Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the time to start planning is now! Don’t worry though, you aren’t in this alone. Our team of experts are here to point you in the right direction, so that even Cupid would be impressed with your plans for Valentine’s Day. Here are some of our Houston recommendations to make Valentine’s Day 2026 extraordinary.
1) Restaurants~ A Hard to Beat Classic
Houston has tons of incredible restaurants that are perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal with your sweetheart. Check out our extensive list of romantic restaurants to find something that fits your taste buds, vibe, location, and budget. Remember to call ahead for reservations or snag one online ASAP. Don’t wait to the last minute or you’ll shoot yourself in the foot (and not with Cupid’s arrow).
2) Houston Botanic Garden~ Radiant Romance
Stroll through the gorgeous glowing garden with your Valentine at the Houston Botanic Garden’s “Radiant Romance.” This special event will have you and your sweetheart ooo-ing and ahh-ing at all the beauty. Your ticket, which you need to get ASAP, includes admission to the garden, themed cocktail and beer tastings, a take home craft of your choice. Make sure to snap some photos together at Valentine’s themed backdrop.
3) Pinot’s Palette~ A Work of HeArt
If you are a creative couple (or want to be), Pinot’s Palette has tons of Valentine’s projects during the month of February. Check out the calendar on their website to pick a project and book your seats. We’re loving the “Love in Bloom” class on Valentine’s Day.
3) Hobby Center~ Love Always
Kick your Valentine’s celebration off a touch early by catching a performance of “Love Always: Celebrating the Romance of Nat King Cole.” There are two performances of this intimate concert (February 12 &13). This is a great date for music lovers! You’ll want to get your tickets soon, before they sell out.
4) Well Done Cooking Classes~ Death by Chocolate
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. At Well Done Cooking Classes, you and your Valentine will learn how to prepare a decadent meal and enjoy it together. The menu includes a spicy spinach salad with chocolate dressing, prime filet mignon with red wine and port chocolate sauce, and chocolate creme brulee. Your Valentine and your taste buds will thank you for picking this as your Valentine date activity.
5) Smashed Studios~ Crafting with Love
Smashed Studios is offering three unique craft opportunities for you to enjoy on Valentine’s Day. “Throw-a-Heart” will have you each creating a heart shaped piece of pottery on a pottery well. During “Clay + Cocktails” you’ll enjoy some cocktails while making love themed clay projects with your Valentine. “Couples Challenge” is where you and your Valentine will share a pottery wheel and complete two projects. No matter which experience you pick, you’ll want to make your reservation NOW.
6) The Company OnStage~ The Importance of Being Earnest
The Company OnStage is performing Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest this Valentine’s season. If you like live theatre or stories of secret romances, this is the Valentine’s date for you. This play is sure to leave you laughing and leaning into one another. Make sure to get your tickets in advance, especially if you want to catch a performance on Valentine’s Day (you can also catch a performance before or after Valentine’s day).
7) Love & Make~ Smells Like Romance
Love & Make is ready to make your Valentine’s a date to remember. Love & Make is offering two different Valentine’s workshops, “Cocktails & Candle Making” and “Sips & Scents.” “Cocktails and Candle Making” is pretty self explanatory. At “Sips & Scents,” you and your Valentine will each make design a custom fragrance (perfume or cologne) while you enjoy sipping some themed cocktails. Don’t take too much time picking a workshop. You need to reserve your spot ASAP.
8) Urban Chef~ Cooking Up Romance
Sharing a nice meal is pretty much expected on Valentine’s Day. At Urban Chef, you will not only meet that expectation but exceed it. You’ll learn to make an awesome meal together and then get to sit down and enjoy it. The menu features steaks with a lump crab sauce (that’s right surf and turf). Dessert is a chocolate mille feulle. This is the perfect Valentine’s date that includes an activity and a delicious meal all at the same time.
9) Baecation~ Romantic Getaways
9) Baecation~ Romantic GetawaysA baecation is a great option for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day! You can make it a baecation/staycation by booking an overnight stay in Houston. Or you can make your Valentine’s baecation a mini adventure. Check out our Romantic Spots websites for San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Waco, Fort Worth, Austin, Galveston, and Dallas.
10) Last Minute, Budget Friendly~ We’ve Got You Covered
If you forget to plan something for Valentine’s Day, don’t stress. Romantic Spots Houston is here to save the day. Pack a picnic and head to one of our favorite parks. Do a scavenger hunt together or if you’re feeling creative make a scavenger hunt with clues leading to your favorite places. Go on a self-guided mural tour and take pictures with your favorites.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, Valentine’s Day is really about one thing: spending quality time with the person who makes your heart skip a beat. Houston has no shortage of ways to make February 14th feel extra special. Just remember to plan ahead, lean into the romance, and don’t be afraid to try something new. After all, the best Valentine’s memories aren’t about perfection, they’re about connection. Now go forth, lovebirds, and make Valentine’s Day 2026 one for the books.
