Weekend Cowboys for Couples
February 10 through February 12
In honor of Saint Valentine, the folks at Rancho Temescal are closing the doors to families and reserving the ranch experience for couples, just 15 miles west of Santa Clarita. www.ranchotemescal.com or 805-521-0700

Love and Wine
February 14, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
All Corked Up will host a candle-lit Valentine's event including roses, Chef Christina's love truffles, fine wines and food paired to make all your senses come alive. Guests will spend the evening dancing to classic love songs from Tony, Frank and more. 799-7979

Embark on a Moonlight Hike
February 17
Grab your flashlights and join the trek through the Placerita Nature Center. www.placerita.org or 259-7721

"All You Need is Love"
February 18
The Repertory East Playhouse (REP) will host a theatrical walk-through experience featuring live performances of musical and dramatic scenes of love lost, found, and somewhere in-between. 288-0000

Star Gazing at Vasquez Rocks
February 25
Pack a thermos of hot cocoa and head to Vasquez Rocks for an evening cuddled around a telescope (provided). http://parks.co.la.ca.us/vasquez_narea.html or 268-0840

Horseback Riding at Sunset
Weekends at Don-e-Brook Farms include sunset rides through the historic San Francisquito Canyon, and they can be followed by a romantic campfire. www.donebrookfarms.com or 297-7669

Sunset rides are available daily through the scenic Angeles National Forest at Rainbow Ridge Ranch. 538-9271

Row on the Lake
Bring along a blanket and picnic basket. The folks renting the boats will direct you to the unused campgrounds under the towering pines - quite private this time of year. www.castaiclake.com or 257-4050

The Magic of Night Skiing
Mountain High is only about an hour from Santa Clarita, so pack your skis and breathe in the crisp air together. www.mthigh.com or 888-754-7878


Visit www.santaclaritaguide.com for other fun in and out-of-town suggestions.