Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day Celebrations

Cupid is flying toward Springfield, so it’s time to start making your Valentine’s Day and Galentine's Day plans. Whether you’re wanting to celebrate with dinners and roses or enjoy the holiday with your gals, the Queen City has a ton to offer. We’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate and even included gift ideas to help you pick the perfect present. If you're look for a few unique gift ideas, head on over to 417 Home for more.

VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS

Make Dinner Reservations

Doe's Eat Place

February 11, 12, 13, 15 | Call 417-833-7818 to make a reservation
Doe's Eat Place is taking reservations for dinner. Plan to order a brownie, bread pudding or cheesecake for dessert!

Finley Farms

February 13 & 14 | Purchase tickets or join the wait list online
Finley Farms is hosting a limited four-course Valentine's dinner inside The Workshop. Tickets are currently sold out, but you could join the wait list incase any tickets become available.

Level 2 Steakhouse

February 12, 13, 14 | To make a reservation, call 417-243-3433 or hop online
This Romantic Dinner for Two ($160 per couple) features a calamari appetizer to share, signature Level 2 Salads, a 6 oz filet mignon and 4 oz lobster tail for each guest plus your choice of three house made sides and a Valentine's dessert trio to share.

Vino Cellars

February 12, 13 | Reserve your spot online
Join Vino Cellars for their annual Valentine's three course meal. This year's menu features a mixed greens and spinach salad with pomegranate and a maple vinaigrette, a fabulous surf and turf main and lavender donuts with bacon caramel for dessert. Reservations available in Springfield and Branson.

Order In

Midsommar Gardens

Keep an eye out for some special small batch Valentine's sweets from Midsommar Gardens.

417 Charcuterie

Build your own Valentine's Day bundle with 417 Charcuterie. Add chocolate covered strawberries and/or a special flower arrangement for the perfect, romantic evening in.

Stick with a Classic

Dinner and a movie is a bit of a stereotypical date night, but with a bit of a spin you can elevate your dating experience. Start with an intimate dinner downtown, we recommend something dimly lit and romantic like The Order, Flame or Gilardi’s, and then end with a show at Springfield Little Theatre (311 E Walnut St., Springfield; 417-869-1334). The Full Monty is playing through February 13, making it the perfect opportunity to feel fancy while admiring the beauty of The Landers Theatre.

Feel like a Kid Again

There is something about going to an arcade that makes you feel like you’re in a rom-com movie montage, sneaking in a quick kiss playing laser tag, laughing while trying to keep up during air hockey, pretending you don’t know how to properly throw a bowling ball so your date has to guide your hand. You can experience all of this and more at Andy B’s Bowl Social (1127 E Battlefield Road, Springfield; 417-883-1234), plus you can have dinner and drinks without even having to leave the building.

Catch Up

Get those familiar heart flutters back—this time because you’re exercising, not because you’re nervous—and check out all of the amazing local parks we have. The cold weather only makes walking more romantic, you can bundle up and cuddle close as you walk hand in hand, talking uninterrupted and getting in your steps for the day. Try Jordan Valley Park for this particular stroll, so you can end your brisk walk with a warm drink at Coffee Ethic or European Café downtown.

Slow Down

Watch the sunset at Top of the Rock (190 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale; 800-225-6343). While it may be too cold for a sunset toast on the patio, you can have a great date with a view by visiting one of the spot’s eateries, like Osage Restaurant with its panoramic lake view.

Try Something New

Go to an art museum. You don’t have to know anything about techniques or practices to enjoy looking at what local amazing artists are accomplishing in our area. There is something romantic about seeing such beauty made right here in Springfield, Missouri. If you’re artsy, go for Springfield Art Museum (1111 E Brookside Drive, Springfield; 417-837-5700), and if you’re a history buff, opt for History Museum on the Square (154 Park Central Square, Springfield, 417-831-1976).