Valentine's Day events on Long Island under $50, $100

Whether you celebrate as a couple or with friends and family, Valentine's Day is about spending quality time surrounded by love. Long Island activities planned for the occasion include a romantic movie screening, a sparkling wine pairing, stargazing, a singles dinner and encounters with wildlife. Roses are red, violets are blue; see which Valentine's Day events are right for you and your budget.

Events under $100

Feb. 13: Drop-off the kids at Play à La Mode and plan a date night

254 Main St., East Setauket 

Enjoy a date night in the area while your kids participate in an open play, drop-off program featuring craft-making, storytime and pizza.

• When 5:30 to 8 p.m. 
• Cost $57, $10 sibling
• More info For reservations: playalamode.com 

Feb. 14: Go to a murder mystery show at FIV Fire Island Vines

17 E. Main St., Bay Shore

Help solve a murder mystery during "Til Death Do Us Part" stage production and buffet dinner show (Italian entrée and dessert).

• When 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 
• Cost $69 includes dinner, show, dessert, taxes and gratuities; must prepay in advance.
• More info 7inheaven.com, 631-592-9804

Feb. 14: Celebrate with love songs at The Jazz Loft

275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook

 

"Here's to the Ladies" features love songs written for women and about women, performed by Thomas Manuel and the Jazz Loft All Stars. The event includes a glass of champagne and chocolates.

• When 7 p.m. 
• Cost $55
• More info thejazzloft.org, 631-751-1895

Feb. 15: Laugh with Hannah Berner at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair

960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury

Gather your girlfriends for a night out and see the comedian and co-host of the "Giggly Squad" podcast perform stand-up on her "None of My Business" tour.

• When 7 p.m.
• Cost Tickets start at $58.50
• More info flagstaratwestburymusicfair.com, 516-247-5200

Feb. 15: Make a Galentine’s candle at Fire & Wixx

8 W. Main St., Patchogue, 2nd floor, suite 7, Patchogue

Friends can decorate a candle with wax melts and crystals during this Galentine session. 

• When Noon to 1:30 p.m.
• Cost $50; advanced registration required 
• More info fireandwixx.com, 631-209-7997

Events under $50

All weekend: Get spooked with your sweetheart at Bayville Adventure Park

8 Bayville Ave., Bayville

Hold on tight to your Valentine while visiting three haunted houses at the Bayville Adventure Park where you'll be surrounded by vampires, crazy cupids and deranged doctors.

• When 7:30 to 10 p.m.
• Cost Tickets start at $29.75
• More info valentinehauntlongisland.com, 516-624-4678

Feb. 12: Read poems at Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center

246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station

Participate in a poetry open mic event where participants can read works by famous authors or share their own verse.

• When 10 a.m. to noon 
• Cost $14.64
• More info eventbrite.com 

Feb. 14-15: Enjoy ice fun at Port Jeff Ice Festival

Main Street, Mill Creek Road, East Main Street, Frigate parking lot

The festival features ice sculpture demonstrations, ice skating and character appearances.

• When: Noon to 5 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• More info: iloveportjeff.com

Feb. 14-15: Smell the flowers at The Camellia Festival at Planting Fields Arboretum

1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay

Nothing says Valentine's Day better than flowers. See hundreds of Camellia blooms and take a guided tour of the greenhouse. Inside the historic Main House, you'll also find tea tastings, live music, watercolor crafts and a rare collection of camellia-themed plates. Additionally, visitors can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.

• When Two sessions: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost $20; $15 children older than 3
• More info plantingfields.org, 516-922-9210

Feb. 14-15: Create an animal-themed card at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor

Head to the card and craft station and make a Valentine card for your favorite in-house animal. All finished cards will be placed on display.

• When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost Free with museum admission: $7; $5 ages 3-12
• More info cshfishhatchery.org, 516-692-6768

Feb. 14-16: Taste test sparking wine and cupcakes at Sparkling Pointe  

39750 County Rd., 48, Southold

Satisfy your sweet tooth during a tasting featuring Sparkling Pointe wines paired with mini cupcakes.

• When 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Cost $30 includes a pairing of three wines and three cupcakes; call or go online to reserve
• More info sparklingpointe.com, 631-765-0200

Feb. 14: Go to a daytime party at Mulcahy's 

3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh

For those who don't like to stay out late, attend the Dayshift 30+ Daytime Party featuring DJ music, disco balls and confetti showers.

• When 5 to 9 p.m.
• Cost $25
• More info mulcahyslongisland.com, 516-783-7500

Feb. 14: See a romantic double feature at Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington

 

See a screening of the romantic classic "Casablanca," starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid, at 7 p.m. There will also be a screening at 9:30 p.m. of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," with Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet portraying an unlikely couple who meet on the Long Island Rail Road.

• When 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 
• Cost Tickets start at $18
• More info cinemaartscentre.org, 631-423-7610

Feb. 14: Marvel at the sky at Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport

Look up as the voice of narrator Mark Hamill takes viewers on a journey to experience the beauty and wonder of the stars in this planetarium show.

• When 1 p.m.
• Cost $22, $16 ages 12 and younger
• More info vanderbiltmuseum.org, 631-854-5579

Feb. 14: Sing along to love songs at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair

960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury

The "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" tribute show highlights the music of Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, performed by Sal Valentinetti, Neil Forever and Jill Gioia.

• When 8 p.m.
• Cost Tickets start at $41.25
• More info flagstaratwestburymusicfair.com, 516-247-5200

Feb. 14: Make a Valentine's Day craft at LICM

11 Davis Ave., Uniondale

 

Create a Valentine mosaic made out of shells the way sailors did in the early 1800s. All materials will be provided, recommended for ages 3 and up.

• When 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Cost Free with museum admission: $18
• More info licm.org 

Feb. 14: Watch the sunset at the Fire Island Lighthouse

Field 5, Robert Moses State Park

Watch the sunset from the top of the Fire Island Lighthouse and receive a free flower and chocolates at 4:30 p.m.; sunset at 5:27 p.m. Bring a flashlight for the walk back.

• When 4:30 p.m. 
• Cost $50; reservations required
• More info fireislandlighthouse.com, 631-583-5901

Feb. 14: Work together on a piece of art at Muse Paint Bar

837 Franklin Ave., Garden City

Couples and friends can paint together on a collaborative art piece. Guests can purchase cocktails, drinks, bites and desserts to eat and sip while they paint.

• When Sessions at: 11 a.m., 2, 5 and 8 p.m.
• Cost Admission starts at $40 includes all materials
• More info musepaintbar.com, 888-607-6873

Feb. 15: Attend 'An Unforgettable Valentine' at The Suffolk

118 Main St., Riverhead

The stage show starring vocalist Jerome Foster Lewis features love songs made famous by legendary singer Nat King Cole.

• When 8 p.m. 
• Cost $35-$45
• More info thesuffolk.org, 631-727-4343

Feb. 15: Celebrate Galentine's Day with your besties

175 Rte. 25A, Suite 8, East Setauket

Plan a girls' night out and join a workshop where you'll create a fragrant candle with a variety of scents and colors at Embody Massage and Wellness.

• When 1:30 to 3 p.m.
• Cost $48
• More info embodyli.com, 631-626-2422

Feb. 15: Fall in love with wildlife at Sweetbriar Nature Center

62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown

Spend an afternoon having a close encounter with wildlife, capturing photo ops at the animal kissing booth, playing an animal matching game and making a craft.

• When 1 to 3 p.m. 
• Cost Tickets are $5; $15 ages 4-12
• More info sweetbriarnc.org, 631-979-6344