Get Out: Romantic Cooking Class and Wine Tasting

As you prepare to shower your lovebug with kisses this weekend in advance of Valentine's Day, we've got a few ideas for things to do together in this week's Get Out, including a wine tasting soiree at the Smoke Rise Village Inn and a couple's cooking class.

But if you're not feeling romantic, we've got a few other ideas. Here are this week's events:

Couple Cooking Class and Wine Tasting
When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at .
Why Go: To watch Sous Chef Donald Colley prepare his favorite Valentine's Day dishes, while getting to be part of the demonstrations and tasting all the food that includes Chicken Francese and Bitter Sweet Chocolate Mousse.
Cost: $100 per couple.

Wine Tasting Soiree
When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. at the in Kinnelon
Why Go: To experience a variety of fine wines and light fare while supporting the , as it is their fundraiser.
Cost: $65 per person 

Introduction to Zumba (for beginners)
When/Where: Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the
Why Go: To try out the latin-infused fitness class without the pressure of being surrounded by experts
Cost: Free 

When/Where: Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Why Go: So you can get your creative juices flowing using writing prompts and get feedback on your work
Cost: Free (and refreshments are provided!)

When/Where: Thursday at 9:30 p.m. at , 1735 Route 46, Parsippany
Why Go: When's the last time you went out to rock out?
Cost: Free admission

When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at the , Morristown
Why Go: You want to celebrate Valentines Day with your sweetie, and "The People's Tenor."
Cost: $42 to $57


When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. from 
Why Go: You want to make friends and work out around lovely Morristown. Free bagels after the run, too!
Cost: Free


When/Where: Sunday, 1 p.m. at , Morris Township
Why Go: You want to learn about ivy from an expert, its many varieties, and maybe even buy some for your home.
Cost: $15


When/Where: Sunday 1 p.m. at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown
Why Go: You want a little history about this historical figure
Cost: $8 general admission