Whether you celebrate your love for your friends, your kids, or your special someone, Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate LOVE! We have collected some of our favourite events happening in HRM for you and your family, and we threw in a few fun date ideas just in case you have a babysitter and you want to live it up!

Candlelight Concerts: Classical Romance | February 14

Candlelight Concerts presents a special Valentine’s Day performance at Spatz Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. Ages 8+
Date: February 14, 2026
Times: 6:30 & 8:45 PM
Venue: Joseph Strug Concert Hall, 1385 Seymore Street, Halifax
Tickets: www.feverup.com/

Rapunzel’s Valentine’s Ballet Class | February 14

Join Princess Rapunzel and step into a world of enchantment with a special ballet class – 60 minutes of fairy tale fun!
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Venue: Findley Community Center, 26 Elliot St, Dartmouth
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/

Valentine’s Day Fun at the Beaty Centre

Create an ocean-themed valentine, discover how marine animals show their love, and dive into a Valentine’s scavenger hunt.
Dates: February 14-16, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 1355 Oxford Street, Halifax
Facebook Post: www.facebook.com/photo

Valentine’s Day Event at Halifax Public Libraries | Throughout February

Take part in the many free events taking place at Halifax Public Libraries around HRM. Events run throughout February. Some events may require registration in advance. 
Dates: Various
Venues: Halifax Public Libraries throughout HRM
Website: www.halifax.bibliocommons.com/

Fun Date Night Ideas – No Children Allowed!

Dine Around Halifax | February 1-28

During the month of February, you can enjoy ‘Dine Around Halifax’, a celebration of Halifax’s culinary scene where you can sample some of the city’s best culinary creations without breaking the bank.
Dates: February 1st – 28, 2026
Venue: Various locations throughout HRM
Website: www.discoverhalifaxns.com/dinearound

Date Night at Rage Room | Wednesday to Sunday

Have a smashing date night and let off steam at the Rage Room.  Book now for you and your special someone!
Dates: Opens Wednesday – Sunday
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RageRoomHFX
Website: www.rageroomhalifax.ca/product/date-night/

Celebrate at Eastern Front Theatre | February 13 & 14

Come for the Galentine’s Day movie, 10 Things I Hate About You, on Feb.13th, or a musical performance, Resurrected Hearts, on Feb. 14th.  
Dates: Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14, 2026
Time: Both shows start at 7:30 PM
Venue: Eastern Front Theatre at Alderney Landing
Website: www.easternfronttheatre.com/

Discover Love: The Science of Sex at the Discovery Centre | February 14

This 19+ event will teach what drives attraction, arousal, and connection-and why it feels so powerful..
Date: February 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Website: www.thediscoverycentre.ca/discover-love/

Valentine’s Day Date Night Tour at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park | February 14

On this special guided night tour, there will be late night drinks & festive snacks to enjoy with your date, a unique nocturnal view of 40+ animals and more!
Date: February 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events

Do you have a Valentine’s Day event that should be on our list, email us!