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Valentine’s Date Night
A few suggestions on where to safely celebrate with your sweetheart
By Collin Kelley
You guessed it — Valentine’s Day is going to be different this year due to the ongoing
pandemic. However, if you’re looking for a fun way to spend time with your sweetie
that doesn’t involve takeout or Netflix, then check out these socially distanced ideas for
Valentine’s weekend.
Orchid Daze
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Orchid Daze returns at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in
Midtown. Beginning Feb. 13, thousands of fragrant orchids will be on display in the Fuqua
Orchid Center highlighting winter’s favorite plant. For timed-tickets and details, visit
atlantabg.org.
Sips Under the Sea
The Georgia Aquarium will host a special Valentine’s edition of Sips on Feb. 12 from 7 to
10 p.m. for ages 21+ featuring cocktails, dining options, and a live DJ, but with limited
capacity to allow for safe social distancing. Face coverings are required in the galleries but
may be taken off to actively sip on cocktails or while eating food in designated areas. For
tickets and details, visit
georgiaaquarium. org.
◄ Fernbank
After Dark
Head to the Fernbank
Museum of National
History in Druid Hills
on Feb. 12 from 7 to
11 p.m. for a physically
distanced after-hours
experiences for grown
ups (21+), including
outdoor explorations
in WildWoods,
museum exhibits, live
music, full bars, tapas
menus, and science
demonstrations. Tickets
and information
can be found at
fernbankmuseum.org.
▲ Dinner Date
If you’re comfortable dining out, a number of restaurants will be offering socially-distanced
Valentine’s Day meals, including 5Church, Nan Thai Fine Dining, Beetlecat, The Optimist,
TukTuk, JCT. Kitchen and Bar, Marcel, Pricci, Bistro Nikko, St. Cecilia, and Chai Yo.
Visit OpenTable.com for more restaurants and to make reservations.
The Rink at Park Tavern
Want to ice skate in Piedmont Park? Head to The Rink at Park Tavern, which is open
through Feb. 15. The rink is open for all ages until 8:30 p.m., when it becomes 16+. Be
sure to book now because skate times are likely to sell out due to social distancing. For
more information, visit parktavern.com/ice-rink.
Worlds of Puppetry Museum
The museum located inside the Center for Puppetry Arts in Midtown will be open on
Valentine’s Day starting at noon. The museum includes the Jim Henson Collection
featuring the Muppets from “Sesame Street,” “The Muppet Show,” and “Fraggle Rock.” For
tickets and information, visit puppet.org. [0
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