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Get Out: Your Valentine's Weekend Guide

Perhaps you would like to make your own Victorian Valentine?

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

And if you're scrambling for Super Bowl options, we'll have more on that later today.

1. Make-Your-Own Victorian Valentine

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Where/When: 514 Oronoco St, Alexandria 22314.Sunday , 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Why Go: Use traditional techniques to make a modern card for your valentine at the historic Lee-Fendall House.
Pricing: $5 per card-maker

2. Animal Sweethearts Dance

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Where/When: Hidden Pond Nature Center. 8511 Greeley Blvd, Springfield. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Why Go: Bring the kids to short play To Thrill a Mockingbird, valentines craft-making, and more.
Pricing: $8 for county residents

3. Make Valentines at Lake Accotink

Where/When: 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield VA 22150. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Why Go: Head to Lake Accotink's Hearts and Crafts program for several valentines-themed activities for children between ages 6 and 10.
Pricing: $24 per child. Advance registration is required.

4. Sweetheart Dinner and Dance

Where/When: Kingstowne Center for Active Adults. 6488 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria VA, 22315. Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Why Go: If you're 18 or older, grab your lady or fella and head over to the Kingstowne Center for Active Adults. Food, music, dancing--door prizes!
Pricing: $12 each - must be purchased in advance


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