Valentine’s Day in Columbus

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 Valentine’s Day activities 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? 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

Looking for a unique gift?  Columbus Clippers has a few gift packages available, including one that can be delivered by LouSeal or Krash!

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).

Any Day you choose to celebrate

• Boston Market: Two individual meals, two drinks and two desserts for $20.
• Learn to Curl Clinics with Columbus Curling Club
• Columbus Zoo 1/2 price Winter Admission: Bundle up and stroll hand in hand at the Zoo.

Monday, February 12

• Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 9-February 13. Choice of two 4 course dinners, plus some special touches and gifts. $109 per couple, or $135 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
• Melting Pot (Un)Romance for 4: February 12. You don’t need a date to enjoy a special dinner this week! Grab 3 friends (or another couple) and head to Melting Pot. Groups of four or more can dine with select 4-course dinners starting at $35 per person.
• Texas De Brazil Early Valentine Deal: Dine on February 12 or 13 and receive a special $25 off gift certificate to use between February 18-May 3 on 2 dinners Sunday-Thursday.

Tuesday, February 13

• Anti-Valentine’s Day at Camelot Cellars: February 13 from 6-8 pm. Hang out with Tammy from Fractured Souls Art to make your own perfect little voodoo dolls.  For $25, you’ll have everything you need to channel your inner hatred for the holiday. Whether you’re happily coupled, single and bitter or whatever else, grab some wine and have an enjoyable Valentines!  Seats fill up quickly, so be sure to purchase your ticket now.
• Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 9-February 13. Choice of two 4 course dinners, plus some special touches and gifts. $109 per couple, or $135 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
• Texas De Brazil Early Valentine Deal: Dine on February 12 or 13 and receive a special $25 off gift certificate to use between February 18-May 3 on 2 dinners Sunday-Thursday.

Wednesday, February 14

• BOGO free entrée at Qdoba: Kiss someone (or something) at Qdoba for BOGO free entree on Valentine’s Day
• $10 admission to Columbus Zoo for 2: Print out the coupon from WNCI for $10 admission for 2 at the Columbus Zoo, including admission, parking, and special gifts on Valentine’s Day.  The Zoo is open 10 am – 4 pm.  The Zoo is offering free admission on February 19 for President’s Day.
• Valentine’s Day gifts for a Columbus Clippers fan: Crash or LouSeal will personally deliver a dozen Kroger roses, a Clippers gift basket, and a voucher for two Reserved Seat Tickets for a regular season home game during the 2018 season, to your Valentine at home or at the office between 9 am-4 pm on Valentines Day for $85. Must reserve by Feb 9.
• Free Valentine photos at Easton: Treat your Valentine to a romantic memory at Easton and visit the Central Park Fountain* for a complimentary photo on February 14 from 5-8 p.m.
• Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton: February 9-11, 14, 16-18. 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.
• ValenDine & Tequila at Park Street Cantina: February 14 from 6-10 pm. Tickets are $50 per couple, and include one shareable appetizer, dinner for 2, and three tequila tickets per person. Limited number of tickets are available.
• Rustic Valentine & Bourbon at Granero: February 14 from 6-10 pm. Tickets are $50 per couple, and include one shareable appetizer, dinner for 2, and three bourbon tickets per person. Limited number of tickets are available.
• Trendy Valentine & Champagne at Short North Julep: February 14 from 6-10 pm. Tickets are $50 per couple, and include one shareable appetizer, dinner for 2, and three champagne flutes per person. Limited number of tickets are available.
• Valentine’s Dinner at Camelot Cellars: $105 per couple for 6 courses, live music, heirloom rose, and other special features.
• Melting Pot Valentine’s Day: February 14, 5 course meal for two $150-$200
• Valentine Party and Airplane Ride at JP’s Barbeque Ribs and Chicken at Bolton Field: Dinner party is $89.95, or add on an airplane ride for two to the party for $179.
• Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Shadowbox Live!: 5 course dinner banquet + champagne followed by Front Street Funk live show, including a dance floor. $145/couple, $75/single. VIP tables for 2 available.
• Valentine’s Day at White Castle: Reservations needed; enjoy a free dessert and mementos
• Valentine’s Day at the Conservatory: Wine and chocolate pairing, music and more, plus all of the exhibits with your love. $20 per person.
• Kids eat Free at Rusty Bucket on Valentine’s Day: 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
• Valentine’s Day in a Box from Cameron Mitchell: 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 9; pickup Feb 14-16.
• Buca di Beppo Valentine’s Classic Love Package: February 14, opens at 11 am. Heart-shaped lasagna served with a Buca small, mixed-green or Caesar salad; garlic bread and two mini cannoli for $49.99.  Dine in only, feeds up to 3.
• Candle Lab Valentine’s Date: February 9-10, February 14, and 16-17 from 4-7 pm. Enjoy a special date at Candle Lab with your Valentine’s date. For $49 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.
• Wine and Chocolate Class at Wine in High: February 14 from 6-7:30 pm or 8-9:30 pm. Four hand selected wines from our Sommeliers are paired with delicious chocolates to elevate your wine experience for $25. Make your reservations.

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.

Friday, February 16

• Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton: February 9-11, 14, 16-18. 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.
• Candle Lab Valentine’s Date: February 9-10, February 14, and 16-17 from 4-7 pm. Enjoy a special date at Candle Lab with your Valentine’s date. For $49 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.

Saturday, February 17

• Soine Vineyards Valentine’s Date Night: February 17 from 6 – 8 p.m. Food and wine pairing for $25/per person.
• Valentine’s Day Champagne Tasting at Spagio: February 17 from 2-5 pm. Featuring 12 different 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.
• COSI Up All Night: Spend the whole night exploring COSI on February 17.
• Candle Lab Valentine’s Date: February 9-10, February 14, and 16-17 from 4-7 pm. Enjoy a special date at Candle Lab with your Valentine’s date. For $49 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.

Sunday, February 18

• Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton: February 9-11, 14, 16-18. 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.

Past Events:

Friday, February 2

• Pre-Valentine concert with Bill Cohen: Love Songs Through the Decades – the 1940’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. From 7-9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. A $10 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.

Wednesday, February 7

• Valentine’s Day Paint & Pour at Camelot Cellars: February 7 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Paint on wine glasses in a workshop led by Maureen E. Clark. 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.

Thursday, February 8

• House Wine Weekly Tastings: $15 per person, 6-9 pm casual tasting

Friday, February 9

• Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 9-February 13. Choice of two 4 course dinners, plus some special touches and gifts. $109 per couple, or $135 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
• Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton: February 9-11, 14, 16-18. 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.
• Candle Lab Valentine’s Date: February 9-10, February 14, and 16-17 from 4-7 pm. Enjoy a special date at Candle Lab with your Valentine’s date. For $49 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.

Saturday, February 10

• Free Junior Chef Classes at Williams-Sonoma: Kids will learn to make Valentine’s Day treats.

• Free Valentine photos at Easton: Treat your Valentine to a romantic memory at Easton and visit the Central Park Fountain* for a complimentary photo on February 10 & 14 from 5-8 p.m.
• Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton: February 9-11, 14, 16-18. 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.
• Hocking Hill’s Sweetheart Hike: Free 1/4 mile hike to Ash Cave for cookies and cocoa in front of a fire
• Free crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning: Buzzing Valentine Mailbox
• Franklin Park Conservatory Family Fun Days: Kids will make Watercolor Valentines. Seek inspiration from the multimedia ink drawings by local artist Julia Hamilton on display in the Cardinal Health Gallery. Create your own multimedia watercolor valentines.
• Casablanca at Studio 35: Saturday at $2, $5 per ticket
• Metro Parks Winter Hike Series: Saturday, February 10 at Highbanks and Sunday, February 11 at Glacier Ridge
• Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 9-February 13. Choice of two 4 course dinners, plus some special touches and gifts. $109 per couple, or $135 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
• Ohio Made Market: Valentine’s Sip & Shop: Saturday, February 10 at Grove City Brewing Company (3946 Broadway). Join us for our Valentine’s Day Sip and Shop. Our vendors feature a variety of items perfect for gifting. The Grove City Brewing Company will be be serving their menu, along with many beverage options.Shop local for Valentine’s Day (and Easter) gifts this year!
• Paint & Party Valentine’s Day Edition by Plate and Pour: Saturday, February 10 from 6-9 pm. at The Party Studio. You will enjoy an instructor led paint session, hors d’oeuvres provided by Chef Mia, an assortment of desserts & an UNLIMITED mimosa bar. Early bird tickets are $60/person, or $100/couple. Purchase tickets here.
• Candle Lab Valentine’s Date: February 9-10, February 14, and 16-17 from 4-7 pm. Enjoy a special date at Candle Lab with your Valentine’s date. For $49 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.

Sunday, February 11

• Valentine’s Day Baking at Williams-Sonoma Technique Class: $30 includes Valentine Cakelet Pan
• Metro Parks Winter Hike Series: Sunday, February 11 at Glacier Ridge
• Valentine’s Day Dinner at Ohio Wildlife Center: Sunday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your Valentine lovebird for an unforgettable rustic, candle-lit dinner in our beautiful and rustic Bonner Barn. This 21+ event is includes a delectable buffet dinner provided by Catering by Scott and a wildly entertaining program about bird dating and mating! $50/person or $90/couple
• Melting Pot Week of Romance: February 9-February 13. Choice of two 4 course dinners, plus some special touches and gifts. $109 per couple, or $135 per couple with a select bottle of wine.
• For The Love of Our Cats Adoption Event and Bake Sale: February 11 from 12-3 pm at the Cat Welfare Association Shelter (741 Wetmore Road).  Offering reduced adoption rates and bake sale so you can pick up some treats (and maybe a cat?) for your Valentine.  Adoption fees are just $14 for the event; $7 for senior cats. Cat Welfare Assoc. shirts will be available for purchase as well.
• Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton: February 9-11, 14, 16-18. 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.