Festivals, dining, crafting: 6 Valentine's Day activities in The Woodlands area through Feb. 14

Several retailers and organizations in The Woodlands area are hosting a range of events leading up to Valentine's Day this February, including shopping, dining and live music. Contact individual venues for registration and more information.

Feb. 6: A Valentine's Day market featuring several local vendors is hosted by Creekside Park's Lovebeans Coffeehouse in advance of the holiday. Flowers, jewelry, baked goods and drinks from the coffee shop will be available. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Lovebeans Coffeehouse, 8522 Creekside Forest Drive, Ste. D100, The Woodlands. 832-698-2017. www.facebook.com/events/2740339519559422

Feb. 6: Springwoods Village hosts Love Stinks: A Valentine's Day Dog Festival at CityPlace Plaza. The PawzUp DogFest event from pet professionals Jill Garrett and Tiffanie Wilkerson features a range of vendors offering pet-related products, food and drinks for guests, live music, photo opportunities and rescues available for future adoption. Guests are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines, and dogs must be leashed and vaccinated. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. CityPlace Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring. www.facebook.com/events/805670729983940

Feb. 11-14: Several days of dining, music and dancing are offered at the Glade Arts Foundation's Over the Moon for You series of celebrations leading up to Valentine's Day. Three-course dinners from chef Nelson Padron are offered at each night's event, with music from pianist Alex Navarro and singer Leslie Spencer scheduled for Feb. 11 and 13 and pianist and vocalist Jeremy Joseph performing Feb. 12 and 14. A Valentine's-themed jewelry collection from Mark Pharo will also be on display. 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 11), 8 p.m. (Feb. 12-13 ), 7 p.m. (Feb. 14). $120. Glade Arts Foundation, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. https://gladeartsfoundation.salsalabs.org/valentinesdinnercelebration/index.html

Feb. 12: Children can participate in at-home Valentine's Day crafting activities through Harris County Precinct 4's To the Moon and Back dive-thru event. Participants may visit the Big Stone Lodge to pick up a snack and crafting kit to bring back home. Registration is required by Feb. 11. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Big Stone Lodge, 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring. www.hcp4.net/event/drive-thru-event-to-the-moon-and-back

Feb. 13: The Divisi Strings classical quartet arrives at Market Street for a Valentine's Day-themed concert by candlelight. The musical performance at the shopping center's Central Park can be enjoyed by guests at any of Market Street's surrounding restaurant patios or from socially distanced circles on the park's lawn. A holiday display for photos and a pop-up flower vendor will also be featured. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-4774. www.shopatmarketstreet.com

Through Feb. 14: Texas Thai restaurant chain Thai Cottage is offering one year of free Thai food to the winner of its Valentine's Day contest. Couples interested can like the restaurant's Facebook page and share a secret of their happy relationship in the contest's comments section. The couple with the most likes on their comment wins 12 gift vouchers valued at $30 each. www.thai-cottage.com/valentine2021