The worst part of Valentine’s Day is figuring out what to give your better half. We’re here to help with this local Valentine’s Day date guide featuring experiences that are uniquely Greenville.
Think of these 10+ romantic experiences as a way to love on your Valentine and your city at the same time.
Is your favorite local business doing something special for Valentine’s Day? We’d love it if you let us know.
For the music fans
A Night with Edwin McCain | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $30-$60 | The New York Times called this Greenville singer-songwriter the “great American romantic,” so what better way to celebrate your love for your partner and your city than singing along to hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More”?
For the foodies
Dinner at the Diamond | Friday, Feb. 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $120 per person | Start your night indulging in small bites and listening to live music in Champions Club with a glass of champagne in hand before dining in a private suite with a chef-prepared dinner for up to four people.
Passport to Love | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Cartwright Food Hall, 215 Trade St., Greer | $45 per person | From Cajun cuisine to sushi rolls, grab passports for you and your Valentine to dine on unique tapas-style entrees from each Cartwright vendor, plus taste beer, wine, and coffee.
Valentines Day Cocktail Class | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $65 per person | With the help of an expert mixologist, you can bring your Valentine to craft three distinct cocktails while taking a tour of the distillery to learn how the spirits are made and why they taste the way they do.
Date Night at Home | Order by Friday, Feb. 10 for pick up Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Feed & Seed Co., 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Ste. 6010, Greenville | $45 | If you prefer to stay in, pick up two fresh filets, house-made twice-baked potatoes, and a salad for two for an elevated, romantic evening at home.
For the dancers
Salsa Dance Party | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Group Therapy Pub and Playground, 320 Falls St., Ste. G, Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy free salsa lessons while dancing the night away to a live DJ with your Valentine, no reservation needed — plus buy one game and your Valentine’s is half-off when booked online.
For the active couples
Cupid’s Chase 5K | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. | Conestee Park, 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville | $35-$40 | If you and your Valentine love to run, join in this national race series supporting housing and employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
For the artists
Couples Pottery Class | Multiple dates | Times vary | Hollowed Earth Pottery, 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Bay 7, Greenville | If you’re looking for your “Ghost” movie moment, bring your Valentine for an intro wheel class or a Valentine’s themed seasonal class.
For the animal lovers
Adopt a Zoo Animal | Multiple dates | Times Vary | Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville | Prices vary | Gift your Valentine an honorary adoption of an iguana or a flamingo at the Greenville Zoo to support the zoo’s foundation — bonus points if you take them on a zoo date.
Pawlentine’s Day | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 4-9 p.m. | The Unleashed Dog Bar, 69 Rocky Slope Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Spend Valentine’s Day with your special someone and your pups with free treats for all Pawlentines.
Bonus: For the singles
Singles Appreciation Day | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5:30 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Ste. B, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Play single-player games from Boardwalk Games, munch on a three-course casserole dinner from Resident Diner, and sip on recommended pairings from The Tap.
Singles Only Valentine’s Bash | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6:15 p.m. | Bonjour Main, 20 S. Main St., Greenville | $10 | Celebrate love and friendship with other Greenville singles with special bites and drinks available for purchase.
