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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and the Red Deer region is full of romantic, fun and unique ways to celebrate.
1. Valentine’s Day Dinner at Sawback Brewing Co.
Join Sawback Brewing Co. for a Valentine’s Dinner, catered by Maple Leaf Road House BBQ with Live Classical Guitar with Jeremy Doody.
2. Honeymoon Suite at the Red Deer Resort & Casino
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a legendary rock show at the Red Deer Resort & Casino Event Centre. The Valentine’s Day concert delivers a powerful mix of nostalgia, energy, and timeless hits — perfect for couples, friends, and rock fans looking for an unforgettable adults-only night out in Red Deer.
3. Lockdown Escape Room
Play an escape room from February 1-10 and get entered into a draw for a date night!
Date night package includes:
- Escape Room for 2 players (must be used by February 28, 2026)
- Board Game
- Snacks
- Local restaurant gift card
Draw will be on February 11, 2026 on Lockdown’s Facebook page.
4. Valentine’s Day at Canyon Ski Resort
Escape to Canyon Ski Resort’s cozy lodge for an intimate evening of fine dining and winter charm.
Craving a little adventure instead? Book Canyon’s Tube N Dine (February 13), for two hours of glow snow tubing followed by a personal wood-fired pizza in the lodge.
5. Valentine’s Day at Heritage Lanes
Celebrate with one of Heritage Lanes Valentine’s specials!
- Valentine’s Double Date Pack (Feb. 9-14): Spare the roses and roll some strikes together!
- Includes
- Two drinks per person
- 90 minutes of bowling
- A platter built for sharing and laughing
- Valentine’s Day Game Show Night (Feb. 14, 7pm-8:30pm, 9pm-10:30pm): Skip the fancy dinner and battle for love and glory and prizes!
- Includes
- Hilarious trivia
- Live game show action
- Prizes
- Sweetheart Scotch Doubles (Feb. 10, 10am, 55+)
- Includes
- 6 games of easy-strike bowling
- Cash prizes
- Lunch
More information on Valentine’s Day specials at Heritage Lanes
6. Petals & Punchlines – Valentine’s Day Comedy Show
Petals & Punchlines is a Valentine’s comedy night packed with big laughs, great drinks, and some of Alberta’s funniest local comedians, taking place inside the cozy Blue Grass Garden Centre. A bar will be open with local craft beer, wine and snacks available.
7. Wicked Evening at Stems Floral and Gift Shop
Create your very own Elphaba- and Glinda-inspired floral arrangement. The evening includes a Wicked-inspired cocktail, light charcuterie, and a delightfully wicked dessert prepared by Arrae Patisserie.
8. Dinner and a Central Alberta Theatre Show
Enjoy dinner at a downtown Red Deer restaurant then catch Book Club, a lighthearted comedy about a guy who joins a book club to impress a girl—only for his well-meaning friends to turn it into a hilariously chaotic night that has very little to do with books
9. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Moxies
Moxies invites you to celebrate with a thoughtfully crafted for dinner for two, designed for sharing the moment. Enjoy a three-course experience, including an appetizer to share, two entrees, and a dessert.
10. Leave Your Apps At Home – Bo’s Singles Valentine’s Day Rager
11. Four-Course Dinner at HIY Steaks
Indulge in a decadent four-course dinner on February 14 at HIY Steaks. It’s an elevated dining experience that’s sure to impress.
Email dine@rdrcasino.ca or call 403-350-1329 to reserve your table.
12. Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner at Cronquist House
Elevate your evening with a Valentine’s dinner experience at the iconic Red Deer Cronquist House. Private dinner rooms are available upon request.
13. Celebrate Valentine’s Week at Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse
From February 11-15, Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse is featuring one specialty crafted Valentine’s Day menu, designed for sharing and celebrating together.
14. Paint by Candlelight at Color Me Mine
Paint the perfect date at Color Me Mine, with candlelight, rose petals and pottery made just for two. Available all-day February 13-14.
Call 587-273-4386 to reserve (make sure to mention Valentine’s table when booking)
15. Valentine’s Day at the Red Deer Legion
This Valentine’s Day, trade the usual plans for something warm, romantic, and effortlessly fun at Red Deer Legion Branch #35. This cozy evening includes cocktails, dinner with dessert and a movie!
Call 403-342-0035 or stop by the Branch to grab your tickets.
16. Valentine’s at Troubled Monk
Join Troubled Monk on February14th for a laid-back Valentine’s experience at the brewery, perfect for anyone who loves good beer and good company.
- A $40 ticket includes:
- 2 pints of anything on tap in the Taproom.
- A shared dessert from Arrae Patissterie
- A guided brewery tour for 2
Valentine’s Day Ideas Under $75
Celebrate love in Red Deer with these fun and affordable date ideas:
- Skating at Bower Ponds
- FREE with our own equipment or for $15/2 hours, finish your date off with a hot chocolate from their concession.
- Snowshoeing at Kerry Wood Nature Centre
- Rent snowshoes for $5/hour or $12/day for a snowy adventure.
- DNA Gardens Date Night
- Pick up a bottle of locally made fruit wine at Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market and toast to love!
- Climb to new heights at Trailhead Climbing and Fitness
- Drop-in day pass for $20/person for a date that totally rocks.
- Afternoon in Capstone
- Explore the trails through Capstone, then finish with a brew at Troubled Monk.
- Sunterra Market Valentine’s Take Home Feasts
- Enjoy a Valentine’s Day feast in the comfort of your own home for $32.99 per person.
- Fat Tire Biking with Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
- Rent fat tire bikes for $25/person an hour for a date night off the beaten path!
- Take your Shot at Fairgrounds Public Racket Club at Bower Place
- Rent a court for $50/hour and challenge your Valentine to a little friendly competition. Equipment rentals are also available!
- Hit the track at Boardwalk Raceway
- For $29.99/person see who takes home Valentine’s bragging rights.
Child Care for your Date Night
Gameland Laser Tag and VR is hosting a special Valentine’s Day evening for kids! From 5:30pm to 8:30pm, kids will enjoy dinner, sweet treats, laser tag, virtual reality, Valentine’s crafts, and a movie!
Email bookings@gamelandreddeer.ca or call 403-340-2148 to RSVP.
Drop n Hop Play Cafe offers date night child care on Friday and Saturday nights from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Date night activities include free play of the centre including their sport simulators, followed by a movie and popcorn.
For kids aged 4 to 12 years old.
Family Fun
Get Creative with Valentine’s Cookie Decorating at Parkland Mall
Looking for a hands-on way to celebrate? Head to Parkland Mall (food court across from Cleo’s) on February 14 from 1pm to 3 pm for a festive afternoon of Valentine’s card and cookie decorating. Little artists and sweet teeth alike can create something special for loved ones — or themselves.
Celebrate Love for Local at the Valentine Market
The Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market is hosting a special Valentine Market filled with local finds and family-friendly fun. Enjoy live music and a caricature artist February 14, 1–3 p.m., browse sweetheart specials, enter giveaways, and pick up fresh ingredients for a homemade Valentine’s treat. Bring someone you love for a photo op and stay for lunch in the Market Kitchen.
Snap a Sweet Photo at Bower Place
New photo moments have dropped just in time for Valentine’s Day. Stop by the Starry Night Valentine’s setup and warm up at the Hot Chocolate Hut, located near Bower Dental and Carter’s. It’s the perfect spot to capture a festive photo and soak up the love.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Stems Floral and Gift Shop
Brighten your Valentine’s Day with a gorgeous arrangement from Stems, where each bouquet is thoughtfully named after iconic couples!
Themed Sweets and Treats
Local spots are serving up Valentines-themed goodies! Stop by these favourites:
- Arrae Patisserie
- Oodles of Chocolate
- Sweet Capone’s Italian Bakery and Cannoli Shop
- Wow Store
- Maverick’s Donuts
- Cafe Millennium
- Sunterra Market
- The Donut Mill
- DNA Gardens Farm Store or booth located in Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market
Why not turn your Date Night into a Date Weekend?
Valentine’s Day falls on the Saturday of a long weekend this year—perfect for turning your celebration into a romantic weekend getaway! Central Alberta offers a wide variety of accommodations, from relaxing retreats to luxurious stays, ensuring the perfect spot for every couple.
