SWEET TREATS & GOOD EATS. Get ready Chippewa Vallians, to fall in love with what our local scene has to offer this weekend for Valentine's Day, Palentine's and Galentine's Day events! (Photo by Adam Yarish)

Whether you're planning a romantic rendezvous, a friendly get-together, or a solitary celebration of the self, the Chippewa Valley is brimming with options to make this Valentine's season special.

Amidst the recent wave of small-business' trials and tribulations unfolding around us, we're shining a spotlight on a few Valentine's, Palentine's – and even Anti-Valentine's – happenings right here at local businesses. Supporting local endeavors remains a central value within Volume One's mission; after all, its local readers who inform all our efforts – from hyper-local coverage to event happenings in the Valley.

Get ready to fall in love with what our local scene has to offer this month, and all throughout the year. Who knows, you might just discover your next-favorite spot!

Day(s)-Before Events

• Pre-Valentine's Day Dinner | 6:30pm-8:30pm on Feb. 11 • Forage, Eau Claire

  • Celebrate love with an intimate Valentine's Dinner. Prepared by chef John Bender, this meal features appetizer, salad, and entree options

• Clear Water Comedy Presents: A Romantic Choose Your Own Adventure! | 7pm-9pm on Feb. 11 • The Plus, Eau Claire

  • Local comedian Laura Bucholz will lead the audience through a choose-your-own adventure romance paperback from the 80s called "Boys! Boys! Boys!"

• Valentine's Candlelight Snowshoe Hike | 6pm-9pm on Feb. 13 • Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek

  • Candles and moonlight will illuminate the way as you explore the trails on snowshoes! A warm campfire and hot chocolate await you as you finish the trail. Registration required before Feb. 12

Valentine's Day Events

• The Rose Temple: Spa-Yoga for the Heart | 9:30am-11am on Feb. 14 • The Yoga Plant, Chippewa Falls

  • A luxurious, spa-inspired restorative yoga ritual featuring gentle massage, heart-opening embodiment practices, and original music and sound

• Valentine's Day Brunch at Vino Cappuccino | 10am-3pm on Feb. 14 • Vino Cappuccino, Elk Mound

  • Enjoy Vino Cappuccino's first ever V-Day brunch service. Includes brunch favorites you know and love, V-Day themed desserts, kids juice flights, and a special Mimosa flight

• V-Day Mini Market at SHIFT | 10am-2pm on Feb. 14 • SHIFT, Eau Claire
  • Valentine's Day is around the corner! Make sure you mark your calendars for a lovely little mini market – featuring floral arrangements by Fersk Floral Artistry and sweet treats by Bento Baby Bakery. SHIFT will have delicious specialty V-Day beverage offerings to pair

• Valentine's Paint and Sip with Schaefer/Miles | 1pm-3pm on Feb. 14 • The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire

  • Paint a Winter Sunset on the Chippewa River at the Confluence. Work together as a couple, 16x20, or create your own 11x14 version with your bestie to keep or swap

• 18th Annual St. Valentines Day Hustle Alley Cat Bike Race | 11am-4pm on Feb. 14 • Zymurgy Brewing Company, Menomonie

  • Trounce your friends in a friendly alley cat bike race around scenic Lake Menomin. The race will begin at 1pm sharp!

• Wolske Bay Free Valentine's Skate & Cocoa | 2pm-6pm on Feb. 14 • Wolske Bay Park, Menomonie

  • Free ice skating, hot cocoa, and a free shuttle between the bay and Lakeside Park to make the trip easier. A variety of skate sizes will be available for use

• A WiLD Valentine's Day Dinner | 6pm-9pm on Feb. 14 • WiLD : A Feral Kitchen by Live Great Food, Eau Claire

  • A 7 Course Dinner on Valentine's Day. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian options available. Seating is limited. Reservations required

Palentine's and Galentine's Day Events

• Galentine Party with "Wuthering Heights" | 5:30pm on Feb. 12 • Micon Cinemas Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire

  • An early showing of the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. The party starts at at 5:30pm; movie showing at 7pm

• Palentine's Day Dinner | 5:30pm on Feb. 13 • Menomonie Market Food Co-Op (Eau Claire)

  • The 13th annual Palentine's Day Dinner with a five course meal featuring locally sourced ingredients and vendors

• Eaum Galentines Vision Board + Manifestation Workshop | 6pm-8:30pm on Feb. 13 • Eaum Yoga + Fitness, Eau Claire

  • Slow down, tune in, and design the life you’re stepping into. Create your board, enjoy a guided manifestation meditation with sound bath, and sip mimosas, coffee, or tea

• Hot Lady Funk Dance Class | 6:30pm-7:30pm on Feb. 13 • Moonrise Aerials Studio, Eau Claire

  • A Galentine high-energy class blending the playful groove of jazz funk with soulful expression
• A Galentine’s Style Experience at The Eclective | 2pm-5pm on Feb. 14 • The Eclective, Eau Claire

  • A fun, expert-led afternoon designed to help you look and feel your most confident. Enjoy wine, light grazing bites, and a deep dive into the "Power of Presence," and a mini hair workshop

Looking for more ways to love local? You can find our full calendar of events right here!