Looking for exciting, better than average Valentine’s Day date ideas? Well I have a list of amazing venues and events taking place in Evansville and it’s sure to be more than just an average outing.

Mardi Gras Franklin Crawl and Grand Parade

When: February 13-14
Where: Evansville, Indiana

It’s going to be a wild weekend full of beads, booze, and Mardi Gras celebration! This Mardi Gras event is bringing the taste of Creole a bit further north. Celebrations start off with the Franklin Craw, transportation brought to you by; Pink Elephant Celebrations. Travel between Lamasco Bar and Grill to Leroy’s Tavern and all the participating bars and restaurants venues in between. A $5.00 arm band for the event can be purchased at any of the participating restaurant/bar venues. FREE shuttle rides and a FREE cab ride home at the end of the event. The next day enjoy the Parade of floats, thousands of beads, and surprises on every block! (Uses the same route as the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Parade.) Throughout the entire event, all the bars and restaurants will be offering a wide variety of Cajun foods from; gumbo and jambalaya, fresh oysters and crawfish boils!

Romance in the Rainforest: An Orchid Escape Preview

When: February 6th (preview)
(Orchid Escape dates: February 7-8, 13-14)
Where: Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville, Indiana
Call for more information: 812-435-614

Orchid Preview

Enjoy a beautiful tropical surrounding at Mesker Park, right in the heart of winter. You’ll experience a jungle full of blooming Orchids, waterfalls, and exotic animals while enjoying South American fare and cocktails in the Amazonia exhibit at the Zoo. The evening will also include; live music and art demonstrations and a chocolate dessert bar. You’ll have the opportunity to bid in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting the Zoo.

Orchid Escape

Take your love to this event on Valentine’s Day! A jungle oasis full of blooming Orchids, waterfalls, and exotic animals! It’s a good way to forget this frigid winter weather!

Evansville Museum

Enjoy art, history, and science exhibitions for the more artsy-intellectual Valentine. Ponder the depth of still life paintings and enjoy conversing over the smallest of details in the Portrait Gallery. Or perhaps get lost together in the Landscape Gallery. Quiz one another on their historical facts as you stroll through the History exhibits, and discover amazing things in the Science sections. Enjoy each other’s company in a calm setting and learn the other’s perspective they have on the thought-provoking artifacts.

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