Animal Love
Children’s Discovery Time
N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-noon, $5-$14
In honor of Valentine’s Day children ages 3-5 are invited to learn about how animals love one another and survive in the immense ocean. Children will also interact with live invertebrates and construct a craft. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 910-458-8257.
On-Stage Antics
“Dearly Beloved”
Cape Fear Playhouse
Feb. 12-15, 8 p.m., $16-$22
Big Dawg Productions presents Jones Hope Wooten’s play about a small Southern town, gossip, family and nuptials. Set in Frayo, Texas, the comedy explores the hilarity of Frankie Futrelle as she arranges an ornate antebellum-inspired wedding for her daughter, Tina Jo. For more information call 910-367-5237 or email
[email protected]
Putt-Putt
Third Annual Pizza Putt
Children’s Museum of Wilmington
Feb. 13, 6:30-9 p.m., $20-$30
Enjoy a night of drinks, pizza and miniature golf in downtown Wilmington. On Valentine’s Day weekend take your significant other or friend to a fun night of silliness that supports the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Singles and couples are more than welcome. For more information call 910-254-3534 or email [email protected]
Table for Two
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Feb. 14, 5 p.m., $45 per person
The resort’s East Oceanfront Dining offers a Valentine’s Day dinner for couples while gazing out over Wrightsville Beach. The menu includes special preparations of appetizers, entrees and a dessert for two. Rack of lamb, filet mignon, scallops and tuna are some of the items to choose from. For more information call 910-256-2251.