February 14, 2026 | 10AM - 8PM
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the annual Sweetheart Festival in Downtown Loveland!
Bring the family or your sweetheart for FREE fun in the Sweetheart City, including a day full of LIVE ice sculpting, fire and art demonstrations, musical and dance performances on our community stage and the Little Miss Valentine & Little Mister Cupid Contest at the Historic Rialto Theater. The Sweetheart Festival is an extension of Loveland’s 80 year history as the nation’s Sweetheart City. There is something for everyone – chocolate, running, art, and MUCH MORE!
This year’s Sweetheart Festival is hosted by Visit Loveland and The Rule Events.
Check out the official festival page below.
2026 Downtown Business Valentine’s Decorating Contest
Love downtown Loveland? Help us celebrate it! 💖
Downtown businesses are decorating for the 2025 Downtown Valentine’s Season Decorating Contest, and you get to help choose the winner. Decorations will be up by February 1 and will remain on display through Valentine’s Day—so be sure to stroll downtown, shop local, and enjoy the festive displays.
Vote for your favorite!
Each participating business will have a QR code posted inside, making it easy to vote while you’re out shopping.
People’s Choice Prize:
The winning business will receive a $100 Downtown Gift Card and a custom sign to proudly display as the contest winner.
Voting will be hosted in partnership with NOCO Style through their website and social media platforms.
Have questions? Contact nfellure@lovelandpartnership.org
Featured Valentine’s Day Events
Sweetheart Stroll- A Downtown Venue Crawl
Explore downtown Loveland for sweets, entertainment, and festive fun, visit participating businesses, collect stamps, and receive a commemorative love lock at the Downtown Visitor Center.
Foundry Plaza Activities
Watch captivating ice sculpting, fire performances by Torch Mouth, participate in a community mural, and scan a special QR code for exclusive downtown promotions.
Loveland Sweetheart Classic 5K
Run or walk solo or as a couple through Northern Colorado’s premier Valentine’s weekend race. Starts at 9:30 a.m., with fun, fitness, and a little romance for everyone.
Rialto Theater - Ticketed Events
Little Miss Valentine & Little Mr. Cupid Contest in the morning. Romantic comedy during the day and comedy shows at night. A perfect Valentine’s option for any mood.
Sweetheart Ball- Ticketed Event
Step back in time at the historic Pulliam Building in downtown Loveland. Guests are invited to dress in their finest vintage attire and experience an evening inspired by the 1940s golden age of romance, featuring a 15-piece big band, a jazz lounge with live entertainment, period re-enactors, and more
Group Wedding & Vow Renewal – Ticketed Event
Celebrate love at the historic Pulliam Building in downtown Loveland. Couples can tie the knot or renew their vows while guests enjoy live music, a festive atmosphere, and a heart-filled celebration of romance. A timeless Valentine’s Day experience
More Than One Day
In Loveland, Valentine’s Day is more than a single day, its a season. Enjoy pre-Valentine’s events such as dueling pianos, Love & Local Market, and speed dating.
featured eventSweetheart Ball
February 14, 2026 • 7–11 PM
Historic Pulliam Community Building Loveland, Colorado
Love is timeless—so this Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating in true retro style.
featured eventSweetheart Stroll Venue Crawl
Take part in the venue crawl, by getting your Venue Crawl Passport at the Visit Loveland booth, receive at least five stamps by visiting venues and return it to the Visit Loveland booth for a FREE Official Loveland Love Lock! *While supplies last!
Downtown Sweetheart Specials
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477 Distilling + Oak & Maple
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Axe to Grind
217 E 3rd Street, Loveland, CO
40+ local beers and ciders- $5 each
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Blend Nutrition
325 Cleveland Ave.
Join us at Blend Nutrition during the Sweetheart Festival! We’ll be open with extended hours from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and bringing the fun all day long with our Love Punch game, where you can score 10–40% off your purchase. We’ll also be featuring festival-only specialty shake and tea flavors, plus mocktails from 4:00–6:00 PM. Stop in while you’re downtown and sip with us!
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Cactus Grill
119 E 4th St, Loveland, CO
Valentine Combo: 4 pistol shrimp, 2 rellenos w/ green chile, 1 beef and 1 chicken enchilada w/ red chile, & 2 steak quesabirria tacos w/ corn tortillas | Sweetheart Marg: Watermelon Raspberry Shimmer Marg
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Colorado Coffee
254 N Cleveland Ave, Loveland, CO
Sweetheart Espresso Martini - Honey Spring44 vodka w/ raspberry dusted rim
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Comet Chicken
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Doug's Day Diner
532 N. Lincoln Ave Loveland CO
Golden heart shaped waffles, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, drizzled with silky dark chocolate, and fresh juicy strawberries, topped with whip cream and homemade syrup. Add two eggs and choice of protein.
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FeelLove Coffee Loveland
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First United Presbyterian Church
400 E 4th St, Loveland, CO
Latin Lovers, Gregorian Chant for Sweethearts
A candlelight concert of chant and organ music on the theme of love
Sunday, February 15, 5 pm
First United Presbyterian Church
FREE ADMISSION
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The Flipside
140 E 4th St
SPECIALS for the Sweetheart Festival!
❤️ Strawberry Tamarind Margarita
❤️ Frozen Strawberries and Cream Cocktail
Hours for your enjoyment 3pm to 1am
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Henry's Pub
234 East 4th Street
Fall head over heels at the Loveland Sweetheart Festival at Henry’s Pub, where romance meets irresistible pours. Sip something sweet with the “Berry Naughty” Chocolate-Strawberry Martini, turn up the heat with the “Fire & Desire” Spicy Mango Margarita, or go dark and decadent with Grimm Brothers Brewing’s Bleeding Heart German Porter. Love is in the air—and in your glass. 💘🍸🍺
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Josh and Johns
501 N Cleveland Ave
We will be scooping a special flavor, Loveland Cherry Cheesecake, made just for Loveland!
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Mary's Mountain Cookies
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MeadKrieger Meadery
452 N Washington Ave
In-House: 2 Flights and chocolates for $ 20, To-Go: 2 Bottles and a FREE box of chocolates
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Sky Bear Brewery & Pub
272 E 5th St
Enjoy 4 delicious Mary's Mountain Cookies paired with 2 cocktails or 2 beers for $25!
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Soul Shine Botanica
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Taste Local
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Tee Shots
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WIcked Tequila Room
123 E 4th St
Frozen Prickly Pear & Raspberry Marg | Strawberries and Cream Baileys White Hot Chocolate
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Wild Posies Floral & Plant Boutique
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The Injection Room NoCo
588 N. Lincoln Ave
Feb specials
- Perfect pout 600 syringe of kysse and lip flipRefresh of winter skin
- Diamond glow package, Of 3 for 20 off, Total 475 - Normally 199 each40 units of tox w a diamond glow for 550$
10% off lashes for Feb
RF micro needling
Buy 2 get 1 free at total 800 save 400
Buy 4 get 2 free
Full face balance and restoreUnder eye prf 200 off
600 each eyeBuy 3 and save more at 500$