Valentine's Day is Monday, which limits plans for many people because of work. But there's no rule that says you can't celebrate Valentine's Day on the weekend. And, despite what jewelers and card sellers tell you, there's no rule saying you have to spend a lot on a romantic Valentine's Day weekend.
Remember, even the most expensive restaurant in town knows. It's all about the ambience and mood. Trust me, all you need is a picnic basket with food and a quiet moonlit evening at the beach. And you'll have spent very little.
Here are a few other ideas for romantic settings without breaking your budget:
* Go to the artificial night sky: Cloudy skies? No problem. The Seminole State College Planetarium presents "Heavenly Love: Love Stories of the Night Sky" Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is $6 each. The show tells ancient love stories seen in the stars.
* Stargazing at Silver River State Park with the Ocala Astronomy Club. The club bring telescopes and help participants see the stars. Event begins at 6 p.m. Admission to the park is $6 per car.
* Florida Scrub Jay Festival at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Saturday, 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. While this might not be the most romantic event to attend, it sounds kind of fun for the family.
* ArtsFest Weekend at the Albin Polasek Museum and Gardens, Winter Park. Friday and Saturday, 1o a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch artists create and tour the historic Polasek home, chapel and gardens. Weddings can be booked at the museum and gardens -- so it stands to reason this would be a romantic setting to get engaged as well. Admission to ArtsFest Weekend is free.
Happy Daytripping!
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