Six quirky ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day around Tampa Bay

Valentine’s Day can be celebrated with the good old ways of blessings, candlelights and red roses.

Or you can be creative.

These Valentine’s Day ideas are for Cupid’s strangest ones. From saving the planet to reminiscing memories of primary school field trips, these unexpected dates will certainly be delighted.

Make your own ring

Brass Dagger, a jewelry studio for several couples, is holding a two-hour ring-making experience on February 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th. The private session costs $250, while the group session costs $179. Reserve text 727-798-5619. Visit TheBrassDagger.com.

Celebrate your bonds in a movie style

At 7pm on February 14th, the married couple will gather under the star-studded sky at Tampa Theatre to renew their group Valentine’s Day pledge. The ceremony will be hosted by John Bell, president and CEO of Tampa Theatre.

In the true Cinefile way, wedding vows are “written for audiences who are particularly well-versed in romantic film quotes.” Champagne toast and a 1923 silent comedy “Our Hospitality” screening at 7:30pm – followed by the historic powerful Warlitzer organ. General admission fees will be $14.50, while Tampa Theatre members will pay $11.50.

Are there any soft spots for Ogres in Love? Tampa Theatre is screening “Shrek” at 10:30pm on Valentine’s Day. For tickets, please visit tampathiatre.org.

Share your love with the planet

Celebrate “Verantine Day” with a beautiful keep of Tampa Bay at DeSoto Park in Tampa. The organization is holding volunteer coastline cleanups on February 14th from 9am to 11am. The event will feature prizes, drinks and snacks. Park on many of Corrine Street and South Gordy Street. Don’t forget to pack a water bottle and closed toe shoes.

I’m going to the fair

What’s more romantic than burning Jitty on a bumper car or stick? Bring your boo at Florida fairs until February 17th. Check out this year’s Wacky Fair Foods lineup. floridastatefair.com.

I’m an otaku

Channel your inner child at the Valentine’s Science Museum, a post-science science theme on February 14th from 6pm to 9pm. This adult-only night in Tampa and plenty of local food and drink samples. MOSI members cost $25 and non-members cost $30. For tickets, please visit mosi.org.

Sling some shafts

Hatchet Hangouts, which has locations in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, will be hosting the Valentine’s Specials for the Pigeon and O from February 11th to 16th. Price ranges from $66-99 and include two bottles of bubbles, access to photo background and throwing a red rose ax. Visit hatchethangout.com to write a book.