Venture out this Valentine’s Day weekend
Lovebirds desiring to go out for Valentine’s Day need to look no further than DeKalb County for romantic dinners, lively parties, and even holiday marriage ceremonies. Check out these events coming up:
Enjoy a bite
Many restaurants throughout DeKalb will offer specials for sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. For example, Petite Violette in Brookhaven invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special holiday dinner menu. The five-course Valentine’s Dinner menu offers choices within each of the following categories: hot hors d’oeuvres, rich soups, fresh salads, gourmet entrées and desserts, for $99.95 per person. It also includes a complimentary rose for every couple.
“We invite couples, families, and groups of friends to enjoy our Valentine’s Day menu featuring plenty of food to feed everyone’s heart and stomach,” said head chef and co-owner Anthony Gropp.
Seatings are available from 5 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14 for the holiday dinner. Petite Violette is located at 2948 Clairmont Road. Visit https://www.petitevioletterestaurant.com/ for a full menu and more information.
For couples looking to dine out on a budget, DeKalb County’s own home for breakfast lovers, Waffle House, offers Valentine’s Day reservations at some locations, such as in Chamblee and Dunwoody.
The classic menu is offered to guests along with decorations and a more romantic ambience, stated officials. Reservations are required and the popular holiday event books up quickly. Go to https://www.wafflehouse.com/valentines-day-locations/ for more information.
Show off some dance moves
Family-friendly Valentine’s Day dance parties are coming up in Brookhaven, Clarkston and Stonecrest to celebrate the holiday.
On Feb. 14, everyone is invited for family fun during Stonecrest Parks and Recreation’s Valentine’s Day Dance. Starting at 5:30 p.m., attendees can enjoy live performances, photo booths, music, food and fun.
The event is free and will be held at Browns Mill Recreation Center, 5101 Browns Mill Road, Stonecrest.
Visit stonecrestga.gov for more information.
At the Clarkston Library, located at 951 N. Indian Creek Drive, attendees of all ages can dance, sing, enjoy snacks, and play games with loved ones and friends. The event starts at 1 p.m. on Feb. 15.
Youth and young adults with disabilities, as well as their families, are welcome to attend and enjoy music, games, dancing, and prizes that will be accommodating and safe, stated officials.
Visit dekalblibrary.org for more information.
Families in Brookhaven are invited to attend the city’s annual Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 16 at Lynwood Community Center, located at 3360 Osborne Road Northeast. The event will include music, dancing, dinner and photos to take home as keepsake.
Entry is $30 per couple or parent and child, then $10 for each additional child. The event will be from 3 until 5 p.m. and registration is required and is open to the first 200 people to sign up. Visit https://secure.rec1.com/GA/city-of-brookhaven/catalog for more information and to register.
Tie the Knot
Couples can celebrate the day by saying “I do” during Stonecrest’s complimentary Valentine’s Day weddings.
Presented by the Municipal Court of Stonecrest, Chief Judge Curtis Miller will officiate free weddings to celebrate the holiday of love. Georgia State Rep. Angela Moore, a licensed wedding officiant, will be on hand to witness and congratulate the couples.
Those wishing to tie the knot must book in advance and bring a Georgia marriage license. The ceremonies will be held from 3 until 6 p.m. at the Stonecrest Municipal Annex at 3120 Stonecrest Boulevard, Suite 145.
For more information and to book in advance, call Court Administrator Mallory Minor, court administrator, at 770-224-0179 or email courtinfo@stonecrestga.gov.
Go with the gals
Ladies don’t have to be alone on Valentine’s Day during Wild Heaven Beer’s two Galentine’s Day special events.
First, on Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., women can enjoy crafts and drinks. Then, on Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wild Heaven and Fox Bros. BBQ will team up to host a bestie brunch with breakfast tacos, tater tot casserole and mini banana pudding. Crafts and drinks will also be a part of the brunch.
Both “galentine’s” celebrations will take place at the Toco Hills Wild Heaven Beer location at 2935B North Druid Hills Road NE.
Visit wildheavenbeer.com for more information.
