• Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate Pairing | Friday, Feb. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $45 | Celebrate Valentine’s Day with two loves: wine and chocolate.

• Weed Wrangle | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Help battle against invasive species with Reflection Riding’s land conservation team.
• Chattanooga Polar Plunge | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. | Chattanooga Green, 140 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | $75 | Take the plunge into the frigid waters of the Tennessee River to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes.
• Self-Care Saturday | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $75 | This Self-Care Saturday workshop will include a coffee tasting and ceramic mug making class.
• Girl Scout Cookie Pairing | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 1-4 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Enjoy a flight of beers perfectly paired with Girl Scout cookies.

• A Galentine’s Social at Bode | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 12-4 p.m. | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Local artists and makers will come together with love-themed sips, vendors, giveaways, and more.

• In case you missed it, it’s Black History Month. From festivals to history lessons, celebrate and learn at these local Black History Month events.

• Looking for somewhere to watch Super Bowl LVII? Or maybe you’re just hoping to find the perfect game-day food. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

• Have an idea for the next greatest ice cream flavor? Clumpies wants to hear it. The local ice cream shop is asking for Chattanoogans’ suggestions to create its next seasonal flavor — learn more + suggest a flavor.

Why go?

• As far as themed winter destinations go, Leavenworth wears the ice crown. It offers fun activities for every age, like Nordic and downhill skiing, unique holiday shopping, German dining, sleigh rides, and spa time.
• Did we mention the incredible natural landscape? Towering mountain peaks surround the town, lending the feeling of being inside a snow globe. One could spend days just learning the history of the surrounding land, which was prized by Indigenous populations and, later, white settlers.
• Oh, and by the way — Leavenworth was recently named one of the best places in the world to spend Christmas by Condé Nast Traveler. So there’s that.

Where to stay

• Vrbo: Alpine View Haus on Main, a Bavarian-themed condo for up to four people (~$240/night)*
• Save hotel: LOGE Leavenworth Downtown, a centrally located hotel perfect for outdoorsy types (~$150/night)

• Here’s your reminder that Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday. Don’t forget to order that special someone a bouquet of flowers that will leave a lasting impression. Psst — check out Floom, an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally. Shop Floom’s selection of special edition Valentine’s Day arrangements.*

• Dreaming of a tropical summer vacation? Us too. We’re eyeing this romantic villa with pristine views in Costa Rica and this charming beachfront cottage in St. Kitts. Or maybe we’ll splurge on a trip to Tahiti and stay in this beach house with a private pool.*

• What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiple mist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*