Stuck with familiar Valentine’s Day routines? Shake things up this year and try one (or more) of these unique things to do in Denver!
18 UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN [AND AROUND] DENVER THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
#1 PUT SOME HEARTS FOR ART
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Art Museum
When: February 10 – 14, 2018
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Museum Hours
Cost: General Admission
Join the Denver Art Museum and other museums across the country to spread the love with Hearts for Art! Show your love for a favorite work of art by placing a paper heart on the floor in front of your artwork crush. After, snap a photo of your heart placed next to your artwork crush, and post it to your favorite social media site, tagged with #denverartmuseum and #heartsforart.
#2 CELEBRATE AT THE LOVELAND FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL
Photograph courtesy of ©Loveland Fire and Ice Festival
When: February 9 – 11, 2018
Where: Downtown Loveland, CO 80537
Cost: Free
The Loveland Fire & Ice Festival, brings fire, ice, entertainment and fun to families and couples looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Loveland, Colorado. Follow your heart this Valentine’s Day to embrace the passion of the season through the arts of live entertainment, sculpting, culinary, brewing and more!
#3 DANCE AT A VALENTINE’S SOCK HOP
Photograph courtesy of ©Swingin’ Denver
When: February 10, 2018
Where: Dry Dock Brewing Co – South Dock, 15120 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
Dry Dock Brewing Co. and Swingin’ Denver are hosting a special Valentine’s Day Sock Hop with free dance lessons, a “Best Socks Showdown”, and free desserts from Ticklebelly Desserts. Come strut in with your socks and dance the night away!
#4 EXPERIENCE A LASER & LIQUID LIGHT SHOW AT FISKE PLANETARIUM
Photograph courtesy of ©Fiske Planetarium
When: February 10, 15 & 16, 2018
Where: Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309
Time: Varies
Cost: $7 – $10
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Fiske Planetarium with their mind-blowing Laser Shows: “Laser Gorillas”, “Laser Outkast”, “Laser Beatles”, & “Laser Queen”, and their jaw-dropping Liquid Shows: “Liquid Floyd: The Wall”, “Liquid Sky: Arctic Monkeys” & “Liquid Sky: Dark Side of the Moon”.
Featuring carefully selected music set to some of the most amazing digitally-generated realtime graphics anywhere in the world. Fiske’s 8K digital theater delivers perfectly blended beats and graphics that will transport you to another world.
#5 PAINT YOUR PARTNER LIKE PICASSO
Photograph courtesy of ©Sipping N’ Painting Hampden
When: February 12, 2018
Where: Sipping N’ Painting Hampden, 6300 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80222
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $30
Register Online
Paint your partner like a Picasso painting and enjoy sipping wine in the process at Sipping N’ Painting Hampden!
#6 WATCH THE SHOW STOMP
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Center for the Performing Arts
When: February 13 – 18, 2018
Where: Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Varies
Cost: Starting at $25
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STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
Using anything but traditional percussion instruments, the Stomp crew creates pulse-pounding, electrifying rhythms for an unforgettably unique performance.
#7 THINK BEYOND EARTH
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Museum of Nature & Science
When: February 13, 2018
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 7pm
Cost: $8 – $10
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Imagine the future of space colonization at Beyond Earth with Amanda R. Hendrix, coauthor of Beyond Earth: Our Path to a New Home in the Planets, at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Hendrix will examine the political and scientific obstacles to turning space colonization into a viable quest. A book sale and signing will follow the lecture.
#8 CHEER ON THE NUGGETS ON COUPLES NIGHT
Photo Credit: ©Jennifer Barker
When: February 13, 2018
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 8:30pm
Cost: $90
Psst… Couple Night ticket includes Club Level ticket and the Chefs Season Harvest Table!
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Denver Nuggets and watch their match against the San Antonio Spurs!
#9 HAVE A BEER AND CHOCOLATE TASTING
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Beer Co
When: February 14, 2018
Where: Denver Beer Co, 1695 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 11am – 10pm
Cost: $20
Psst… Ticket includes 5 sweet treats paired with 5 4oz beers!
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Show your Valentine just how much you love them with beer and chocolate! Denver Beer Co is hosting a special Valentine’s Beer & Chocolate Pairing event, in partnership with Chocolate Lab Denver.
#10 HAVE VALENTINE’S ICE CREAM
Photograph courtesy of ©Little Man Ice Cream
When: February 14, 2018
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 11am – 10pm
Cost: $5.25
Whether you are looking for a cheap and cheerful date night or a place to celebrate the love of your family, Little Man Ice Cream puts heart into their Valentine’s Day “Flights of Love.” The mixture of flavors will include favorites like Raspberry Love, All the Single Ladies (honey-based with Oreos, snickers and more), Death by Chocolate and a Fruity Champagne Surprise.
#11 GET MARRIED AT A MASS WEDDING WITH UNCLE NASTY AT RED ROCKS
Photograph courtesy of ©High Altitude Weddings
When: February 14, 2018
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 11:30am
Cost: Free
Returning to Red Rocks in 2018, Uncle Nasty will perform a Mass Wedding on Valentine’s Day! Get married or renew your vows at the top of Red Rocks with like-minded people and win free prizes.
#12 EAT CAKE AND LISTEN TO LIVE JAZZ MUSIC
Photograph courtesy of ©Sweet Cooie’s
When: February 14, 2018
Where: Sweet Cooie’s Ice Cream and Confectionery, 3506 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Cost: Free
Sweet Cooie’s is celebrating its one year anniversary with a special Valentine’s Day party. Enjoy a free slice of ice cream cake, live jazz music and Golden Ticket Truffle surprise!
#13 GO ON A BUTTERFLY SUNSET STROLL
Photograph courtesy of ©Butterfly Pavilion
When: February 14, 2018
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $13.50 – $15
Psst… Child care available for $11 per child (4-10)!
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Spend Valentine’s Day in the rainforest of the Butterfly Pavilion. Enjoy a leisurely stroll and explore the wonders of the tropics at dusk. You’ll discover creatures seldom seen during the day, experience dusk-blooming flowers, and more on this short guided tour accompanied with lots of self-led exploration time!
#14 HAVE A ROMANTIC DINNER UNDER THE SEA
Photograph courtesy of ©Downtown Aquarium Denver
When: February 14, 2018
Where: Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Cost: $130 per Couple
Make Reservations by Calling: (303) 561-4450
Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner “Under the Sea” at the Downtown Aquarium Denver. Dinner packages include a 4-course meal, two glasses of champagne, a rose, and two aquarium adventure passes!
#15 LEARN HOW TO ROLL A SUSHI (AND A JOINT)
Photograph courtesy of ©My 420 Tours
When: February 14, 2018
Where: My 420 Tours, 3881 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: $79
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Learn how to roll authentic sushi and perfect joints at My 420 Tours’ Sushi & Joint Rolling Class! Your extraordinary evening will be curated by an executive sushi chef and expert joint roller.
#16 GET FLIRTY IF YOU ARE SINGLE
Photograph courtesy of ©Tawni Blake
When: February 14, 2018
Where: EDGE Restaurant & Bar, 1111 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 7pm
Cost: $27 Online, $35 Door
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FLIRT’s Annual Valentines Day Celebration for Singles will take place at the EDGE Restaurant & Bar inside Four Seasons Hotel Denver! Enjoy your single status by meeting fellow singles and getting tips from matchmaker Tawni Blake!
Psst… Cocktail attire required.
#17 ENJOY CHAMPAGNE AT AN AVS GAME
Photograph courtesy of ©Visit Denver
When: February 14, 2018
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $60 Date Night Package
Psst… Package includes two tickets and two glasses of champagne!
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special Avs Date Night and watch Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens.
#18 TRANSPORT BACK TO THE 90’S
When: February 14, 2018
Where: Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $59.50 – $125
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Guy feat Teddy Riley, creators of the New Jack Swing style, will be headlining this year’s Denver’s 90’s Block Party. Joining them in this year’s lineup is Jagged Edge, Ginuwine, 112, and Next.