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Get Out: Northport's Weekend Planner for Feb.12-13

Valentine's, Valentine's and more Valentine's.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

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Where/When: At ; Sat, 9am - 6pm; Sun, 10am - 3pm.

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Why Go: Valentine’s Day is on Monday, so don’t wait until the last minute. Get your Valentine’s Day gifts ready to go. Peruse the great gift selection at Laurel and Lily Limited, while getting your bouquet ordered.

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Where/When:, Saturday, 6 pm-9 pm.

Why Go: Can you think of a more romantic setting then the mansion of William K. Vanderbilt II, overlooking Northport Harbor? Aside from the location the evening includes a private tour of the Mansion, an amazing dinner, delicious dessert and a 70’s classic rock laser light show.

Pricing: Tickets are $100 per person ($90 for members) – reservations are required.

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Where/When: : Saturday, 7:30 pm-11:00 pm.

Why Go: The event includes great jazz music, appetizers, beverages and dessert. Best of all, the dance is for both singles and couples.

Pricing: $15 per person.

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Where/When: : Sunday, 10 am-6 pm.

Why Go: Share the love. Bring your sweetheart and their pooch to a Valentine’s photo benefit for animals in need.

Pricing: Purchase a picture of your pet and proceeds will benefit the Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center.

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Where/When: : Sunday, 4 pm-6 pm.

Why Go: A chocolate sommelier from New York’s Exotic Chocolate Tasting will assist Matthew and Bill from the Northport Tasting Room with a class about the beautiful relationship between wine and chocolate.

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