Valentine's Day in Boston 2024: best things to do

Wow your Valentine with this luxe collection of colorful blooms. Mesmerizing vanda orchids are tucked between watermelon pink garden roses, ombré peach roses, and petite coral spray roses. Trimmed with lush Dutch tulips and raspberry lisianthus in a modern white vase. $250.

Dive into a cozy winter night with a homemade dinner filled with a selection of Graves and Pessac-Léognan wine and food pairings. Offering sophistication in every glass, amp up your date night with these expert tips.

• Discover Château Carbonnieux, Pessac-Léognan Blanc, 2021.This exquisite wine boasts a transparent yellow hue. Pair it with a delicate seafood dish, like grilled sea bass or a citrus-infused shrimp risotto, to complement its citrus and floral notes.
• Indulge in Château Rahoul Blanc, Graves Blanc, 2019, which is a blend of 60% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot, bottled in May 2022 at the Château, yielding 112,000 bottles. Pair with a hearty lamb stew or a rich beef bourguignon to complement its robust flavors and velvety tannins.
• Delve into the richness of Château Haut-Selve, Graves Rouge, 2019, boasting 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. It presents a captivating garnet red color, a visual promise of its depth.Pair it with a rich beef stew or a herb-crusted rack of lamb to complement its deep flavors and refined structure.

Head to Bistro du Midi on February 14 for a romantic five-course prix fixe menu from Chef Robert Sisca. The French-inspired menu will cost $175 per person with an optional wine pairing for $90. Please see HERE to make a reservation. 

Have a romantic staycation with your partner at The Newbury this Valentine's Day. Their 'romance package' includes a weekend escape in an elegant guestroom or suite, a welcome Champagne amenity, breakfast for two from Personal Dining, and and late check out of 3pm. Enjoy tea for two every after, The Newbury will be serving a special tea time menu. Read more about the romance package and book here.

For a "rebellious" Valentine's Day, Rebel's Guild will be serving up a fun and flirty Lover’s Revolt menu on Saturday, February 10th and Saturday, February 17. Perfect to grab solo, with a date, or with a group, the specialty a la carte menu will feature themed dishes and cocktails alongside a DJ playing fun breakup songs. For more information or to make a reservation, click HERE.

While many of us have childhood memories of swimming at Long Sands Beach, York is not just a summer destination. York is a joy in the off season. Like so many of the other New England hot spots that are mobbed June-August, York is free of crowds in the Winter and Spring. So get out of the city and enjoy the ocean air in peace this season. 

Celebrate Galentine's Day or Valentine’s Day at Back Bay Social Club! For Galentine’s Day on February 13, BBSC will be offering the ladies specials including a champagne toast, chocolate covered strawberries, shareable charcuterie boards and more. On Valentine's Day, BBSC will offer a $50, three-course prix fixe menu.