Valentine’s Day lands on a Friday this year and Upstate has plenty of things going on to make this night one to remember. Sign your kids up for their own night out, grab a bouquet from the best flower shops in the area, dine at a local restaurant, partake in a workshop, or catch a show!

For Your Kids:

Kid’s Night Out Valentine’s Party - Arts & Glass, Clifton Park, 6-8 PM, $34/child.

Kids Night Out - The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 5:30-8:30 PM, $25-30/child. Pre-registration is required by 2/7/2020. Call (518) 584-5540 to register.

Parent’s Night Out - Tumbling Tykes, Latham, 5:30-8:30 PM, $30/child, $20/sibling. Call (518) 783-0767 to register.

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For You & Your Love:

Flower Shops:

Chatham Flowers & Gifts - Chatham

Open Valentine’s Day from 9AM to 5:30PM.

Flower Kraut - Hudson

All standard-size bouquets will be available, plus a special $20 grab-and-go bouquet. If you’re feeling creative, a DIY Bouquet Bar will be set up where you can curate your own bouquet.

Flower Scout - Troy

Valentine's Day Eco Bundle, $75. This package includes a floral bar from Baabda Botanical Soap in Albany, a special-edition hibiscus chocolate bar from Primo Botanica in Troy, a beautiful new card designed by Caroline Corrigan, and a bouquet of locally-harvested flowering branches (with just a few flower-flowers added, for a pop of winter color). All tied up in a reusable, hand-printed canvas pouch.

Olive & June Floral Co. - Albany

Valentine’s Day Bouquet for $40. *Pre-Order Only* For pick-up at 385 Madison Ave, Albany NY on Feb. 13th or 14th.

Rosery Flowers - Hudson

Open Valentine’s Day from 9 AM-5 PM.

Restaurants:

Caskade Kitchen & Bar - Cohoes. Valentine’s Day a la carte menu coming soon. Reservations may be made via email caskadekitchenandbar@gmail.com.

Dukes Chophouse at Rivers Casino - Schenectady, 4-10 PM. A shareable 4-course Valentine’s Day dinner. $135/couple. Reservations are available at the host stand or by calling (518) 579-8850.

Innovo - Latham, 3-course prix fixe dinner. $65/person. Reservations may be made online.

Longfellows - Saratoga Springs, 6:30-10:30 PM. 4-course dinner for two will also include a bottle of wine or champagne at your table and live music from J Yager & Bobbie Van Detta Duo. $175/couple.

Milano - Newton Plaza, Latham, 5-10:30 PM, 3-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu. $49/person. Reservations may be made online or over the phone at (518) 783-3334.

New World Bistro Bar - Albany. 3-course prix fixe dinner menu. $75/person.

Nicole’s Restaurant - Albany. 4-course prix fixe dinner menu. $69/person. Reservations may be made over the phone at (518)436-4952.

Provence Restaurant and Wine Bar - Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, 5-10 PM, 3-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner menu. $59/person. Reservations may be made online or over the phone at (518) 689-7777.

Ravenous Creperie - Saratoga Springs, 6-9 PM. Prix fixe dinner featuring your choice of beverage, pomme frites with a dipping sauce, your choice of three delectable savory crepes, and a petite sweet dessert of your choice. The Kaitlyn Fay Trio will be performing throughout the evening. $35++/person. Reservations may be made over the phone at (518) 581-0560.

Salt & Char - Saratoga Springs. 4:30-9:30 PM, 3-course custom dinner. $95/person. Reservations may be made online or over the phone (518) 450-7500.

The Bishop - Albany, starting at 5 PM, 4-course Valentine’s Day menu. $65/person. Reservations may be made over the phone at (518) 512-5009.

The Blue Hen - Saratoga Springs, 5:30-10 PM, 4-course Valentine’s Day dinner. $95/person. Reservations may be made online or over the phone (518) 678-6000.

The Century House - Latham, 5-9 PM, 3-course Valentine’s Day dinner. $49.95/person. Reservations may be made online or over the phone (518) 785-0834.

The People’s Pub - Chatham, 5-10 PM, 4-course prix fixe menu with all you can drink Italian prosecco. $65/person. Reservations may be made over the phone (518) 392-2337.

The Saratoga Winery - Saratoga, 6-9 PM. Featuring a special Valentine’s Day menu, with a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts to choose from. Suggested wine pairings for each entree. Reservations are required and may be made over the phone at (518) 584-WINE.

Valentine's A-Moray Day at VIA Aquarium - Rotterdam, 6-10 PM, 3-course Valentine’s Day dinner. $150/couple. Reservations may be made online.

The Third Annual A-Moray Dinner is happening this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a delicious dinner as our animals and exhibits provide a romantic backdrop for you. New this year: a performance by Jenna Sue as the soundtrack to your night!

Things to Do:

Empire Skate Plaza - Open 4:30 - 8:00 PM (weather permitting). Rentals are available whenever the rink is open and cost $3 for children 12 and under and $4 for adults. A photo ID is required to rent skates.

Love Light Luminary Walk - Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville, 5-7 PM. Dozens of glowing luminaries will light the path to and from the Dix Bridge, with hanging lanterns available for purchase as a beautiful souvenir to give to your loved one. After your walk, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies at the pavilion! $5 suggested donation per person. Additional $10 to purchase a lantern to take home.

Nine Pin Cider - Albany, 4-8 PM. Primo Botanica Chocolate will be setting up in the tasting room and selling Valentine's truffle boxes made with Nine Pin Cider! For those sticking around for a cider or two, Nine Pin will have a LIMITED number of special Cider and Truffle Flights for purchase. The flight will feature 4 chocolate truffles made with Nine Pin paired with 4 of their featured ciders! Stay tuned for the pairing menu. A cidery tour will take place at 5:30 PM. Spots on the tour are limited and MUST be purchased in advance.

Piece d'Occasion Valentine’s Date Night - Loudonville, 6-9 PM. The pricing is the price of your pottery plus a $5 Flat Studio Fee. Leave a deposit to save your spot and pay the balance the day-of. Average pottery pieces range from $15-$25. Complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Wine, craft, and cider are available for purchase.

The Pottery Place Valentine’s Day Special - Albany, 4-8 PM. The last seating will be at 7 PM. 20% for groups of 2 or more, each painting their own piece. This will be a walk-in event.

String Nail Art Workshop - Clinton Street Mercantile, Schenectady, 6-8 PM. Class is $40 and includes instructions and all materials to create a one-of-a-kind piece to take home.

Twiddle w/ Wild Adriatic and Strange Machines - The Palace Theatre, Albany, 7 PM. Tickets are $36.

Valentine’s Day Couples Class - Board & Brush Latham, 6:30-9:30 PM. Two projects for $100. Create something grand with your love by your side! Use coupon code: valentine100. Use one for each project transaction for $18 off per project.