It's an old story. You keep procrastinating on Valentine's Day plans, and next thing you know, it's Feb. 14 and you're at Walgreens grabbing cheap chocolates and trying to book a last-minute dinner reservation on your phone. Well, this year is going to be different. With weeks left before the big day, your friends here at Cadia Crossing have come up with three romantic Valentine's Day ideas to get a jump on the holiday and give that special someone a day they won't forget.

Hot Air Expeditions

There's love, and then there's love at 1,500 feet. Hot Air Expeditions, you and your significant other can spend an hour among the clouds in a private hot air balloon. The ride also includes a post-flight bottle of Champagne and hors d'oeuvres from Vincent's on Camelback restaurant. Purchase your tickets soon. Spots are filling up fast.

Valentine's Day Farm to Fork

Does your partner or fresh ingredients? Then you should absolutely make a Valentine's Day dinner reservation at Queen Creek Botanical Gardens for their Valentine's Day Farm to Fork event. Along with the stunning outdoor ambiance of QC Gardens, the two of you will enjoy a fantastic five-course meal prepared with produce grown footsteps from your table!

Blaze Lounge and Entertainment Valentine’s Day Love Gala

Are you planning on celebrating Valentine's Day on Saturday, Feb. 12, instead of Monday, Feb. 14? We get it. Middle-of-the-week events can be challenging. But just because it's not technically the day, that doesn't mean you shouldn't go all out. The Valentine’s Day Love Gala hosted by Blaze Lounge provides a delicious three-course meal as well as some fantastic live music so you two can dance the night away. Doors open at 6 PM, and reservations are filling up fast. But please, don't forget to get flowers and chocolates for the actual day. Not the cheap chocolates from Walgreens either. Remember, you're going to do better in 2022.

For more fun ideas on how to spend your days, be sure to check out our other posts on the Cadia Crossing blog page.