A Valentine Getaway

Love is in the air all throughout Butler County, Ohio as local businesses gear up for Valentine’s Day. Whether you spend Valentine’s Day with your partner by participating in hands-on activities, enjoying a romantic candle-lit dinner, or exchanging thoughtful gifts, Butler County is the place to celebrate this special holiday.

If you and your partner enjoy spending quality time together through various fun and creative activities, test your skills by painting your own pottery at You’re Fired in Oxford or The Studio in Hamilton. Spend some time crafting your own candles at Petals & Wicks in Hamilton. Enjoy the process of smelling each scent and combining them to create a warm and cozy candle to take home.

Spend an evening surrounded by an array of vibrant blossoms at Running on Blooms in Liberty Township where they will be hosting a Lovebirds Workshop on Friday, February 9. You and your partner can immerse yourselves in the world of floral design while sipping on complimentary refreshments.

Learn how to cook the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner with a cooking class at Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield or The Learning Kitchen in West Chester. Or, if you’d like to do taste sweets and treats without any of the prep work, plan to experience the first annual Dessert Week happening February 10-17. Stroll around downtown Middletown to taste sweet creations from 15 local businesses!

Indulge in a romantic dinner date this Valentine’s Day at one of Butler County’s restaurants. For steak lovers, head to Jag’s Steak & Seafood in West Chester, Son of a Butcher Steakhouse in Liberty Township, or Primo Italian Steakhouse in Middletown. For an authentic Italian experience, check out Caruso’s Ristorante & Bar in Fairfield. Sip and stroll through the DORA District in downtown Hamilton after a delicious dinner at Tano Bistro, or share a Mile High Mud Pie for a sweet finale at Gaslight Brewhouse in Oxford.

If your love language is gift-giving, be sure to browse the numerous boutiques and shops in Butler County to choose the perfect gift. Handpick the most delightful Valentine’s Day card from Scripted Studio to express your words of love or opt for a thoughtful, unique gift from the heart at The Apple Tree in Oxford or Miller St. Boutique in Fairfield. Is the way to your partner’s heart through sweets? Grab an adorably delicious box of treats from Lulu’s Sweets Boutique in West Chester, or Ruby’s Chocolates in Fairfield Township.

This Valentine’s Day show your love and appreciation to not only your partner, but to the small, local businesses who are the heart and soul of Butler County.