Get Into Grinnell Blog

Keep the love in Grinnell this Valentine's Day! We've compiled a list of ideas for enjoying time with your friends or sweetheart this weekend while supporting Grinnell businesses.

Dining & Entertainment

• Enjoy the community theatre's production of "Dear Elizabeth: A play in letters from Elizabeth Bishop to Robert Lowell". Performances are Thursday through Sunday at the Grinnell Arts Center.
• Cheer on the Grinnell College Pioneers in their basketball games Saturday afternoon. Admission is free!
• Relish Grinnell has a menu of local foods planned for Sunday along with music by Erik Jarvis and Katie In.
• Enjoy Valentine's specials Sunday night at the Peppertree at the Depot Crossing.
• Tassel Ridge Winery in Leighton is hosting a wine and chocolate pairingall weekend, along with a three-course dinner Saturday night. 
• Enjoy dinner and a movie Friday night or dinner followed by music from the Sully Big Band on Saturday at Van Wijk Winery in Sully. 
• Enjoy a buffet meal and live music at Oakland Acres Golf Club on Saturday night.
• Looking to avoid cooking but still wanting to stay in? Pick up a freezer meal and homemade pie from Memories Maid.
• How about a date night at Chuong Garden?
• Sip a beverage while grilling your own steak at Grinnell Steakhouse.
• Share a specialty pizza at Pagliai's Pizza. 
• Keep it simple with fries and milkshakes from Montgomery's.
• Stay inside and order delivery from Pizza Ranch.

Gifts

• Jewelry from Anna Kayte's Clothing Boutique, Bill's Jewelry, Chloe and Isabel by Niki Beth, Glass Gift Box, Maurices, Phase 2 Consignments
• Monogrammed gift from Ballyhoo in Ink
• Flowers and chocolate from Bates Flowers by Dzyne
• Decor, candles and accessories from Beckman Gallery II, Loralei's Gift Shoppe
• Biking accessories from Bikes to You
• Socks and shoes from Brown's Shoe Fit
• Video games from Gamers
• Cute hair bows for your little ones from Giggles & Bows
• New tools and accessories from Arnold Motor Supply and Paul's ACE Hardware
• A new book from Pioneer Bookshop and Stepping Stones Christian Bookstore
• Kitchen accessories from TupperWise Sales and spices from Watkins
• New furniture from Uhlmann Furniture or appliances from Starnes Appliance
• New boots from Wagon Wheels West