Dining

Bar Divani - The Ionia Ave wine bar & restaurant will have two seatings on February 14, 5:30-6 p.m. and 8:30-9 p.m. The four-course menu with sparking wine paired with the dessert course is $59 per person.

Bistro Bella Vita - Currently accepting online reservations for February 9-18.

Leo's - The seafood restaurant on Ottawa & Louis downtown is accepting reservations for dinner on February 10, 11 & 14, beginning at 4:30 p.m. each evening.

Dinner in the Dark at San Chez - Enhance your taste buds while enjoying six tapas, plus alcoholic beverages, at San Chez -- all while blindfolded. Reservations accepted.

Parties/Nightlife

The 3rd Annual Red Party at Cygnus 27 - Details to be announced.

Crush - Valentine's Party February 11 & 12; details to be announced.

Date Ideas

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides - Trot through downtown Grand Rapids February 10-14 on a white horse-drawn carriage decorated with red flowers and heart lights. Reservations can be made in advance.

A Special Valentine's Dinner - On February 10, learn to prepare a special Valentine's Day dinner at Kissing Rock Kitchens in Lowell that includes chili lime shrimp, pecan-crusted chicken, roasted red pepper bisque and more. Cost is $50 per person.

Valentine Dinner Dance - Enjoy dinner and dancing with the swinging sound of the BBOP Band February 10 at the Midtown Center in Holland. Price: $40 per couple.

In the Heat of Passion: Murder Mystery - It's Valentine's Day; do you know where your lover is? Get in on the fun and take a stab at identifying the killer in this whodunit compiled by one of West Michigan's most exciting murder mystery theatre troupes. The Feb. 10 event begins with dinner at San Chez at 7:30 p.m. $65/person.

Romantic Piano - Join the Grand Rapids Symphony at DeVos Performance Hall February 10 & 11 for the classical music of two Romantics, Brahms and Saint Saens, performed by a French pianist. Tickets: $18+.

Amore and More - Bring your Valentine to the Wege Theatre to see three dances performed by the Grand Rapids Ballet Company, including 'Red Angels', a visually dramatic ballet where the dancers are dressed in scarlet red with a jet-black curtain background.

Wine, Chocolate, Art & Music - Back for a second year, Lemon Creek Winery in Grand Haven will pair five award-winning wines with locally made Patricia's Chocolates. Lemon Creek will also host live music and and artist reception.

Chocolate Lovers - Recently opened inside the MoDiv shops on Monroe Center, retailer Kitchen Sinc is calling all chocolate lovers to a February 11 tasting where attendees will learn the history of chocolate while whipping up molten chocolate truffle cakes, outrageous chocolate cookies and more. $50.

Ski & Smooch - At Riverside County Park near Grand Haven, adult couples can enjoy cross-country skiing by candlelight, hot cocoa, bonfire and photo memento on February 11. $10 per couple.

Romantic Dinner for 2 - At the February 14 hands-on cooking class at the Spartan Culinary Classroom on 44th Street, prepare a feast of roast beef tenderloin, risotto, soups, salads and desserts, and then enjoy it by candlelight. $100 for 2.

Swing Masquerade Valentine Sweetheart Dance - Dress up with your favorite French-inspired mask and head to Woodland Skating Rink for a night of amazing swing dancing. Cost is $6 and the evening kicks off with free dance lessons.

Real Cool Cooking School - Prepare a delicious and romantic dinner in class and leave with the skills to prepare the seductive, stress-free meal any day of the year. $45 per person.

Valentine's Day Aerial Workshop - Celebrate Valentine's Day Cirque-style with a 90-minute aerial workshop at Innovative Martial Arts. While going through partner exercises on the hoop, silks and stretching, couples will practice communication, trust and how to give attention to each other. $40/pair.

Family Events

Hop Scotch Valentine's Party - Older brothers and sisters get to have Valentine's Day parties at school, and now the little ones can have one too February 13 at Hop Scotch Children's Store on Cherry Street in East Hills.

Local Floral Shops

Ball Park Floral - 8 Valley Ave NW. 616.459.3409.

Burgett Floral - 868 Fuller Ave NE. 616.456.1999.

Eastern Floral - Five Grand Rapids locations: 818 Butterworth St SW; 2836 Broadmoor SE; 5150 Northland Dr NE; Amway Grand Plaza (187 Monroe Ave NW), 40 Monroe Center. 616.949.2200.

Hotel Packages

Experience Pink - During the month of February, when you book an Experience Pink hotel package at 15 participating locations like the Amway Grand, Hyatt Place - South and Springhill Suites North, $3 will be donated to Susan G. Komen of West Michigan.

Amway Grand Plaza - The Romance Plus Package features an overnight stay in a Classic Guest Room, a complimentary bottle of wine, a food & beverage voucher, truffles, late checkout and more. Prices start at $204.

Bay Pointe Inn - The Inn-Love Package at the Gun Lake resort includes dinner for two at The Terrace Grille, a bottle of champagne and fresh rose petals scattered on your bed.

JW Marriott - The Love package at the JW includes an overnight stay, complimentary bottle of wine, gourmet cheese and cracker display, chocolate-covered strawberries, breakfast for two, late checkout and complementary valet parking. Rates start at $269.