buy sweets, flowers
Chocolates are synonymous with Valentine’s Day in the U.S. But not all boxes of chocolate are created equal. If you want to spend a little more money and get something a little fancier than Russell Stover, head to one of these Colorado Springs sweet shops for house-made goodies, including gourmet truffles, bonbons and more.
Where to get local dessert 🍰
Want something sweet, but less traditional than chocolate? These spots are serving up decadent pastries, homemade cupcakes and Valentine’s Day donuts.
- The Cupcake Doctor: Valentine’s themed cupcakes
- Hurts Donuts: Valentine’s chocolate strawberry donuts
- Boonzaaijer’s Dutch Bakery: tarts, eclairs, cake slices, etc.
- Marigold Cafe & Bakery: cheesecake, moose cakes, etc.
- The French Kitchen: Paris-Brests, palmiers, cakes, etc.
- La Baguette Bakery: tarts, cakes, etc.
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Where to get local flowers 🌷
Roses are just as synonymous with the holiday as chocolate but this year, avoid the grocery store crowds and pick up a bouquet from one of these local flower shops.
- Springs in Bloom
- Platte Floral
- Jasmine Flowers & Gifts
- My Floral Shop
- Bloom Bar & Co.
- Enchanted Florist II
- Sign of the Rose
- A Wildflower Florist
Where to go, what to do
(NOTE: Many of the city’s popular restaurants are booked up for V-Day, but you can always celebrate the day after, or even, this weekend.)
Last-minute date ideas
Perhaps you want to venture a little bit outside of your comfort zone with your special someone and try some painting, swing dancing or even sound bathing.
- Painting With a Twist: Valentine’s At Home VIP Date Night Bundle with canvas, paint, paint brushes, palettes, bottle of choice wine, sweets and more. Visit here for more information.
- COATI swing dancing lessons: Including drink specials and door prizes. Visit here for more information.
- Color Me Mine: Paint by Candlelight on Valentine’s Day with champagne, chocolates and music provided. Visit here for more information.
- Valentine’s Party at Front Range BBQ: Enjoy live music and a special dinner and drink menu. Visit here for more information.
- Sausage Workshop + Champagne: Improve your culinary skills while sipping bubbly and having charcuterie snacks. Only four spots available. Visit here for more information.
- Sound Bath & Cacao Ceremony: Experience soothing tones from singing bowls, gongs and chimes while enjoying a glass of fine wine and cacao. Visit here for more information.
And now you have the playbook for the perfect Valentine’s Day.
XOXO – The Gazette