Cheap Trick Thursday: Valentine's Day Deals
For those who put a lot of stock in Valentine's Day, the pressure is ratched up a little more this year. Why? Because it falls on a Saturday, and President's Day on Monday means some people have three-day weekends. (You know who you are, you lucky dogs.) Valentine's Day is a day which some people love to celebrate -- and many still love to hate. But the long weekend means you can't use the excuse of having to go to work the next day to poop out on plans with your special someone. So, if you feel you must do something that day, here's a list of V-Day deals in the Baltimore area, or information compiled by other local sites that offer their own tips.
(Help this list grow! If you know of a Baltimore-area deal connected to Valentine's Day, please leave details and a link in the comments!)
:: Krispy Kreme is offering richly frosted heart-shaped donuts now through Feb. 14. With the dozen donuts, you'll also get a dozen Valentine's Day cards, which you can give to 12 special people in your life. Each card also doubles as a coupon for one free donut. (The donut maker has two stores in the Baltimore area, in Columbia and Glen Burnie. Check their site here for addresses.)
:: Baltimore.org (a site operated by the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association) is encouraging lovers to "Get A Room." They have a list of participating hotels offering one free night stay if you book 1 night. They also have a list of restaurants offering special price fixe menus and weekend events.
:: Buy roses from The Humane Society of Baltimore County and a good chunk of what you pay goes to them as a donation. The Humane Society has partnered with Flowers & Fancies in Owings Mills on the promotion. Example: If you buy the $60 "Puppy Love" floral arrangement, $30 will go to the Society as a donation.
:: Cirque de Soleil's show, "Kooza", will be in Baltimore in April, but they're offering a Valentine's Day promotion of buy one ticket, get one free. See their site for details and dates. The promo ends Feb. 16. (I heard about it on Twitter, at @CirqueClub)
:: Maserati of Baltimore is throwing a Valentine's Day party in the evening, a semi-formal affair for couples and singles to come and revel in the luxury lifestyle of fine cars and other pricey items. They're billing it as a night of luxury products, dessert and wine tasting. Your partner might get jealous if you ogle the Maseratis and Lamborghinis on display for too long. They're offering a voucher for a free ride in the new Maserati Quattroporte. Tix: $40/couple; $25 single. Location: 1630 York Road, Timonium.
Comments
VD special, bring in one of your ex's and get 10% off your tab. (BD not responsible for your Ex going home with someone else or the bar staff)
Posted by: John Reusing | February 5, 2009 1:20 PM
You can get a taste of the Maserati lifestyle, but you just won't drive out of there with the Quattroporte.
(Well, you will. You just won't be able to keep it.)
Nice list, Gus.
Posted by: Daniel | February 6, 2009 10:52 AM
Want to do something different this Valentine's Day? Come to an affordable event and support Heart's Place Shelter in Charles Village! Food, live music, and more!!
Posted by: Open Hearts Ball | February 9, 2009 11:23 AM