Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors BureauBN Life
Valentine’s Day 2016
Valentine’s Day is not just a day to celebrate the love between you and your significant other, but the love you have for your family and friends as well! Here are five activities taking place over Valentine’s Day weekend that will help you brave the cold and celebrate:
LISTEN TO YOUR ART
Art is such a visual medium to express love. Bloomington-Normal’s art galleries offer a variety of art, including studio crafts, photography and paintings. For a list of art galleries in our area, click here.
EVENTS
What | Ragtime: The Musical
Where | Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
When | Thursday, February 11 at 7:30 pm
Set during the start of the 20th century, Ragtime tells the story of an upper-class wife, a Jewish immigrant and a musician from Harlem, all united by their belief in a better future. Their captivating stories are set to some of the best-known songs in musical theater!
What | Cupid’s Tea
Where | The Vrooman Mansion
When | Saturday, February 13 at 1 pm
Grab your girlfriends and head over to the Vrooman Mansion for Cupid’s Tea, presented by the Tea Ladies. Spend the afternoon sipping tea while learning the proper way to hold a fan, and create a traditional Valentine’s Day card for you to keep!
What | Winter Enrichment Day
Where | Miller Park Zoo
When | Saturday, February 13 at 1 pm
Attention all animal lovers! Miller Park Zoo is giving its visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how the zookeepers make the lives of the animals at the zoo more exciting by encouraging their normal, wild behaviors.
What | Bloomington Thunder Hockey Game
Where | Grossinger Motors Arena
When | Saturday, February 13 at 7 pm
Cheer on the Bloomington Thunder as they take on the Green Bay Gamblers. It’s Guns and Hoses night at the Arena, which means that all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Kids 12 and under will receive a free hot dog coupon upon entrance.
