Are you looking for something to do this Valentine’s Day, whether it’s a solo date, hanging out with friends or spending time with a partner? The Post has curated a list of several different themed activities for you to consider this upcoming Valentine’s Day.
Loving the Land: Habitat Restoration and Walk
If you enjoy spending time out in nature, a one-mile habitat restoration hike might be for you at the Windy Hill Preserve on Valentine’s Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the morning you’ll spend time pulling French broom, a common invasive plant in the Hawthorns area, followed by a walk around the area’s century old mansion to learn about its local history.
Sign-ups are required and are almost full! Find the information you need here.
Craft Love Bugs at the Mitchell Park Library
If you’re spending time with children or looking for something to do with younger siblings, check out the Family Craft event at Mitchell Park Library in Palo Alto! Here you can dabble in some arts and crafts by creating cute little bugs using googly eyes, pom-poms and pipe cleaners for gifting.
The event is on Valentine’s Day from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Mitchell Park Library’s Midtown Room. Sign-ups are not required but recommended for updates and a reminder for the event.
For more information, visit here.
Friends-to-Lovers Bookish Faire
During the Valentine’s Day weekend, the romance bookstore A Novel Affair is hosting an event featuring local authors and vendors to help you find your new favorite reads! Admission to this event is free and the store is located in downtown Los Altos.
For more information, visit here.
Love Is Love: A Dance Performance
If you’re looking to view some performing arts this weekend, come to the show at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, filled with music, dance and passion. Experience the emotional journey taken through the performance with love of every kind: family, romance and heartbreak. This event is choreographed by Gregory Amato and performed by Peninsula Ballet Theatre with international guests.
Shows are on Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 14 at 2 p.m., starting from $31 with discounts for students and children available.
For more information, visit here.
Catch a Historical Film at Stanford Theatre
Interested in some old-timey romance with popcorn and an amazing atmosphere? Stanford Theatre specializes in older movies, bringing back films from 1910 to 1970. This season features comedies, romances and musicals: all hidden gems buried by time and waiting to be uncovered. Check out the different showings switching every two days starting Feb. 12.
Find the full schedule at this link and more information here.
