The grocery store chocolate is screaming it: Valentine’s season is upon us. But don’t panic, lovers and friends, we're here for you.

Need ideas for a unique date? Look here. Parent-friendly celebrations? Also available. Details on how to smash a car in the name of cupid? Keep reading — we’ve got all kinds of events up our sleeves.

Want something out of the ordinary?

Stop by the Buncombe County Special Collections on Tuesday, Feb. 14 to explore vintage Valentines and craft an old-fashioned valentine of your own.
Single folks and couples are invited to gather at Well Played Board Game Cafe on Tuesday, Feb. 14 for an evening of interactive, two-player games. Bonus: Game passes will be BOGO.

If Valentine's Day is for the gals

Celebrate Bottle Riot's five-year anniversary with bottles of bubbly, rare and limited-edition wines, and a psychic reading on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Asheville Charcuterie Co. is hosting a charcuterie workshop on Thursday, Feb. 16.

If animals are your love language…

Two words: Puppy Bowl. Down Dog Yoga Studio & Dog Bar is inviting the public to cheer on adoptable puppies for the most pawfect football match on Sunday, Feb. 12.
Head to Ginger’s Revenge’s third annual “Furr-ever Valentine” event with your sweetie(s) for boatloads of ginger beer and a puppy portrait on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Talk about cathartic. | Photo via @hiwirebrewing_avl

If you’re feeling angsty…

Take all of those feelings and smash a car with it at Hi-Wire- Biltmore’s “Cupid is Stupid Car Smashing” on Sunday, Feb. 12. Bonus: you can also purchase a "hex" for your ex.

If food is the key to your heart...

Snag a ticket for Mountain Madre's four-course "Tequila Dinner" on Monday, Feb. 13.
Make a reservation for the "Valentine's Day Pop-up Pairing," presented by Sugar and Snow Gelato and Asheville Tea Company on Sunday, Feb. 12.

But wait, there's more

See our full collection of local Valentine's events on our calendar.