As the season of love rolls in and Cupid bares his bow and arrows, it's daunting to plan a perfect Valentine's Day. Jewelers promote their newest design, convenience stores stock up on limited edition candy and 5-ft teddy bears glare as you pass them in the checkout line. Forget the grandiose gifts and try your heart at a local date night with your Valentine. Downtown Mainstreet offers a host of unique spots to bring your love and celebrate, whether you're looking to share a dance or an ice cream cone.
DINNER
- Black+Haus Tavern
- Indochine
- Las Delicias
- Parker Garage
- Portofinos Pizza and Pasta
Despite staying in Parker this Valentine's Day, you'll find cuisines from across the globe—from refined dining with local ingredients to new flavors from Southeast Asia—all in a walking distance along along Mainstreet.
Black+Haus Tavern entices with their wine selection but keeps you on the hook with delicious dishes to share with your honey. Located on the west corner of Mainstreet, it's the perfect location to kick off date night. Right across the street is Parker Garage, where they are turning local ingredients into one of a kind dishes.
If you're hoping to add a stamp to your food passport, try the Thai and Vietnamese dishes at Indochine. Food might not be the only hot thing served up at this Valentine's dinner. Like spice but craving something south of the border? Las Delicias never misses. Enjoy a casual dinner with your sweetheart under their burrito's drool-worthy cheese pull. If you prefer your cheese in pasta or on pizza, bring your Lady to Portofinos. Now that's amore.
DRINKS
- Fika Coffee House
- Studio @ Mainstreet
- Tailgate Tavern & Grill
There's a drink of choice for everyone down Mainstreet's strip. If you're looking to dance along with your drink, shimmy on over to Tailgate. If your dance moves don't heat you up, there is a firepit outback. Depending on which night you go, Studio @ Mainstreet hosts multiple different themed nights, including trivia, karaoke and live music. After all that fun, you might consider popping into Fika Coffee House. Open until 10 pm, you can keep the night going with a shot of espresso or begin to settle in with herbal teas.
DESSERT
- Baskin Robins
- Dough Dreamery
- Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream
- Rocket Fizz
No date night is complete without dessert. Become kids again as you pick through the candy stacks at Rocket Fizz or eat raw (and safe) cookie dough from Dough Dreamery. Maybe ice cream is more your vibe? Split two scoops with your heartthrob from Kilwins or Baskin Robins.
AND A SHOW
- Parker Arts
- Street Art
- O'Brien Park
After all that delicious food, it might be time to stretch your legs. Bring your ice cream on a stroll around O'Brien Park. While there, share a kiss under the picturesque gazebo. If you're looking for headliner events, check out shows coming to Parker Arts. Their two Mainstreet theatre locations put on critically acclaimed performances, from musicals to stand-up comedy. On your way from dinner to the PACE Center, stop to check out the street art along Mainstreet. Continually changing, the art is the perfect spot to snap a selfie with your sweetheart to remember your evening for many Valentine's Days to come.
Other spots for romantic inspiration downtown include Rory's Diner, Swirls Frozen Yogurt, La Petite Creperie, Wild Goose Saloon