Valentine’s Day (Month!) in Highland Park

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Written By Amanda Bennett

📸: Vegan Chocolate Hearts from Bright Bowls

All you need is love… and a little help from Highland Park!

We tracked down this ever-expanding list of local businesses offering Valentine’s Day specials, classes, events, and guides throughout the month of February so you don’t have to. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out with your girlfriends, a special gift for your sweetheart, a romantic dinner, or need a last minute manicure before your big date, we’ve got you covered!

Dining

Events

  • Bright Bowls (777 Central Ave. / 847.504.9019)

    • Fashion & Friends - February 17 | 1 PM - 3 PM | $45 | Register here
      Geared toward First - Third Graders, kids will learn the art of weaving using a cardboard loom, and create their own fashion fabrics! While exploring the creative process, kids can groove and jam to popular songs by kid-friendly artists that celebrate love and romance.

  • elliestyled (1900 Sheridan Rd. / 847.664.9370)

    • Galentine’s Dinner & Fashion Presentation - February 15 | 6 PM - 9 PM | $225 | Register here
      Grab your girlfriends and head over to Atelier by elliestyled! Be inspired by the latest Spring fashion trends, showcased by Kameo Vintage, while indulging in a a delightful dinner prepared by Chef Jacob Lewis of LPM Kitchen.

  • Luna Rosa Wine Shop (469 Central Ave. / 847.780.4098)

    • Chocolate & Wine Pairing - February 8 | 7 PM - 8 PM | $50 | Register here
      Chocolate and wine - need we say more?! Taste four different wines paired with truffles from Katherine Anne Confections. Katherine has been sharing her love for chocolate since she was 10 years old! Space is limited, so don’t wait to register. At this event you’ll talk wine, you’ll talk chocolate, and you’ll get some guidelines for this tricky, but fun pairing. Time to indulge and have fun!

  • Lynfred Winery (1823 St. Johns Ave. / 847.780.3853)

    • Galentine’s Day Pairing - February 9 - 18 | $17 / Member & $23 / Non-Member
      Love stinks… Let's drink! Sparkling Brut Cali & Lay's Potato Chips, Carignan 19 & Reese's Peanut Butter Hearts, Zinfandel 18 & Oreos, and Peach & Flamin Hot Cheetos

  • Madame ZuZu’s (1876 First St. / 847.780.3853)

    • Valentine’s Day for the Unlovables: A Melancholic Valentine’s Evening - February 14 | 6 PM - 8 PM | $30 | Tickets
      Embrace the myriad shades of love and heartbreak at this unique Valentine’s Day event. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a solitary soul, this event will resonate with every heart. Your ticket to thins event includes live music by The Billingsly & Earp Band, plant-based lite bites from the Madame ZuZu’s Kitchen, and a special Valentine’s Day Drink crafted to reflect the theme of love and loss; telling stories of sweet beginnings and bittersweet endings (alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions available).

  • My Best Friends Closet (1780 Green Bay Rd. / 847.681.0002) in collaboration with The Bar Method (600 Central Ave., Ste. 127 / 847.432.9150)

    • Galentine’s Night - February 14 | 4:30 PM
      Start the night off at The Bar Method for an energizing barre workout, and bring your Galentine along for free! At the conclusion of your workout, the party continues at My Best Friend’s Closet with an evening of treats, champagne, and 30% off the entire store.

  • Pets4Life (661 Central Ave. / 847.434.2745)

    • Valentine’s Day Art Contest - February 14
      Show your love for your pet by drawing them and having their portrait displayed inside Pets4Life. All ages are welcome to participate. Prizes TBA

  • Soulshine Boutique & Healing Sanctuary (459 Central Ave., Second Floor / 224.805.1390)

    • Galentine’s Day Sound Healing - February 4 | 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM | $35 | Tickets
      Gather with like-minded souls to connect to the source of love. Unleash your heart and realign your path to experience all that life has to offer you during this celebratory ceremony. Witness the magick and unfolding of heart-based intentions through healing sound vibrations.

    • Galentine’s Day Party - February 4 | 7 PM - 9 PM | $44 | Tickets
      Gather your besties for an unforgettable night of love, laughter, and a touch of magic. This event will feature love readings, delectable food and drink, and a unique shopping experience. Each attendee will also receive four tickets that can be used for practitioner healing services during the event. Services offered include: sound healing, reiki healing, henna art, nail art, card reading, intuitive readings, human design readings, massage, SFT transformational healing, and chakra balancing.

    • Love at Lunch: Midday Sound Healing - February 14 | 12 PM - 12:45 PM | $20
      No registration necessary! Just stop in and feel the love!

Classes

  • The Bar Method (600 Central Ave., Ste. 127 / 847.432.9150)

    • Strength in Love - February 3 | 7:45 AM, 8:45 AM, 10 AM, 11:15 AM | FREE when using code TDVAM during Checkout | Call to reserve or scan the QR Code in the flyer
      February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. During this instructional collaboration with North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, parents and teens will learn to identify the signs of dating violence, foster positive relationships, navigate difficult conversations, and know where to get help. Wear orange to raise awareness and be automatically entered into a raffle.

    • Bring Your Babe to Barre - February 10 | 4:30 PM

  • BellaRu Catering (1480 Old Deerfield Rd. / 847.461.3995)

    • Valentine’s Day Dinner - February 14 | 6:30 PM - 9 PM | $120 | Tickets
      Learn how to make Colossal Shrimp Scampi, Flank Steak stuffed with cheese, spinach, onions, garlic, and peppers, Parmesan Duchess Potatoes, Pesto Asparagus, and Chocolate Mousse with Champagne-Soaked Raspberry Anglaise in this hands-on class led by Chef Maya. Libation and snacks are included.

  • Bright Bowls (777 Central Ave. / 847.504.9019)

    • Level Up: Human Design Class - February 6 | 11 AM - 12 PM | FREE | RSVP
      Join Yael Mirelman to learn more about your energy and the energy of those around you. Energy is what makes us, US! Learn the four different energy types, and which categories you fall into. Knowing your energy will help you navigate the most important relationships in your life, romantic, platonic, professional, and more.

  • Dayhouse Coworking (2057-A Green Bay Rd. / 847.579.9378)

    • Be Your Own Valentine - February 14 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | $15 for members, $18 non-member (meditation only), $40 non-member event plus daypass | Register Here
      Start with a 30-minute guided meditation session with SKM Wellness at 11:30 AM, then Leslie Randolph of The Coach Chronicles leads a mini-masterclass on self love.

  • Pottery Barn (1850 Second St. / 847.681.9873)

    • Design Class: How to Decorate with Botanicals - February 17 | 9 AM - 10 AM | FREE | RSVP
      Can’t get enough of your Valentine’s Day flowers brightening your home and wish they’d last forever? This class will teach you how to decorate your home with faux botanicals that never die and that you don’t have to remember to water!

  • Therapeutic Kneads (1779 Green Bay Rd. / 847.266.0131)

  • Trevi Longevity & Wellness (595 Elm Pl.; Ste. 208 / 847.681.8821) in collaboration with Bright Bowls (777 Central Ave. / 847.504.9019)

    • Redefining Women’s Health: A Galentine’s Day Event - February 13 | 11 AM | FREE | RSVP
      Bright Bowls hosts Dr. Josie Tenore of Trevi Longevity & Wellness for a class on women’s health and wellness. Dr. Tenore will debunk menopause myths, and share her secrets to longevity, women’s health, hormone optimization, and best practices for total body nourishment.

  • YogaSix (610 Central Ave., Ste. 173 / 847.868.1396)

    • VALENTINE’S PROMOTION - February 14
      $14 Drop-in for all classes!

    • After Flow Galentine’s Glow - February 15 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Call to RSVP
      Yoga-na love this! Build strength and flexibility from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM with a Vinyasa Flow class. Stick around for refreshments and mingling from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

Clothing, Jewelry, & Accessories

Beauty, Wellness, and Personal Care

  • Aesthetic Beauty Lounge (600 Central Ave., Ste. 311 / 847.926.3225)

    • VALENTINE’S MONTH SPECIALS - Through February 29
      Big savings on injectables, laser services, and packages. Click the link above for details!

  • BloOuts Blow Dry Bar (1872 Sheridan Rd. / 847.681.9180)

  • Body Evolve Pilates (1770 First St. / 847.926.8490)

    • VALENTINE’S  MONTH PROMOTION - February 12 - February 14
      Book a private session, and bring along your special someone for free!

  • Emerald Lashes (502 Central Ave. / 224.423.6743)

    • VALENTINE’S SPECIAL - Through February 20
      Save 15% on all procedures with lash expert, Maria

  • Every Nails & Spa (1805 St. Johns Ave.)

    • GALENTINE’S SPECIAL - February 12 - February 14
      Pamper yourself this Valentine’s Day with a discounted mani/pedi. Manicure services are $4 off, while pedicure services are $10 off. Book both and save $14! (does not apply to repairs or polish change alone)

  • Fonseca Martial Arts (482 Central Ave. / 847.866.0200)

    • HOLIDAY PROMOTION - Through February 29
      Buy one month of classes during February, and get another month of classes for free!

  • Laccura (1729 Green Bay Rd. / 847.748.8948)

    • HOLIDAY PROMOTION - Through February 29
      Hydrafacials, BR, and Valmont facials are $225 each (regular $300). PLUS, but two syringes of filler for $1,300 and get a third for free!

  • Oriental Massage Wellness Chicago (1930 First St. / 224.551.1462)

    • HOLIDAY PROMOTION - Ends February 15 | Call to reserve
      Receive $20 off massages of 60 minutes or more. Book a relaxing massage for yourself, or a loved one.

  • Perlis MedSpa & Wellness Center (1780 Green Bay Rd., Ste. 204 / 847.295.5997)

    • HOLIDAY PROMOTION - Book by February 14 | Call to reserve
      Receive a 14% discount on all aesthetic and injectable services, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Offer applies to appointments booked by February 14 for services scheduled on or before February 29.

  • Stretchwerks (223 Skokie Valley Rd. / 630.381.5186)

    • Valentine’s Day Stretch Promotion - February 11 - February 16 | $99 - $297
      The couple that stretches together, stays together! Couple’s Stretches are $198 for 55 minutes, and $297 for 85 minutes during this promotion. Looking for a unique gift for a loved one? Gift a 55 Single-Treatment for $99, or an $149 for 85 minutes (limit 2 per person). Book either your Couple’s Stretch or Single Treatment during Valentine’s Week and come in before February 29 to receive this promotion.

  • Studio BOKA (508 Central Ave., Ste. 204 / 630.381.5186)

    • HOLIDAY PROMOTION - Through February 29
      Receive a 10% discount on services through the end of the month, in honor of Valentine’s Day. Studio BOKA specializes in Russian manicures and dry smart pedicures.

Gift Guides

Don’t see your favorite business on the list? Be sure to give them a call to confirm offerings. Browse our dining guide and shopping guide for contact information.


This list is being updated as new information is received. To have your business added to the list, please email Marketing Coordinator, Diane Larson.

Amanda Bennett
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