Pittsburgh Valentine’s Dates for Partners & Pals
What’s that in the Pittsburgh air? No, it’s not smog. It’s love. Next week brings two opportunities to celebrate our loved ones: Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day. If you need plans, the City Cast team is rounding up our favorite local treats, activities and gifts for both romantic partners and pals.
Our recommendations from the episode:
For Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day
- Grab a croissant from Madeline Bakery & Bistro and head over to Biddle’s Escape for a strawberry dirty chai with your bestie
- Make flower bouquets with your friends at Atithi Studios’ Valentine Market
- Sip beer and create custom candles at the Galentine’s Edition of Wicks & Sips at Cinderlands Beer Co.
- Stop by the Galentine’s Party at Trace Brewing for tacos, tunes, and toys
- Order an ice cream sundae party box from Millie’s
- Check out the 412 Poetry Slam
- Meet up with your friends at a nostalgic hangout spot like Aspinwall Beans ‘N’ Cream
For Valentine’s Day
- Head to Valentine’s on Ice at the Schenley Park Skating Rink
- Share Valentine’s Day Cheese Plate from Chantal’s Cheese Shop
- Give your loved one Valentine’s Day Yinzer Pins from Pittsburgh City Paper
- Take a Make-It-Now Valentine workshop at the Pittsburgh Glass Center
- Split a berry heart pie from the Butterwood Bake Consortium
- Learn how to screen print Valentine’s Day cards at the CommonWealth Press Love Inks workshop
- Pick up a Forma Pasta Valentine’s Day dinner kit
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