Valentine’s Day Weekend Date Night Events Around Houston

Map out a romantic weekend with fun Valentine’s date ideas, concerts, and more, before and on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Whether you want to dress to the nines for a night on the town, keep it low-key and casual, mix and mingle with singles, or bust up to live comedy, there’s plenty going down for Valentine’s Day weekend in Houston.

With the official holiday landing on Saturday this year, you can still find plenty of Valentine’s Day–themed events leading up to and through the weekend. We’ve broken the events up into events leading up to Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day proper.

Here are our picks for shows and concerts, stand-up, and more things to do for Valentine’s Day in February 2026.

Things to Do for Valentine’s Day 2026 in Houston

Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. 

Pre-Valentine’s Day Events & Activities

Live at the Founders Club: Love Always: Celebrating the Romance of Nat King Cole at The Hobby Center | Thursday, February 12 & Friday, February 13 – Jazz trumpeter, composer and singer Jumaane Smith performs iconic songs like “Embracable You,” “Unforgettable” and more. $35+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.

Valentine’s Tex-Mex Wine Dinner Experience at Soto’s Cantina | Friday, February 13 – Enjoy a 4-course steak menu, sommelier wine pairings, and live saxophone music in northwest Houston. $92+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.

The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show: ‘Til Death Do Us Part at Saltgrass Steak House | Friday, February 13 – All is fair in love and murder at the February edition of the popular interactive whodunit. Hint: it might be you. $69+. 7pm. Get tickets.

Mixers & Elixirs: Atoms & Attractions at HMNS | Friday, February 13 – Mingle with other singles or bring a date and enjoy interactive activities, tasty bites, themed cocktails, sounds by DJ Q and DJ SkaDean, and a continuous showing of When Harry Met Sally (R, 1989), a night under the stars in the planetarium. $25+. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.

9th Annual Love You to Death: An Art Show Dedicated to Love & Loss at Insomnia Gallery in Hardy & Nance Studios | Friday, February 13 | FREE – Showcasing original works from 40+ local artists and photographers, the show celebrates the full spectrum of love—romance, the honeymoon phase, courtship, secret crushes, unrequited love, and loneliness. 7pm to 11pm. Learn more.

Valentine’s Party & Paint at Taylor’s of Houston | Friday, February 13 – Get creative juices flowing and paint to live entertainment, food, drinks, and more at the Post Oak club. $25. 8pm. Get tickets.

A Romantic Valentine’s Dinner at The Allegory | Friday, February 13 & Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14 – Toast to love in CityCentre’s boutique hotel at an elegant 3-course dinner. $170 for 2. 4pm to 11:30pm both days. Get tickets.

Valentine’s Day Lego Night Out 2026 at Houston Toy Museum | Friday, February 13 & Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14 – Tour the nostalgia-packed museum and settle in to build a holiday-appropriate Lego set of your choice, with rom-coms playing in the background. BYOB welcome. $10 and Lego sets for $17+. 7pm to 10pm both nights. Get tickets.

Houston Symphony: Symphonie espagnole & Symphonie fantastique at Jones Hall | Friday, February 13 to Sunday, February 15 – Sultry tango melodies, Spanish dance rhythms and displays of virtuosity add spice to Valentine’s weekend. $29+. Times vary. Get tickets.

Valentine’s Weekend at Fielding’s Steak | Friday, February 13 to Sunday, February 15 – Indulge in a romantic celebration with a his and hers prix fixe menu from the kitchen at the River Oaks restaurant. $89. 5pm daily. Get tickets.

Seaside Sweetheart at Kemah Boardwalk | Friday, February 13 to Sunday, February 15 – Gran a romantic dinner at one of Kemah’s restaurants and get a complimentary train ride for two. Prices and times vary. Get tickets.

Houston Valentine’s Market for Makers at Post Houston | Saturday, February 14 & Sunday, February 15 – Shop  independent artists and makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food and more. $6+. Times vary. Get tickets.

Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026

Make Valentine’s Day Cards Station & Flowers at Axelrad – Get crafty and spread love by making Valentine’s Day cards and fresh flower bouquets in Midtown. $18. 2pm to 4pm. Get tickets.

Wedding Chapel at Brazos Bookstore | FREE with RSVP – Get hitched in a bookstore! Sign up in advance and Brazos provides the judge and witnesses. Proper licenses, rings and bouquets are on you. Slots start at 2:15pm. Register.

Dirty Dancing: Valentine’s Day Latin Dance for Couples at Ivy – Connect with your sweetheart through dancing to Latin music with Latin Dance Factory. $67+. 4pm to 6pm. Get tickets.

Valentine’s Day at Navy Blue – Rice Village’s upscale seafood eatery serves up a 3-course pre-fixe menu. $95. Seatings 4pm to 10pm. Reserve.

When Harry Met Sally Movie Screening at River Oaks Theatre – Watch Rob Reiner’s 1989 romantic comedy classic at the charming River Oaks Theatre. $14. 4:25pm and 7pm. Get tickets.

Tapas on the Trails at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Taste tapas and paired wine and beer at an evening with a romantic walk along softly lit trails in the forest, with five food and beverage stations. $125; $110 members. 5pm to 9pm. Get tickets.

Valentine’s Day at Perseid – Tucked inside Hotel Saint Augustine, Persid serves up a 3-course, pre-fixe, bistro-style French dinner for V-day. $105. Seatings 5pm to 10:30pm. Reserve.

Valentine’s Day at Discovery Green – Glide hand-in-hand beneath the glittering lights of the city at Discovery Green’s Ice Rink for a date that’s both playful and romantic. Advance tickets required. $18. 5pm to 11pm. Get tickets.

Radiant Romance at Houston Botanic Garden – Everyone’s welcome to celebrate love and connection at an event with cocktail tastings, festive arts and crafts stations, live DJs, a Valentine’s-themed photo backdrop, and more along with the stunning winter lanterns. $75+. 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Get tickets.

Wild About Love: A Night for Valentine’s at Moody Gardens – This couple’s evening out features drink stations, endangered animal stations, a romantic dinner, and the premiere of Penguins: A Love Story 3D. $108 for 2. 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Get tickets.

Night at the MFAH: Love, Louvre at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – Enjoy cocktails, live music, and open galleries while exploring the Louvre Couture exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. $40. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.

Valentine’s Picnic in the Park in Downtown – Charly Siaba performs romantic tunes in Spanish and English, while pairs spit a charcuterie or sandwich picnic basket with all the fixings in a beautiful Downtown park to be revealed at purchase. $100 for 2. 6:30pm. Get tickets.

Valentine’s Day Twilight Tour at Rienzi – The enchanting evening features live music, light bites, and wine set against the striking backdrop of twilight in the gardens. $65. 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Get tickets.

The Battle of The Sexes at The Secret Group – Comedian Rich Williams’ headlines his annual Valentine’s show, joined by Rodney Bigham, Hannah Abney, and more. $37. 7pm and 9:30pm. Get tickets.

Valentine’s Day Burlesque Dinner Show at Rob Ray’s Taproom – The popular Pearland mainstay hosts casually sultry night of entertainment and chef-inspired meal. $58+. 7pm to 10pm. Get tickets.

Lovers & Legends Comedy Jam at NRG Arena – Share the gift of laughter with your date at a comedy show featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Doug E Fresh, Bill Bellamy, Big Daddy Kane, Arnez J, and Michel’le. $81+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.

Jazz on Valentine’s 2026: Raquel Cepeda in Concert at MATCH – For the tenth year, local jazz singer Rachel Cepeda celebrates love, romance, and friendship with classic jazz standards and original works. $25+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Mercury Chamber Orchestra: Birds, Bees & Beethoven 6 at Wortham Center – Mercury performs a musical tribute concert to love in all its forms, featuring works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and more. $27+. 8pm. Get tickets. 

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