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Nine. Consecutive. Snow. Days. 

Translation? For the love of what sanity is left in this world, get yourself and those kids the heck out of the house this weekend. Thanks to Valentine's Day and a break in the insane winter weather we've been getting here Green Country, there's an event that's accessible for the whole family going on at the BOK Center. 



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Here are the deets for your calendar: 

<b>SkateDate</b>
When: Sunday, Feb. 13, starting at 10am and lasting through the day, into the evening
Where: <a href="http://www.bokcenter.com/default.asp?bok=227&objId=602">BOK Center</a>, 200 S. Denver Ave. (find paid parking in the lots near the BOK, free parking along the streets - there should be plenty go around even though this event attracts thousands of Tulsans to downtown, but bring your scarves and mittens in case a short walk is required)

Skate Date welcomed over 7,500 skaters and 10,000 visitors to the 17,000-square-foot indoor arena at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa last year, and now it’s back and on the short list of top Valentine’s Day events here in the Tulsa area. 

Not only is this an event an easy option for kids, couples and singles alike, but guests can also expect exhibitions by local figure skaters, music and a DJ, photo opps in front of a green screen (which can get hilarious, and quick), concessions, flower and novelty stands and a giant mirrored disco ball, perfect for skating in the dark to My Endless Love. 

Here's something cool that's new to Skate Date this year: A Kids Zone area, complete with plenty inflatables and bounce houses to keep your kiddos busy while you and your date log a few rounds around the ice rink. 

Here's the crazy thing: Admission to Skate Date is free. If you opt not to bring your own skates, you can rent a pair for $10. Look also for horse and carriage rides, just outside the BOK Center at the corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue – they start at noon and run until 8pm.

Know what'd round out this Valentine's Day-flavored outing? Lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants in downtown. My top picks for kid-friendly spots include <a href="http://www.dillydelitulsa.com/">Dilly Deli</a> (2nd and Elgin - check out the huge stock of toys along the south wall), <a href="http://www.joemommas.com/">Joe Momma's</a> (2nd and Elgin - let the kids go crazy on the vintage arcade games), <a href="http://www.elotetulsa.com/">Elote Cafe</a> (5th and Boston - healthful, tasty Mexican food for you and the kids), <a href="http://www.modscoffee.com/">Mod's Coffee & Crepes</a> (5th and Boston - order peanut butter and jelly crepes for the kids) and <a href="http://www.mcnellies.com/">McNellie's</a> (1st and Elgin - my son couldn't live without those sweet potato fries). 

Enjoy! 