10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Downtown Fargo
For the Casual Couple
Are you the kind of couple that likes to keep things low-key and un-romance-y? Plan your Valentine’s date around new experiences together. Head somewhere new to you both, like the brand-new Asian fusion cuisine at Little Brother or maybe the latest addition to Fargo Brewing, Nova Eatery.
For the Outdoorsy Types
Coming to Fargo’s urban center to do outdoorsy activities might seem counterintuitive but trust us on this. You could have an axe-ellent time at Roughcut Social or twirl the night away with ice skating at Broadway Square. Cap the night off in a cozy booth at Wild Terra.
For the Swanky All-Outers
Chances are you’ve already locked in your Valentine’s Day plans, but in case the holiday of romance snuck up on you and your significant other, check with Mezzaluna and Rosewild about reservations STAT, then round out the night with a nightcap at 701 Eateries’ Prairie Kitchen.
For the Anti-Planners
Jasper Hotel has this one covered with their Second Annual Retro Hearts Valentine’s Day event. For just $15 a person, your date night will be all planned out. Head to the Rosewild lounge at the Jasper Hotel for beverages at 5:30, enjoy the stylings of a vinyl DJ, sip on Valentine-themed cocktails, and then head to the Fargo Theatre at 7:30 for a showing of the iconic 10 Things I Hate About You at 7:30.
(Bonus tip: Centric residents get $5 off! Check your email for details.)
For the Early Bedtimers
Let’s face it. Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday. Quality time without being up past your bedtime might mean somewhere with lightning-fast service, like Würst Bier Hall or Vinyl Taco.
For the Intellectual Pair
Start the night out with a trip to the Plains Art Museum to take in their latest show, maybe even sign up for a future art class, then head to 46 North Pints & Provisions for a cozy yet elevated vibe.
For the Nerdy Love
Does romance mean besting each other in the virtual realm? Replay Games has you covered. And if you want to pair a beer with that, head to Pixeled Brewing Co. to play your heart out on some classic arcade games.
For the Moorhead Admirers
Start the night off with dinner at Rustica, then head to The Hjemkomst Center for the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre’s performance of First Date, then finish the evening with a nightcap at Harold’s. (Yeah, we know this isn’t downtown Fargo, but it’s not our fault the Red River is the state line.)
For the Galentines
Start out some Saturday fun with a trip to Carmine & Hayworth for some truly rad vintage goodies, then head to Gatherings Collective’s Galentines Sip ‘N’ Shop event on Saturday for thrifty finds and a free glass of wine. Then finish off girls’ night with crowd-pleasing pizza at Rhombus Guys.
For the Single Folks
You know what, love isn’t just for those in committed relationships. Celebrate being solo with some self-love at Kendall Barbie Beauty’s Theys, Gays, and Galentines event, then swing around the corner for a cocktail at Teddy’s. OR if celebrating alone makes you feel a little queasy, put yourself in safe company Monday night at Camp Forever Alonetree at 701 Eatery.
