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Valentine’s Day Fun for Everyone

Written by The Bryson Blogster | Feb 5, 2020 3:39:00 PM

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about the romance. It can be a day (or days) spent with the people you love the most — kids, parents, cousins, best friends and neighbors. Want to have some V-day fun with the family? We’ve got a list of great places and activities near Bryson. Still want some quality time with your boo? We’ve got that covered, too.

Family Fun

Escape Room Leander

Open daily, times vary
$119 per group
Celebrate Valentine’s Day (and Christmas, Patrick's Day, Easter...) by trying to escape The Holiday Room at Escape Room Leander. Solve the puzzles and codes to open the locks and earn sweet treats.

Brushy Creek Lake Park 

Open daily
Free
February 14 is a Friday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate on Saturday with a day devoted to the outdoor activities you all love. Kayak or canoe, picnic, hike or bike, fish, enjoy the scenery and more.

Daddy Daughter OR Mom & Me Valentine Art

4:30-6 p.m. Sat., Feb. 8 
$50 per couple
Cordovan Art School- Cedar Park has the experience of a lifetime planned for parents and. Work with a professional artist who will help navigate each of you through a step-by-step painting. No artistic experience necessary. Treats and a photo opportunity included.

Valentine Cupcake Decorating Workshop

3:30-5 p.m. Sun., Feb. 9
$35 per child, registration required
The folks at Kids Kitchen in Cedar Park invite kids to prepare for Cupcake Wars at this super fun workshop exploring piping techniques and decorating.

Splatters Paint Your Own Pottery

6-10 p.m., Fri., Feb. 14
Grade Kindergarten and up
$32.42 per child.
Drop the kids off at Splatters in Georgetown for a Valentines Kid’s Night Out where they will watch the new movie “Sonic The Hedgehog,” eat pizza and cupcakes then design and paint a Sonic The Hedgehog plate.

Austin Steam Train Valentine's Day Flyer

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., Feb. 15
$39-$69
Reservations encouraged.
Climb aboard this special Hill Country Flyer to celebrate Valentine’s Day! This all-ages ride winds through the Hill Country, crossing the wooden trestle bridge over the South San Gabriel River and Short Creek Canyon. A special adults-only car will have beer and wine available for purchase.

Just for Two

Valentines Dinner at Bent Oak Winery

7-9 p.m. Wed., Feb 12
$90 per person, reservations required
Take your special someone out for an intimate dining experience featuring a wine reception as well as a four-course dinner paired with award-winning wines.

The Woodhouse Day Spa

Relax and spend some quality time enjoying the perfect couples experience with dual massages.

Valentine’s Day Steak Night at The Olive Ranch

6-10 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14
$20-$50, Reservations required by Feb. 11
Dig into an amazing meal created by Chef James Ramsey while enjoying live music by Chris and Karen Hunt.

Just for Girls 

Valentine's Party- Sugar Plum Parties

2:30-4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 9
$20 per child
Bring your child and her best friends out for a Valentine's party to remember. The Nail Bar will be open and there will be kid-friendly dance music, pizza, games  and crafts. 

Galentine’s Day Cookie Party

6:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13
$45 per person
Grab your gal pals and join award-winning cookie decorator Emily Hampton of Stellar Bakes at the Central Texas Olive Ranch for an evening of friendship, wine, snacks, raffles and, of course, cookies!