With rain and thunder expected to dominate Houston’s Valentine’s Day, it may be a good idea to switch any outdoor plans to something inside.
Whether your scrambling to find an indoor alternative or you need help with last-minute date planning—keep reading for ideas to keep your Valentine’s Day special.
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Valentine’s Day Events starting Feb. 13
1. RedCat Jazz Cafe Valentine’s Weekend
Time: Friday-Sunday
Where: RedCat Jazz Cafe
Address: 1011 McGowen Street, Houston, TX 77002
What: RedCat Jazz Cafe has Valentine’s Day inspired events all weekend, starting February 13th. Click here to look over this weekend’s program.
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Houston Botanic Gardens
Address: 1 Botanic Lane, Houston TX 77017
What: The Pal-entine’s Party at Houston Botanic Garden is a 21+ event with complimentary tastings of cocktails, beers, crafting stations, live music, and photo opportunities. It includes both indoor and outdoor elements.
Guests can also explore a mile-long trail featuring over 50 large Chinese lanterns. Click here to learn more.
3. Valentine’s Eve Speed-Dating Experience
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Lawless Spirits & Kitchen- Private Events Center
Address: 909 Texas Avenue, Suite 2A, Houston, TX 77002
What: SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY is a curated speed-dating experience in Houston designed for intentional, monogamous, heterosexual singles looking for love. No time wasters allowed, according to the event’s overview description.
If you bring a friend, you can get two tickets for the price of one. Click here to learn more about the experience and pricing.
4. LoveFoolery - Valentine’s Day Comedy
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Station Theatre Improv & Sketch
Address: 2000 Nance Street, Suite A-100, Houston, TX 77020
What: LoveFoolery is a fast-paced, personal improvised comedy show inspired by real romantic experiences.
The show features improv games based on audience stories about breakups, chance encounters, and memorable moments. Click here to check ticket availability.
5. Lovers & Friends Poetry Experience
Time: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Henke & Pilot
Address: 808 Congress, Houston TX 77002
What: Poetry Lounge is hosting a Valentine’s Eve Lovers & Friends Poetry Experience.
The event begins with a romantic dinner, including champagne and chocolate from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Then, a poetry show from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Click here for more information. You can access tickets in the calendar forum under the “SHOWTIME” message explaining Poetry Lounge Sunday’s history in Houston.
6. 4 The Loverz
Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: The Mood Room Garden and Bar
Address: 711 Milby Street, Houston, TX 77023
What: 4 the Loverz is a Valentine’s event for lovers, singles, and anyone who likes good vibes. DJ B-Light will play R&B from the 90s to today, and there will be a Valentine’s photo booth.
The event features craft cocktails, mocktails, THC-infused drinks, and interactive games with prizes. The first 25 guests get a welcome gift. Free parking is available behind the building. Click here to buy tickets.
Valentine’s Day events on Feb. 14
1. Rustic Farmhouse Candlelit Dinner at Season’s Harvest
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Season’s Harvest
Address: 17303 Shaw Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
What: This Valentine’s Day dinner offers a candlelit meal on a patio overlooking an organic farm. Guests can choose from three entree courses. Click here to find out what those options are and to find tickets.
Time: Depends which session you choose.
Where: Multiple locations around Houston. Click here to find the closest one to you!
What: If you like to paint while enjoying a beverage, alcoholic or not, then you should consider Painting with a Twist. They are offering an experience called “Valentine’s with a twist”. Click here to sign up for a class.
3. Cupid’s After Dark @ The Mood Room Garden and Bar
Time: 8 p.m. to Midnight
Where: The Mood Room Garden and Bar
Address: 711 Milby Street, Houston, TX 77023
What: Cupid’s After Dark is a Valentine’s Day party open to singles and couples. The event includes an open bar, live DJ, and a photo booth.
Tickets are required. Click here for ticket information. Free parking is available behind the building at the corner of St. Joseph and Rusk.
Family-friendly activities
1. Valentine’s Day Family Fun Special
Time: All day
Where: Launch West Houston
Address: 13331 Westheimer Rd Suite, #100, Houston, TX 77077
What: The large-scale indoor family entertainment park, Launch West Houston, is offering a special just for Valentine’s Day. It features high-energy attractions along with an in-house restaurant and bar.
For $175, you’ll get:
- Four supercharged passes.
- All day jump pass and access to: virtual reality, ropes course, mini golf, air track basketball, and pixel floor.
- Four large icees.
- Launch socks.
To learn more about the Valentine’s special, click here
2. Asher: Off the wall Valentine’s Collection
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Address: 4848 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002
What: This event is a shopping event featuring handmade jewelry, ceramics, and other unique crafts by Asher artists. Shoppers will receive a complimentary Valentine’s card kit with any purchase. Click here to learn more about the event.
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Chick-fil-A
Address: 9525 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Humble, TX 77396
What: Cows and Canvases is a kid-friendly, teacher-led painting class limited to 12 participants per session. Kids paint a canvas to take home and receive a chocolate chunk cookie.
Attendees are encouraged to have a meal before or after class. Click here for ticket pricing.
4. Art Museums and Immersive Art Experiences:
What: While there is no specific Valentine’s Day programming at these locations, museums are dry and fun places to go to on any rainy day.
- The Museum of Fine Arts Houston- 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
- Contemporary Arts Museum Houston- 5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
- Meow Wolf’s Radio Tave- 2103 Lyons Ave, Building 2, Houston, TX 77020
- Seismique- 2306 S Texas 6, Houston, TX 77077
- Immersive Gamebox- 1200 McKinney St, Unit 313, Houston, TX 77010
- Color Factory Houston- 3303 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
- Museum of Illusions Houston: 5060 W Alabama St, Suite 2D, Houston, TX 77056
- The Balloon Museum: 2501 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77003
- Strange Bird Immersive Escape Rooms: 7026 Old Katy Rd, #310, Houston, TX 77024
Valentine’s Day-inspired fitness classes on Feb. 14:
1. Finding Your Fit: A Valentine’s Day Fitness & Social Experience
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Oxigyn Fitness
Address: 5726 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77057
What: Finding Your Fit is a Valentine’s Day fitness and social event with a cardio and core workout followed by a relaxed mixer featuring wellness vendors, samples, and giveaways.
The event welcomes all fitness levels and offers wristbands to indicate your vibe-- single, taken, or fitness only-- for a pressure-free experience.
2. Love Yourself Dance Experience: A Valentine’s Day Reset for Women
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Inner Me Studios
Address: 2206 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, TX 77003
What: Love Yourself Dance Experience is a Valentine’s Day dance workout designed to help women reset their mind, body, and spirit. The event focuses on self-love, stress release, and connection with like-minded people. Light refreshments and vendor experiences are included.
All levels are welcome. Click here for event information.
3. Singles & Couples Valentine’s Day Stretch & Brunch!
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 2850 Fannin St, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77002
What: Hosted by Hill Heals Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, Singles & Couples Valentine’s Day Stretch & Brunch is a morning event with a one-hour guided stretch session for singles, couples, or friends.
After stretching, attendees have a Southern-style brunch with mimosas. The event includes professional photography and local vendors. Click here for event and ticket information.
4. Pilates, Petals, and Purpose
Time: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Solarium
Address: 820 Holman Street, Houston, TX 77002
What: Pilates, Petals, and Purpose is a Valentine’s Day Pilates and wellness event supporting survivors of domestic violence.
For $35, attendees get one Pilates class (choose 11 a.m. or 12 p.m.), a swag bag, and access to a custom floral arrangement bar, matcha drinks, a perfume bar, med spa services, a photo booth, and a raffle with vendor prizes.
Participants are encouraged to bring friends, and to wear red or pink. Click here to buy tickets.
Valentine’s Day events on Feb. 15
Valentine’s Day at Saint Arnold
Time: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Saint Arnold Beer Garden
Address: 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
What: If you’re looking to have a relaxing Valentine’s Day, this is the event for you.
The Valentine’s Day event at Saint Arnold includes a special beer release, interactive activities like an activity called Flirt Flags, a “Send a Love Letter” station, a photo backdrop, and make-your-own Valentine table. There will also be music, local vendors, and opportunities to make new connections.