23 Valentine’s Day Events in Boston 2025

Roses are popping up in every florist’s window, Sinatra croons in store aisles, and love is in the air in Boston. Plan a special Valentine’s Day with your honey, no matter what your interests are. Make handmade cards and gifts for each other, turn up at festive parties, sample elaborate tasting menus, and more in the name of love.  by Celina Colby ARTS &amp; CRAFTS <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/valentine-printmaking-workshop-cambridge-1011557">Valentine Printmaking Workshop</a> When: Friday 2/7 Where: Central Square Info: At this intricate class, local artists Andrew Stearns and Stacy Friedman will teach you the ins and outs of hand printing linoleum blocks onto paper. Make your own Valentine’s Day cards and take them home with you.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/valentine-craft-crawl-newton-1012126">Valentine Craft Crawl</a> When: Saturday 2/8 Where: Newton Info: Pop around to different organizations and small businesses crafting all the way. Learn how to make cards and gifts for Valentine’s Day while exploring shops around town. These events are family-friendly.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/make-your-own-succulent-valentine-at-sprout-boston-1011834">Make Your Own Succulent Valentine at Sprout</a> When: Thursday 2/13 Where: Downtown Info: Get creative this year by making succulent valentines at Sprout, the lavish new downtown plant shop by Cityscapes. This one-hour workshop is perfect for a Valentine’s or Galentine’s date.  FOOD &amp; BEVERAGE <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/french-valentines-brunch-for-two-cambridge-1009164">French Valentines Brunch for Two</a> When: Saturday 2/8 Where: Harvard Square Info: Work in teams at this cooking class to make a romantic French brunch complete with a beginning cocktail, a classic croque monsieur, crepes, and more. Afterwards, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a group meal.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/xoxo-sushi-bar-celebrates-valentine-s-weekend-with-jukusei-omakase-chestnut-hill-1011897">XOXO Sushi Bar Celebrates Valentine’s Weekend with Jukusei Omakase</a> When: Friday 2/14 to Sunday 2/16 Where: Chestnut Hill Info: If you want to get fancy this Valentine’s Day, head to XOXO Sushi Bar in Chestnut Hill for an 11 course jukusei omakase featuring luxurious ingredients like caviar and wagyu beef.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/valentine-s-day-in-spain-classic-tapas--2-cambridge-1008791">Valentine's Day in Spain: Classic Tapas</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Harvard Square Info: Learn how to make a series of Spanish tapas, from small bites to a satisfying paella, while sipping on a glass of sparkling wine.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/valentine-s-cocktail-making-class-boston-1011400">Valentine’s Cocktail Making Class</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Back Bay Info: Become an expert mixologist at this cocktail class with beverage expert Julia Buccieri. Make and enjoy two craft cocktails, snack on small bites, and take home a special cocktail shaker to commemorate the evening. SHOPPING <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/small-mart-valentine-s-day-market-at-crystal-ballroom-somerville-1011259">Small Mart Valentine's Day Market at Crystal Ballroom</a> When: Sunday 2/9 Where: Davis Square Info: Shop unique offerings by local artists, makers, and vintage sellers to find a dreamy gift for your Valentine, Palentine, or yourself. Grab a cocktail or mocktail at the bar, and shop away.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/castle-island-south-boston-valentine-shop-sip-marketplace-south-boston-1011238">Castle Island South Boston Valentine Shop &amp; Sip Marketplace</a> When: Sunday 2/9 Where: South Boston Info: Sip a craft brew and shop for Valentine’s Day gifts from small businesses and local vendors at this marketplace at Castle Island Brewing in South Boston. PARTIES <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/valentine-s-day-fest-cambridge-1011957">Valentine's Day Fest</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: East Cambridge Info: Make new connections en español at the Amor a la Mexicana Valentine’s Day Fest. While enjoying Mexican food and drinks, listen to live music, poetry readings, and karaoke and take a dance class.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/maine-squeeze-a-valentine-s-party-everett-1012147">Maine Squeeze: A Valentine's Party</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Everett Info: Celebrate love and New England at this Maine-themed V-Day party at Short Path Distillery. Head to a design-your-own-martini bar or order from a holiday cocktail menu, order from the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck, and more.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/kissing-booth-somerville-1012088">KISSING* BOOTH</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Union Square Info: Buenas in Bow Market is transforming their convenience store space into a Kissing Booth for Valentine’s Day. But it’s not a rom-com style booth. Stop by for hugs and Argentine cheek-kisses as a means of community support during a challenging time. Then snag some empanadas and hang with friends.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/dancing-off-the-page-a-valentine-s-soiree-with-musette-suzette-boston-1011430">Dancing Off the Page: A Valentine’s Soirée with Musette Suzette</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Back Bay Info: Take to the dance floor at the French Library to the sound of French songs performed live by Musette Suzette. In between spins, enjoy French wines and light bites to fuel the evening.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/love-on-the-rocks-valentine-s-day-party-with-dj-caitlyn-o-brien-medford-1011760">Love on the Rocks Valentine's Day Party with DJ Caitlyn O'Brien</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Medford Info: The Great American Beer Hall is launching its brand new cocktail bar with a love-infused party. Dance it out to beats from live DJ Caitlyn O'Brien and sip on cocktails especially designed for the holiday. PERFORMANCES <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/valentine-s-day-soiree--2-boston-1010883">Valentine’s Day Soirée</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Brighton Info: Hear beautiful local love stories at this performance hosted by GBH. First gather for cocktails and bites at a reception, and then listen to storytellers talk about what they did for love and how it’s shaped them. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/the-poetry-brothel-the-lovers-cambridge-1010508">The Poetry Brothel: The Lovers</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Central Square Info: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of burlesque, poetry readings, live music, pole dancing, and more inspired by tarot cards. During the evening a poetry “madam” will present the rotating cast of performers.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/valentine-s-day-concert-an-evening-with-nydia-caro-boston-1011234">Valentine’s Day Concert: An Evening with Nydia Caro</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Fenway Info: Pick up a glass of wine and a cheese plate and enjoy a stirring evening of music by internationally acclaimed singer Nydia Caro within the beautiful walls of the Museum of Fine Arts.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/lit-with-love-a-community-valentine-s-concert-jamaica-plain-1011784">Lit with Love - A Community Valentine's Concert</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Jamaica Plain Info: Within the historic parlor of the Loring Greenough House, enjoy a concert by Roxbury musician Richie Smith. As Smith plays, a dynamic light show controlled by their guitar will play out on the walls of the room. Afterwards, enjoy sweets and Valentine making.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/arias-aloft-love-languages-somerville-1010499">Arias Aloft: Love Languages</a> When: Saturday 2/15 Where: Somerville Info: This unique performance is a fusion of aerial arts, opera, and culinary creations. While you watch the spellbinding, circus-inspired show, snack on a charcuterie plate that comes with each ticket.  ACTIVITIES <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/tunnel-of-love-8th-annual-boston-1012177">8th Annual Tunnel of Love </a> When: Saturday 2/1 to Friday 2/28 Where: Waterfront Info: Every year the beautiful tunnel trellis at Christopher Columbus Park is decorated for the season of love. Snap a photo in front of a large heart with red lights all around you.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/valentine-s-adult-night-at-lego-discovery-center-boston-somerville-1011878">Valentine's Adult Night at LEGO Discovery Center Boston</a> When: Friday 2/14 Where: Assembly Row Info: Head to the LEGO Discovery Center for this adults-only night of childhood fun. Participate in a building competition, snap photos with festive LEGO characters, and more.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/love-pong-let-sparks-fly-on-valentine-s-day-at-spin-boston-boston-1011952">Love Pong: Let Sparks Fly on Valentine’s Day at SPIN Boston</a> When: Saturday 2/15 Where: Seaport Info: Get a sexy competition going with your honey during a one-on-one ping-pong game or get a double date going with a couples match. Keep the fun going with Valentine’s themed cocktails and food for order.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/love-at-the-gibson-house-a-valentine-s-day-celebration-boston-1011743">Love at the Gibson House: A Valentine's Day Celebration</a> When: Saturday 2/22 Where: Back Bay Info: Learn about the love stories of the historic Gibson House in Back Bay, make Victorian-inspired Valentines, sample a spread of sweets and tea, and take vintage photographs with your honey.

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