Whether you have a love in your life, or friends and family that you want to show your love to, Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to do something fun to celebrate love. There are lots of events going on around Valentine’s Day in Columbus. While these all may not be frugal, a lot of people want to splurge on this day for a loved one, so some of the options are on the expensive end. There will be plenty of activities for Valentine’s Day in Columbus added to the list over the next few weeks, so check back often!
Looking for some free and cheap date options that don’t revolve around Valentine’s Day in Columbus? Check out these posts.
- 50+ Best free and cheap dates in Columbus
- 8 Cheap Date Night Ideas
- Free and cheap events this weekend
- Check out our Calendar page for fun events any day of the week
Please leave a comment or email info@columbusonthecheap if you know of an event for Valentine’s Day in Columbus that you think others will enjoy.
If you plan to dine out (or take out) for Valentine’s Day, here are some great Valentine’s restaurant deals around Columbus, including heart-shaped pizzas, kids eat free, and dinners for two (at all price points).
Unique Gifts for Valentine’s Day in Columbus
Looking for a unique gift? Columbus Clippers has a few gift packages available that include tickets to a game this season, including the option to have Krash and Lou Seal deliver a special gift!
True REST Float Spa. Free gift card for each gift card purchased, from February 1 to 16. For Valentine’s Day this year, ditch the chocolate and give a special gift that will strengthen any relationship – the experience of total relaxation with a True REST Float Spa gift card. True REST Float Spa will have gift cards available to purchase online or in any of their 34 locations. A 60-minute flotation therapy session at True REST Float Spa is $79. In addition, you’ll get a gift card to use for yourself!
Float therapy, typically known as REST – or reduced environmental stimulus therapy – uses a sensory deprivation float pod. Practitioners float in 10 inches of water saturated with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salts in a float pod that shields the person from light, sound and gravity. Without a doubt, eliminating external stimuli allows the brain to slow activity and reduce stress. Just 60 minutes at a True REST Float Spa can provide profound relaxation, life-changing pain relief and a better night’s sleep. I did a float a couple of months ago and loved it. As soon as I got used to the sensory pod, I was able to zone out and zen out. Surely this makes a great and unique experience gift for your love – skip the generic and overpriced roses!
Roosters “Wingquet”. Does your love LOVE Roosters Wings? Skip the flowers and get a wingquet! For $54.99 (delivery included) you will receive* this handcrafted wing bouquet made with 24 of our finest hand-breaded boneless wings along with a branded bottle of your favorite sauce! All orders must be placed by 2/12 at 5:00PM. For ordering details contact the Catering Team at 614-344-8394. *Deliveries must be within a 50 mile round trip radius of Pickerington, Ohio.
Smith Farm Market Chocolate Covered and Fudge Covered Strawberries. Available starting February 1st. Approx 1lb containers (berry sizes vary). Assorted milk, dark, and white chocolate covered berries for $7.99. Homemade chocolate fudge covered berries for $8.99. Pre-Order Available for Feb. 13 & 14 Pick-up. Call 614-235-2014 to order, or stop in at 3341 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43232. In addition, they have lots of other sweets and Valentine’s goodies available as well.
Ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Columbus any day
Learn to Curl Clinics with Columbus Curling Club. Schedule a session, or purchase a gift card. There are options for kids and teens too!
Columbus Zoo 1/2 price Winter Admission: Bundle up and stroll hand in hand at the Zoo. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is offering 50% off admission discount from January 6 through February 29, 2020 to show their appreciation for the great support they received in the last year. They are also offering free admission on President’s Day (Feb 17, 2020), in case Monday is a better day for you.
16-Bit Bar + Arcade: Throw it back at 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, which has more than 40 classic games like Ms. Pac-Man, Mario Bros. and more. The bar’s motto? “You drink, you play for free.”
Pins Mechanical Co.: Feeling competitive? Pins Mechanical Co. offers foosball, pinball, bowling, and ping pong along with a variety of local beers, cocktails and punches.
California Pizza Kitchen Sweet Deal for 2: February 12-16 Get one appetizer, two entrees, and one dessert from a select menu for $35.
Valentine’s Day and President’s Day parties at United Skates of America: Friday, February 14-Monday, February 17, 2020
V-Day party, Pajama party, and discounted President’s Day skate sessions.
Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekend at Skate Zone 71: Friday, February 14-Monday, February 17, 2020
Multiple parties through the weekend, including character visits, free admission days, Princess party, All-you-can-eat pizza skate, and more! See schedule here.
Tuesday, February 11
Italian Village 10 For $10 Wine Tasting at Cosecha Cocina: February 11 from 6 – 9 pm. 10 wines available to sample for just $10 – from white to red, dry to sweet, and everything in between. Find some new wines to love, share, and enjoy! As always, the full food menu at Cosecha Cocina is available to order as well as all bottles of wine from the tasting on sale at regular retail price. Please plan to arrive between 6-8pm to finish the tasting by 9pm.
Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 7-12, 2020. Choice of two 4 course dinners, plus some special touches and gifts. $120 per couple, or $140 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
Wednesday, February 12
Valentine’s Day Paint & Pour at Camelot Cellars: February 12 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Paint on wine glasses in a workshop led by SOMA Art Studio. A $30 ticket includes two wine glasses to paint and take home as well as one glass of wine to drink. Purchase tickets before they sell out.
Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 7-12, 2020. Choice of two 4 course dinners, along with some special touches and gifts. $120 per couple, or $140 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
Thursday, February 13
Throw Nation Valentine’s Deal: February 13-15. Land a bullseye this Valentines Day and Throw Axes! Do something AXE-citing this year! Receive 10% Valentines Day weekend with code AXELOVER.
Candle Lab Valentine’s Date: February 13-15, 2020 from 4-8 pm. Enjoy a special date at Candle Lab with your Valentine’s date. For $49 per couple or $25 per person, you’ll each pour a custom-scented soy candle by candlelight while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine and some chocolate. Take a commemorative Polaroid photo before you head out to celebrate the rest of your evening. Candles will take 90 minutes to set, but if you dine local to the store, they will deliver to the restaurant. You can also return to pick up another day. It’s a great option to go out with a date, your best friend, or your sister or mom!
House Wine Weekly Tastings: February 13. $15 per person, 6-9 pm casual tasting
Valentine’s 10 For $10 Tasting at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU: February 13 from 6 pm – 9 pm. 10 holiday-appropriate wines for just $10 – from white to red, dry to sweet. Kick off your evening right and find some wines to love and share with someone special this February. A full food menu is available to order as well as all bottles of wine from the tasting on sale at regular retail price. Please plan to arrive between 6-8pm to finish the tasting by 9pm.
Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Camelot Cellars Winery: February 13 from 6-8 pm. Do something a little different with that special someone or make it a Galentine’s day and bring your friends for a night out! For only $15, receive 4 wines perfectly paired with 4 chocolates!
Wine, Cheese and Happy Trees, Valentines Couples Painting Event: February 13 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Skylarks Toys & Comics in Grove City. Skylarks will be providing your materials and the fruit and cheese; bring your Valentine and the wine of your choice (no alcohol will be provided or sold). In addition, Skylarks Toys And Comics retail Store will be open during the event and will be offering a 20% discount to all in attendance. Cost of the event is $40 per couple.
Valentine’s Day Extended at Melting Pot: February 13 and 15. The 5-course dinner is the only menu offered on February 13-15. The price is $60 per person. Kids 5-12 can enjoy a 3-course dinner for $30 per child. It’s the same menu offered on Valentine’s Day, but at a better price and family-friendly. Please call for more details.
Dinner in the Dark: The Blind Ninja Challenge. February 13-15. Experience 5 courses of tasty EATertainment, blindfolded as you and your ninja clan compete in fun surprise challenges to become the ultimate master dinner ninja! Use code 40NINJA for a $40 5 course meal prepared by an executive chef and nearly two hours of culinary entertainment. 560 S. High St. Columbus in the Brewery District
Valentine’s Day in Columbus, Friday, February 14
Family friendly options
Valentine’s Day. Open Noon to 11pm.
- All You Can Play Laser Tag Noon – 6pm Just $16
- 3 Laser Tag Missions after 5pm Just $14 on the 14th
- Late Night Lazer – All You Can Play Laser Tag 9-11pm just $14 on the 14th
Valentine’s Day. Open Noon to 11pm. Inflatables Open 1-3pm & 6-8pm
- All You Can Play Lazer Tag Noon – 5pm Just $16
- 3 Laser Tag Mission after 5pm Just $14 on the 14th
- Late Night Laser – 9pm – 11pm just $14 on the 14th
Throw Nation: February 13-15. Land a bullseye this Valentines Day and Throw Axes! Do something AXE-citing this year! Receive 10% Valentines Day weekend with code AXELOVER.
BOGO free entrée at Qdoba: February 14 Kiss someone (or something) at Qdoba for BOGO free entree on Valentine’s Day
Kids eat Free at Rusty Bucket on Valentine’s Day February 14 Kids ages 12 and under will enjoy a free meal off the kid’s menu, and can also enjoy a Cupid’s Cup Kiddie Beverage
Free Valentine photos at Easton: February 14-15. Treat your Valentine to a romantic memory at Easton and visit the Central Park Fountain for a complimentary photo on February 14 and 15 from 5-8 p.m. Photos will be moved inside if there is inclement weather.
Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton: February 14-16. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride at Easton in the North District and through Fenlon Square. Cost is $10 per person; children under 15 ride free with paying adult. Carriage rides start outside of Zara on Gramercy Street. Rides are 6-10 pm, except on Sundays from 3-7 pm.
Annual Valentine’s Day Date Night “Nailed –It Theme” Cake Decorating at Our Cupcakery: February 14 from 6-7:30 pm. Bring your sweetheart, BFF or significant other for a fun night to participate in a mini “Nailed- It” competition. You’ll replicate a Valentine themed professionally decorated cake to compete for a gift certificate to one of Dublin’s finest restaurants. Tickets are $69.
- Do your kids want a night out too? Check out Kreations Play Kafé at Dublin Toy Emporium is offering a FRIENDS & COOKIES event the same time. Feb 14th, 6pm-8:30pm 2.5hrs of fun for $35. Kids will decorate 4 MINI cookies each, play charades, eat dinner, and hunt for some pretty cool things in the toy store! If you are part of Our CupCakery’s event, you will receive $10 off! (Our CupCakery event starts at 6pm, please arrive between 5:45pm-6pm for check in). We’ll need some personal information from you before you drop off, so please call 614-582-3749 to reserve your spot now!
Friends and Lovers options
Free Meals for 3rd Wheels at DogTap Columbus: February 14. This is one of my favorite deals! Free Meals For Third Wheels. If you’re a couple, bring along your single pal and they’ll bag a burger or pizza at DogTap. Couples, take your single mate for dinner and we’ll treat them to a free meal! Who knows they might even catch a fellow third wheel’s eye. Just walk in or book a table for 3 and quote ‘Free Meal for Third Wheels’ to claim your free meal.
Valentines at DogTap Tour and Tasting: February 14 from 5 – 9 pm. Tickets are $20 per person and include a 30 min tour and a 30 min Brewdog Headliner tasting. Book a table at the taproom to enjoy specials made for sharing: $30 – Shrimp cocktail, $50 – Seared Petite Filet w/ Jet Black Demi Garlic, Mashed Potato, Honey glazed Carrots, $20 – Warm Chocolate Sabayon. See FB event to buy tickets.
Valentine’s Day at White Castle: February 14. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at select White Castle locations! Reservations needed; enjoy a free dessert and mementos.
Candle Lab Valentine’s Date: February 13-15, 2020 from 4-8 pm. Enjoy a special date at Candle Lab with your Valentine’s date. For $49 per couple or $25 per person, you’ll each pour a custom-scented soy candle by candlelight while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine and some chocolate. Take a commemorative Polaroid photo before you head out to celebrate the rest of your evening. Candles will take 90 minutes to set, but if you dine local to the store, they will deliver to the restaurant. You can also return to pick up another day. It’s a great option to go out with a date, your best friend, or your sister or mom!
Valentine Party and Airplane Ride at JP’s Barbeque Ribs and Chicken at Bolton Field: February 14. Dinner party is $89.95, or add on an airplane ride for two to the party for $179.
Valentine’s Day at the Conservatory: February 14. Food and chocolate pairing, music and more, plus all of the exhibits with your love. $45-$50 per person.
COSI Discovery Nights: COSI for the Curious Adult: Love and Attraction February 14 from 5:30 – 10 pm. Grown-ups get the run of COSI without kids. Dive deep into your questions about science through live podcasts, maker workshops, panel discussions, planetarium shows all while enjoying craft beer and themed cocktails. Ages 21+. Tickets are $14-$20 in advance, and there’s an option to add on a food ticket.
Platform x Piece of Cake Valentine’s Day Pairing: February 14 from 6-9 pm. Platform Beer is partnering with Piece of Cake Bakery & Cafe for a Valentine’s Day pairing! Tickets are $18 (plus fees) for four (5oz) beers paired with four mini cupcakes from Piece of Cake. Three timeslots are available – book now!
Valentine’s Day On A Budget at Short North Julep: February 14. $30 tickets include a bottle of Rosè champagne and an order of our delicious Tater Kegs. This event is 21+ only.
Valentine’s Day Date Night at Fours On High: February 14 at 6 pm or 8 pm. $100 for two, including a three course meal, bottomless champagne, gratuity and all taxes.
Melting Pot Valentine’s Day: February 14, 5 course meal for two $150-$200. Every reservation booked on Valentine’s Day will require a valid credit card number to book the reservation. Any cancellations made after February 10th will be charged a $35 cancellation fee per person.
Valentine’s Day at Columbus Museum of Art: February 14. Stroll among the extraordinary works of art in Driving Forces. Feel at HOME and create art together in the Chase Center for Creativity. Inspire your inner wit with an exploration of A Mile and A Half of Lines: The Art of James Thurber. The artful, modern menu, served under the stars in Derby Court, includes a three-course meal with soup or salad, choice of entrée, wine, and dessert.
Reservations available at 7:00, 8:00 or 9:00 pm. All galleries will remain open for viewing. A special lounge space will also be available before and after your reservation, for an additional fee. Price is $175 for couples and $125 for singles. Menu details and reservations available starting January 17.
Valentine’s Dinner at Camelot Cellars: February 14 $95 per couple for candlelight dinner, live music, and other special features.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Shadowbox Live!: February 14. 3 course dinner banquet + champagne followed by a performance of “Desire”, including a dance floor. $145/couple, $75/single. VIP tables for 2 available.
Valentine’s Day in a Box from Cameron Mitchell: February 14 and February 15. Can’t get out for Valentine’s Day? Pick up a complete romantic dinner for two “in a box” this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy an intimate four-course dinner for two, partially cooked with easy instructions for finishing in the comfort of your own home. $125-$149. Orders placed by Feb 7; pickup Feb 13-14.
Dinner in the Dark: The Blind Ninja Challenge. February 13-15. Experience 5 courses of tasty EATertainment, blindfolded as you and your ninja clan compete in fun surprise challenges to become the ultimate master dinner ninja! Use code 40NINJA for a $40 5 course meal prepared by an executive chef and nearly two hours of culinary entertainment. 560 S. High St. Columbus in the Brewery District
Looking to dine out for Valentine’s Day (or the weekend after)? OpenTable has a list of special Valentine’s menus in the Columbus area.
Valentine’s Day Weekend in Columbus, Saturday, February 15
Family-friendly options
Throw Nation: February 13-15. Land a bullseye this Valentines Day and Throw Axes! Do something AXE-citing this year! Receive 10% Valentines Day weekend with code AXELOVER.
Kreations Play Kafé at Dublin Toy Emporium: Saturday February 15
- Friends and Cookies Parent/Child Valentine event at 2 pm and 3:30 pm. Decorate 2 cookies each, and go on a “Friendship Hunt” in the toy store! We ask that you take all 4 cookies home. You will have nibblets to num on while you decorate. $35 for PARENT/CHILD, plus friend’s parent/child. 4 ppl total, 4 cookies. Price subject to change closer to event. Call the kafe to reserve your spot now! 614-582-3749
- LETS HAVE A “CONVERSATION” Drop Off event: February 15 from 5 – 8 pm. Bring a friend for free! Your kid & a friend will get to decorate 2 MINI cookies each, play “conversation” charades, eat dinner, and hunt for some pretty cool things in the toy store! $30; bring a friend for free! Special pricing til jan 10th
Valentine’s Day Extended at Melting Pot: February 15. The 5-course dinner is the only menu offered on February 13 and 15. The price is $60 per person. Kids 5-12 can enjoy a 3-course dinner for $30 per child. It’s the same menu offered on Valentine’s Day, but at a better price and family-friendly. Please call for more details.
Metro Parks Winter Hike Series: Saturday, February 15 at Three Creeks and Sunday, February 16 at Slate Run.
Hocking Hill’s Sweetheart Hike: February 15 from 5-7 pm. Free 1/4 mile hike to Ash Cave for cookies and cocoa in front of a fire.
Free Valentine photos at Easton: February 14-15. Treat your Valentine to a romantic memory at Easton and visit the Central Park Fountain for a complimentary photo on February 14 and 15 from 5-8 p.m. Photos will be moved inside if there is inclement weather.
Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton: February 14-16. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride at Easton in the North District and through Fenlon Square. Cost is $10 per person; children under 15 ride free with paying adult. Carriage rides start outside of Zara on Gramercy Street. Rides are 6-10 pm, except on Sundays from 3-7 pm.
Friends and Lovers options
Cheesecake and Beer Pairing with The Cheesecake Girl at DogTap Columbus. Saturday, February 15 from 4-6 pm. Try four varieties of cheesecake paired with DogTap Beer. Tickets are $30; buy them before they sell out!
Candle Lab Valentine’s Date: February 13-15, 2020 from 4-8 pm. Enjoy a special date at Candle Lab with your Valentine’s date. For $49 per couple or $25 per person, you’ll each pour a custom-scented soy candle by candlelight while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine and some chocolate. Take a commemorative Polaroid photo before you head out to celebrate the rest of your evening. Candles will take 90 minutes to set, but if you dine local to the store, they will deliver to the restaurant. You can also return to pick up another day. It’s a great option to go out with a date, your best friend, or your sister or mom!
Valentine’s Day Champagne Tasting at Spagio Wine Lounge: February 15 from 4 – 7 pm. Come share your love (of sparkling wine!) with those special to you at our Valentine’s Day Champagne Tasting. We will be featuring 12 different rosé Champagnes, Cremants, Proseccos, and Cavas as well as light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $40 plus tax and gratuity. Sign up online or call 614-486-1114 ext 2 to reserve your spaces today.
Dinner in the Dark: The Blind Ninja Challenge. February 13-15. Experience 5 courses of tasty EATertainment, blindfolded as you and your ninja clan compete in fun surprise challenges to become the ultimate master dinner ninja! Use code 40NINJA for a $40 5 course meal prepared by an executive chef and nearly two hours of culinary entertainment. 560 S. High St. Columbus in the Brewery District
Day After Valentines at The Parlor: February 15 at 8 pm. In our first ever Day After Valentines concert, The Parlor invites you to enjoy chocolate, red wine, and special music by touring artist, Anthony Mossburg. Tickets are $30 with Drinks + Chocolate Included. Winan’s Fine Chocolate and Wine will provide a tasting of red wine and an assortment of chocolates. Prefer local craft beer? North High Brewing will be providing various types of craft beer, free of charge. BYO whiskey or simply come and enjoy. The Downtown Columbus location is secret; after you purchase your ticket, you’ll receive details.
Valentine’s Day Weekend in Columbus, Sunday, February 16
Metro Parks Winter Hike Series: Saturday, February 15 at Three Creeks and Sunday, February 16 at Slate Run.
Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton: February 14-16. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride at Easton in the North District and through Fenlon Square. Cost is $10 per person; children under 15 ride free with paying adult. Carriage rides start outside of Zara on Gramercy Street. Rides are 6-10 pm, except on Sundays from 3-7 pm.
Splurge event for Valentine’s Day in Columbus
Idea Foundry’s Valentine’s Day Maker Date Night class. February 14 or 15. The Idea Foundry will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Maker Date Night on Friday (2/14) and Saturday (2/15) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. The class includes a 3-course meal from a top Columbus restaurant, craft beers and wines from Land Grant, as well as the option to take part in several maker stations, including blacksmithing, woodworking, fine art, welding, wood distressing, metal stamping, and photography activities together. Tickets are sold per couple. At $348 for two, this is definitely a splurge, but it’s so unique and includes a 3 course meal, beer and wine, as well as all of the maker experiences.
Looking for more Valentine’s date ideas?
Past events
Saturday, February 1
Soulfully Sweet Love: A Couple’s Cake Decorating Workshop by Cakes By Chantal L.L.C. at Copious. February 1 from 6:00-8:00 pm. The evening will include Hours d’Oeuvres, a glass of beer or wine, and instruction and materials techniques for decorating with buttercream. Chantal will teach you how to cut, fill, level, crumb coat, and learn how to create roses like a professional with buttercream. Learn how to add a filling, smooth or rustic textured buttercream finish and add roses to your cake. Tickets are $125 per couple.
Thursday, February 6
COSI After Dark – Dinosaurs: February 6 from 5:30 – 10 pm. On the 2nd Thursday of the month, the grown-ups get the run of COSI without kids. Ages 21+ will enjoy exhibits, concessions and cash bar, and fun. Tickets are $14-$20, and there’s an option to add on a food ticket.
House Wine Weekly Tastings: $15 per person, 6-9 pm casual tasting
Adult Nights at LEGOLAND Discovery Center: February 6 from 7-10 pm. Open to adults 18+ only on the first Thursday night of each month for a special evening of LEGO fun.
Friday, February 7
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Ohio Wildlife Center – A Special Kind of Love: February 7 or 8 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your Valentine lovebird for an unforgettable rustic, candle-lit dinner in our beautiful and Bonner Barn. This 21+ event is includes a delectable buffet dinner provided by Catering by Scott and a wildly entertaining program about animals choosing a mate for life! $60/person or $110/couple
Pre-Valentine concert with Bill Cohen: Friday, February 7, 2020 Enjoy Love Songs & funny trivia quiz for the annual Valentine Concert. From 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. A $15 donation per person is being requested at the door, with proceeds going to help produce the upcoming Central Ohio Folk Festival. Columbus Mennonite Church at 35 E. Oakland Park. For more info, contact billcohen@columbus.rr.com.
Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 7-12, 2020. Choice of two 4 course dinners, plus some special touches and gifts. $120 per couple, or $140 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
Saturday, February 8
Free crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning: February 8 Valentine craft tba
Metro Parks Winter Hike Series: February 8 at 10 am at Highbanks and Sunday, February 9 at 2 pm at Glacier Ridge
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Ohio Wildlife Center – A Special Kind of Love: February 7 or 8 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your Valentine lovebird for an unforgettable rustic, candle-lit dinner in our beautiful and Bonner Barn. This 21+ event is includes a delectable buffet dinner provided by Catering by Scott and a wildly entertaining program about animals choosing a mate for life! $60/person or $110/couple
Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 7-12, 2020. Choice of two 4 course dinners, plus some special touches and gifts. $120 per couple, or $140 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
Sunday, February 9
Metro Parks Winter Hike Series: Sunday, February 9 at 2 pm at Glacier Ridge
Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 7-12, 2020. Choice of two 4 course dinners, plus some special touches and gifts. $120 per couple, or $140 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
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