Feb 12, 2025 - Holidays

Seven ways to celebrate — and not celebrate — Valentine's Day

Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios

Besides going to dinner at your favorite NWA restaurant, here are some ideas for celebrating regardless of your relationship status.

🎨 Get creative at a Galentine craft-making night. 6pm Thursday at Sequoyah Hall at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville. Free.

💎 Enjoy a Galentine's Day jewelry making workshop. 6:30pm Thursday at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $120.

🛍 Shop the Stupid Cupid Valentines market. Noon Friday at The Ledger in Bentonville.

🖤 Wear black to an Anti-Valentine's party. 6pm Friday at Danger Dave's in Bentonville.

🍷 It doesn't get more Valentine's Day than dinner and dancing at a winery. 6pm Friday at Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery in Springdale. $125.

💃 Learn salsa and wear your best red outfit for a night of dancing. 7pm Friday at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. $20.

🤣 Have a date night at a Valentines comedy show. 8pm Friday at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville. $15-$30.

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