There’s no shortage of activities around Baldwinsville this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re looking to celebrate with your sweetheart, spend time as a family or bond with your gal pals, here are some ideas for local activities around the holiday of hearts:
Date night
Bring your beloved — or find a new one — at these romantic events. Don’t forget to check out area restaurants’ Valentine’s Day specials.
Pop Rox Valentine’s Stoplight Party
7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11
Average Joe’s Beernasium, 2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville
Relive the tunes and fashion of the ‘80s with Pop Rox, Central New York’s premier ‘80s tribute band. The dress code for a Stoplight Party means you wear red if you’re taken, yellow if things are complicated and green if you’re single and ready to mingle. Drink specials include the Red Hot Shot and Pink Drink. For more information, visit facebook.com/Averagejoesbeernasium/.
Beer, Wine and Chocolate Festival
Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12
Abbott Farms, 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville
Enjoy live music and sample spirits and sweet treats from Abbott’s, Sweet on Chocolate, Nostalgia Chocolate and local breweries. Admission is $20 per person and includes one 4-ounce cider. Visit abbottfarms.com to purchase tickets.
February Freebies
Throughout the month of February
Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road (off Route 370), Baldwinsville
What’s more romantic than a peaceful walk through the wintry woods? As part of Onondaga County Parks’ “February Freebies” promotion, visitors to Beaver Lake (or Highland Forest in Fabius) who purchase one admission pass or snowshoe rental during the month of February will receive an additional pass for free. Admission to Beaver Lake is $5 per vehicle; snowshoes are available to rent for $5 per hour. For more information, visit onondagacountyparks.com or call 315-638-2519.
Family fun
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate all kinds of love, including family and friends. Here are some events to enjoy with your little ones:
Family Date Night
6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11
Abbott Farms, 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville
A family of four can play candy bar bingo, dine on pizza and decorate heart-shaped cookies at Abbott Farms. Tickets are $38 and can be purchased at abbottfarms.com.
Royal Valentines Stop and Shop
3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12
Sweet Dream Candy Shoppe, 3 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville
Dress in your finest princess gown to meet Rapunzel and the Little Mermaid and shop the sweet treats at Sweet Dream. Don’t forget your autograph book! Limited tickets are available; $15 per person, royalpromiseproductions.com.
Breakfast Buffet
8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13
Lysander Fire Department, 664 Lamson Road
Enjoy the Lysander Volunteer Fire Co.’s annual Valentine’s Day breakfast. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, made-to-order omelets, sausage, bacon, home fries, and biscuits with gravy. Cash only; $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 children ages 5-12, free for children under 5.
‘Galentine’s Day’
Fans of NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” are familiar with Galentine’s Day, the Feb. 13 celebration of female friendship. Gather your girls for a relaxing afternoon of crafts or shopping.
The Love Local Event
4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10
Fashion Rescue 911 Boutique, 52 Oswego St., Baldwinsville
A group of women-owned local businesses — Smitten Luxury, Noble Friends, Love Your Peace and Fashion Rescue 911 Boutique — is teaming up for an evening of shopping and giving back to the community. Shoppers can access exclusive deals when they bring a nonperishable food donation for the Baldwinsville Rotary’s Backpack Program, which provides weekend snacks and meals for students in need.
For more information, including ideas for backpack donations, visit facebook.com/events/1002110563725436/.
Galentine’s Day Live Shopping
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10
Virtual event hosted by The Savvy She Shed
You don’t even have to leave your living room to participate in this virtual shopping event. Pour a glass of your favorite beverage, put on your pajamas, and follow this sweet poem by The Savvy She Shed:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Grab your bestie
And come celebrate YOU!
For more information, visit facebook.com/TheSavvySheShedBville/.
Galentine’s Day Shopping Event
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13
Miller’s Crossing Design, 3160 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville
Miller’s Crossing reopens for 2022 with mimosas, baked goods and a 20% off sale. If you’re feeling crafty, sign up for the heart dough-bowl candle making workshop; $19.99 per person, millerscrossingdesign.com.
Cardmaking Class
6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21
The Painting Café, 41 Oswego St., Suite 130, Baldwinsville
Create your own stash of handmade greeting cards with Cheryl’s Craft Creations. All supplies are included for $20 per person; call/text 315-440-8678 or send a message to facebook.com/CherylsCraftCreations to reserve your spot.
Even more activities
These ideas are a little outside the 13027, but they’re worth the drive.
CNY Playhouse: ‘Silent Sky’
8 p.m. Feb. 18, 19, 25, 26; 2 p.m. Feb. 20
CNY Playhouse, 116 West Glen Ave., Syracuse (basement level of Atonement Church; please use the back entrance)
The true story of turn-of-the-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Tickets: $22, cnyplayhouse.org/2022-season/silent-sky/. All guests must wear masks. Guests will be required to show valid proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test within 24 hours of the event.
Syracuse Winterfest
Feb. 17-27
Various venues; syracusewinterfest.com
Celebrate the season with live music, fireworks displays, food trucks and family activities at locations such as the Syracuse Inner Harbor, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the Coliseum at the New York State Fairgrounds and more. Join the 33rd Annual Treasure Hunt for a chance to win $2,000, or sign up for a human dogsled race to benefit Helping Hounds. Visit syracusewinterfest.com for a full schedule of events.
