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Valentine’s 2014:  Things to Do in Cumming GA Forsyth County

There are lots of fun Valentine-themed things to do in Cumming GA & Forsyth County.  And some great store and restaurant specials too.  Keep an eye out because we’ll definitely add more as businesses update us. We also have listed out some gift ideas as well.
If you know of something we’ve missed or if your business has something to offer, please Contact Us with the information so we can add & share it.
For a full listing of weekend and weekday events in Cumming, GA & Forsyth County, visit our Calendar of Events.

Fun for the Kids – Listed in Date Order:

All of February
“Valentine’s” Hair, Make-Up & Nails, and more in the spa or makeover packges
Sweet & Sassy at Forsyth Avenue
7pm
$25-35/child depending on packages
Pre-Register for Events
Click here for more information
Saturday – February 8th – Storytime
“Love Monster”
Barnes & Noble at the Avenue Forsyth
11:00am
No charge
Click here for more information
Saturday – February 8th – Valentine’s Parents Night Out
Let the kids enjoy Face Painting, Dance, Crafts & Pizza while you enjoy a night out!
Sawnee School of Ballet
Open to boys & girls, ages 3 and up (do not have to be a SSB student)
6pm to 10pm
$25/ child or $40 / sibling set
Click here for more information – SSB Parents Night Out
Saturday – February 8th – Build & Grow Clinic
Build a “Love Note Holder”
Lowe’s – Market Place Blvd.
10:00am (while supplies last)
No charge
Click here for more information
Wednesday – February 12th – Family Craft Time
Create a “Love Bug Card”
Michael’s – Market Place Blvd.
10:00am – 12Noon (while supplies last)
Click here for more information
Wednesday – February 12th – Family Craft Time
Create a “Valentine’s day Frame”
Michael’s – Market Place Blvd.
5pm-7pm (while supplies last)
Click here for more information
Friday – February 14th – “The Case of the Missing Valentine”
2pm-3:30pm
Cumming Library
Click here to register
Friday – February 14th – Battle of the Hearts
Pro-Valentine’s Event
Hampton Park Library
2:30-3:30pm
Pre-Register for Event
Click here for more information
Friday – February 14th – Kid’s Night Out
“Owl Always Love You”
Glazed & Fired
6pm
$25/Child
Pre-Register for Event
Click here for more information
Friday – February 14th – Kids Night Out
Ages 6 and up
Artistic Adventure – 1581 James Burgess Road Suwanee 30024
7pm-9pm
Registration is required – $25/child
Click here for more information
Saturday – February 15th – The Great Valentine 5k
7:30am-10:30am
Forsyth Conference Center – 7745 Majors Road, Cumming
Click here to register
Saturday – February 15th – Senior Citizen’s Valentine Dance
6:30pm-9:30pm
Sexton Hall Enrichment Center, Cumming
For more information or to make a reservation, call Senior Services at 770.781.2178770.781.2178
*** For more ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your Children, click here for a past guest post by local mom, Rachael.

Special Cumming Local Event:

GNO Love is Patient
Don’t miss our February Girl’s Night Out Event with Glazed & Fired.
We’ll be painting a beautiful heart picture – perfect to hang out during the month of February, during your Anniversary Month, maybe in a child’s room or change the colors to match your decor and hang up all year through! This event is being held on Thursday, February 13th from 7pm-9pm.
Click here for more information. Please Note – This event is SOLD OUT! But Glazed & Fired hosts these monthly for us, stay tuned for details on the next one!

Retail & Store Specials:

Saturia Nails
Get your Valentine’s Date Night Manicure & Pedicure with Saturia Nails
5067 Post Road, Cumming GA 30040
Phone:  770.292.9220770.292.9220
Skin Solutions Skincare Studio
Offering a Variety of Valentine-Themed Specials on Relaxing Services, including:
Mini Massage & Mini Cocoa Facial,
One Hour Massage & Cocoa Medi Facial,
Hot Stone Massages,
Half Day Spa Packages
210 Dahlonega Street, Cumming GA 30040
Phone:  770.886.6979770.886.6979
Click here for more information
KiddoTags – Save 20%
Use the coupon code SNOWDAY to save 20% off your order from this locally owned & operated online store based right out of Forsyth County!  NO Minimum Order. Expires 2/20/14.  Click here to order (affiliate link).

Restaurant Specials:

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts

Dutch Monkey Valentine Doughnuts
Dutch Monkey is now taking ore-orders for their double-stuffed Valentine hearts. They are sized to share (or not), filled twice with vanilla buttercream, dipped in dark chocolate ganache, personalized with a name or short phrase, and gift boxed, for $6 each. Order by private messaging Dutch Monkey Doughnuts on Facebook with your message and pickup time for 2/14. Click here to visit their Facebook page.
Jim ‘N Nicks
Jim 'N Nicks Valentine Menu
Address: 3130 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cumming, GA 30041 (At the Collection at Forsyth)
Phone:(678) 845-1565(678) 845-1565
Details: On Friday 2/14 and Saturday 2/15 Jim ‘N Nicks is offering a special deal for Valentines. Click here for all the details.
Marlow’s Tavern
Address: 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041
Phone: (770) 886-3666(770) 886-3666
Details: They will have a $35 Valentine pre-fixe menu on Friday 2/14 and Saturday 2/15
Mia’s Pizza & Eats
valentine's day specials
Address:  911 Market Place Blvd, Cumming GA 30041
Phone: (770) 887-8874(770) 887-8874
Details:  Special Valentine’s Menu (see photo).  Click here for more information.

Branchwater
Address: 5820 South Vickery Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (470) 253-7910(470) 253-7910
Details: Chef Todd will have some extra “specials” on Valentine’s Day week like champagne, caviar, and lots of nice things to try.You can make reservations on their Facebook page or Open Table
Rio Balsas Taqueria
Address: 1495 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming 30040
Phone: 678-456-8368678-456-8368
Details: Love Bird’s Special – 4 Texas Gran Marnier Margaritas, 1 Appetizer to share with the love of your life, 2 entrees of your choosing, And 1 dessert to sweeten up your night! Click here for more info.
Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub
Address: 415 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 200 Cumming 30040
Phone: 678-513-1113678-513-1113
Details: Order a heart shaped pizza! Click here to visit their Facebook page.
Sweet Monkey Frozen Yogurt and Cupcakes
Address: 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming 30041 (still waiting on this location to open, but other locations participating)
Phone: 678-482-0112678-482-0112
Details: Spend $5 and get a free chocolate covered strawberry! Click here to visit their Facebook page
The Foster House
Address:  305 West Main Street, Cumming GA 30040
Phone:  (770) 887-9905(770) 887-9905
Details:  Choose a 3-Course Meal for $34/ person – salad, entree & dessert!  Click here for more information and the special menu.
Yahoola Creek Grill (Dahlonega GA)
Address:  1810 S. Chestatee St. Dahlonega GA
Phone:  (706) 740-4300(706) 740-4300
Details:  Cupid’s Combo Dining – $70 per couple – includes appetizer, two entrees & homemade dessert.  Available 2/14 & 2/15.  Click here for more information.
We will continue to add to this list for you!

Some Gift Ideas:

  • Canvas People: 60% off all canvases + FREE shipping. Order by February 7th for Valentine’s Delivery! Click here to purchase

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  • Canvas People – FREE 8×10 or $40 off (just pay shipping) . Deal expires 1/31/14. Order by February 7th for Valentine’s Delivery! Click here to purchase

York Photo
 

  • York Photo – Valentine’s Poster $3 or Mug $2 (+ shipping). Plus all new users get 40 free prints! Deal Expires: February 14, 2014 MUST Use Codes: LOVEPOSTER (for poster) and LOVEMUG (for mug) Click here to purchase

better homes mag
 

  •  Better Homes & Gardens Magazine – Get Better Homes and Gardens Magazine for as low as $.50 per issue! You’re sure to find ideas and tips more valuable than that in each copy. Makes a great holiday gift for a friend or relative! And when you subscribe, you’ll receive Better Homes and Gardens’ All-Time Favorites Cookbook ABSOLUTELY FREE! Click here to purchase
  • Parents Magazine – Get Parents Magazine for as low as $.33 per issue! You’re sure to find ideas and tips more valuable than that in each copy. Makes a great holiday gift for a friend or relative! And get a free Birthday Planner when you subscribe! Click here to purchase

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