The Weekly: 2/12/26 Valentine’s Guide to Downtown Providence
Here’s the gist: in Providence, there’s always something interesting going on. And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where to eat, and what to shop for. That’s why we’re here to share the top things we’re excited about in the coming week in each installment of “The Weekly.” Each week, we’ll rant and rave unabashedly about just a slice of the food, fun, and fantastic items that we’re currently obsessed with in downtown Providence, RI.
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ENDING 2/13: ENTER OUR DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE VALENTINE’S DAY GIVEAWAY
Only on Instagram @indowncitypvd: We’re doing a little flash giveaway! We adore Providence, so help us show some love to your favorite downtown Providence small businesses! In honor of Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day, we’re giving one randomly selected winner a $300 gift card to a PVD indie shop, as well as a $200 gift card to a restaurant, bar, or cafe of their choice.
This giveaway is only running through Friday, Feb. 13 over on our Instagram account @indowncitypvd, so don’t miss it.
TONIGHT 2/12: GALENTINE’S DAY SOIREE AT QUEEN OF HEARTS
Calling you and your pals! Looking for a way to celebrate your most cherished platonic friendships? Downtown Providence boutique Queen of Hearts and Modern Love has something delightful planned for tonight: On Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 pm, join Salt Blossom for a hands-on floral workshop with treats from Sweet Curiosity and opportunities to shop from Juliana Conti Designs.
This event is ticketed and will take place at Queen of Hearts at 222 Westminster Street. Tickets are almost gone, so make sure to snag tickets directly right here!
8 INDEPENDENT SHOPS IN PROVIDENCE TO VISIT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS
Let’s show our local small businesses some love! If you’re looking for gifts for your gals, pals, and loved ones, then we’ve got you: Head to historic Westminster Street in downtown Providence to get in all your shopping in one go. (Here’s what the shops are looking like this week, in our point of view.)
Jephry Floral Studio: This local flower shop specializes in unique, custom, creative bouquets. The store will be open from 9 am to 5 pm on Valentine’s Day itself, Saturday, Feb. 14. Walk-in customers will be able to order from the existing, in-store inventory as long as it lasts.
Craftland: Craftland is known for stocking a fun variety of locally made pottery, clothing, soaps, candles, cards, and more!
Queen of Hearts and Modern Love: This downtown boutique has all the latest in clothing, accessories, jewelry, kitchenware, pantry items, and more.
Symposium Books: The reader in your life will love Symposium! From new releases, to secondhand classics, to vinyls, they have it all. (And yes, they had Heated Rivalry last we saw.)
The Vault Collective: Enjoy the thrill of the hunt for quality thrifted items? The Vault makes it easy with their stunning variety of vintage clothing.
Homestyle: Gorgeous dishes! Sumptuous perfumes! Adorable plushies! Homestyle has so much in addition to home decor.
Civil: Civil is our favorite skate shop of all time! From skateboard parts, to athletic merch, to all the latest in sneakers, they have something for all.
Eno Fine Wines: Wines, whiskeys, sake… Eno Fine Wines stocks their shelves with all sorts of delicious, gift-able beverages.
Looking for even more Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day ideas? Check out last week’s edition of The Weekly where we shared about speed dating, romantic restaurants, and more in downtown Providence.
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