There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.
Get fantastical with botanicals
If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using Floom , an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally.
Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these plant spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.
- Atlantic Gardening , 5217 Atlantic Ave.
- Homewood Nursery & Garden Center , 10809 Honeycutt Rd.
- Logan’s Garden Shop , 707 Semart Dr.
- Norwood Gardens , 12825 Norwood Rd.
For more options, check out these local spots to buy house plants .
Keep spirits up
If you didn’t score reservations, don’t overthink… grab a drink + a bite from the bar. The following spots have weekday specials:
- St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar | 223 S. Wilmington St. | Daily from 5-6 p.m. + Tuesdays from 4-9 p.m., $1.50 oysters
- Oak Steakhouse | 417 W. Hargett St. | Monday through Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m., $15 burger + beer combo at the bar
Pick up a thoughtful gift
- Curate | 15 W. Hargett St. + 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 2079
- Deco | 207 S. Salisbury St.
- Edge of Urge | 215 E. Franklin St. Ste. 110
- Pop-Up Shops at Martin Street featuring works by Sarah Rosa Glickman Art + Needle & Thread Co. | 17 E. Martin St.
- The Green Monkey | 215 S. Wilmington St.
- Unlikely Professionals | 212 E. Franklin St.
Go stargazing
It doesn’t get much more idyllic than bundling up and looking at the stars. Grab some blankets
(and maybe a hot drink
) and head to one of these spots away from man-made light to take in the sky.
- Dorothea Dix Park | 1030 Richardson Dr.
- Fred Fletcher Park | 820 Clay St.
- The Willard Rooftop Lounge | 9 Glenwood Ave. | Bonus: This rooftop bar is hosting its next stargazing event with the Raleigh Astronomy Club on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
- Falls Lake State Recreation Area | 13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest
Psst... don’t forget to check these six events to celebrate Valentine’s Day , date night ideas + local spots to buy flowers .