What to do on Valentine's Day? Here are some local ideas

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06-02-2025

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and there's no shortage of ways to celebrate in Augusta. Here are a few found online. Check the dates carefully – some events happen on days other than Feb. 14.
There's a lot more to the beautiful flower arrangement than just a pretty bouquet. Flowers have special meanings which can make any arrangement have more significant, according to almanac.com.
Here are some that can help express love and caring:
Red rose – love, I love you
Pink Rose – happiness
Sweet pea – Blissful pleasures
Aster – symbol of love, daintiness
Baby's breath – everlasting love
Red camellia – You're a flame in my heart
These flowers might be more appropriate for a quick breakup:
Yellow rose – jealousy, infidelity
Tall Sunflower – haughtiness
Yellow carnation – disdain, disappointment, rejection
Begonia – beware
Geranium – folly, stupidity
Lavender - distrust
Looking for a special place to celebrate Valentine's Day. Here are some that Yelp.com recommends based the on number of reviews and the highest average scores. Check with the restaurant to see if reservations will be needed.
Trattoria Polipo, 3629 Walton Way Ext Augusta, [phone], polipoaugusta.com
Cork and Flame, 4414 Evans To Locks Rd Evans, (706)-922-9463, corkandflame.com
Finch & Fifth, 379 Highland Ave Augusta, [phone], finchandfifth.com
Edgar's Grille, 3165 Washington Rd Augusta, [phone], edgarsgrille.com
Frog & the Hen, 466 Flowing Wells Road, [phone], frogandthehen.com
Frog Hollow Tavern, 1282 Broad St., Augusta, [phone], froghollowtavern.com
Cadwalladers Café, 106 Davis Road, Martinez, [phone], cadwalladerscafe.com
Calvert's Restaurant, 475 Highland Ave., Augusta, [phone], calverts.restaurant
Becks, 2111 Kings Way, 706-922-1501, becksaugusta.com
Augustino's Italian Eatery and Prime Steaks, 2 10th St., Augusta, augustinos.net
Visitaugusta has compiled a list of ideas for things to do in Augusta for Valentines. Here's the list. For details, visit https://www.visitaugusta.com/blog/post/valentines-day-dinner-in-augusta/
Have a romantic dinner at a local favorite. Details about more than 130 restaurants can be found on the website.
Have a sunset picnic by the Savannah River.
Explore Augusta's arts scene.
Adventure together with an outdoor activity. Float along the Savannah River, walk or bike along the Augusta Canal, or hike through the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Get the Augusta Outdoor Adventure guide at https://www.visitaugusta.com/things-to-do/augusta-outdoor-adventure-guide/
Explore some of Augusta's local breweries.
Make it a relaxing couple's spa day.
Check out the stars at if the night skies are clear.
Make it an interactive celebration at Dahman's Revenge Rage Room, Broad Axe Throwing, or bowl a few games at Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center.
Love is in the air this Valentine's Day with the return of Chick-fil-A's Heart-Shaped Trays, available to order in participating restaurants and on the Chick-fil-A app. Choose from a variety of sweet and savory menu options with these Heart-Shaped Tray offerings:
30-count Chick-fil-A® Nuggets
10-count Chick-n-Minis® (available during breakfast hours only)
12 Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves
6 Chocolate Chunk Cookies
To order, visit the Chick-fil-A website at www.chick-fil-a.com, or the Chick-fil-A App which is available on the website, or contact a Chick-fil-A restaurant to confirm availability, while supplies last.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day in Augusta