Welcome to our official guide to the best Valentine's Day events in Tampa Bay! Want some fun activities you can do as a couple that'll get your pulse pounding or ideas for new things to try? We've got it here!

Between the major cities that make up the Tampa Bay area, there are Valentine's Day events for every couple to enjoy in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete, and beyond this year.

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Of course, nothing beats a dinner at these romantic restaurants for Valentine's Day so don't forget to check those out too!

Featured Valentine's Events

Valentine's Day at the Florida State Fair

Dates: February 5-16
Weekday Times: Monday – Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Weekend Times (Valentine's Day Saturday): Friday – Sunday & President’s Day. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: 4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa FL 33610

Celebrate Valentine's Day and America at the Florida State Fair—America’s Sunniest Celebration—shining bright February 5–16 in Tampa! Enjoy 12 days of rides, classic fair food, live entertainment, creative competitions, agricultural showcases, and hands-on exhibits that highlight Florida’s talent and traditions. With red, white, and blue moments, photo-worthy spots, and fun for every age and vibe, it’s the perfect place to soak up the sunshine and celebrate it all.

Sips & Seals at Sunset

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend—or Galentine’s weekend—by spending time with the animals you love and experiencing something new! You can be among the first to meet Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s newest resident seals during a special after‑hours evening. Enjoy sunset views, full aquarium admission, and one complimentary drink ticket included with adult ticket purchase. Food will be available for purchase.

The evening also includes a special seal talk led by our animal care team, offering an inside look at the care that goes into welcoming these new residents.

Round out the night is a live performance by Dean Geyer, the South African‑Australian singer‑songwriter and actor known for Glee and Australian Idol.

Valentine’s Day Offer, Spa by JW

Dates: Now through February 28, 2026, standard spa hours
Location: 691 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach

Celebrate love with a little extra indulgence. On February 14, enjoy your favorite Spa by JW treatment at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa and receive complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries and a glass of sparkling wine.

Celebrate Valentine's Day Early, Friday, February 13

Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Annual “Voluntine's” Day Cleanup

Friday, February 13, 2026, 9 a.m.
Location: Lesley Miller Jr. All People's Community Park & Life Center

Help keep Tampa Bay beautiful with the Voluntine’s Day Cleanup, a volunteer appreciation event along with a park cleanup!

Love at First Fright

Friday, February 13, 2026, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

This one-night-only event brings together romance and frights with a lights-on walkthrough of the Shadows of Wonderland haunted house at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, exclusive merch and sweet treats, and a free photo opportunity with the Queen of Hearts! Guests who attend will also receive a one-time front-of-the-line access for Howl-O-Scream 2026.

Friday Moonlight Market at The Hub at Bexley

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location: 16954 Focus Loop, Land O Lakes

Enjoy an evening at the Moonlight Market with live entertainment, shopping, and delicious food!

Sip and Shop at Kerby's Nursery

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 p.m.
Location 2311 South Parsons Avenue, Seffner

Stroll through vibrant plants, Valentine gift ideas, and unique garden finds while enjoying complimentary sips. Whether you’re refreshing your garden, celebrating Valentine’s Day, or just looking for a relaxing outing, this is the perfect chance to shop, unwind, and soak up a little greenery in the twilight.

Romance & Rose: A Valentine's Eve for Romance Readers

Date: Friday, February 13, 206, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: Oxford Exchange

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Eve with romance author and actor Kristin Wollett and Annabel Monaghan at Romance & Rosé, a playful evening created especially for romance readers. The night features lighthearted games, easy audience interaction, giveaways, and plenty of laughs!

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail: Love's Revenge

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Location: Sir Henry's Haunted Trail – Plant City

Are you and your significant other obsessed with all things spooky? Each year, this haunted love event features 2 spooky trails, laser tag, an escape game, and axe-throwing. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Rascal Flatts

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Location: Benchmark International Arena

If your significant other loves country music, Rascal Flatts is performing at Benchmark International Arena!

Arts Legacy REMIX: A Global Celebration of Love

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Straz Center

Enjoy the many artistic threads in the rich and diverse tapestry of Tampa Bay as the Straz Center celebrates love across cultures. The evening will be a presentation and celebration of the multi-layered blends of art, entertainment, and inspiration that make Tampa Bay unique.

& Juliet

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 8 p.m.
Location: Straz Center

This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love!

Hotel California

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 8 p.m.
Location: Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute makes its Clearwater debut at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre!

Things to do on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14

Sunset on the Serengeti

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa

Step into the heart of the wild and experience an unforgettable evening at Busch Gardens Tampa with a Serengeti Safari just before sunset, a guided Walking Tour to Treetop Kitchen with up-close animal experiences, and an exquisite Dinner at Treetop Kitchen!

Yacht StarShip Valentine's Cruises

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Location: 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa, and 25 Causeway Boulevard Slip #55, Clearwater

Treat your date to a meal, open bar, and dancing with live DJ entertainment aboard the Yacht StarShip!
Take your pick of brunch, lunch, or dinner, and an amazing view on the water with your sweetheart.

Lunar Lantern Festival

Date: February 14-15, 2026, 2 p.m.-11 p.m.
Location: Little Everglades Ranch, Dade City

Experience thousands of glowing lanterns lighting up the night sky with your sweetheart! Whether you’re planning a romantic date night or a memorable family outing, this festival includes a lanter release experience, traditional Lion Dance performances, Asian street food and vendors, live music, and more! The lantern release will be at 8 p.m. on both days.

& Juliet

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Location: Straz Center

Sunset Valentine's Yacht Soirée

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Location: 1110 3rd St S

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic yacht experience featuring music, champagne, food, sunset views and great vibes!

INZO

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 5 p.m.
Location The BayCare Sound

INZO, a dynamic electronic artist based in Denver, is bringing the Mirrorverse Tour to The BayCare Sound with special guests TRUTH, Late Night Radio, Zen Selekta, and Blookah!

Valentine's Day Comedy Show & Dinner

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, shows at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Location: 515 22nd Street South, Suite 130, St. Pete

Enjoy a night of Tapas, laughter, and some romance with a 5-course dinner, inspired by Cuban, Mexican, and Spanish Cuisines. Each course will tell its own cheeky love story through flavor, perfectly balanced between spice, sweetness, and soul.

Note: Guests must arrive 1 hour before their chosen showtime to be seated for dinner. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the 5:30 p.m. show, and doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8:30 p.m. show.

Valentine's Day Comedy Show

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, shows at 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m., and 10:30 p.m.
Location: St. Pete Brewing Company

Spend your Valentine’s Day enjoying an evening full of laughter, beer, and good vibes at St. Pete Brewing Co!

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special

Date: Saturday, February 14, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Location: Centra Asturiano de Tampa

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations featuring songs like “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” by Elton John, “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles, “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perry, and so much more!

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail: Love's Revenge

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Location: Sir Henry's Haunted Trail – Plant City

Valentine's Night at The DIY Room

Date: Saturday, February 14, 7 p.m.
Location 7402 North 56th Street #480 Building 400, Tampa

Whether you’re celebrating love with a partner or pouring into yourself this Valentine’s Day, join The DIY Room for a creative, feel-good evening with DIY projects designed to be taken home. Enjoy a curated dinner, wine, dessert, and relaxation!

Tampa Glow Run

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Location: Tampa

The Glow Run is a 3-5k fun event, with a mini music fest! Along the glow course, participants will find Glow Zones, which are associated with a designated color: orange, yellow, pink, or blue. As the runners and walkers reach the Glow Zone, they run through different colored powder that glows in the dark under the black lights!

Gasparilla Knight Parade

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Location: 1600 East 7th Ave., Tampa

The parade route moves east down Seventh Avenue from Nuccio Parkway to 22nd Street in Ybor City, Tampa. Seventh Avenue will close at 2 p.m. Cross streets will close at 6:30 p.m.

Valentine's Day Sip and Seaglass Class

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7 p.m.
Location: 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., Valrico

Enjoy a cozy, guided experience where you and your date, or your bestie, can unwind, laugh, and create something beautiful together! Settle in with your favorite Bullfrog brew or a sweet Valentine sip, and enjoy the easygoing warmth of the taproom while you craft.

For The Lovers 2026

Date: Saturday, February 14, 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Dance Den Tampa

“For the Lovers” is an enchanting Valentine's Day event designed for couples seeking a romantic and entertaining experience. The evening includes Argentine Tango and Salsa dance classes, a delightful dinner for two, complemented by a champagne toast and wine tasting to enhance the celebration. To top off the night, attendees will be treated to a mesmerizing professional dance show.

Samara Joy

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Straz Center

Five-time Grammy® winner Samara Joy is coming to the Straz Center! Her 2021 debut album had listeners mentioning her in the same breath as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.

Gipsy Kings

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
Location: Ruth Eckerd Hall

GRAMMY® Award-winning, platinum-selling band Gipsy Kings, featuring Nicolas Reyes, return to Ruth Eckerd Hall!

Keb' Mo'

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
Location: Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

With five GRAMMY® Awards, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo is an accomplished and respected artist you don't want to miss!

Kortney's Stand-Up Style Comedy Showcase Valentine's Show

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
Location: 811 East 7th Ave., Tampa

Kortney’s Stand-Up Style Comedy Showcase is bringing a handpicked lineup of comedians who tour nationwide and have been seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, and Dry Bar Comedy.

Love & Adventure at Busch Gardens

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa

Treat your Valentine to an unforgettable night of thrills and romance with exclusive access to Montu and Cobra’s Curse under the stars, Egypt-themed games, live entertainment, and animal encounters! The evening includes champagne upon arrival, cheese and charcuterie, a decadent dessert display, a commemorative photo, and the opportunity to have a custom caricature created.

Reservations are per couple, with pricing per person, which includes parking, a complimentary crafted signature cocktail, and the option to purchase additional drinks throughout the night. Elevate your Valentine’s by adding on the Sunset on the Serengeti experience before your Date Night begins.

Note: Park admission is not included or required.

Rough Riders Valentine's Night Party

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Location: The Cuban Club

Valentine's Day Events on Sunday, February 15

Sunset on the Serengeti

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa

Boomerang (1992)

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3 p.m.
Location: Tampa Theatre

Part of the Tampa Theatre's Black Love Classics series, Boomerang (1992) is about a hotshot exec who discovers that his boss is a female version of himself who shows him the same treatment that he delivers to others. The way he treats others comes back to him like a boomerang.

& Juliet

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 7 p.m.
Location: Straz Center

Sir Henry's Haunted Trail: Love's Revenge

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Location: Sir Henry's Haunted Trail – Plant City