Find the perfect things to do in Houston this Valentine’s Day Weekend with our Houston Valentine’s Day and President’s Day Weekend Guide for Thursday, February 13 to President’s Day, Monday, February 17, 2020.
Valentine’s Day Weekend Shortcuts
All Valentine’s Day Weekend Long
Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14
Treat your sweetie to a romantic V-day dinner, watch talented gymnasts compete in a national competition, pick up a new fruit tree from Sawyer Yards’ annual sale, take advantage of the holiday weekend’s extra day for brunch, throw beads at Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration, stroll the trails of Houston Arboretum while tasting tapas, take your mark for Karbach’s annual Rodeo Clown Roundup race and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this Valentine’s Day Weekend, from Thursday, February 13 to President’s Day, Monday, February 16, 2020.
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Things to Do All Valentine’s Day Weekend
- Valentine’s Dinners & Events Around Houston | Thursday to Sunday – Treat your sweetie to a romantic night out at one of many Valentine’s events happening around town. You can choose from elegant dinners, comedy shows, concerts and more. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Galentine’s Day Events Around Houston | Thursday to Sunday – Channel your inner Leslie Knope and spend time with your gal pals at Galentine’s Day events around Houston. Whether you’d like to show your besties how much you love them or treat yo’self, we’ve got you covered with plenty of socials, brunches, workshops and more. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Inspire Film Festival in The Woodlands | Thursday to Sunday – Take part in a five-day cinematic festival featuring a variety of enlightening films that celebrate the human spirit. Each screening is followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker and subjects from the film. Tickets for festival passes cost $150; discounted passes available for students are $50; teachers are $75; seniors are $75. Showtimes and locations vary.
- Classical Theatre Company presents Peer Gynt at the DeLuxe Theater | Thursday to Sunday – Experience Classical Theatre Company’s first big puppetry venture with their production of Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt at DeLuxe Theater. Tickets are $25; $20 for ages 65 and up; $10 for students and theater industry professionals with ID; but limited discounted $15 tickets are available for most shows. Showtimes vary.
- Current Temporary and Traveling Exhibitions on Display at Houston Museums | Daily | Some FREE – Discover art, history, science, and fun for kids at Houston’s most popular museums and exhibition venues, including The Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH), Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS), The Menil Collection, The Health Museum, Holocaust Museum Houston, Lone Star Flight Museum, National Museum of Funeral History, and more.
- Month of Romance at The Woodlands Resort | Daily – Cupid comes to The Woodlands throughout February for the Month of Romance, especially over the long Valentine’s Day weekend, at The Woodlands Resort. The couples’ package includes sumptuous accommodations, divine dining at Robard’s Steakhouse, champagne and chocolate strawberries, and a late check-out.
- Third Annual Biles International Invitational & Nastia Liukin Cup at NRG Arena | Thursday to Sunday – Admire the athletic abilities of top gymnasts from around the country during the third annual Biles Invitational & Nastia Liukin Cup in NRG Arena. Tickets start at $25 for adults; $15 for kids. Starts at 8am daily.
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner at The George Theater | Thursday to Sunday – Follow the story of an engaged, mixed-race couple in 1960s America when the A.D. Players present their adaptation of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Tickets range from $25 to $75, but limited premium $60 seats are discounted to $30 for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- Love & Make’s Candle Making Workshop in Rice Village | Thursday and Sunday – Design and create a personalized wax candle with help from the team at Love & Make in Rice Village. The BYOB workshop also features handmade goods from local artisans to shop while your candles set. $45. Times vary.
- Valentine’s Day Weekends in February at The Westin in The Woodlands | Friday to Sunday – Bring your special someone to The Westin in The Woodlands any weekend in February for a Valentine’s Day romantic escape. Overlooking The Woodlands Waterway, the Valentine’s Day Package includes stunning accommodations, sparkling wine and chocolate strawberries, $140 dining credit for two at Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen, complimentary valet parking, and a late check-out.
- The 109th Celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston | Friday to Sunday – Get the party started at Galveston’s 109th annual Mardi Gras celebration, complete with elaborate parades, performances, concerts, balcony parties, masked balls, an official 5K run, family events, and more than 3 million beads. Ticket prices and times vary.
- Painting Classes at Pinot’s Palette | Friday to Sunday – Head to Sugar Land Town Square for special love-themed painting classes and leave your mark with a glass of vino in hand at Pinot’s Palette. Reserve your spot to create a special piece with that special someone. Click here to check out the schedule. Prices and times vary per class.
- Russell Peters at Houston Improv | Friday to Sunday – Crack up at the hilarious observations of stand-up comedian, actor, and Peabody Award-winning producer Russell Peters, who presents his stand-up set for three nights at Houston Improv. Tickets are $55. 7:30pm each evening.
- Houston Home & Garden Show at NRG Center | Friday to Sunday – Start on your next home project with inspiration and expert advice from the 34th annual Houston Home & Garden Show at NRG Center. Tickets are $10. Times vary.
- Harlem Globetrotters at Fertitta Center | Saturday and Sunday – Ball out at a thrilling performance by the world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters at Fertitta Center on the University of Houston campus. You’ll see the uber-talented players perform all kinds of trick shots and slam dunks throughout the show. Tickets range from $23 to $175, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Times vary.
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Thursday, February 13, 2020
- Valentine’s Day Cooking Class at Sur La Table – Learn to make sweets for your sweet at the Valentine’s Day Cooking Class at Sur La Table in Sugar Land. Make jewel-toned macarons delicately piped and filled with buttercream and white chocolate ganache. You will practice the techniques for folding, piping and baking your own macarons. $69 per person. 9am.
- Art Encounters at MFAH | FREE – Drop in to MFAH and join art-making experiences led by local artists inspired by this season’s featured art and exhibitions. Admission is free and guests can also enjoy the museum’s weekly happy hour. 6pm to 8pm.
- ReelAbilities Film Festival: ReelArt Opening Night with Mara Clawson at The Center for Art and Photography at Celebration Company | FREE – View the works of Mara Clawson, a self-taught artist from Bethesda, Maryland, whose artwork is featured in the kick-off event of this year’s ReelAbilities Film Festival at The Center for Art and Photography at Celebration Company. 6pm to 8pm.
- Bollywood & Bhangra Dancing Class at Levy Park | FREE – Work your entire body while dancing to the powerful beats of Bollywood music at this free Bhangra dance class in Levy Park. 7pm to 8pm.
- Couples Therapy Valentine’s Retreat at Houston Improv | 2-for-1 Tickets – Houston comic Alan Adams hosts a special Valentine’s Day edition of his popular comedy showcase, which picks at the foibles of love and dating. Tickets range from $15 to $25, but you can use promocode Couples365 to score 2-for-1 tickets. 8pm.
- The EaDo Comedy Show at CSz Arena – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston draws from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. Admission is $10; limited comped and discounted $5 tickets available. 8pm
- Femme Fatale at The Flat | No Cover – Vibe to hip hop, dance, Latin, Afropop, house music and more when all-female DJs spin every Thursday at The Flat. 10pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Valentine’s Day Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston Valentine’s Day Weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2020
- Valentine’s Dinners Around Houston – Treat your sweetie to a romantic night out at one of many Valentine’s events happening around town. You can choose from elegant dinners, comedy shows, concerts and more. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Anti-Valentine’s Day Events Around Houston – Drop the schmaltz this Valentine’s Day and take your friends or just yourself to one of these spirited Anti-Valentine’s Day parties around Houston on Valentine’s Day. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Urban Bird Walk at Discovery Green | FREE – Scope out the real wildlife of Downtown with an expert-led Urban Bird Walk at Discovery Green. Participants meet at the park’s Lakehouse Café. 11am to 12:30pm.
- Valentine’s Day Sunset Cruise in Galveston – Spend a romantic evening aboard the Seagull II for the Valentine’s Day Sunset Cruise in Galveston. The couples-only cruise will feature complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries in historic Galveston harbor. $35 per person. 5:15pm to 6:30pm.
- Valentine’s Dinner Lecture: The Spirit of Love at Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land – Experience a unique Valentine’s Day with The Spirit of Love dinner and lecture at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. The evening includes cocktails, a mixing experience, a three-course meal with wine service and time to explore the new Hall of Technology. Tickets are $160 per couple (members); $180 for nonmember couples. 6:30pm.
- Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner at Constellation Field – Bring a date to the Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. Enjoy dinner while putting your true crime detective skills to work with your sweetheart at the ballpark. Tickets are $75 each. 7pm to 10pm.
- Valentine’s Day at Hermann Park – Dine al fresco at Hermann Park’s Pinewood Cafe, then gaze at the sunset from a pedal boat cruise across McGovern Lake with your special someone. $65 per couple; alcohol and gratuity not included. 5:30pm or 7:30pm.
- Victorian Sweetheart Tour at 1892 Bishop’s Palace – Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1892 Bishop’s Palace opens its doors for a special Valentine’s Day Victorian Sweetheart Tour. The tour will feature champagne and chocolate and will include a discussion on the history of Victorian courting. $30. 6pm.
- Valentine’s Day Battle of the Sexes Comedy Show at Pub Fiction – Bear witness to a hilarious battle of the sexes comedy show at Warehouse Live. Participating comedians include Keisha Hunt, Charles Allen, Dusti Rhodes, and Rich Williams. Tickets start at $20. 6pm to 9pm.
- Adults Only Overnight: For the Love of Wildlife – Learn about love, courtship, and mating practices in the animal kingdom at this adults-only overnight event at the Houston Zoo. Tickets include after-hours access to the zoo, a glow-in-the-dark shirt, educational activities, and next-day admission, plus dinner, a late-night snack, and a light breakfast with coffee. Tickets are $110. 6pm to 10pm.
- Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash & Wine 101 Class at Radunare Italian American Table – Skip the lovey dovey Valentines festivities in favor of Radunare Italian American Table’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash & Wine 101 Class. $29. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Wax & Wine: A Special Valentine’s Day Workshop at Love & Make – Love & Make hosts a special Wax and Wine Valentine’s edition of their signature candle-making workshop—perfect for a date night for couples, best friends and more. This special evening event will include a wine-tasting experience by Vinology Houston. $70. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Valentine’s Day Mixology Class at Rosemont – Rosemont’s expert bartenders host a special Valentine’s Day Mixology Class, where attendees can step behind the bar and learn to make some amazing cocktails. Working in Rosemont’s private bar, participants will start off with a welcome glass of Champagne (to ward off first-shift jitters) and will then learn how to shake, stir, peel, and pour like a pro. Everyone will make and sip on three cocktails, and enjoy light bites throughout. $75 per person. Classes are 90 minutes each and start at 7pm and 9pm.
- Galentine’s Day Floral Design Workshop at Noted. – Master the basics of floral arrangement and care while creating your own flower bouquet with friends at this Galentine’s Day Floral Design Workshop at Noted. $75. 7pm to 9pm.
- Aventura in Concert at Toyota Center – Jam out to the music of legendary Bachata band Aventura, who brings their first U.S. tour in more than 10 years to Downtown’s Toyota Center. Tickets start at $59.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 8pm.
- Shapel Lacey at Rec Room – Spend Valentines Day giggling with a loved one when comic Shapel Lacey, as seen on Comedy Central, Just For Laughs, and comedy festivals around the country, performs live at Downtown’s Rec Room. Tickets are $15. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Valentine’s Day Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston Valentine’s Day Weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
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