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6 Valentine's Day Date Ideas in Sierra Madre

A Valentine's Day ball, romantic picnic, theater tickets, wine tasting and more local date ideas.

It’s true that you don’t need to wait until February 14 to celebrate your love, but Valentine’s Day is a nice excuse to go on a fun date. With these ideas, you won’t even have to leave town!

Sierra Madre’s best spot in town for live music is throwing a veritable Valentine’s Day Ball on with the help of blues players Rob Rio & The Revolvers. From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on February 14 expect lively boogie-woogie and jump blues tunes, dancing and a full bar and dinner menu. 

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Window Shopping and Peppermint Ice Cream

Invite your significant for a stroll through Kersting Court and stop to admire all of the Valentine’s Day window dressings. Take in the fresh air, then pop in Mother Moo Creamery for some candy and a scoop of peppermint ice cream with two spoons.

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Present your other half with a bouquet and a pair of tickets to the Sierra Madre Playhouse’s performance of Twentieth Century for lots of laughs and a great date night out. Adult and senior tickets are $22-$25 each. The show goes up Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so you can extend your Valentine’s celebrations through the weekend.

Sip wines from the finest California vintners while taking a hand-in-hand stroll through the Alverno Villa gardens this Sunday February 12. It’s romantic, relaxing, and you’ll seem oh-so-prepared by celebrating Valentine’s Day two days early. There will also be a silent auction and a raffle, so you might even be able to snag a gift for your sweet. Tickets are $60 each.

Picnic and a Hike

Do you know what your lover’s favorite foods are? Pack them up in basket with a comfy blanket, then head on up to . Bring your mp3 player and portable speakers to set the mood with your favorite. After you’re done eating, stash your picnic stuff in the car and go for a hike.

Recreate Your First Date

Ah- the first time you really spent some alone time together! What did you do? Maybe you got coffee at , went out for or simply cruised around town. Whatever it was, recreate it for Valentine’s Day. Bonus points if you wear the same outfit as the day you both met!

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