Sweet Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day 2015 in the DC Metro Area

by Micaela Williamson

Chocolate Lovers Festival
February 7 & 8, 2015
Fairfax, VA

The Chocolate Lovers Festival in the City of Fairfax keeps getting better each year.  The two-day festival includes the Taste of Chocolate, the Chocolate Challenge, a Sweet History Walking Tour, the ever-popular Kiwanis Chocolate Chip Pancake Breakfast, open houses at historic buildings and much more. View the entire schedule online here.


Be My VALentine Fest at the Village at Leesburg
February 13, 2015
Leesburg, VA

Come celebrate VALentines Day with the Village at Leesburg! Bring your sweetheart and enjoy evening horse drawn carriage rides, strolling musicians, VALentines characters and more!


Chocolate Festival 
February 14, 2015
Herndon, VA

This event includes great food (chocolate) and fun for the whole family.  There will be games, activities, entertainment, face pairing, inflatables, a silent auction and more.  All proceeds benefit Help Hungry Kids


Valentine's Tea and Garden Valentines at Green Spring Gardens
February 14, 2015
Alexandria, VA

Register online for one of these fun events.  The Valentine's Tea and Dance includes dancing, sampling of different teas, sweets, and a valentine craft.  At Garden Sprout: Garden Valentines, explore our glasshouse to spot Valentine hearts in nature. Create a Valentine from pressed flowers for a favorite person. Sample the first strawberries of the season and learn the Native American story behind this Valentine berry.


Afternoon Tea at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens
February 14, 2015
Leesburg, VA

Afternoon tea at the Oatlands is an iconic tradition.  Dine on assorted sandwiches, scones with preserves & cream and delicious sweets in the historic Carriage House.  Then take advantage of a discounted rate to tour the mansion.  (Reservations required.)


Valentine's Card Crafts at the American Girl Doll Store
February 14, 2015
Tysons Corner, VA

Inspire your girl to give something extra-special to her Valentine: a cute handmade card and matching envelope! She’ll use stickers and decorative paper to make a one-of-a-kind card, then add a sweet message on the inside. Free!


Valentine's Day Campfire (Daytime) 
February 14, 2015
Black Hill Nature Center
Boyds, MD

Head to the Visitor Center to enjoy a cozy fire, activities, hot cocoa, and nature crafts to give that you can make for someone you love. Drop in anytime during program hours. No registration required. Fee is $2 per person


Family Fun Cooking Class Valentine's Day Treats
February 14, 2015
Sur La Table
Alexandria, VA

Get the family together to make decadent sweet treats like Valentine Kiss Cookies, Pink Chocolate-Dipped Krispy Pops and Heart Shaped Chocolate Cupcakes.


SteveSongs Valentine's Day Concert
Jammin' Java
Vienna, VA


Come jam with the award-winning SteveSongs, one of the most popular and fun children's artists in the nation. Plus, Jammin' Java is a special place to enjoy a sweet treat and for parents to sip on a specialty coffee drink.  Two shows: 10:30 and 12:30 PM. Tickets available online. 


ImaginAsia: Love in Every Language
February 14 & 15, 2015
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Washington DC

View a digital slideshow of images of love in Asian art from the Freer|Sackler collections. In the classroom, use prints that say “love” in more than a dozen Asian languages and create a Valentine’s Day card to take home, Also, learn how to fold heart-shaped origami. All ages welcome.


Portrait Story Days: Abigail Adams and Valentines
February 14 & 15, 2015
National Portrait Gallery
Washington DC

Drop in to hear a special story about First Lady Abigail Adams and create a Valentine’s card for someone special. The story will be read at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. on Saturday and at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. on Sunday.


The Chocolate Tour of Washington DC
(ongoing, Saturday's and Sundays)
Georgetown, Washington DC

Come join your expert tour guide for a delightful stroll through some of the Washington's most decadent dessert boutiques and chocolatiers in the charming neighborhood of Georgetown.  Tour includes stops and tastings at Sprinkles, Godiva, Thomas Sweet, Olivia Macaron, Dean & Deluca and Pie Sisters. Save up to 60% off by using this current Groupon. 


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