Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your love and appreciation, whether you’re celebrating with a romantic partner or with the whole family. This city offers a wide variety of Valentine’s Day date ideas in Denver that cater to every type of relationship.
Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Denver
For Book Lovers
Book Lovers & Friends Bash (Feb. 6)
Bring your bookworms to celebrate Book Trust’s love of literacy with a fun evening that includes dinner, drinks and games like sports simulators, axe throwing. Enjoy a spectacular view from Over Flyte, at this former air traffic control tower in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver.
For Active Couples
Valentine’s Day 4 Mile (Feb. 9)
Get active with your partner (or the whole family) at the Valentine’s Day 4-Mile Run in Washington Park! Find a sweetheart (or run with your sweetheart!) and share your love story! There’s also a Cupid’s free Kids 200-Meter Fun Run and a costume contest where you dress up as your favorite couple from a TV show/movie/book.
For Those Needing a Laugh
‘Live LAUGH Love’: Stand-Up Comedy Show (Feb. 12)
This unforgettable comedy event at Clocktower Cabaret isn’t just a show, it’s a celebration of resilience, connection and community.
Valentine’s Day Comedy Show (Feb. 14-15)
The best way to someone’s heart is with laughter at the Denver Comedy Underground. With free pizza and great comedy, it’s the most fun you can have for $20!
For Those Wanting to Learn
Science Lounge: Love, Lust, and Stardust (Feb. 13)
Bring your valentine, your “gal”-entine or your “pal”-entine for this adult-only Science Lounge at Denver Museum of Nature and Science.Sip on a specialty cocktail as you explore the museum after dark. Look to the stars (inside, of course) as we wheel through the universe, searching for love amongst the constellations. Ready to learn about the mating rituals of invertebrates? Senior Curator of Invertebrate Zoology Paula Cushing presents “Even Educated Fleas Do It!” Chill out as you enjoy liquid nitrogen demonstrations, along with live interactive space-based experiments in Space Odyssey. And embark on an adventure to uncover hidden mysteries throughout the museum.
For Some Retail Therapy
Love Letter to Denver (Feb. 14)
Stop by The Block Distilling Co from noon to midnight on Valentine’s Day, but if you come from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. you’ll be able to browse some of Denver’s favorite vendors setting up to make the night even better! Plus, Taeko San Takeout will be posted up with onigiri and mochi, Velvet Moss Magic will be set up doing welded jewelry buy one, get one free, Mel M Tattoos will have some cute love day flash and Sophia Laina Florals will be set up with a bouquet bar.
For the Whole Family
Loveland’s Sweetheart Festival (Feb. 14-15)
Bring the family or your sweetheart for FREE fun in the Sweetheart City, including a day full of LIVE ice sculpting, fire and art demonstrations, musical and dance performances on our community stage and the Little Miss Valentine & Little Mister Cupid Contest at the Historic Rialto Theater. The Sweetheart Festival is an extension of Loveland’s 79 year history as the nation’s Sweetheart City. There is something for everyone – chocolate, running, art, and MUCH MORE!
Make and Take Garden Valentines at the Denver Botanic Gardens (Feb. 8-9)
Flowers and plants are used year-round to send messages of love, happiness and joy. Join us to decorate a Valentine display to share with loved ones using a variety of dried natural plant parts and crafting items. After you complete your valentine, explore the Gardens’ Orchid Showcase with a self-guided scavenger hunt that takes a closer look at these amazing flowers.
