Zoo After Dark: Valentine’s Edition
Feb. 14-15/TOWNSEND – 6-8 p.m. at 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center. Cuddle up by the bonfire: Enjoy warm marshmallows and hot chocolate with your sweetheart, family, or friends. Witness the magic of the night: Discover the nocturnal lives of our amazing animals. Enjoy a cozy seating area for two under a romantic arch for some secluded moments. Interactive Animal Encounters –
Feed the farm animals: Visit the livestock and feed the goats, sheep, llamas, and cow. Just enough Valentine mood lighting throughout the zoo to make things magical. Perfect for couples, families, platonic friends, or anyone who loves animals! Admission is $6. See https://3palmszoo.org/
“Let’s Get It On” Motown
Feb. 21/SMYRNA – 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Smyrna Opera House. A celebration concert featuring the music of the late great Marvin Gaye and other Motown artists. The act features the Grammy award winning songwriter and artist “Jackie’s Boy”. VIP Tickets are $35, general admission is $25. https://smyrnaoperahouse.org/content/lets-get-it
Chocolate Expo
Feb. 22-23/DOVER – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bally’s Dover Casino Resort. Featuring tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, craft beverages (wines, spirits, mead, etc.) and more, along with chocolate-themed presentations and other entertainment. A VERY SPECIAL reunion of the cast of the 1971 movie classic “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” including PETER OSTRUM (CHARLIE BUCKET), JULIE DAWN COLE (VERUCA SALT), PARIS THEMMEN (MIKE TEE VEE) AND OOMPA LOOMP RUSTY GOFFE. They will appear in a panel discussion at 11 a.m. Kidz Zone will include face painting and balloon twisting for the little ones. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for ages 5-12. https://www.thechocolateexpo.com/