Valentine's Day & Galentine's Day in Louisville
Savor the flavors, soak in the sounds, and stroll hand-in-hand by candlelight. From craft cocktails to speakeasy charm, Bourbon City is serving up a Valentine’s and Galentine’s season to remember. With February just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan something unforgettable for 2025. Here’s a glimpse at some of the unique events happening around town this year!
Galentine's Fun
February 9 | Galentine’s Bash | Woman-Owned Wallet
Celebrate your squad’s love and friendship at the Galentine’s Bash. The ladies are taking over Mellwood Arts Center with champagne toasts, pink waffles, self-care stations, great beats, selfie spots, and much more to lift up the women in your life while supporting women-owned businesses.
February 12 | Charcuterie Workshop with Brown Sugar and Brie | The Craftery
Skip the usual dinner reservation and join Brown Sugar and Brie at The Craftery in Nulu for an interactive charcuterie and wine experience! Build your own unique charcuterie board, learn insider tricks, and pair it with the perfect wine. Whether it's a girls' night out or date night, create, sip, and savor your way through an unforgettable evening.
February 13 | Galentines at Kozy | Kozy Kandles
Celebrate the gals in your life with a magical and “kozy” evening filled with candle making & decorating with special sips and sweets.
February 13 | Craft Night: Galentine's Night | The Craftery Bar
Cocktails + Crafting = A Perfect Galentine's Night. Choose a project from the craft menu and enjoy an evening filled with cocktails, a Polaroid keepsake and a gals-night playlist.
February 13 | Galentine's | Maddox & Rose
Get ready for the ultimate girls' night at Maddox & Rose—PJs, pizza, and prosecco with your besties! Slip into your coziest pajamas and indulge in delicious slices and bubbly sips. Whether it's laughter, heart-to-hearts, or just some much-needed downtime, this is your recipe for a perfectly fun and fabulous evening!
February 14 | Galentine's Silent Disco | Ten20 Craft Brewery
This Valentine’s, let’s make it a Galentine’s! Join us at Ten20 on February 14th for a Silent Disco featuring DJs Eras and Carrie spinning three channels of hits: pop girlies, hip-hop, and decade classics. Whether you’re boo’d up, single, or somewhere in between, this party’s for you!
February 15 | Anti-Valentine's Day Tea | Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Join us for a 21+ Anti-Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea at the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum! Indulge in decadent treats, sip fine teas or bubbly, and toast to love—solo, with friends, or even belatedly with your partner.
February 20 | Galentine’s Glam & Glow | The Beauty Boost
Grab your gal’s and spend the evening at the spa enjoying mini glow-ups, shopping, drinks from West Sixth, and health/wellness experiences.
Valentine's Dining + Crafty Cocktails + Special Events
February 1 | Be My Valentine Paint & Tea Workshop | Blackacre Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at our historic homestead! Whether it’s a romantic date or a fun outing with friends, you’ll unleash your creativity and craft two stunning 5×7 hand-painted personal note cards—perfect for gifting, framing, or keeping as a sweet memento. Enjoy an unforgettable session filled with creativity, laughter, and pure fun. Don’t miss out—make memories that are as unique as your artwork!
February 4 | Valentine's Cookie Decorating Workshop | The Craftery
Join Nicki Rosati from The Louisville Cookie Company for a Valentine-themed cookie decorating workshop! Learn tips and tricks to decorate 4 swoon-worthy iced sugar cookies – the perfect treat for Valentine's Day!
February 7-23 | Romance Run | Danger Run
Get ready for a daytime adventure when you help Cupid on his quest for love. Throughout your journey you’ll have impromptu dates and photo stops for the most fun you’ve ever had in your car.
February 8 | Shakespeare in Love Again Gala | Kentucky Shakespeare
Kentucky Shakespeare invites lovers to a special evening at 21c Museum Hotel filled with live jazz, performances, dancing, and surprises throughout the evening while indulging in treats from Proof and cocktails by Brown-Forman.
February 8 | Sexy Sips & Delectable Dips | Logan Street Market
Embrace self-love at 721 Mint It Herb & Juice Bar with a tasting of healthy aphrodisiac drinks and foods. Enjoy delicious, nourishing samples and leave with recipes to indulge yourself or someone special. This event will inspire you to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and enhance your well-being.
February 9 | Mixology Class: Valentine’s Day Edition | Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Spend the afternoon with your Valentine as you learn mixology techniques while creating your cocktail using handcrafted syrups curated by Greg Hanhacki, Garden & Gun Club Bar Lead. As you create and sip your cocktail, discover the distillery’s history.
February 12 | Owl Be Your Valentine! | Louisville Zoo
Will ZOO be our Valentine? Celebrate love in the wild while you and your partner prove your smarts against other pairs. This exclusive, couple’s-only trivia night, features a three-course dinner, drinks, special themed entertainment and more.
February 12-16 | Love Brunch | Morning Fork
The annual LOVE Brunch returns once again to Morning Fork. Enjoy a shareable breakfast board filled with red velvet pancakes, candy, waffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries and many more delectable bites.
February 13 | Paint & Pints, Valentines Edition | Ten20 Craft Brewery
Celebrate Valentine's Day with your special someone as you unleash your inner Picasso together. This is the perfect opportunity to bond with your partner while creating beautiful works of art. Our experienced instructors will guide you step by step, ensuring that even beginners can create masterpieces. So grab your loved one and get ready to paint the night away.
February 13 & 14 | Clay Date | KMAC
Take time to get creative with your favorite person! Bring someone special to KMAC's 9th Annual Clay Date where each duo will be able to make and glaze pieces of pottery to pick up when fired. Work with local ceramist, Suzy Hatcher and KMAC Educators to learn the basics of hand building and throwing on a pottery wheel.
February 13-15 | Valentine’s Candlelit Hike | Louisville Nature Center
Candles light your way along the nature preserve trails for a romantic evening stroll. Then warm up around the fire afterward, or head inside the Louisville Nature Center to enjoy snacks and drinks.
February 14 | 1844 Presley Tyler House Valentine’s Dinner | Blackacre Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead
The 1844 Presley House is transformed into a romantic dining experience for one night. Choose from one of the several rooms in the house, from the library to the kitchen, to indulge in a 3-course dinner for two while surrounded by live music.
February 14 | Music at the Mansion | Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Step into the opulent Gilded Age with "Music at the Mansion," a salon series at Louisville's Conrad-Caldwell House Museum. Enjoy live opera performances in this iconic mansion, surrounded by enchanting melodies, champagne, and gourmet appetizers for an unforgettable evening of cultural elegance.
February 14 | Sing a Love Song Concert | Louisville Chorus
Get ready for a night of romance and melody as the Louisville Chorus fills the halls of The Olmsted with timeless love songs. Savor delicious appetizers, sip on cocktails, and let the music set the perfect mood for an unforgettable evening!
February 14 | Sweetheart Soirée: Latin Lovers | Hermitage Farm
Dive into the vibrant energy of the Sweetheart Soiree, where professional dancers will whisk you into the captivating world of Latin dance. Feel the rhythm, master the moves, and dance with flair and confidence! Keep your energy up with delicious small bites and raise a complimentary cocktail to an evening full of passion and charm.
February 14 | Valentine's Dinner | High Stakes Rooftop Grill
Enjoy an evening with special menu creations from Chef Kathryn Fink. Enjoy an evening with special menu creations from Chef Kathryn Fink.
February 14 | Kindle the Flame | The Vintage Fire Museum
Indulge in a champagne toast, strike a pose on a charming vintage fire truck for a keepsake photo, savor the sweetness of Schimpff's heart-shaped red hots in a specially curated package, and meander through the Museum immersed in a gentle and romantic atmosphere.
February 14 | Speakeasy Sweethearts Dinner | Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Bourbon cocktails + food + live music is the recipe for a romantic evening with your special someone. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and tastings before heading into the Speakeasy for a 3-course dinner with complementary bourbon pairings while listening to live jazz. Plus, guests receive a gift bag to remember the evening that includes a specially labeled Evan Williams Single Barrel bottle of bourbon and bourbon balls.
February 14 | Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special | Actor’s Theatre
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Louisville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine's Day Special at Actors Theatre of Louisville under the gentle glow of candlelight.
February 14 | That's Amore | Maddox & Rose
Make it a night to remember at Maddox & Rose with their "That's Amore" dinner. Indulge in a romantic, yet chic atmosphere as you savor a delectable multi-course meal with your special someone
February 14 & 15 | Murder Mystery Dinner | The Dinner Detective
Put on your detective hats to solve a hilarious murder mystery this Valentine’s Day. Keep your eyes peeled because the culprit could be sitting right next to you.
February 14 & 15 | Saint Valentine's Celebration | Brasserie Provence
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Brasserie Provence in Louisville, Kentucky, with a special 3-course prix fixe menu featuring Southern French cuisine. The romantic ambiance and delectable dishes make it an ideal setting for an unforgettable evening.
February 14 & 15 | Ravel's Romantic Reverie | Louisville Orchestra
Prepare for a Valentine’s Day celebration with Ravel’s Romantic Reverie at Whitney Hall. Under the baton of conductor Ken David Masur, joined by the acclaimed pianist Louis Lortie, this concert promises to be an enchanting experience for you and your loved ones featuring beautiful, romantic pieces performed exquisitely by the Louisville Orchestra.
February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 | My Bloody Valentine Murder Mystery Food Tour | Louisville Food Tours
Join the Lonely Hearts Club Bash, a single’s mixer with intrigue, passion, and a thrilling Murder Mystery. As bourbon flows and whispers fill the air, you'll wonder who's here for love and who's hiding secrets. Dress to impress and keep your wits about you. Can you piece together the clues before love takes a deadly turn?
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