Instead of getting your main squeeze a bouquet of flowers this weekend, why not give him or her 1,500 acres worth? Head north for the annual Tulip Festival in the Skagit Valley, when the area comes alive with rows and rows of brightly colored bulbs. Take in the afternoon air show or grab lunch at the Kiwanis Club’s 21st annual Salmon BBQ at Mount Vernon’s Hillcrest Lodge (a steal at only $12 per person). Wander over to the La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum, or do a little wine tasting. For directions, a full list of events, and maps, visit www.tulipfestival.org.Find great date ideas like this plus restaurant gossip and local food events in our Big Bites e-newsletter. Sign up here and we promise we won’t flood your inbox with spam.