If you’re figuring out what to do for Valentine’s Day in Calgary, start here.
These are the events, dates and nights out that actually feel fun. Not the copy-paste dinner specials.
Hands-on workshops. Late-night science. Greenhouse hangs. Adults-only zoo nights. A few genuinely good group plans.
Not everything. Just what’s worth your time.
Looking for even more ideas? We update our Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend every Thursday and keep our full events calendar current daily.
Top Picks
The ones we’d book first
Spark After Dark: Heart, Heat and Body
Friday, Feb 13 • 6 pm to midnight • TELUS Spark • $36.95
Science centre after hours, drinks in hand, interactive exhibits and a playful adults-only theme.
It feels more like a party than a museum night.
Great if you want something social and different from the usual dinner date.
In the Heat of the Night
Feb 13 to 15 • Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo • $125+
A four-course dinner inside the zoo followed by an adults-only presentation about animal courtship and behaviour.
Equal parts romantic and weird in the best way.
Memorable. Not cookie cutter. Perfect special-occasion energy.
Love, Sex and History Tour
Feb 7, 14 & 21 • Heritage Park • $24.95
A 75-minute adults-only walking tour about scandal, romance and relationship drama in the early 1900s.
Funny, a little cheeky and great conversation-starter material for the rest of the night.
Love Letters at cSPACE
Feb 12 • FREE • Marda Loop
Four floors of local art, music and creative installations.
Low pressure, low cost and easy to pair with dinner or drinks nearby.
Galentine’s and Friends’ Night Ideas
Craft nights, workshops and group hangs
If you’re planning a friends’ night instead of a date, this is where Calgary really shines.
• Valentine’s Self-Care Workshop – District Beltline
• Beginner Punch Needle Workshop – Alcove
• Valentine’s Cupcakes and Cards – Sammie Cafe
• Galentine’s Day in the Garden – Blue Grass Garden Centre
• Galentine’s at Century Downs – cocktails, bingo and chaos
• Galentine’s Sip N Paint – Chi-Cha Lounge
• Roughnecks Game Night at Scotiabank Saddledome
Easy plans. Low commitment. Actually fun.
Date Night Ideas
Dinner, music and something a little romantic
If you still want classic Valentine energy, here are a few options that feel special without being predictable.
Tea aNot every event. Just the good ones. Our curated picks for Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s weekend in Calgary.t Lougheed House
Feb 14 and 15
Afternoon tea inside a historic mansion. Cozy winter date vibes.
Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe at The Guild
Feb 14 • from 4 pm • Downtown • $84 prix fixe
A polished downtown steakhouse dinner with shareable desserts and Valentine cocktails. Early bookings include a glass of prosecco.
Classic. Elegant. Reliable.
Songs About Love!
Feb 14 • Limber Hollow • $45
Live music, brunch-style bites and an intimate afternoon atmosphere. Great for a relaxed daytime date.
Make a full night of it
Pair your plans with dinner from our list of most romantic restaurants in Calgary, check out the new restaurants that just opened or browse the full Calgary events calendar for more happening that week.
Quick picks by vibe
Low key
cSPACE Love Letters, tea at Lougheed House
Hands-on
Pottery, punch needle, cupcake decorating
Party energy
Spark After Dark, Century Downs, Roughnecks game
Romantic splurge
Zoo dinner night
Budget
Workshops under $30 or free art nights
Last updated for 2026 events.