Celebrate love & weed at these Valentine’s Day events

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A few holidays center on partnership, love, and community. Valentine’s Day is a celebration where people spend time with the ones they cherish. Oftentimes, this is a significant other, but many gather with their best friends or family. Now, as legalization reform sweeps the U.S., cannabis has found a place in festivities. From culinary experiences at secret locations to cannabis parties with vendors and prizes–people are throwing V-day weed parties from coast to coast.

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“Love Buzz” Arousing Flower release party
Richmond, California

Learn about arousing strains at Love Buzz, a special event sponsored by Leafly. Experts from Pure Beauty will share their knowledge on the subject at 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center in Richmond, just a BART ride from San Francisco.

Those who RSVP will have the opportunity to pre-order XOXO (Pink Guava x Blackberry x Champagne). Pure Beauty’s brand-new strain is advertised as a sensual romp. Only 32 eighth jars of the cross are available. Pick up the flower at the 7 Stars, and stick around for a live interview with Pure Beauty led by journalist David Downs, live music, treats, and free merch.

Nugs and Kisses Valentine’s Celebration
Los Angeles, California

Let the cannabis supper club speakeasy vibe add to the Valentine’s romance in Los Angeles. Nugs and Kisses is a seven-course dinner planned by Chef Chris Binotto, who has left space for cannabis infusion and/or strain pairing as guests see fit.

Bring a lover or the bestie for good times, delicious food, and decadent weed. Those who RSVP will receive the secret location two days before the event. Tickets are $185 per person with a $5 order fee.

Love Potion No. 9 Valentine’s Dinner
Phoenix, Arizona

Culinary delights continue in the Southwest with a curated menu and immersive experience inspired by Tumble strain Love Potion No. 9. The Valentine’s Dinner will take place at Sauvage where the menu is curated by Más Amable pop-up kitchen. Dine in on Spanish and Italian-inspired flavors with a live harp, a soundscape by vinyl-only selector Davina, and florals by Gaia Floral.

Reservations can be made by email for February 14th from 6 to 9 p.m. Securing a spot requires a pre-payment of $140 per couple.

Canna Valentines for the Elderly
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Gather together Tuesday, February 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seed & Sesh in Saint Paul, Minn. at with Healing Fear Consulting to meet new friends, toke up, and support community elders. The groups are holding space for people to make Valentine’s cards for the local senior center while burning the kind herb.

There is no need to RSVP or show off your artistic prowess. Just bring your own hash, flower, vape, or other weed of choice to Seed & Sesh in Saint Paul and make some cards for seniors.

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Valentine’s Game Night
Flint, Michigan

Enjoy a pizza buffet, dessert, an infused beverage bar, and a dating game-style show at High Road Head Shop’s Valentine’s Day Game Night.

Couples will compete against one another in “How Well Do You Know Your Pot Partner?” There will also be trivia. The winning trivia group will take home a grand prize pack, but everyone will leave with something. Each competing team will receive a copper rose and vase crafted by New Arcadia Metal & Works.

Love and Cannabliss
Springfield, Illinois

Love and Cannabliss is set to kick off at Shangri-La Warehouse Suite. Romantic terpene journeys, chocolate pairings, and challenges that potentially end in prizes sprinkle the venue. Taste strains rumored to bring on the romance, and engage with a sensory room to inspire cannabis-fueled exploration while enjoying time with your lover.

Gain general admission for $20. This entry fee also includes free weed products and vendor sampling. For $40, VIP guests also receive a raffle ticket and food.

Weedy V-day is for everyone

Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers. It is for everyone who loves. Whether you are celebrating with friends, cherished family, or your partner–why not bring weed into the fold this year? Those lucky enough to live near one of these events can buy a ticket or two and see what a cannabis V-day is all about.

Cara Wietstock is senior content producer of GreenState.com and has been working in the cannabis space since 2011. She has covered the cannabis business beat for Ganjapreneur and The Spokesman Review. You can find her living in Bellingham, Washington with her husband, son, and a small zoo of pets.