Love will bloom early this year at Grayce Gardens, where couples can enjoy a romantic Dinner in the Greenhouse on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evening features live music by Josh Raynor, a cozy fire in the garden lounge and a gourmet meal prepared by the chef from Hidden Key, including Chicken Florentine, bacon-wrapped asparagus, Caprese salad and stuffed mushrooms, with cheesecake bites for dessert. Held at 51 Plasterer Ave. in Chambersburg, the event offers guests a relaxed setting to celebrate Valentine’s week with a special someone or a group of friends. Tickets.
Get ready to paint with love and creativity at the Winter Youth Paint Night, a Valentine’s-themed art event hosted by the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department. Young artists ages 12 and under can follow step-by-step instructions to create a seasonal masterpiece from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the HCC ARCC gym, 11400 Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown. Tickets cost $10 and include all supplies. Adults must stay to assist their young painters but are not required to purchase tickets. The event offers families a fun, heart-filled way to celebrate the season together while encouraging artistic expression. Tickets.
Love will be in the air — and maybe a little frost too — as downtown Shippensburg transforms into a winter wonderland for the second annual Shippensburg Winterfest. The event, hosted by D.O.I.T. members and Shippensburg University Student Services, will fill King Street with live ice carvings, food trucks, entertainment and plenty of seasonal fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Organizers say the festival is designed to celebrate all things winter — and offer a festive way for families and couples to enjoy Valentine’s Day together.
Love will take center stage in Hagerstown as couples enjoy a romantic evening downtown during the city’s Valentine’s Day Downtown Date Night on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 5 to 9:15 p.m. The event invites pairs to savor a night of live music, local flavor and small-town charm, featuring two tickets to the Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s Voices of the Past concert and a $50 Downtown Gift Card redeemable at participating businesses. Hosted in the heart of Downtown Hagerstown, the evening costs $100 per couple—a $150 value—and offers a unique way to celebrate love while supporting local shops and restaurants.
A New England artist’s journey of transformation comes to life in watercolors at the Inn Boonsboro. Painter Tom Gately will debut his latest collection, “Metamorphosis,” during an opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Inn, 1 N. Main St., Boonsboro, Md. The exhibit reflects Gately’s transition from New England to the Potomac River Valley, where the region’s architecture and landscapes have inspired his recent works. Guests are invited to meet the artist and explore pieces that celebrate change, history and the beauty of Boonsboro and its surroundings.
