UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens’ Valentine’s event is back in 2025. Shop for orchids and chocolate. There will also be opportunities to learn about orchids and chocolate.
There will also be a Valentine’s Day raffle, benefiting the Botanical Gardens. Prizes include gift certificates to the plant sales, free classes, and orchid baskets Purchase your raffle ticket now.
Check out our guide to Valentine’s Day in Charlotte, including cheap dates, local chocolate, Valentine’s Day events and more.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
9096 Craver Road, Charlotte, NC
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens for a celebration of chocolate just in time for Valentine’s Day. Learn about the cocoa tree and how its fruits are processed into delectable confections. Be sure to visit the orchid display in its annual flowering glory!
“The Cocoa Tree”
Jeff Gillman, Director, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
11am and 1pm
“How Chocolate is Made”
Esa Weinreb, Head Chocolate Maker at The Underground Truffle
11am and 1pm
Available for purchase:
- Artisan chocolates from The Underground Truffle
- A variety of beautiful orchids and plants
Monday, February 10, 2025
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
9026 Craver Road, Charlotte, NC
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the McMillan Greenhouse to purchase orchids, succulents, and other plants. While shopping for your valentine, you can also stop by the economic room to buy chocolate goodies from Thea Broma Chocolate.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Location: Popp Martin Student Union
8845 Craver Road, Charlotte, NC
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Treat yourself or your valentine today. Stop by the Student Union lobby to purchase a succulent, orchid, or other plant. Our team will be there to provide care instructions for your new plant.
Parking
Saturday 02/08 – McMillan Greenhouse Parking is available at the Greenhouse (Campus Lot 16a). Overflow parking should go to Lot 5 or East Deck 1. Parking is free campus wide on the weekends. If parking in Lot 5 or East Deck 1, you will be able to drive up to the greenhouse to pick up your purchased plants.
Monday 02/10 – McMillan Greenhouse Park in East Deck 1. East Deck 1 is a paid deck, meaning you will receive a ticket upon entering the parking deck and pay when leaving. Keep this ticket as it is needed for exiting the deck. You will be able to drive up to the greenhouse to pick up your purchased plants.
Friday 02/14 – Popp Martin Student Union Park in the Union Deck. This deck is adjacent to the Popp Martin Student Union. The Union Deck is a paid deck, meaning you will receive a ticket upon entering the parking deck and pay when leaving. Keep this ticket as it is needed for exiting the deck. You will be able to take your plants with you at time of purchase.
Click here to access the campus map highlighting parking areas.
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