In Philadelphia's Love Park Building, a unique shopping experience awaits on Valentine's Day. The Now + Then Marketplace will host its annual Make Love Market, a flea-style market that combines vintage finds and dating advice in an unconventional way.
From noon to 5 p.m., the free event brings together local vendors offering everything from vintage clothing and home decor to handmade jewelry and upcycled designs. Shoppers can browse through stalls selling collectibles alongside newer craft and gift offerings, catering to a wide range of tastes and budgets.
One of the standout features at this year's market is the pop-up dating advice session provided by Free Dating Advice Philly. Visitors can stop by for expert reviews of their dating profiles and opinions on relationship dilemmas, making the event feel like a fun, relaxed gathering rather than a traditional shopping experience.
For added entertainment value, a local caricature artist will be drawing couples throughout the afternoon, injecting some playful whimsy into the proceedings. Meanwhile, food options are available on site to make the market an easy stop for anyone spending Valentine's Day in Center City.
As it turns out, Love Park Building is dog- and kid-friendly too. The Make Love Market promises a fun, unique shopping experience where one can find something special while also getting valuable dating advice and enjoying good company, all set against the lively atmosphere of Philadelphia's iconic LOVE Park Building.
From noon to 5 p.m., the free event brings together local vendors offering everything from vintage clothing and home decor to handmade jewelry and upcycled designs. Shoppers can browse through stalls selling collectibles alongside newer craft and gift offerings, catering to a wide range of tastes and budgets.
One of the standout features at this year's market is the pop-up dating advice session provided by Free Dating Advice Philly. Visitors can stop by for expert reviews of their dating profiles and opinions on relationship dilemmas, making the event feel like a fun, relaxed gathering rather than a traditional shopping experience.
For added entertainment value, a local caricature artist will be drawing couples throughout the afternoon, injecting some playful whimsy into the proceedings. Meanwhile, food options are available on site to make the market an easy stop for anyone spending Valentine's Day in Center City.
As it turns out, Love Park Building is dog- and kid-friendly too. The Make Love Market promises a fun, unique shopping experience where one can find something special while also getting valuable dating advice and enjoying good company, all set against the lively atmosphere of Philadelphia's iconic LOVE Park Building.
in philly! who wouldn't wanna spend valentines day browsing through vintage fave spots and gettin expert advice on how to boost their dating game 
? and the fact that its free? that's just icing on the cake... i mean cake is still a great idea though, gotta have some food to go with all that shopping and romance 
. plus, gettin a caricature drawn with bae sounds like so much fun 
. one thing tho, how are they gonna keep the kids occupied in love park? seems like it could get pretty chaotic 
but idc, its def gonna be a unique experience!
think they're trying to relive their 80s indie movie dreams or something. who needs actual dates when you can get advice from some guy in a free forum booth, am i right? 
at least the dog-friendly vibe is a nice touch... for all the people with tiny humans in tow 
And can we talk about how adorable the caricature artist sounds? Drawing couples all day long, just waiting to capture your romantic moment... ahh!
I'm so down for this event! It's like the ultimate date night or Galentine's Day vibe 
But what I love most is that it's not just about buying stuff (although, let's be real, vintage clothing is always a win 
. The fact that there are caricature artists and food options on site makes it sound like a really relaxed vibe 
. I might even convince my friends to come with me, we could make a fun day out of it 
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! Did you know that there are over 1 million online dating profiles in the US alone, with an average person trying around 3-4 different apps before settling on one? 
That's a lot of swiping and matching! 
The market's focus on vintage finds and upcycled designs is also really cool - did you know that fast fashion accounts for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions? 