Events to say ‘I love you’
Stores have been decked out in pink and shelves stocked with chocolate since the New Year, and now Valentine’s Day is finally upon us. Good news for lovebirds in Orlando — there are plenty of ways to celebrate.
There are many places around the City Beautiful to enjoy a night out with that special someone, finding new ways to say, “I love you.”
Many Central Florida restaurants offer specials for couples who dine out during this romantic holiday. Here are a few other ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Orlando.
ICEBAR Orlando will offer “Hearts on Fire” deals with included signature drinks or champagne, faux fur coat upgrades, food, photos and desserts. Packages start at $50 for a “Cupid’s Solo Package” and range up to $400 for a “Be My Gal-entine” package for five. The deals are available through Feb. 15 at 8967 International Drive in Orlando. More information: icebarorlando.com
SOUL Haven Ranch provides a Valentine’s Day tour in a horsedrawn carriage in Winter Garden, which can accommodate four adults or two adults, plus three children. Enjoy a 20-minute scenic ride along Plant Street at $95 per tour. Carriages take off every 20 minutes from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at 104 S. Lakeview Ave. in Winter Garden. More information: soulhavenranch.com
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company also offers a Valentine’s date night package for $30 with four beers and four doughnuts from The Salty Donut, which can be enjoyed on-site or at home. Pick up the pairing package after 4 p.m. Feb. 14 at 1300 Alden Road in Orlando. More information: ivanhoeparkbrewing.com
Epic Paddle Adventures has a range of Valentine’s Day offerings including a Galentine’s Day paddle and multiple events geared toward couples on Lake Ivanhoe. Paddlers can bring their own vessel and come along for $15; others can spend $53 and up per person to get a kayak or paddleboard rental with all the equipment, complimentary sparkling wine and flowers. Events occur at various times through Feb. 14 at 344 N.E. Ivanhoe Blvd. in Orlando. More information and tickets: eventbrite.com or epicpaddleadventures.com
Phantasmagoria’s “Hauntingly Romantic Tales” brings a show from the “whimsically macabre” storytellers to Orlando featuring tales of love and loss. The performance is headed for multiple Central Florida locations through Feb. 26, including Maxine’s on Shine (with a three-course meal), Penguin Point Productions, Theatre West End and Melon Patch Players. Tickets range in price depending on the venue. More information: phantasmagoriaorlando.com
Teatro Martini hosts a Valentine’s Day show with Vegasinspired entertainment. For $99, couples will receive two tickets to the Teatro Martini dinner show, a rose and free entry into Jewel Speakeasy. The show features pole dancers, hula hoop artists, comedians and more while guests enjoy a three-course meal. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at 6400 Carrier
Drive in Orlando. More information: teatromartinifl.com
SAK Comedy Lab in downtown Orlando has three Valentine’s Day shows tailored for sweethearts and extra packages for couples. One deal includes admission for two with two drinks, an “extra special” deal that includes a message in the big-screen slideshow and one package that gets the couple on stage in a scene. Tickets start at $25 each for the shows at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Feb. 14 at 29 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando. More information: sakcomedylab.com
Orlando Improv, the I-Drive dinner theater and comedy club, features a show from Tight Mike and Spunky Robinson and a prixfixe dinner menu. Tickets start at $50 for a two-person shared table for the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. at 9101 International Drive in
Orlando. More information: theimprovorlando.com
Cuba Libre’s “Blinded” By Love dining event offers an “extrasensory” experience for couples this Valentine’s Day with delicious Latin cuisine. Feb. 14, the restaurant offers specials designed for romantic dining. On Feb. 14, lovebirds who dine in will be treated to chocolate truffles and a blindfold (while supplies last). Use the latter to have a heightened sense of taste while eating. Make reservations ahead for the experience at 9101 International Drive in Orlando. More information: cubalibrerestaurant.com
Elev8 Fun Sanford offers a Valentine’s Day Special with a $50 package with a $40 arcade card and two go-kart races to share. The $40 package provides $40 in arcade credits and a choice between the
ropes course, bowling, mini-golf, laser tag or the Omni Arena VR experience for two. The deals are valid only on Feb. 14 at 320 Towne Center Circle in Sanford. More information: elev8fun.com
ICON Park offers couples an “I’m Sweet On You” package with a private capsule on The Wheel with two rotations (approximately 40 minutes), a bottle of sparkling wine, two mini cupcakes and a photo package. The package costs $115 and can be redeemed anytime in the month of February at 8375 International Drive in Orlando. More information: iconparkorlando.com