Celebrate the one you love with these Only in Pittsburgh date night ideas!
If you’re like me, Pittsburgh is your one true love. With so many fun and romantic things to do in the city, Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to get out and try something new! Whether you’re looking to shake things up or keep it simple, celebrating with friends or a significant other, there are plenty of ways to make it a lovely day.
Get creative, make something to remember or just have some fun creating something or being active:
- Still need to shop for Valentine’s Gifts? Skip the box of chocolates and flowers and get your someone special something high quality, local and handmade at I Made It! Market Feb. 3 at The Block Northway.
- Take a class at the Pittsburgh Glass Center for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience with some truly talented artisans. For Valentine’s Day, try their Make-It-A-Date events and created a sculpture glass flower or fused charcuterie plate Feb. 16 or flameworked heart pendant Feb. 18.
- Be a Paint Monkey! Fun for private parties, groups or a romantic evening, this class makes it easy to be an artist! Guests are welcome to bring wine, beer and snacks. On Feb. 14, check out their Valentines Open Studio with a bottle of wine and your sweetheart to paint couples paintings, pre-sketched canvasses and more.
- Create a custom flower arrangement with Root + Bloom Feb. 10, 2024, that includes instruction and all materials. BYOB, too!
- Love a little friendly competition with your date? Head to Ace Axe Throwing (Homestead) or Lumberjaxes (Millvale, Mt. Lebo, Cranberry) and let your axe satisfyingly slam into wooden targets. Coaches help train you before your session to make this activity fun for all skill levels.
- Celebrate love at Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center’s 21+ Night: Seductive Science on Feb. 9, 2024 where you can see a beating gallium “heart,” explore relationships of the animal kingdom and enjoy the stars of the Buhl Planetarium.
- Ice skate with your loved one under the stars on Valentine’s Day at Schenley Park Skating Rink for their Valentines on Ice event, which is 18+ and goes from 7-9 p.m.
