Celebrate this Valentine’s Day in Chicago’s North Shore suburbs. The whole family can enjoy plenty of events in addition to adult-focused festivities.
Evanston
Valentine’s Day Family Event
Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street
Sunday, Feb. 11 at 10 to 11 a.m.
The Evanston Art Center’s Teen Board is putting together a family-friendly Valentine’s Day event on Sunday, Feb. 11. Tickets to the free event are available on Eventbrite. Activities include making friendship bracelets and holiday cards.
Galentine’s Night
The Fat Shallot, 2902 Central Street
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7 to 10 p.m.
The television sitcom “Parks and Recreation” brought a few new traditions to popular culture and Galentine’s Day is no exception. In the show, Leslie Knope hosted Galentine’s Day to celebrate her friends the day before Valentine’s Day. The Fat Shallot and Mack’s Bike and Goods is hosting Galentine’s Day at The Fat Shallot this year, according to Central Street Evanston. Attendees can enjoy cocktails, karaoke and chair massages.
Winnetka
Galentine’s Day Sip and Shop
The Book Stall, 811 Elm Street
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Joining The Fat Shallot in celebrating Galentine’s Day is Winnetka’s The Book Stall. Attendees can enjoy snacks while getting recommendations specific to the store’s romance section.
Chicago’s Role in Romantic Movies
Zoom event hosted by Winnetka-Northfield Public Library
Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.
Want to celebrate Valentine’s Day from the comfort of your own home? You might want to check out the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library’s Zoom event discussing Chicago’s role in romantic movies. Those wishing to attend can register on the library’s website. Movies discussed during the session include “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Sixteen Candles,” “While You Were Sleeping” and more.
Wilmette
Wilmette’s Valentine’s Day Bash
Valley Lodge Tavern, 1141 Central Avenue
Saturday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. to midnight
The Valley Lodge Tavern is hosting Wilmette Valentine’s Day Bash. The venue is bringing in local musician Eric Howell, according to the North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau. There is no cover charge to attend, the event poster states.
Glencoe
Make Woven Hearts
Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Avenue
Thursday, Feb. 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Join the Glencoe Public Library for a kid-focused event where library staff will help teach kids to make woven hearts. The event will take place in the library’s Hammond Room starting at 4:30 p.m. as part of the library’s Krafty Kids programming. Registration is available on the library’s website.
Corey Schmidt is a freelance reporter with Pioneer Press.
