If you’re looking for the best ways to celebrate Valentine's Day or need fun date night ideas, look no further. Just south of Indy is where you’ll find everything you need. After all, everything is more festive here.
Events
Below is a selection of events celebrating Valentine's Day in Festival Country. For a full list, click here.
For Couples
Studio You Yoga is hosting Valentine's partner yoga on Feb. 8. Learn more here.
Sample bourbon and wine with your valentine on Feb. 10 at Antilogy. There will also be a special dinner menu. RSVP is required.
Visit Woven Co. Candles on Feb. 13 for their Candles & Charcuterie event, or stop by any day to pour your own custom candles and shop from local makers.
Enjoy a three-course dinner and entertainment from The Castlewood Singers at The Sycamore at Mallow Run on Feb. 14, then stick around for dessert, fun and dancing with West Wind's Big Band. The Sycamore Bar will be open with wine, beer and cocktails available for purchase. Reserve your spot for this romantic evening at this link.
Celebrate Valentine's Day at The Lounge at Garment Factory Events as they host a romantic dinner on Feb. 14 with a special menu. RSVP is required.
Create a wood sign or project at Board & Brush Greenwood during their couples workshops on Feb. 14 and 15.
There will also be special Valentine's Day dinners at Court Street Café, The Local Grind and others. Reservations are highly recommended.
Family-friendly
UPaint Pottery Studio is hosting a few themed pottery nights for couples, families and gal pals. Learn more here.
There are father/daughter and mother/son Valentine's dances happening throughout Festival Country in Franklin, Edinburgh, Greenwood and Trafalgar. Click here to see them all.
Shop from local vendors and enjoy MashCraft's food and craft brews on Feb. 7 during their XOXO Market.
If you'd like to decorate cookies at home, stop by Main & Madison Market Café for take-home Valentine's Day cookie kits. They're also hosting a cookie decorating contest on Feb. 7.
For the Gals
Kiln Creations is hosting events for gals and couples. Check them out here.
Create a watercolor Valentine in this guided painting class on Feb. 6. This would be a great activity to do with friends, solo or with a date.
Make two pairs of custom earrings and sip fun drinks at Grafton Peek Mercantile on Feb. 7.
Play Galentine's bingo at At Home with Heartland on Feb. 7 for the chance to win prizes.
Make a beautiful custom flower bouquet with SH Stems on Feb. 8 at Millie's Ice Cream Co.
Aberdeen Farms is hosting a Galentine's Day event with a charcuterie class, a charcuterie dinner, drinks, prizes and more. The event is on Feb. 11 but tickets must be purchased by Feb. 7.
On Feb. 13, Grafton Peek Social Hall is hosting a Galentine's party. Attendees will enjoy beverages and leave with a custom room spray and container of wax melts as well as eight ounces of tallow-based body scrub and a bouquet of flowers. Click the link to purchase tickets.
Visit The Grove Botany Boutique on Feb. 15 for store specials, treats and make and take stations where attendees can make their own sugar scrub, succulent, mini candle, lotion and bath bomb.
Galentine's Day shopping galore is happening just south of Indy. Visit shops like Small Town Girl Boutique, Brianne's Boutique, Take Root Country Store, Junction 111, Abby's Closet and more to sip, shop and get special discounts.
Dining
These are a few of our favorite dining options for the perfect date night. Click here to see a full list of dining options in Festival Country.
Vino Villa is located at a renovated historic home in Greenwood. This wine bar and bistro-inspired restaurant offers an impressive selection of wines from around the world. The chef-driven menu consists of shareable appetizers, pasta, seafood, desserts and more. In the warmer months, their outdoor patio is a popular hangout where guests enjoy bocce ball and live music.
This restaurant serves dishes like handmade artisan flatbreads, crispy fried chicken, fresh seafood, and steaks. Chef Joe and his staff ensure the best dining experience through a relaxing atmosphere and delicious food.
Revery has been serving Greenwood since 2014. Their menu includes artfully crafted steaks, fresh seafood and more. Sip one of their creative cocktails or choose from a wide selection of whiskey, bourbon and wine. Check our event page for occasional events like bourbon tastings.
Experience rooftop dining at this modern steakhouse, wine bar and cocktail lounge. Savor their elevated menu of grass-fed steaks, fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails, then finish the meal with a refreshing scoop of house-made gelato.
With a creative selection of shareable plates, a full brunch and dinner menu and a laid-back lounge environment, Antilogy is a great place for a date any time of day. Fans rave about their bourbon candied bacon, vanilla bourbon French toast, jalapeño deviled eggs and sharable boards.
Locals love this cozy Italian restaurant for its flavorful steaks and scratch-made pasta. The environment is atmospheric but approachable. There's also outdoor dining in the warmer months.
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Lodging
Make it a weekend getaway by booking your stay at one of these premier hotels and inns. Click here to learn about the modern hotels and accommodations just south of Indy.
