Valentine's Day is a chance to celebrate those you love and value in your life, regardless of your relationship status. And this year February 14 falls on a Friday, so what better way to start the weekend than spending time with those you care about.
From a bouquet of red roses to a candlelit dinner, an intimate picnic or a balmy outdoor cinema with your besties, there are many ways to celebrate the day of love.
Need some inspiration? Fall in love with what Adelaide has to offer this Valentine’s Day with some of our top picks for both couples, friends and singletons, and start planning your outing now.
Nestled in the Adelaide Hills, Carrick Hill offers a picturesque escape for those looking for a unique and romantic date.
To celebrate the day of love, tickets will be available for couples to enjoy a twilight picnic, wine to share, and special out-of-hours access to the beautiful Carrick Hill Gardens and House Museum.
A week of romance is about to play out on the big screen at Tainmuntilla/Botanic Park, bringing couples, families and friends together for a memorable movie night under the stars.
Films to be shown at the Moonlight Cinema include How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on Thursday 13 February, 10 Things I Hate about You will be shown on Valentine's Day, and The Notebook on Saturday 15 February.
History buffs, head straight to The Galloway Hoard: Treasure of the Viking Age exhibition at the South Australian Museum. Love can be brewed over discussions of remarkable Viking Age objects, which are being shown outside of the United Kingdom for the first time right here in Adelaide.
If you feel peckish after your museum date, take a short walk over to the city’s East End and enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants.
For the aesthete couple, look no further than the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) where love can be appreciated through art itself.
Fancy art and a delectable brunch? Take the 1-hour guided tour of the Radical Textiles exhibition before grabbing a scrumptious bite at AGSA_eat, located in the gallery's sunny courtyard.
There is a reason why a picnic date remains a classic. Taking a walk and sharing a picnic basket by the lake in Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, which overlooks the picturesque Piccadilly Valley, is the perfect setting to connect with loved ones.
