Love is in the air, Portland! Small businesses show love for their communities all year long. They provide more local jobs for our neighbors and donate to local causes at more than twice the rate of national chains. Now is the perfect time to show some love to local businesses while you shop and dine with your special someone. Portland Monthly shared this article highlighting PDX’s most date-worthy restaurants and here are just a few highlights being offered around the City.
- City-Wide: The Portland Winter Lights Festival has activations going on all around the city!
- Beaumont: Shop for beautiful gifts, home decor, women’s clothing, and jewelry at The Arrangement. While you are there, stop by Paperjam Press! They are known for having a fantastic greeting card selection.
- Foster: Enjoy the cool vibe and amazing cocktails at 5 and Dime with your special one this Friday!
- Hawthorne: Send a Valentine’s card to your special someone! Collage PDX has a wide selection of cards from local artists.
- Lents: Frame that perfect picture of you and your loved one. The pros at Portland Creative Framing can help get the job done. Or, for something sweet, Bella’s Italian Bakery has a bit of everything to satisfy your craving.
- Lloyd: Creo Chocolate is known for their handcrafted and delectable treats. They offer award-winning, small-batch chocolate to savor and share.
- Midway: Wild Brewz coffee stand has some fun and festive February specials on the menu!
- Mississippi Ave: There are things going on all weekend in Portland and on Sunday, Stem Wine Bar is hosting a vintage cake decorating class. This looks fantastic!
- Montavilla: Wine and dine your loved one! Reserve a table at Vino Veritas and enjoy a great ambiance with the best selection of wines.
- Multnomah Village: For gifts, Peach Tree Gifts is stocked up for Valentine’s Day with bath bombs, puzzles, stuffies, socks, candy, and classroom Valentine’s cards.
- Old Town: Bring the family for a special Valentine’s light show at the Lan Su Chinese Gardens!
- Parkrose: Couldn’t snag a reservation at your favorite restaurant? Grocery Outlet has a wide selection of wines to pair with a romantic dinner at home. Hearts Decor Gifts and Consignment is a new shop in Parkrose that has great unique second-hand gifts for the sustainable-minded.
- St. Johns: The Boosters are back at it with a fun promotional event in St. Johns! Write valentines to any of the participating businesses and be entered to win! Get the details here.
- Williams District: For sweets everyone will enjoy, visit Jinju Patisserie and get amazing treats from an award-winning chocolatier and pastry chef duo.
This list is non-exhaustive. Be sure to check your favorite small business’ social media for their Valentine’s Day specials. And don’t forget to spread the love! Show us how you are celebrating on Instagram and Facebook. Venture Portland members can submit their small business suggestions for upcoming Wednesday emails here!