I am not sure about you, but I love love and I love celebrating it, especially with people I love. And, what better way to do so than in The Queen City, where there are several options to spend with a loved one, a friend, or even in the company with the best person you know: yourself.
Below are more than a dozen ideas for things to do or places to go* to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, from traditional dinner reservations and prix fixe meals, to Galentine’s Day and informal fun.
February 1
Valentine’s Market
Northwood Cider Co
More details to come.
February 1
Cincy Winter Beerfest
Cintas Center, February 1, 12p and 6:30p
Sample hundreds of local and regional craft beers, as well as craft wineries and distilleries.
Tickets
February 7
2nd Annual Hot Chocolate Craw
Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, 5–9p
Shopping, sipping, and seasonal cheer, complete with a steaming cup of hot chocolate (upgrade to a boozy version at a participating bar), food options, flavored creations from local retailers, deals, and more.
February 7–8
An Evening of Laughs With Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton
Commonwealth Sanctuary (Dayton, KY)
World touring stand-up comedian
Tickets
February 7–9
4th Annual Hearts Afire Weekend
Downtown Loveland
Head to the “Sweetheart of Ohio” to celebrate Valentine’s Day, complete with fire, ice, entertainment, and love-inspired fun.
February 8
Galentine’s Day Brunch
Braxton Covington, 11a–2p
Catered brunch by Taste of Belgium, beer, bloody mary bar, bottomless mimosas, build your own bouquet bar, and candy station.
February 8
Streetside Bookery Book Fair for Grown-ups
Streetside Brewery, 1–4p
Neighbors Streetside and The Bookery team up for a celebration of love, beer, and books.
February 9
All You Need is Love
21c Museum Hotel, 11a–2p
Drag Queen Brunch and celebration of love for yourself, community, and for a good cause, complete with custom cocktails, brunch buffet, DJ, and the Queens from Queen City Charities. Proceeds benefit Cincinnati’s LGBTQ+ youth homeless and mental health services.
Tickets
February 13
Love Your Heart: Valentine’s Day Happy Hour for a Cause
West Side Brewing, 4–7p
Fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Heart Mini. Raffle baskets, split the pot, kids activity table, and a portion of bar and food proceeds will be donated.
February 13
Galentine’s Day Sip & Bite
Northwood Cider Co, 5–9p
Cider and chocolate pairing, featuring four artisanal chocolates paired with four handcrafted ciders.
Tickets
February 13
Bricks & Beer: Cincinnati Music Hall History and Hops
Music Hall, 5:30p
Additional dates: January 30 and March 6.
21+
February 13
Off the Rails: 90s Edition
Cincinnati Museum Center, 7p
Themed, adults-only night full of toys, retro games, drinks, and light bites, as well as after-hours access to exhibits.
21+
February 13
Galentine’s Day
Rosedale OTR, 7–10p
Complimentary friendship bracelet making and DIY Valentine’s Day cards, love-themed cocktails available for purchase, photo booth, and more.
February 14
Valentine’s Day Four-Course Dinner for Two
Domo
Have a Valentine’s Day dinner at home—delivered! Four course prix fixe meal to be enjoyed within 48 hours of delivery. Domo offers chef-prepared meals in a delivery concept by Chef David Falk, founder of Sotto, Boca, and Nada. They feature weekly specials as well as menu items available every week.
February 14
Tour and Taste of Chocolate
Music Hall, 2p
90-minute tour of Music Hall led by a Friends of Music Hall tour guide, along with a full-size bar of chocolate from Maverick Chocolate, the bean-to-bar craft chocolate company located in Findlay Market.
Tickets
February 14
Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Nicola’s Ristorante, 5–10p
Wine pairings, speciality cocktails, and additional features will also be available. Reservations available from 5 to 10.
$95/person
February 14
Family Valentine’s Day
The Post (Fort Thomas), 6–8p
Free Singo and cookie decorating with dinner.
February 14
Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner
Fable Cafe, 6–8p
Pop-up Valentine’s dinner featuring an intimate evening of a three-course prix fixe meal including a dessert course served with espresso. BYOB. (There are also DORA options to purchase beverages around the neighborhood.
Tickets
February 14
Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner
Northwood Cider Co, 6:30–9p
Ticket includes three-round murder mystery game, apps and BBQ dinner, first glass of cider (additional drinks available for purchase at the bar).
21+; tickets here
February 14
Valentine’s Day Popcorn and Beer Tasting
Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom, 7p
Pairing popcorn from Al’s Delicious Popcorn with a flight of four beers.
Tickets
February 14
Sea of Love
Newport Aquarium, 7:30–11a
Explore exhibits, food stations, and animal encounters, and more.
21+
February 15
Golden Girls Murder Mystery Dinner
The Oscar Station at Jungle Jim’s, 6–9p
Ticket price includes dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar provided. If you like puzzles, murder, and sassy octogenarians this show is for you.
21+
February 15–16
Mittenfest 2025
Washington Park
Bundle up and beat the winter blues with an outdoor beer festival featuring local craft beers, DJ, tented food vendors, and more.
February 15–24
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
The Children’s Theatre at Taft Theatre
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the entire family and support local art!
February 16
Sweet & Savory Stroll
Findlay Market, 10a–4p
Work your way down a list of participating Merchants who will highlight the balance between sweet and savory in their one-of-a-kind samples.
Tickets
February 16
Galentine’s Celebration
Cincinnati Observatory, 11a
Tickets include a coffee bar, light brunch, mimosa bar, mocktails, mini manicures, and solar viewing (weather permitting). All attendees will receive a Galentine’s-themed goodie bag.
21+; $60/person, $50/member
February 16
Out in the Outdoors: Winter Birds
Little Miami Golf Center | Avoca Trailhead, 4:30p
Follow an interpreter on a ~3.5-mile bird hike (paved and unpaved trails) to Kroger Hills conservation area to search for birds spending their winter with us. Bring your own binoculars or borrow theirs.
Free
Things to Do this Winter in Cincinnati
Additional Activities and Ideas
The Blind Lemon
936 Hatch Street, Mount Adams
Cocktail bar with winter-themed cocktails, live music six days a week, and a cozy, wood-burning fireplace on the patio.
Cincinnati Food Tours
With 10 different tour options (downtown plus a few neighborhood tours), and several occurring around Valentine’s Day, Cincinnati Food Tours is an excellent gift idea or way to spend the day together with a loved one. Private tours are also available.
Ice Skating and More
Fountain Square
Fifty West Wooster Pike (buy one get one ice skating for Valentine’s Day)
Perfect North Slopes (skiing and tubing)
Tablespoon Cooking Co
Seeing as TBSP classes quickly book, buying a gift card and keeping an eye out on their class schedule (sign up to get their newsletter to be notified about class openings!) may be the move this Valentine’s Day.
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Budget-Friendly Ideas
Free Things To Do in Cincinnati
Enjoying the arts, free museums, taking the streetcar, self-guided mural tours, and so much more!
Date Night Dinner Deals in Cincinnati
Enjoy a date night dinner together at an otherwise fancy restaurant for less.
Looking for a custom recommendation? As always, just ask!
*There is still availability at all of these places as of publishing on 1/15/25.
