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Valentine's Day Guide for Athens, GA

By Jessica Sweeney, Publisher Macaroni KID Athens January 12, 2024

We've put together the ultimate Valentine's Day guide sharing all of the local kid-friendly events, date night ideas, and gift options for the whole family! Spread the love this Valentine's Day in  2024!

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This list is updated frequently, so check back for new additions!


Sweet Hearts Day at reBlossom
View Details | Sunday, February 4 from 12pm to 4pm

Michael's Sunday Make Break: Valentine's Day Card
View Details | Sunday, February 4 from 2pm to 4pm

Michael's Online Kid's Craft: Pom Pom Valentine Friends
View Details | Thursday, February 8th from 6pm to 6:30pm

Toddler Tuesday: "Will You Be My Valentine?" at GMOA
View Details | Tuesday, February 13th from 10am to 11am

Valentine Craft Party at Memorial Park Recreation Hall
View Details | Tuesday, February 13th from 10:30am to 11:30am

Galentine's Day Celebration at Oglethorpe Library
View Details | Tuesday, February 13th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Michael's Online Kid's Craft: Valentine's Clay Dish
View Details | Tuesday, February 13th from 6pm to 7pm

Valentine's Day Mini Craft at Pinewoods Library
View Details | Wednesday, February 14th from 12pm to 5pm

Valentine's Day Hot Cocoa Party at Athens-Clarke County Library
View Details | Wednesday, February 14th from 1pm to 3pm




These 5 Athens-favorite restaurants offer a bit of everything - steak dinners, alcohol-free drinks, Korean BBQ, Italian flavors, and gastropub options.
Our links help you to reserve your table online!


Chops and Hops
Location
2 South Main Street, Suite 112, Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 310-1101

Hours
Monday - Saturday from 11am to 9:00pm
Closed on Sunday

Reserve your table at Chops and Hops by clicking HERE.


Home.Made
Premiering January 3, 2024, Home.Made's alcohol-free Pop-Up Bar, Bar Sober, will be available every Wednesday.
Homy's food truck will be offering tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and more, will be parked out front!

Location
1072 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606
(706) 206-9216

Hours
Bar Sober opens at 6pm


D92 Korean BBQ
Serving authentic Korean BBQ with tabletop grills.

Location
1080 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606

Hours
Monday - Thursday from 11:30am to 11pm
Friday and Sunday from 11:30am to 12am

Reserve your table at D92 Korean BBQ by clicking HERE.


DePalma's Italian Cafe

Serving authentic and fresh Italian pasta and pizza dishes.
3 locations! Downtown location only offers online reservations.

Location
401 E. Broad Street Athens, GA 30601
(706) 354-6966

Hours
Dinner service is served Sunday - Thursday from 5pm to 9:30pm
Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 10pm

Reserve your table at DePalma's Downtown location by clicking HERE.


Trappeze Pub
Trappeze Pub, the sister restaurant to South Kitchen + Bar, offers offers a setting for good conversation and a classic gastropub menu.

Location
269 N Hull Street Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-8897


Hours
Dinner hours are Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 10pm
Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 11pm

Reserve your table at Trappeze Pub by clicking HERE.


Want to pick up a sweet treat?? We've got you covered!


Kiki's Bakeshop
Local artisan bake shop with early morning hours so you can pick-up before you go to work!

Location
20 Greensboro Highway, Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6766

Hours
Tuesday - Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday from 8am to 3pm
Closed Sunday and Monday


Nothing Bundt Cakes
Delicious bundt cakes (and more!) available for pick-up, delivery, or curbside service.

Location
1021 Dowdy Road, Suite 101, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 400-6950

Hours
Monday - Thursday from 9am to 6pm
Friday from 9am to 7pm
Saturday from 10am to 7pm
Closed on Sunday


Condor Chocolates
All things chocolate - bars, bark, truffles, and even coffee!

Location
1658 S Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 850-4803

Hours
Monday - Wednesday from 9am to 8pm
Thursday - Saturday from 9am to 9pm
Sunday from 11am to 6pm


Alumni Cookie Dough
Because who doesn't love edible cookie dough?!

Location
480 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30606
(762) 400-2634

Hours
Tuesday - Thursday from 2pm to 9pm
Friday - Saturday from 1pm to 10pm
Sunday from 1pm to 9pm




Looking for other ways to celebrate with a special someone? Check out these local date night ideas available around town.


Urban Sanctuary
Relax with one of their many massages! Great as a gift or date experience.

Location
810 N Chase Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3947

Hours
Monday from 12pm to 4pm
Tuesday - Saturday from 10am to 7pm
Sunday from 12pm to 6pm


B and B Theatre Athens 12
Watch a movie, grab dinner, then go bowling with their luxury entertainment experiences!

Location
1570 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605
(762) 216-5051

Hours


Twisted Moon
Local art studio offering two Valentine's workshops!

Location
2971 Monroe Highway, Bogart, GA 30622
(678) 661-0126





Check out these DIY Valentine's Day crafts created by other Macaroni KID Publishers!


      
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