20 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Indy

February 8, 2026

Whether you’re celebrating with your significant other, friends, or family, or simply treating yourself, Valentine’s Day has something for everyone. From low-key nights to creative outings, here are 20 ideas to help you make the most of the weekend.

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Satisfy Your Appetite

  • From Feb. 14-15, Easley Winery is hosting a special wine and chocolate pairing. For just $10 per person, you get to sample four wines and decadent chocolate. You can also grab a bottle of pink or red wine for $10, as part of their “month of love” promotion.
  • When it comes to a full-fledged dinner, Kountry Kitchen has you covered. Their four-course dinner includes a bottle of wine and concludes with chocolate-covered strawberries.
  • If you’re in the mood for cocktails and conversation, sign up for a couples mixology experience guided by a professional bartender with Slick Pour Co.
  • The Rathskeller is also offering a four-course dinner, as well as live music. Post-meal, enjoy dancing to Indiana-based band Opal.

Stop and smell the roses

  • Kick off Valentine’s Day weekend with a Girls Night Out at Sundry & Vice, where you can make your own valentines and design a unique floral bouquet with help from The Flower Boys.
  • You can also enjoy the romantic, candlelit atmosphere of the Garfield Park Conservatory, which is hosting its annual coffee and chocolate tasting event, Sweets for Your Sweetie.
  • Another annual event that’s worth checking out is Orchids at Newfields. It opens Feb. 13, runs through March 15, and includes fabulous orchid displays throughout the museum.

Watch a movie, see a show

  • Have the time of your life at Dirty Dancing in Concert, a cinematic live-to-film concert event. Tickets for the Feb. 13 event start at $39.75.
  • If you’re feeling saucier, head to the White Rabbit Cabaret for Kiss Kiss: A Valentine’s Day Affair, a show packed with burlesque, drag, and comedy. (sold out as of February 10).
  • Catch the classic tale of love, The Princess Bride, on Valentine’s Day morning at the Athenaeum. (It’s part of Indy Film Fest’s “Cereal Cinema” series.)
  • Speaking of “classic,” the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will be playing Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 throughout the weekend.

Speed dating, tintypes, books, and more

  • Feel the burn at the 14th annual Be My Valentine 5K, which also includes a half-marathon.
  • After the race, head to Fountain Square for the Valentine’s Day Extravaganza at Indy Reads. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., all romance and Valentine’s Day-themed books are 20% off. There will also be crafts, a scavenger hunt, and a poetry workshop and open mic starting at 4 p.m.
  • Don’t forget to memorialize your weekend of love. Invest in a tintype package that includes one photo and two drinks at Kismetic Beer Company.
  • Also in Fountain Square? The Meow or Never Speed Dating event at Nine Lives Cat Cafe. Each ticket includes one free drink and access to the cat lounge.

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Dawn Olsen
Dawn Olsen is a writer, runner, and all-around Midwesterner. She lives a car-free life in downtown Indianapolis and is heavily involved in her community. When she's not biking on the Cultural Trail or getting coffee at Calvin Fletcher's, you can find her on Instagram. In fact, she's probably thinking about Instagram right now. Either that or her cat, Ruth Kitter Ginsburg.
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