14 Ideas for Valentine's Day!

Love is in the air!

We've compiled a list of 14 local Valentine's Day activities and date night ideas in Red Deer.

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1. Spice up your Valentine’s Day date night with an authentic cooking class at Taco Loft! Create mouthwatering tacos, salsas and learn the art of crafting the perfect margarita. Click here for more information on Taco Loft’s Couples Mexican Cooking and Margarita Class.

2. Whisky lover? Looking for a unique date night? Dive deep into whiskey making at Diony Distillery on Friday, February 16. An informative 2.5 hour immersive workshop complete with free tastings. Click here to register.

3. Bring your sweetheart to the Red Deer Polytechnic Gary W Harris Canada Games Centre for a FREE public skate while wearing your favourite Valentine colours. After your skate, grab some sweet treats and take advantage of a photo op. Participants are asked to bring a food donation for the Student Association Food Bank. Click here for more information.

4. Celebrate love with a high tea at Solorzano Spa. Delectable treats and exquisite teas in the dreamy setting of this heritage home. Choose either February 14^th or 18^th at 1pm. Reserve your tickets by clicking here.

5. Who said Valentine’s Day has to break the bank? Enjoy a FREE, family friendly concert by Red Deer Symphony Orchestra “Love Letters for Valentine’s Day.” Centrally located at the Red Deer library, the program features music by Britten, Fauré, Puccini and Mozart on Saturday, February 10 at 1:00pm. RSVP to save your seats by clicking here.

6. Add a touch of Italian romance to your Valentine’s Day with a dinner at Anthony’s Pizza & Italian Kitchen. Italian hospitality meets authentic Italian ingredients and a menu with options for couples with diverse tastes. Click here to secure your table.

7. Celebrate your gal pals with “Galentine’s Day” at Cilantro and Chive on February 13^th. BYOSC (Bring your own Stanley Cup) for mimosa making. Click here to reserve a table for you and your besties. Cilantro and Chive is also taking reservations for dinner on February 14^th.

8. Shop local for your Valentine’s Day gift this year at Parkland Mall’s local vendor pop-up market February 9-11^th, 2024. Click here for more information.

9. Enjoy sparkling mimosas, a charcuterie board and a box of chocolate while you let your creativity flow at Paint of Interest’s Valentine’s Date Night on February 14. Click here for more information.

10. Spend a romantic evening at the Cronquist House for their Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner on Wednesday, February 14. Click here to reserve your table or call the them at 403-346-0055

11. Is Valentine’s Day not your thing? Get ready to ditch the lovey-dovey vibes and embrace the darkness at the “Anti Valentines Day; ALL BLACK ATTIRE!” event happening at The Vat. Let loose on the dance floor on Saturday, February 10. Click here for more information.

12. Why not try something new this Valentine's Day? Throw on your dancing shoes and get 2 stepping with a 4 week session at Country Pride Dance Club! For more information or to register click here.

13. Saturday, February 10^th is Latin Night at Chillabong’s. Dance the night away to Latin beats and enjoy food and drink specials all night.  Call 403-343-3332

14. Catch flights AND feelings at Red Hart Brewing. Grab a board game and sit by the cozy fire or play a game of pool.