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Affordable Valentine's Day Events in Raleigh, NC

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with RE/MAX Preferred Associates

 

Looking for an affordable way to spend Valentine's in 2009? Good news. There are plenty of affordable and free events on Valentine's Day in the Raleigh area.

 

Spend Valentine's at home. After all, the kitchen is known as the heart of the home. Cook a nice meal or order take out. Light some candles or maybe a fire with mood music. Rent a movie. Play a game. Have your own wine tasting with red wine and dark chocolate. Make dessert.

 

If you have your heart set on going out for Valentine's, you can check with the numerous restaurants that are having specials or check out one of the following special events:

 

An Afternoon of Fine Chocolate & Wine:  A Match Made in Heaven (and Enjoyed Here on Earth!)

Chatham Hill Winery with the Chocolate Lab

Two seatings:  1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Cost:  $25.00 per person General Public, $23.00 Chatham Hill Wine Club Members

 (919) 380-7135

chathamhillwine.com/events.html

 

Love Letters

North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre

8 p.m.

 (919) 866-0228

www.nract.org/

 

"Romance" Exhibition

ArtSource at Five Points

Free

(919) 833-0013

www.artsource-raleigh.com/content/

 

"Puppy Love" Party

Gourmutts Bakery

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(919) 870-8220

www.gourmuttsbakery.com/newsite/index.php4

 

You may want to consider other options such as a visit to a spa, farmers market, flea market, local parks (maybe a picnic), night club, sports venues or comedy club.

 

How do you plan to spend your Valentine's Day?