{"id":8810,"date":"2026-02-03T10:59:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8810"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:59:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:59:29","slug":"love-in-the-lou-2026-unique-ideas-to-celebrate-valentines-month-in-st-louis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/love-in-the-lou-2026-unique-ideas-to-celebrate-valentines-month-in-st-louis\/","title":{"rendered":"LOVE IN THE LOU 2026 Unique Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Month in St. Louis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ST. LOUIS, MO — <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ST. LOUIS UNION STATION VALENTINE’S EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

— VIOLET’S: A VALENTINE’S MONTH COCKTAIL POP UP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FEBRUARY 1 – 28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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. No reservations are needed. Violet’s opens daily at 11 a.m. Learn more at\u00a0www.trainshed-stl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— LOVE BITES AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now through February 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0stlaquariumfoundation.org\/events<\/a> to see the Love Bites video and sign up.\u00a0You’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!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— I LOVE YOU S’MORE: A NEW VALENTINE’S FREAK SHAKE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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February 1 – 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soda Fountain at St. Louis Union Station is loved up with a new over-stuffed milkshake this season. Love You S’More<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— FEBRUARY DATE NIGHTS AT THE ST. LOUIS WHEEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 1 – 28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being Valentine’s Day, February 14 is\u00a0National Ferris Wheel Day<\/strong>\u00a0to 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\u00a0Date Night Package<\/strong>. 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\u00a0www.thestlouiswheel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CITY MUSEUM VALENTINE’S EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

— CITY NIGHTS: CLOWNVIS PERFORMS & THE TUNNEL OF LOVE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, February 13, 7 -11 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0This 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.\u00a0More info is at\u00a0www.citymuseum.org<\/a>. 21+ only.\u00a0Get tickets here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

— PUPPY LOVE DOG ADOPTION EVENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, February 15, Noon to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOVE IN THE DELMAR LOOP EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

— VALENTINE’S KARAOKE AT BLUEBERRY HILL <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, February 14 from 7-11 p.m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0Details at\u00a0blueberryhill.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

— WEDDINGS AT MAGIC MINI GOLF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daily by Reservation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0special\u00a0night 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\u00a0www.magicminigolf.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— LOVE UNDER THE MOON PACKAGE & VALENTINE’S DINNER AT THE MOONRISE HOTEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, February 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0Book the package here<\/a>. More information is at\u00a0www.moonrisehotel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EVEN MORE STL VALENTINE’S FUN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

— 4 HANDS CHOCOLATES & BEER PAIRINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, February 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details at 4handsbrewery.com.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

— SQWIRES VALENTINE’S BRUNCH BUFFET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15, 11 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0& 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.\u00a0Tickets available here.<\/a>\u00a0More information at\u00a0www.sqwires.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— BE MINE AT CLEMENTINE’S ICE CREAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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February 1 – 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cozy up with your cutie at Clementine’s and enjoy these sinfully delicious flavors available all month long:\u00a0Death By Chocolate<\/strong>, a quadruple chocolate flavor with toasted brown butter, house-made fudge swirl, cocoa nibs and chocolate piece;\u00a0Peanut Butta Luva\u00a0<\/strong>features rich peanut butter ice cream flecked with thick dark chocolate and a crunchy peanut ridge;\u00a0Love Handles<\/strong>, a soft pink vanilla ice cream with chocolate covered pretzel bits and chunks of fudgy brownie; and,\u00a0Cinnamon Almond Crunch\u00a0<\/strong>is a spicy cinnamon non-dairy ice cream with cinnamon candied almond pieces. Learn more at www.clementinescreamery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— ROMANCE AT THE CHESHIRE HOTEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 1 – 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0www.cheshirestl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY BLOODY VALENTINE AT THE DARKNESS HAUNTED HOUSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, February 13, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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