Take a Romantic Valentine’s Day Ride in Reston

On Valentine’s Day, take your sweetheart on a romantic carriage ride through Reston Town Center.

There will be horse-drawn carriage rides from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Rides meet in front of Talbot’s on Market Street. Rides will take place rain or shine.

The cost is $5 per person. Children under 5 ride free with an adult. Proceeds will benefit Volunteer Fairfax.

Other special Valentine’s Day events at Reston Town Center Saturday:

Sweet and Savory Valentine’s Special at The Tasting Room Wine Bar — Enjoy a Valentine’s Day special of four cakepops plus two glasses of select wine for $20 per couple.

Gift wrapping at Appalachian Spring from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Donations benefit Kids R First.

Jour de L’Amour with The Tasting Room — A day of decadence begins at The Tasting Room with sparkling wines, chocolate, a chauffeured mini-coach tour to Boxwood Estate Winery for a group tasting experience and lunch, plus a cider tasting and distillery tour. $125 per couple – advance only. Get tickets and details at www.boxwoodwinery.com

And, of, course dinner at any number of Reston Town Center restaurants. Call your favorite for a reservation as it is sure to be a busy evening.

Photo: Horse-drawn carriage at RTC/file photo