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50+ events around Chattanooga to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day and family bonds

Staff file photo / Chattanooga's Southern Belle riverboat offers Valentine's Dinner Cruises Feb. 14-16.
Staff file photo / Chattanooga's Southern Belle riverboat offers Valentine's Dinner Cruises Feb. 14-16. Staff file photo / Chattanooga's Southern Belle riverboat offers Valentine's Dinner Cruises Feb. 14-16.

In mid-January, Google searches for Chattanooga’s fancier restaurants began trending, possibly the romantics in our midst getting a jump on their Valentine’s Day plans. That’s good thinking if you have someone you’re trying to impress or, perhaps more importantly, someone you don’t want to disappoint.

Several dinner events are listed below, along with other ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day, whether you’re half of a couple, a singleton or a parent looking to entertain the kids.

If you’re planning an event that’s not listed, email the details to life@timesfreepress.com to be included in continuing coverage.

FAMILY FUN

— Feb. 6: Cupid’s Cupcake Creations, 5:30-7 p.m., Pruett’s Market, 1210 Taft Highway, Signal Mountain. Adult-accompanied children 14 and younger can decorate a jumbo cupcake and enjoy refreshments. $10. eventbrite.com