TAMPA BAY

VALENTINE'S EVENTS

Find a unique way to celebrate time with the one you love this February when you visit any of these amazing Tampa Bay venues. With floral workshops, five-course dinners, and other activities to do together, there’s plenty of love to go around this Valentine’s Day.
 

Bulla Gastrobar
Feb 1 - 28

Bulla Gastrobar

Guests can enjoy two of Bulla’s exclusive Valentine’s Day craft cocktails, Cupid’s Mojito and Cosmo Crush. For each cocktail sold, $1 will be donated to the American Heart Association. Make your reservation with friends and loved ones today to celebrate love while giving back to the community. 

Visitors Center Valentine's Day
Feb 1 - 28

Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center 

Pick up the perfect Valentine's Day present for your special someone from the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center! The store will have a large center display showcasing all-new locally made products, along with delicious chocolates from Peterbrooke Chocolatier, teddy bears, chocolate roses, and Love Pop cards. The Visitors Center is also partnering with the Hampton Chocolate Factory on February 13, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. where guests can enjoy free chocolate samples or purchase a special Valentine’s Day gift packed with amazing sweet treats.

Edition
Feb. 9 – Feb. 20

The Tampa EDITION

Experience a romantic Valentine’s Day at The Tampa EDITION. This package includes a $100 resort credit, a welcome gift, and a glass of champagne when you arrive. Make your reservation online and use promo code ROM. Let The Tampa EDITION be your perfect getaway this Valentine’s Day. 

ARMATURE
Feb 10 - 14

Armature Works

Grab your gals and head down to Armature Works for the ultimate Galentine’s Day experience! From now until Tuesday, M. Bird will be featuring a Valentine’s Day Chef’s Special menu as well as specialty drinks to showcase all the love here in Tampa Bay! Tonella’s Flower Truck is also located inside the Heights Public Market and can customize your perfect Valentine's Day bouquet. Several other Armature Works vendors will also be joining in on the Valentine’s Day fun by featuring special holiday treats like Red Velvet Cheesecake Kipos and the February Works from Baken' Babes.

The CURRENT
Feb 11

The CURRENT Hotel

The CURRENT Hotel’s traffic light party is the perfect event for a fun night out! Tickets include access to the hotel’s Rox Rooftop Bar, a complimentary glass of champagne, and live entertainment. Starting at 5:00 p.m., guests can choose a red, yellow, or green wristband to indicate whether they are single and ready to mingle, are here to spend time with friends, or enjoying a night with their significant other.

Epicurean Theatre
Feb 11

Epicurean Hotel

Get in the spirit for Valentine’s Day with a glass of wine and a blank canvas. Each attendee will receive two complimentary glasses of wine paired with light cheese and charcuterie. A canvas, as well as painting supplies, will also be provided. The tickets will be $60 per person.

Candle Pour
Feb 11 - 14

The Candle Pour 

Create the perfect scent for you or a loved one at Hyde Park Village’s, The Candle Pour. The Candle Pour’s Valentine’s Day experience is the perfect activity for friends and family or a fun date night out with your significant other. Each Valentine’s Day experience includes a custom three-wick candle, candle care accessories, and a complimentary glass of champagne.

Posies Flower Truck
Feb 12

Posies Flower Truck

Grab your best friends and join Posies Flower Truck at Fat Beet Farm for a Galentine’s Day flower arrangement class with bottomless mimosas! Galentine's Day has never been so fun and crafty.

ZooTampa Penguins
Feb 12

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

From 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m., guests can enjoy breakfast outdoors while learning about two of the world’s most fascinating avian species, rare shoebill storks and endangered African penguins. Plus, take part in creating a fun enrichment for the penguins, take photos for your memories and participate in an informative Q&A session with the ZooTampa team that cares for these incredible animals daily. For members, tickets will be $85, and non-members will be $110.

Forbici Dessert
Feb 14

Forbici Modern Italian

Forbici is working with Sweet Comba to bring Valentine’s Day guests a delectably sweet experience of sampling dessert pizzas. The samplings include a pistachio truffle butter pizza with dried apricots, a creamy milk chocolate pizza with fresh strawberries and white chocolate, and the staff’s favorite salted caramel pizza with Granny Smith apples and cinnamon. Ladies who attend the event will receive a rose when they arrive, and guests can enjoy a special cocktail called Cupid’s Elixer. Book your reservation today for an unforgettable experience.

Yacht
Feb 14

Yacht StarShip 

There’s nothing more romantic than spending your Valentine’s Day out on the Tampa Bay waters and experiencing everything that comes with a Yacht Starship Cruise. This year, the Yacht Starship features three unique Valentine’s Day options with corresponding time frames perfect for early-birds and night-owls. There’s even a Valentine's Day Chocolate and Champaign Cruise especially essential for chocolate lovers. Space is limited, so find a time that works best, grab your loved one, and let Yacht Starship take care of the rest!

Boulon Brasserie
Feb 14

Boulon Brasserie 

Spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart at Tampa Bay’s new French bistro concept. The menu, described as “French by way of America,” follows classic French dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Specifically for Valentine’s Day, couples can indulge in a shareable steak dinner for two. Dessert options include mille-feuille with strawberries, raspberries, and chamomile cream and a chocolate passion fruit caramel tart served with coconut sorbet.

Haven
Feb 14

Haven 

Surprise your Valentine with a reservation at a MICHELIN recommended restaurant this Valentine’s Day. Bern’s Steak House sister restaurant, Haven, is having a special Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu. Vegetarian options will be available for every course, and a wine expert has selected a delicious pairing for every course. Full menu options will also be available, along with a full selection of spirits, wine, and craft cocktails. 

Sparkman Wharf
Feb 14

Sparkman Wharf

Valentine’s Day is not just reserved for romantic dinners with your significant other, kids like to celebrate love too. Hampton Chocolate Factory and Joyful Notion are collaborating to host a Valentine’s Day party for the children in the Tampa Bay area! From 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on the lawn at Sparkman Wharf, author of Ella’s Inner Genie, Jacqueline Pirtle will be doing a book reading for parents and children that attend.

Tampa Theatre
Feb 14

Tampa Theatre

Head to the Tampa Theatre with your significant other to spend a romantic evening under the stars with Valentine’s Vows and a classic romantic comedy. At 7:00 p.m., the Right Reverend John Bell is inviting married couples to participate in an en masse renewal of their wedding vows – written, especially for an audience well-versed in romantic movie quotes – and a champagne toast to “happily ever after.”

MOSI Adult Night
Feb 18

MOSI

From 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is hosting a special adults-only Science After Dark / Valentine’s Day-themed event. Enjoy light appetizers, beer and wine samplings, and the MOSI exhibits. 

Cru Cellars
Feb 14

Cru Cellars 

This Valentine’s Day, enjoy Cru Cellars' expansive wine selection. Grab brunch inside its private wine garden at its original location in Palma Ceia or small bites and a drink to enjoy while walking along the Riverwalk at its Armature Works location. When dining in, an on-staff sommelier will be available to help guide your ordering to accompany charcuterie, entrees, and apps perfectly. Be sure to check out Cru's new concept, Bouzy, a champagne-focused spot in Hyde Park Village.

Rusty Pelican
Feb 14

Rusty Pelican 

Enjoy an exceptional Valentine’s Day dinner experience at the Rusty Pelican. Take in the restaurant’s beautiful waterfront views with a special four-course menu. You can make your reservation online for you and your significant other for a night to remember.

 

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