SAVE THE DATE Avoid last-minute clichés with our Valentine’s Day guide.
Plan the most romantic day of the year with suggestions for everyone, even zombie lovers.
VALENTINE’S FRIENDLY CONSIDER REMINDER DAY THIS IS YOUR COMING. THAT SOON. LESS-THAN-TWO-WEEKS SOON. SO IF YOU HAVEN’T BOOKED A RESERVATION AT YOUR PARTNER’S FAVORITE RESTAURANT OR PURCHASED A GIFT THAT’S FULL OF A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND, YOU SHOULD GET ON WITH THE PLANNING.
With that, procrastinators, here’s a collection of Valentine’s Day activities to help make the day memorable. But don’t expect another night at a restaurant with candles and fine food. These are events that suggest a unique experience, from couples painting to evading zombies to a date with goats. Enjoy. Just bring your own dose of love.
ROMANCE UNDER THE SEA
A romantic dinner for two at the Aquarium Restaurant.
When: 11 a.m-8:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby
Tickets: $99 per couple, aquariumrestaurants.com/houston
VALENTINE’S DAY S’MORES FOR TWO!
Menu includes everything you need to make s’mores with handmade bourbon marshmallows, bacon and other toppings.
When: 4 p.m.-midnight
Where: Momo Food + Wine, 4104 Fannin
Tickets: $20-$45; momohtx.com
DINNER ON THE FRENCH QUARTER
The New Orleans-inspired dinner will feature live music and festive décor.
When: 5-10 p.m.
Where: Lucille’s, 5512 La Branch
Tickets: $125; facebook.com/ events/214248545808791
VALENTINE’S DAY ROMANTIC PAIRING DINNER
Menu features a Spanish four-course pairing dinner and live music by Niche Manrique and the Guateque Band.
When: 5-10 p.m.
Where: Mi Luna, 2441 University
Tickets: $75; milunahouston.com
CUPID CRUISES ON VALENTINE’S DAY
Hop aboard Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Spirit of the Bayou pontoon tour-boat ride and enjoy bubbly beverages, chocolate bites and the scenery of downtown Houston.
When: 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bayou Partnership, 1019 Commerce
Tickets: $50; facebook.com/ events/940287752791443