LOVE IN THE LOU 2026 : Unique Ideas to Celebrate Valentine's Month in St. Louis
It's love month in the Lou! Whether you're going on a date night, celebrating Galentine's, planning an office outing or enjoying a friends and family parties, these Valentine's events and activities offer something special to warm everyone's heart during February 2026.
ST. LOUIS UNION STATION VALENTINE'S EVENTS
VIOLET'S: A VALENTINE'S MONTH COCKTAIL POP UP
FEBRUARY 1 - 28
Violet's, a Valentine's cocktail experience at St. Louis Union Station.
It's a beautifully decorated and romantic spot for a date night, girlfriends' getaway or group gathering. Violet's is the Valentine's cocktail and dinner pop-up experience at St. Louis Union Station. With a menu of eight specialty cocktails featuring everyone's favorite spirits, Violet's has taken over the Train Shed restaurant space for the entire month of February. Try whimsically named cocktails including Strawberry Short King, Hollaback Girl and the Main Character Marg.
Violet's "Daily Grindr" cocktail.
No reservations are needed. Violet's opens daily at 11 a.m. Learn more at www.trainshed-stl.com.
LOVE BITES AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM
Now through February 15
Feed your Ex to a hungry animal during LOVE BITES at the St. Louis Aquarium.
Get over that breakup! Wouldn't you like to symbolically feed your ex to a hungry animal? You can get back at that not-so-special someone in your life while supporting education and conservation through a donation to the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation. It's easy. Pick your feeder -- a superworm, a veggie or a cricket -- name it after your ex and one of the Aquarium's ambassador animals will devour it. This year the veggies will be fed to Nigel, the Aquarium's adorable North American Porupine. The superworms will be chomped by Percy the Opossum and the crickets will make a meal for Clementine the Chameleon. Go to stlaquariumfoundation.org/events to see the Love Bites video and sign up. You'll get a digital Valentine and a video of the feeding that you can forward to your ex and your supportive friends and famliy. (They told you so!)
I LOVE YOU S'MORE: A NEW VALENTINE'S FREAK SHAKE
February 1 - 14
The I Love You S'More Freak Shake at Soda Fountain at Union Station.
Soda Fountain at St. Louis Union Station is loved up with a new over-stuffed milkshake this season. Love You S'More is the seasonal Freak Shake on the retro diner's menu. It's a Chocolate Toasted Marshmallow Shake with a Chocolate Syrup Drizzle, Candy Sprinkle Hearts and a Graham Cracker Rim. The shake is topped with a hand-crafted Sugar Cookie, a White Chocolate and Graham Cracker Sandwich, a full size Hershey Bar, Whipped Cream and a Cherry. www.sodafountain-stl.com.
FEBRUARY DATE NIGHTS AT THE ST. LOUIS WHEEL
February 1 - 28
In addition to being Valentine's Day, February 14 is National Ferris Wheel Day to honor the birthday of the inventor of the beloved amusement ride. To celebrate the month of love, the St. Louis Wheel at Union Station is offering a Date Night Package. This package includes two tickets to ride The St. Louis Wheel, two drinks from the Wheel Park's Anheuser-Busch drink container which offers draft beer, Cut Water cocktails, soda, or non-alcoholic hot chocolate, and two custom 6 x 8 souvenir photos. Get all the details at www.thestlouiswheel.com.
CITY MUSEUM VALENTINE'S EVENTS
CITY NIGHTS: CLOWNVIS PERFORMS & THE TUNNEL OF LOVE
Friday, February 13, 7 -11 p.m.
unnel of Love at City Museum.
Clownvis, the famous Elvis-impersonating clown, performs love songs at City Museum. Make sure you pass through the Tunnel of Love light display for a photo op. This loved-up event is free for City Museum members and $30 for non-members, which includes Valentine craft projects, and food and drinks for purchase, The event ticket includes full all-day admission to the museum's attractions. More info is at www.citymuseum.org. 21+ only. Get tickets here.
PUPPY LOVE DOG ADOPTION EVENT
Saturday, February 15, Noon to 3 p.m.
Find your next Fur-ever friend at City Museum.
City Museum is going to the dogs. In partnership with Stray Rescue, City Museum is helping St. Louisans find their new best friends. Guests can meet and play with pups ready to find their fur-ever homes. The event is included with general admission or a member pass.
LOVE IN THE DELMAR LOOP EVENTS
VALENTINE'S KARAOKE AT BLUEBERRY HILL
Saturday, February 14 from 7-11 p.m
Drown your sorrows or toast to new love - it's breakup songs or love songs ONLY at Valentine's Karaoke at Blueberry Hill. Sing your heart out right on the famous Duck Room stage. This event is free for adults 21 and over. Details at blueberryhill.com
WEDDINGS AT MAGIC MINI GOLF
Daily by Reservation
Weddings at Magic Mini Golf in the Delmar Loop.
While you're in The Loop, say "I Do" at Magic Mini Golf where everyone on staff is ordained. Take advantage of the stage and screens to make this a truly special night to tie the knot or renew your vows. Cap it off with a round of St. Louis-inspired mini golf. Newlyweds get free T-shirts to mark their special day. Loving details at www.magicminigolf.com.
LOVE UNDER THE MOON PACKAGE & VALENTINE'S DINNER AT THE MOONRISE HOTEL
Saturday, February 14
Newlyweds and long-time partners alike can check in for a honeymoon and make a reservation for Valentine's dinner at the Moonrise Hotel across the street from Magic Mini Golf. The lovely Valentine's meal is served in Eclipse Restaurant on February 14 from 4 to 10 p.m. and includes four courses, including a Turtle Cheesecake dessert. The Love Under The Moon Package at the Moonrise begins with a rose petal turndown, chocolate-covered strawberries, Champagne and more. The hotel is located at 6177 Delmar in the Loop. Book the package here. More information is at www.moonrisehotel.com.
EVEN MORE STL VALENTINE'S FUN
4 HANDS CHOCOLATES & BEER PAIRINGS
Saturday, February 14
4 Hands offers chocolate and beer paitings to go at al locations.
4 Hands Brewery has teamed up with Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! paired with a 4-pack of City Wide, City Wide Light, OctoHaze, and OctoHaze Tropical to enjoy at home. Pairing details come inside the attached Valentine's Card. The Chocolate & Beer collection is available to purchase at all 4 Hands Brewing Co. locations. Details at 4handsbrewery.com.
SQWIRES VALENTINE'S BRUNCH BUFFET
Saturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15, 11 a.m.
Take the family or your main squeeze to SqWires Annex in Lafayette Square, Enjoy brunch and dessert stations featuring eggs, sausage, bacon, strawberry French toast bake, biscuits & gravy, smoked salmon, salads, smoked brisket, shrimp & grits, coffee and soft beverages.
Tickets are $44 for adults and $19 for children age 12 and under. Full bar including Bloody Marys and mimosas available for purchase. Tickets available here. More information at www.sqwires.com.
BE MINE AT CLEMENTINE'S ICE CREAM
February 1 - 28
Clementine's Valentine's Collection includes Love Handles.
Cozy up with your cutie at Clementine's and enjoy these sinfully delicious flavors available all month long. Death By Chocolate, a quadruple chocolate flavor with toasted brown butter, house-made fudge swirl, cocoa nibs and chocolate piece; Peanut Butta Luva features rich peanut butter ice cream flecked with thick dark chocolate and a crunchy peanut ridge; Love Handles, a soft pink vanilla ice cream with chocolate covered pretzel bits and chunks of fudgy brownie; and, Cinnamon Almond Crunch is a spicy cinnamon non-dairy ice cream with cinnamon candied almond pieces.
Clementine's Valentine's Collection includes Peanut Butta Luva.
Book the Love Story package at the Cheshire, located on the edge of Forest Park near attractions including the Art Museum and the Zoo. The charming English-themed hotel will include chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne in your room, an English breakfast, late check out and a pair of embroidered robes to take home. More info is available on this package or specialty suites such as the Romeo & Juliet accommodations at www.cheshirestl.com.
MY BLOODY VALENTINE AT THE DARKNESS HAUNTED HOUSE
Scare up some romance at The Darkness haunted house for Valentine's Day. For one night only, you and your date can feel the terror of love with all of the ghouls and monsters at America's scariest haunt, located in the Soulard neighborhood. The evening includes free photo ops with the monsters and free Valentine's candy.
Get tickets here. Learn more at www.scarefest.com. Note: Tickets are timed and limited to the first 1,250 purchases. Tickets also are available for the Bloody Valentine Secret Bar for guests 21+.