Valentine’s Day is a great time for people to show the one’s they love how much they mean to each other. It’s not just for significant others, share the love with family and friends, too. Some like to celebrate at home, others like to make plans for special events or celebrations. If you’re looking for an activity out on the town, here’s a list of Valentine’s Day Events in Orange County.
Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Valentine’s Day Events for Adults
Disneyland Sweetheart’s Night
Disneyland
1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
January 23, 25, 30 & February 1, 6, 8, 12, 14, 2024 | 9PM – 1AM
Experience the Magic of Disney with your Valentine on these special evenings at Disney. The celebration of love includes unique entertainment, special character appearances, specialty food and beverages, photo ops, a royal ball, fireworks, moonlight cruise and more all with limited capacity. Children are welcome at this event as well.
Valentine’s Day Concert
Anaheim Marketplace
1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
February 11, 2024 | 12PM – 4PM
Free Valentine’s Day concert at The Marketplace in the Placita. There will be three bands playing live music, wedding ceremonies, and photo ops! The First 100 attendees will receive a free rose, and guests can participate in raffles to win prizes. The photo op will be on display from February 9th through the 12th.
Cupid’s Row
West Center Street Promenade
435 West Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805
February 8, 2024 | 11AM – 3PM
A Valentine’s-inspired day with free entry. Take a stroll down the Center Street Promenade to find delicious sweets, unique gifts/cards, amazing artwork, and more!
Valentine’s Wine & Paint Night
Muzeo Main Gallery
241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 5PM – 7PM
Admission fee includes 2 tickets for two plus wine and supplies for painting your masterpiece. Participants will paint a work of art inspired by Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.”
Axe Your Ex
Slashers Axe Throwing & Ales
February 14, 2024 | 5PM – 10PM
Book a lane, bring a printed photo of your ex, and prepare to throw some axes!
Valentine’s Day In Spain
Café Sevilla
1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA
February 14, 2024 | 4:30PM to close
Reserve your spot at Café Sevilla to enjoy a special 4 course Prix Fixe Valentine’s Day menu and a live Latin music performance. There is also a Flamenco Dinner Show experience that begins at 7 with a Charcuterie Platter and 3-course Spanish lobster paella dinner.
Be My Valentine Speed Dating Bash
FLOE Lounge Irvine Marriott Hotel
18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92612
February 14, 2024 | 6PM – 8PM
This special Valentine’s Day speed dating event is for singles ages 25 to 39. Come out and find your special someone! Tickets are required to attend.
Valentine’s Day Farm-to-Table Dinner
Tanaka Farms
5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 6 – 9 PM
This Adults only event will feature a special Farm-To-Table Valentine’s Day dinner. The farm-fresh menu includes your choice of salmon, steak, or a vegan entrée, farm-fresh vegetables, potatoes, bread, dessert, and of course, chocolate covered strawberries. Enjoy a romantic wagon ride with your sweetheart, and dance to live music.
Donne di Canto and Women’s & Men’s Chorus Valentine’s Concert
Concordia University Irvine Center for Worship & Performing Arts
1530 Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 7PM – 8:30PM
A special Valentine’s Concerts featuring heartwarming and romantic songs performed by the women’s and men’s choruses of Concordia.
Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Aquarium
February 14, 2024 | 5PM – 10PM
Aquarium Of The Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Enjoy a romantic evening among the aquariums with cocktails on the veranda, a screening of the film Top Gun: Maverick, and a gourmet three course dinner served at your private table.
Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise
City Cruises
2431 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
February 10, 14, & 17, 2024 | 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Spend an evening on the water with your special Valentine. Enjoy DJ entertainment with dancing, cocktails, a three course dinner, and stunning ocean views on this three hour cruise.
Murder Mystery-Valentine’s Day Event
Paddy’s Station
26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
February 14, 2024 | 5PM – 8PM
Come out for this Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery at Paddy’s Station.
Valentine’s Day Experience
Orange County Mining Co.
10000 South Crawford Canyon Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705
February 14, 2024 | 6PM – 10PM
There are two seatings for this special Valentines day event: 5:45PM and 7:45PM. Dine in the Upstairs Ballroom for candlelight dining with a view and enjoy live music and dancing. Dinner includes a bottle of champagne for each couple, filet and lobster dinners, and dessert. Reservations are required.
Love Songs
Seal Beach Symphony
121 6th Street #3, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 6PM – 9PM
Spend an evening with your favorite valentine and the Seal Beach Symphony for music and an exciting dinner cabaret.
Ronstadt Revival Valentine’s Day
Spaghettini
3005 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach, CA
February 14, 2024 | 7:00PM
Enjoy a special performance that pays tribute to Linda Ronstadt. The live performance includes a full seven piece band and tunes from Ronstadt’s catalog dating back to 1967.
Candlelight OC: Valentine’s Day Special
Richard Nixon Library & Museum
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92886
February 14, 2024 | 6:30PM & 9:00PM
Enjoy a magical evening with a live, multi-sensory musical experience by candlelight. The String Quartet will perform pieces from Breakfast at Tiffany’s , Romeo and Juliet, Titanic, and more. The program lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Valentine’s Day Events for Kids
Disneyland Sweetheart’s Night
Disneyland
1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
January 23, 25, 30 & February 1, 6, 8, 12, 14, 2024 | 9PM – 1AM
Experience the Magic of Disney with your family on these special evenings at Disneyland. The celebration of love includes unique entertainment, special character appearances, specialty food and beverages, photo ops, a royal ball, fireworks, moonlight cruise and more all with limited capacity. Children are welcome at this event as well.
Valentine’s Festival & Night Market
JW Marriott Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse
1775 S Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA
February 10, 2024 | 4PM – 9PM
Enjoy a Valentine themed pop up night market in the Serenity Garden with special treats, full bar, live music, a bubble party in the kids play area with crafts and face painting, and views of the fireworks from Disneyland at the end of the night.
Valentine Themed Markets at GardenWalk
STC GardenWalk
400 W Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
Visit the GardenWalk for a number of Valentine themed markets with kids activities, vendors, photo ops, and fun!
- Cupid’s Corner: Feb. 2-4, 2024 | Fri: 5PM – 9PM, Sat & Sun: 2PM – 9PM
- Friendship & Valentine: Feb. 9-11, 2024 | Fri: 5PM – 9PM, Sat & Sun: 1PM – 9PM
- Valentine’s Artisan Market: Feb. 17 & 18, 2024 | 2PM – 9PM
Valentine’s Day with Knott’s Peanuts Celebration
Knott’s Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA
Daily January 27 – February 25, 2024
Visit the Knott’s Peanuts Celebration and see all of your favorite characters dressed up in their Valentine’s Day best.
Valentine’s Pasta Party
February 10, 2024 | 12PM – 2PM
Nordstrom at Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Kids will make a delicious Valentine’s Day meal using Barilla heart shaped pasta and a special holiday themed craft.
Valentine’s Day Farm-to-Table Family Cookout
Tanaka Farms
5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 11AM – 2PM
This family event is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day with the kids. The farm-fresh menu includes chicken, salad, vegetables, and dessert. Everyone can make their own Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (2 per person), take a wagon ride around the farm, and visit the barn to make friends with the animals. Military member and children 3 and under are free!
Pretend City Valentine’s Day Fun
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Kids can explore a card making station, pink and red paint, flower petals, story time, and other Valentine-themed activities at Pretend City.
Bella Terra Kids Club Valentine’s Cookie Crawl
Bella Terra Huntington Beach
Monday, February 12, 2024 | 10:30AM – 12PM
Meet on the Green and celebrate Valentine’s Day with hot cocoa, Valentine’s crafts, music, and a bag to visit participating locations around Bella Terra to collect special Valentine’s Cookies. Must be registered to receive cookie bag.
Bella Terra Love Bug Maker Market
Bella Terra Huntington Beach
7851 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Shop from over 80 vendors, food and drinks from Bella Terra restaurants, characters with live entertainment, games and activities for kids, freebies, workshops, and photo ops.
PC Grommets Kids Club: Valentines Day Party
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
February 14, 2024 | 10:30AM – 11:30AM
The party takes place on level 1 in front of Sephora and includes dancing, photo ops, Sweetheart Minnie, Valentine’s crafts, music, and games. Reserve your spot!
Valentine’s Day Photo Ops
Sea Country Senior & Community Center
24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
February 14, 2024 | 9AM – 4PM
Free Valentine’s Day photo backdrops will be set up in the Sea Country Community Center Lobby for you to take selfies (bring your own camera). Open to all ages!
Los Alamitos Love Fest
10902 Pine Street, Los Alamitos
2024 TBA | 4-8PM
The Los Alamitos Love Fest is a family friendly event with live music, games, food, a beer garden, farm, local artists, vendors, and more.
Valentine’s Lovefest Night Market
North Paseo
25282 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA
February 17, 2024
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this free, family friendly night market with treats, games, entertainment, photo ops, food vendors and more.
V-Day Kids Club Night
Once Upon An Island
118 Agate Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92662
February 14, 2024
Give mom and dad the opportunity to have a romantic overnight this Valentine’s Day. The V-day pajama party entertains kids with games, crafts, singing, pizza and snacks, movies, and much more.
Galentine Valentine Event
Once Upon An Island
118 Agate Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92662
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Join this Galentines Day picnic at a top secret location with cookie decorating, Barbie fashion show, making your own stuffed animal to take home, games, and much more. Perfect for a girls day or mother daughter activity.
Valentine’s Day Meet & Greet
The Shops At Rossmoor
12201 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, CA 90740
2024 TBA
Enjoy a meet and greet with everyone’s favorite couple, Mr. & Mrs. Mouse. Photo ops and pop up shops and activities are located between ULTA and Staples.
Orange County Connect Valentine’s Event
TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room
15501 Red Hill Ave., Tustin
2024 TBA
This free community event features vendors for shopping, scavenger hunt with giveaways, food, open bar, DJ, face painting, photo ops, and more.
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