Don’t worry, there are still things to do on Valentine’s Day in Columbia, and here are some local places that are celebrating the day. Celebrate with loved ones of all types — partners, friends, family and more.

Mud Room Pottery Wheel Date Night 

Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

Address: 111 S. Ninth St.

Cost: $65-130 per person

The Mud Room is offering private, step-by-step Pottery Wheel sessions for groups of two where couples can make a clay piece together. Thirty minute sessions are $65 where each couple makes a bowl together, whereas the 50 minute sessions are $150 and couples get to make their own bowls. In addition, this event includes an extra session for glazing.

Email mudroomstudio@gmail.com to find out more.

Love CATS The Canvas on Broadway

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

Address: 706 E Broadway

Cost: $35 per person

The Canvas on Broadway is holding the Love Cats Valentine’s Day event open for both walk-in and registration. In addition to step-by-step painting lessons, The Canvas provides everything you need to paint, from aprons to easels, with a Valentine’s Day theme.

 “Our Valentine painting has two parts that make up one image. But it could also be done on a single canvas for our independent studio goers. We serve wine, beer and nonalcoholic drinks. The class has frequent breaks throughout the night, leaving time to indulge in good conversation, flirtation, and creativity.”general manager of The Canvas Renee Monroe said. 

Drinks are available at an additional cost. For additional information contact thecanvasonbroadwayrm@gmail.com 

Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day at Hexagon Alley

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Address: 111 S 9th St #10

Cost: $25

Hexagon Alley is holding a Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day special where two player games are featured. On Valentine’s Day, you will be able to purchase gaming time along with their limited edition charcuterie board “Love Letters” for only $25. For more information, you can contact contact@hexagonalley.com

MU Sprinkle Some Love Event

Where: Triangle Space, University of Missouri

Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

The University of Missouri is holding a Sprinkle Some Love event to celebrate Valentine’s Day with students. Students are given sugar cookies to frost and a variety of decorating sprinkles. For more information, visit MU Engage.

Go-tos for Flowers and Sweet Treats

Chocolate Covered Strawberries at The Candy Factory

When: Available through Valentine’s Day

Address: 701 Cherry St

Price: $15-30

The Candy Factory, a Columbia favorite, is celebrating Valentine’s day with their annual sale of chocolate covered strawberries. A half pound of strawberries costs $15, containing four to six strawberries, and a pound costs $30, containing eight to twelve strawberries.

Kent’s Flower Shop x Sugar, Butter, Flour Bakery

Where: Kent’s Floral Gallery

When: Feb. 13-14

Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Address: 919 E Broadway

Columbia bakery Sugar, Butter & Flour will host a pop-up shop in collaboration with Kent’s Floral Gallery. 

“Come in and get some freshly baked treats for your loved ones. They’ll have mini conversation heart cakes, brownies, cookies, cakes, truffles, gooey butter cake and more.” Owner and baker Alanna Ti’a said. 

Tiger Garden

When: Feb 13th-14th

Time: 9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

Address: 2-34 Agriculture BuildingSupport university-owned business Tiger Garden, located in the Agriculture building. The shop, which sells a variety of flowers and live plants, is run by student florists. For Valentine’s Day, Tiger Garden is selling flower arrangements and gift boxes that you can send to that special someone. Prices will vary.