Your Valentine’s Day night out may not look the same this year as it has in past years, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be unique and special. Here are seven ideas, whether you’re in search of dining, fun, art experiences or relaxation time, to get you started on just how to show that special someone you love them.
1. Dining dos.
Plan on Mom Chaffee’s, one of Berks County’s oldest restaurants. The family establishment in West Reading serves up authentic Italian cuisine like linguine with white clam sauce, chicken parmesan, lasagna and decadent homemade desserts. Order ahead and get it to-go, then take it home for a romantic candlelit dinner. 610.374.5733, momchaffes.com
2. Get creative.
Sign up for one of the Maker Dates offered by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. They all happen Valentine’s Day weekend and include the following: Valentine’s Ceramics Maker Date, Valentine’s Screen-Printing Maker Date, Fused Glass Sushi Dish Valentine’s Maker Date, Valentine’s Heart Pendant Workshop, Valentine’s Painting Maker Date and Jackson Pollock Valentine’s Painting Maker Date. 610.374.4600, goggleworks.org
3. Go classic.
After – or before – your dinner, take in a movie night at FOX Berkshire. Enjoy a cocktail and a film in the theatre’s heated seats, perfect for cozying up during winter months. Rest assured; special COVID-19 precautions have been put in place. 610.374.1123, foxshowtimes.com
4. Relax and unwind.
We’re all a bit more stressed of late, so a massage is a great way to ease some tension. Book a couples’ package at The Spa at Spring Ridge and enjoy some pampering and time together with pandemic safety measures in place. You can even upgrade to a hot stone massage. 610.372.1043, spaatspringridge.com
5. Take to the ice.
Embrace winter and get your bodies moving in sync by booking advanced reservations at Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex for some ice skating. Bring your own skates or they can provide you with a pair. It’s the perfect excuse for cuddling close to warm up afterward. 610.376.2100, bodyzonesports.com/public-ice-skating
6. Breakfast in bed.
You don’t have to make it! One of you can make a trip to Benchwarmers Coffee & Doughnuts in West Reading for customized doughnut creations and your favorite hot beverage with little effort and lots of deliciousness. 610.374.2326, benchwarmerscoffee.com
7. Change your scenery.
Book a stay at the beautiful The Gables at Stirling Guest Hotel, a historic property in Reading’s Centre Park Historic District. Some accommodations feature fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. 610.373.1522, stirlingguesthotel.us
Remember, that regardless of what you do, showing that special someone you love them is the most essential ingredient of a successful Valentine’s Day.
