Spend your love locally this Valentine’s day with our favorite DSM finds this weekend. 💕
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Written by Vada Abrahamson and Morgan Chicchelly
Valentine’s Day is here and no matter the status of your love life, this is your day to celebrate. Whether you love to hit the town with friends, settle down for a four-course meal or take on the day in a unique way, we’ve got you covered. Come see the great opportunities we have found in Des Moines to celebrate.
Fancy Valentine’s Dinner Ideas
HoQ
Staying in the Metro for Valentine’s day doesn’t have to limit your food possibilities. HoQ offers the perfect blend of local and global that you can fall head over heels for this V-Day. We love that HoQ is making it easy to be flexible with your plans this year. On February 11, 12 and 14 you can choose between a four-course menu, wine pairings or cocktail pairings to celebrate the special day. If you’re a quick planner like us, you’ll be happy to hear they are accepting reservations online to make planning easier. Make your reservation soon – there’s only a few spots left!
Motley School Tavern
Mulberry Street Tavern
Valentine’s Day Tomahawk Dinner for 2 at The Hall
If you haven’t had a ribeye cooked on a pitchfork in a cauldron of boiling oil, then you are in for an experience. That’s all there is to say. One night only – this Saturday, Feb. 13! Reserve your spot here.
Alba
Clyde’s Fine Diner
Republic on Grand
Looking for even more suggestions?
Check out our date night guide for some other great restaurants to try out this weekend. Check it out here.
Experience Ideas
Couples Sound Bath or Massage at Inner Space DSM
If a night out on the town or a fancy dinner isn’t quite your style, head over to Inner Space for their unique and intimate Valentine’s options. You and your partner can enjoy a healing sound bath in the salt lounge to take a moment to connect and open your hearts. Another option is to schedule an hour long massage with your significant other in the salt lounge to unwind and relax your body. Inner Space mentions that sweet treats are included, and while we don’t quite know what they have in mind, we trust their eye for a day well spent.
Eric Church Concert at Wells Fargo Arena
In case you didn’t know already, Eric Church is in town this weekend! Showtime is at 8 p.m. on Saturday night, which could make for a great gals, pals or valentines day concert to celebrate.
Wine and Cupcake Pairing at Jasper Winery
From Friday through Monday, visit Jasper Winery for the cutest special wine and cupcake pairing. They’re partnering with Creme Cupcakes to pair three mini cupcakes with popular wines for $20/person. All the details at the Facebook event here.
One Love Movement: Valentine’s Flow For Two
Yoga for a good cause? Yes, please. One Love Movement is a +1 event, where one ticket allows you 2 movement spots and 2 swag bags, at this 75 minute movement class with Ben Spellman. NOT partner yoga, so don’t let that freak you out. This is hosted by Good Vibes Movement, a Des Moines nonprofit, serving diverse and underrepresented community, located in the Riverbend and King Irving neighborhoods, as well as youth citywide. This class will be on Monday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. Sign up at the link here.
Tootsie at Des Moines Civic Center
Take a night out for laughs, drinks and celebration with your lover at the Des Moines Civic Center to enjoy Tootsie live. This show is referred to as a love letter to the theater and centers around an actor named Michael Dorsey and his struggle to find work. This is a date that you can remember that stands out against typical Valentine’s Day plans. After the show you can grab a drink or dinner at your favorite DSM spot as an end to your perfect night. Showtimes all weekend!
Comedy Show at Teehee’s Comedy Club
Any night is a good night to visit this independent comedy club on one of our favorite streets in Downtown Des Moines – Walnut St! There are shows all weekend, but on Monday they have a special “Lovesick Comedy” show for Valentine’s Day. This show is for the lovesick, the people sick of love, and everything in between. Watch as a stand up do their set about love and other things, then the improvisers will do their thing based off the set. We will alternate all night. This fast paced show will bring big laughs because one way or another we are all lovesick. Check out all the shows here.
Paint at Bottle and Bottega
Get your inner artist on by painting a fun valentine’s day themed canvas at Bottle and Bottega. Check out all the in-studio events here.
At Home Ideas
At Home Romantic Valentine Bundle from Purveyor
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Purveyor and enjoy a 500ml wine growler filled with your choice of wine, charcuterie for two and your choice of a @dorebakerydsm dessert for $50 ✨This Valentine’s offer is valid now through 2/13! Visit Purveyor during the hours of 11am-8pm Wednesday-Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5pm to pick it up.
Coffee and Pie To Go from Pie Bird Pies at Slowdown DSM
Grab yourself or your loved one the cutest afternoon snack to go from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday!
Planning a Super Bowl Watch Party?
Fourth Annual Super Bags Tournament at Smash Park
- Sunday, February 13, Starts at 9:45 a.m.
- Smash Park, 6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Why not just do the second most American activity before you watch the first? Get a team together for a super bags tournament at Smash Park. You can choose between 20 feet or 27 feet toss and yes, we just learned that there was a distinction. Smash Park is giving away $7,500 in cash and prizes to the winners so don’t sleep on this! Register here.
Super Bowl Deals in DSMG Stories
Stay tuned to our Instagram stories where we’ll be sharing all the fun watch party pop-up deals that we see Des Moines restaurants and bars posting in real time!
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