15 more ideas for Valentine's Day gifts in 2026

These are a range of prices, but are just some things that I thought would be fun for either a platonic or romantic gift. You can read my first 15 ideas in my "15 ideas for Valentine's Day gifts in 2026" post.

1. Underground Donut Tour, "Delve into some of the best donut shops, bakeries, and restaurants in the city! With a dedicated guide, you'll uncover hidden gems and sample new flavors most people miss." (in Chicago, at least, it's on the more expensive side, could angle platonic or romantic)
2. The Orchid Show, "Rewind to the ‘60s and ‘70s at the Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy where 10,000 vibrant orchids are the hottest thing since bell bottoms" (on the cheaper end, more romantic, but could be platonic)
3. Gwen's Winter Curl & Chill, "Challenge your friends to curling, then warm up fireside with indulgent à la carte drinks and seasonal bites" (mid, could angle platonic or romantic)
4. Improv I Class, "Through group exercises and games, students will explore impulse & spontaneity, listening, being present in the moment, taking risks, finding agreement (making & accepting offers) and other basic building blocks of improvisation, all in a supportive environment that embraces the idea of trusting yourself and failing joyfully" (expensive, more platonic, but could be romantic)
5. Beer Soak, "Experience the rejuvenating powers of beer" (expesnive, more romantic, but could be platonic)
6. Here 4 A Bits Valentines Days Extravaganza, "Come celebrate love with our whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone" (on the cheaper end, could angle platonic or romantic)
7. Love is Improvised, "A cast of 10 improvisers will embark on a journey through pod dates, honeymoons, shared luxury apartments, awkward family brunches, and weddings… AKA decision day" (on the cheaper end, could angle platonic or romantic)
8. Symbolic Animal Adoption, "Support WWF's global efforts to protect wild animals and their habitats and choose from kits with plush and more" (price varies, could angle platonic or romantic)
9. Chemistry in Nature: The Birds, The Bees, and Biology, "[A]n adults-only night celebrating the strange and spectacular world of animal mating behaviors" (expensive, could angle platonic or romantic)
10. Poetry Pop-up, "See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric Elshtain, the Field Museum's first poet in residence" (requires just museum general admission which is mid-price, romantic)
11. Beluga Encounter, "Standing with a caretaker on an underwater ledge, you’ll step into chest-deep water and come face to face with a beluga whale" (expensive, more romantic, but could be platonic)
12. ’Scopes in the City, "Look up at the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and even the Sun during free telescope observing events across Chicago" (free, more romantic, but could be platonic)
13. Bubbles & Brie, "In this guided tasting, we are pairing up 5 of our favorite sparklers with 5 of our creamiest cheeses" (expensive, more romantic, could angle platonic or romantic)
14. Fortune Reading with Cheese in Chicago, "During a tyromancy session, we will discuss the history of cheese in magic and the history of tyromancy itself. Then we will explore up to four pieces of cheese to tell your fortune" (expensive, more romantic, but could be platonic)
15. Aphro-cheese-iacs, "Taste some of our most seductive cheeses and learn why cheese is the perfect food to pair with your Valentine" (mid, romantic)

(Prompt by me)

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