Crafternoon: The Love Experience
Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Solaire Social | 8200 Dixon Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Looking for a thoughtful gift for the loved ones in your life? Try this crafting and music festival, which features local vendors, DIY crafting sessions and live music.
Free | happytreesentertainment.com
Candy Cakes for Valentine’s Day Craft Workshop
Feb. 8, noon-1:30 p.m.
Locally Crafted Workshop | 35 Grand Corner Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
This “cake” is more than meets the eye! Learn the art of candy arrangement and decorate your own candy cake for Valentine’s Day. All materials will be provided, and participants will be able to take their creations home. This event is open to crafters ages 10 and older; kids younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
$69.96-$74.20 | locallycraftedshop.com
Love is in the Air
Feb. 8, 8 p.m.
Harris Theatre at George Mason University | 4471 Aquia Creek Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030
Guitarist-cellist duo Boyd Meets Girl performs a variety of love-themed tunes from the world of classical music, including pieces by Giacomo Puccini and from “Dr. Zhivago”
$45-$71 | fairfaxsymphony.org
Valentine’s Day Children’s Floral Design Workshop
Feb. 14, 10-11:30 a.m.
Rolling Ridge Floral Design | 7409 Brink Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
Kids and parents can put together a bouquet that’s far more personal than anything bought at a flower shop or grocery store at this workshop.
$39.19 | rollingridgeflowers.com
