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Day Trip! Celebrate Valentine's Day In The Sweetheart City ❤️

Unique Experiences Await You in Loveland, Colorado This Valentine's Day

By Melissa Shrader, Macaroni KID Ft. Collins and Macaroni KID Loveland Editor & Publisher January 15, 2026

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we just happen to live near one of the most romantic cities in the world... LOVEland, Colorado! We have gathered several LOVE-ly opportunities for a Valentine Day Trip that your whole family will LOVE. Be sure to plan your trip now so you'll be all set on February 14.


Every year it's our tradition to visit the Sweetheart Festival in downtown Loveland. 

It's a warm and wonderful event celebrating love in the Sweetheart City.

Bring your favorite person, or people, and plan a day trip to celebrate you! 




Sweetheart Festival - Downtown Loveland - February 14th, 10am - 8pm

The festival is a FREE fun day for everyone in your family. Come see ice sculpting, fire and art demonstrations, and musical and dance performances on the community stage. 

Bring your littles to enter the Little Miss Valentine and Little Mister Cupid Contest held at the Historic Rialto Theater. 

The whole day offers something for everyone. 





Sweetheart Ball 

Pulliam Community Building
February 14 from 7pm to 11pm MST

Dress in your finest vintage 1940's attire and enjoy the 15-piece big band in a jazz lounge with live entertainment including period re-enactors.

Tickets are $81.88 each


Little Miss Valentine & Mister Cupid Contest @ The Historic Rialto Theatre

Bring your littles dressed in their finest dress or as the winged cherub. This event is FREE and a favorite for all. Grand prize package is worth $400. Contestants are judged on costume creativity and personality by a panel of local celebrity judges. Age Categories:
Ages 0–2
Ages 3–4





Loveland Sweetheart Classic 

Saturday, February 14, 2026
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Start the day with a brisk run through town! This tradition gets your blood flowing and the excitement just begins for the day! Registration starts at $48.70. 


Loveland Museum & Gallery Arts

February 14 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Loveland Museum | 503 North Lincoln Avenue

Drop in and enjoy the FREE crafts and learn a bit about Loveland history. 





Loveland's Annual Valentine's Day Group Wedding

Get Married in the Sweetheart City (Or Renew Your Vows)

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Pulliam Community Building
545 Cleveland Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
Ceremony Time: 3pm

As if Loveland isn't romantic enough, you can get married here in a group wedding or renew your vows. Celebrate your love in the ultimate way declaring your love for eternity!