Valentine's Day events heat up Boulder County
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We've got a list of events in Boulder County in case you haven't already made date night plans for Valentine's Day.
Why it matters: Because nobody likes sleeping on the couch.
State of play: Plenty of Boulder spots like Flagstaff House, West End Tavern, Jax Fish House and Greenbriar Inn are offering Valentine's Day prix-fixe menus or specials.
But for those looking for more than a romantic meal, check out these events:
🍽️ Dinner For Your Valentine: Learn how to prepare a multi-course menu featuring mushroom duxelle crostini, salade Lyonnaise, pommes duchesse, steak au poivre and chocolate mousse for dessert.
- 4:45–8pm Friday | 📍 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Boulder | 💵 $75–$95
🍷 Valentine's Day Wine and Paint Night: Unleash your inner artist with wine and guided painting. No art experience needed; just bring your partner.
- 6pm Friday | 📍 The Riverside, Boulder | 💵 $33.85
🍫 Moksha Chocolate and Boulder Spirits Pairing: Dive into a curated pairing of locally crafted chocolates and Boulder Spirits whiskey.
- Saturday | 📍 Vapor Distillery, Boulder | 💵 $45
🔥 Fire for Two: Valentine's Sauna Experience: Relax side-by-side in a candlelit sauna. Enjoy live harp music, cacao and charcuterie.
- Saturday | 📍 Ember & Ice, Boulder | 💵 $87
💐 Valentine's Day Floral Workshop: Design a modern Valentine's arrangement with fresh blooms. Light refreshments included.
- 5pm Saturday | 📍 The Floral Mint, Boulder | 💵 $125
🪩 Thumpin' Valentine's Dance Party: Hit the dance floor in Lafayette with a Valentine's party featuring Denver's Thumpin' playing groove-centric live music.
- 6pm Saturday | 📍 Nissi's, Lafayette | 💵 $18–$29
🕺 Valentine's Day '80s Prom with LIVE BAND!: Dust off your neon and crimp your hair for an '80s-themed prom night, complete with a band, photo booth and full bar.
- 7–10:30pm Saturday | 📍 Dickens Opera House, Longmont | 💵 $28–$55
🍸 Valentine's Day Cocktail Experience: Join The Liquid Alchemy for a guided cocktail experience. Each ticket includes food bites paired with the drinks and a nightcap, plus custom recipe cards to take home.
- Saturday | 📍 Rosetta Hall, Boulder | 💵 Free
💃 Romantic Partner Dancing: Put on your dancing shoes for a beginner-friendly partner dance lesson.
- Saturday | 📍 Avalon Ballroom, Boulder | 💵 $87