DOWNTOWN — You don't have to travel far from the office to woo your boo this Valentine's.
Downtown Valentine's Day ideas this year from from the recherché (an $1,800 evening at the JW Marriott) to the regularly romantic.
There's much to choose from Saturday, but DNAinfo is here to help. Our best suggestions:
Brighten a Lurie Patient's Day
Lurie Children's Hospital, 225 E. Chicago Ave., is still accepting valentines for its patients. Give one and receive good karma in return.
Wow with a Pricey Feast
The JW Marriott Chicago, 151 W. Adams St., indeed has an idea much fancier than buying flowers from Walgreen's: an $1,800 "Foodie Fantasy" Valentine's Day package including a six-course dinner and one-night's stay in a luxury suite.
Splurge like a Trump
Not to be outdone, Trump International Hotel & Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave., is offering a $15,000 "Sweetest Thing" Valentine's package including a limo ride to and from the hotel, chilled champagne, jewelry from Ivanka Trump, and a personalized in-suite dinner prepared by a Trump Chef.
Snuggle Up with Sinbad
Actor and comedian Sinbad will bring his "hit em in the face" style Saturday to the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. The show starts at 8 p.m. with tickets available from $29.50.
Share the Love with a Little One
Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., is hosting a "Parent and Child Valentine's Dance" from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Admission is $10 per family.
Swipe Right at ValenTinder
Swipe right to party Saturday at Headquarters River North, which is hosting a "ValenTinder" meet-up for Tinder users. Tinder matches who meet up are eligible for a buy-one-get-one drink special at the bar.
Find Love Between the Stacks
The Newberry, 60 W. Walton St., has the free Love on Paper exhibit, an ode to love letters and other amorous written communications, running through April 4. From 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, guests can learn to make a 3-D paper valentine with paper artist Becky Saiki.
Keep Past Loves on the Down Low
Need to hide stuff from your significant other? SpaceWays is offering three months of free storage with its "Ex-Box," aimed at people discarding mementos from past relationships.
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