Your Guide to Valentine's Day Events in and around Philadelphia for 2024

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Love is in the air, and so are plenty of ways to celebrate couples, friends, and family this Valentine's Day! Whether you're single, coupled, or want a night on the town with your Galentines, here are a few ways you can celebrate Valentine's Day in and around Philadelphia!

a valentine's dinner party: love, the barnes at the barnes foundation (february 14 at 6PM)

Enjoy Valentine's Day with art and eats! The Barnes Foundation curates a dinner party with hors d’oeuvres, a multicourse dinner, cocktails, mocktails and desserts, along with live music by the Philadelphia String Quartet in this exclusive, after-hours access to the Barnes' one-of-a-kind collection.

'axe your ex' valentine's day event t kick axe philadelphia (february 14 at 4pm)

Kick Axe Philly in Old City has a great way to celebrate for singles and couples! Special packages are being offered on the holiday, and you can even put a picture of your ex to good use. Guests are welcome to bring a photo, poem, song lyrics, etc. to use as the bullseye.

boyz II men at the met philadelphia (february 17 at 8PM)

Boyz II Men continue their tradition of headlining The Met Philadelphia on Valentine's Day Weekend! Hear their romantic and heartbreaking classics on Saturday, February 17.

Chilly Philly Mini Golf with love at Franklin Square (February 1-28, thursdays through sundays)

Philadelphia's Franklin Square chilly putt-putt morphs into Philly Mini Golf with Love on February 1st! Featuring Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, decked oud with cute hearts, romantic red lights, and heartwarming love songs, check it out this February! The attraction will also be open Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 14 with special treats.

galentine's day draf brunch at top tomato bar & pizza (february 11 at 12PM)

Enjoy delectable brunch bites at this Galentine's Day Drag Brunch, hosted by Jenny Henny & Yari, with special guest Cupid's Bow, and a lineup of drag performers.

make love market at love park (february 14 from 12-8pm)

Where better than to celebrate a day of love than LOVE Park in the city of Brotherly Love? Check out over a dozen local vendors, fun themed activations, and live musical performances at the Make Love Market at LOVE Park.

nitty gritty: a philly love story at plays & players theatre (thursday, february 8 at 7PM)

You won't want to miss this live comedy show from Crossroads Comedy Theater! Martha Cooney brings together 5 of Philly's most captivating storytellers to share heartwarming and cringe-worthy tales from their love lives.

palentine's day cocktail tasting at rox at the royal (february 11 at 3PM)

Celebrate the gift of friendship over cheese, charcuterie, and cocktails! You leave this event with recipe cards, an engraved cocktail glass and a spirit infusion kit to break out during your next get-together.

Pillowcase Printing Date Night at The Fabric Workshop and Museum (february 10 at 2:30 pm)

Attend Pillow Talk at The Fabric Workshop and Museum on February 10 and learn how to screenprint your very own pillowcase! Wine and light refreshments will be offered at this creative event.

Romantic Valentine’s Excursion on the New Hope Railroad (february 10-14)

Step back to the turn of the century for an hour-long romantic train trip through Bucks County's foothills! Enjoy sweet sand savory charcuterie, and wash it down with a wine, beer, or whiskey flight.

swiftie galentine's tea blending event at the rittenhouse hotel (february 10 at 12PM and 4:30 pm)

Attention, Swifties! Grab your girls and create fun friendship bracelets and tea blends inspired by your favorite Taylor Swift eras as live harp renditions of her hits play at this Galentine's Day event.

tipsy history: a love story at the betsy ross house (february 9-10)

Hear the romantic true tale of Betsy Ross (with liquid entertainment) at Tipsy History: A Love Story at the Betsy Ross House on February 9th and 10th! The event will feature a complimentary "love potion" cocktail, and concludes with a special love-themed tour of her home as part of the site's 250th anniverary.

valentine's signature dinner cruise with city cruises philadelphia (February 10-17)

Treat your valentine to a night on the water with City Cruises Philadelphia's Valentine's Signature Dinner Cruise! Experience a full dinner and dessert buffet, an onboard DJ, and nighttime views of the Philly skyline. YOU can also update your cruise with packages that include roses, sparkling wine, and souvenir champagne flutes.

valentine's day tasting with libertree grounds and mural city cellars (february 14 from 5pm-11pm)

Experience a beloved round of indoor mini-golf with this Valentine's Day event! Begin your evening with a four-course dinner complete with Mural City Cellars wines, and end your evening with a round of golf.

Valentine’s Day Tours at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (february 14 at 6:30 PM)

Love is at the heard of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens! Take a tour and explore the romantic details at this Philly indoor/outdoor gallery.

valentine's day organ concert & happy hour at glen foerd (february 14 at 5:30 pm)

Enjoy a Valentine's Day soundtrack you won't forget with Glen Foerd's recently restored 1902 Haskell Pipe Organ. Couples and singles are invited to enjoy light bites, explore vendor offerings, and experience tarot card readings for the future of their love lives while enjoying organ melodies.

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest (february 14 frpm 7pm-11pm)

While Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is open all season long, the Valentine's Day Sweetheart Skate provides the ultimate couples-skating experience. Enjoy a rose, a keepsake photo, hog chocolate, and a live DJ during your skate.

Viktor’s Valentine at the Lincoln Mill Haunted House (Saturday, february 10 from 6-10pm)

Brave the corridors of Manayunk's Lincoln Mill Haunted House and learn the legend of Viktor's Valentine! The event tells the story of the mill's sinister owner, whose reign of terror ended on February 14, 1939. Ghosts and other terrifying "inhabitants" guarantee you a date to remember.

village of chocolate at peddler's village (february 14-29)

It wouldn't be Valentine's Day without chocolate! Experience the sweet offerings at Peddler's Village, including:
- Valentine's Day Dinner at Cock 'n Bill: a prix fixe three-course dinner on February 14
- Village Chocolate Trail: Follow the Chocolate Trail for the chance to win prizes courtesy of the village shops on February 14 through the 18
- Chocolate-Covered Workshops: Chocolatiers-in-training learn to make confectionary creations with Kim Pietrak of Skip's Candy Corner on February 17

VIP Galentine's day with the wellness refinery (february 9 from 630-9pm)

Learn to whisk and blend a latte customized for your wellness goals, design and take home your very own mini-floral bouquet, get custom nail design and care, and SO much more at this self-love event with the help of a few local wellness gurus, and woman-owned businesses.

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