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Valentine’s Day in Wichita: Events and Date Ideas 2026

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Wichita with one of the many special events, or we have some suggestions on what to do on Valentine’s Day in Wichita, and you can even find Valentine’s Day freebies and deals here in Wichita.

Whenever you celebrate, This day or week is about being sweet to those you love, and Wichita certainly gives you many unique options for celebrating together – some of which are even FREE! 

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Valentine’s Day Events & Activities in Wichita, KS

Wichita Valentine’s Day Restaurant Deals

Valentine’s Date Ideas for Wichita, KS

There are all kinds of ways to spend the National Day of Love –and with this wide variety of sweet events and deals to choose from, you can decide how you want to celebrate. This year, there are some entertaining and unusual options to treat yourself and those around you. Celebrate all things love with your friends, family, sweetheart, or even yourself! 

For those who have reached the legal drinking age and are in search of a delightful Happy Hour experience before embarking on their date night in Wichita, we encourage you to explore our Ultimate Happy Hour list

Alternatively, if the classic combination of dinner and a movie aligns more with your preferences, check out Wichita Movie Deals and Restaurant Specials. Uncover exclusive deals and promotions tailored for an ideal night out, allowing you to indulge in a savory meal before enjoying the latest cinematic releases.

Valentine Events & Activities in Wichita

Come back soon for 2026 Valentines Events

Valentine Igloos at Chicken N Pickle

Date: January 16 – Febuary 14

Location: Chicken N Pickle

Price: $40 for 2 hours and its holds up to 8 people so thats only $5 per person.

Cozy up with friends and family! Order drinks and enjoy winter vibes in their outdoor igloos, great for up to 8 people and family-friendly. Two rooftop igloos and two main-level igloos are perfect for creating traditions and making memories with your friends and loved ones!

Valenintes at GROW Plant Shop

GROW Plant Bar in Wichita is the perfect spot for plant enthusiasts and DIY lovers to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This cozy destination is a plant shop, bar and it offers diffrent hands-on experiences. Whether you’re planning a unique date night or something fun for the girls to do GROW’s would be a great addition to your Valentines plans.

Location: Grow Plant Bar – 320 S. Market Wichita, KS 67202

  • Not Dead Yet Social – Galentines Edition
  • Sip & Build for the Girlies
  • Sip & GROW at Hopping Gnome
  • Galentines at GROW
  • Valentines GROW Reservatinos
  • Speed Dating with Pre-Dating

Learn more about these events: GROW Website

Valentines Cookie Decorating with Cheri’s Backery

This is a come and go event, they will provide all the items to decorate your Heart shaped cookies at their bakery and provide a take home box to enjoy them later!

Date: Febuary 1st

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Cost: $3 a cookie, limit of 3 cookies per kid

Valentines Workshop with Dutch’s Greenhouse

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative twist at the Houseplant and Succulent Container Workshop. Held in a cozy greenhouse, this event offers the perfect opportunity to craft your own beautiful plant arrangement.

For $50, participants can choose between two options: a 10″ green pot with soil and four houseplants (or three houseplants plus one round plant) valued up to $15 each, or a succulent-focused option featuring a 10″ container, five succulents, and soil. It’s a fun and unique way to enjoy the season of love, surrounded by greenery and creativity!

Date: Febuary 8

Time: 8 am – 4 pm

More Info: Valentines Workshop Facebook Page

Valentine Teatime with Enchanted Mermaid

Enjoy sandwiches, tea, face paint, an art craft, mermaid photos, and more with your special someone! All ages welcome.

Date: Febuary 9

Time: 2 – 4 pm

Locaiton: Enchanted Mermaid, 222 N Washington

Price: $45

More Info: Valentine’s Teatime Facebook Page

Valentine Cookie Class with River City Sweet Shop & Cameo Cakes

Fun cookie decorating class where you’ll leave with 6 decorated cookies and enjoy snacks and giveaways.

Date: Febuary 13

Time: 5 -7

Price: $40 per person

Location: 2401 West 13ths Street North

More Info: River City Sweet Shop & Cameo Cakes Facebook Page

Sweetheart Skate at Chicken N Pickle

Take your sweetheart to Chicken N Pickle for $25; you get two ice skating passes, two skate rentals, and two hot chocolates.

Date: February 14

Time: All day

Price: $25

Valentines Cupcake & Beer Pairing with Nortons Brewing

Enjoy candlelit tables and the perfect atmosphere for you and your special someone. Indulge in a 4-beer flight, each perfectly paired with 4 decadently delicious cupcakes!

Fox & Thistle has partnered with The Good Witch Bakery to bring you cupcakes crafted with love and creativity. For an added treat, enjoy their “Lady and the Tramp” dinner special—homemade spaghetti and meatballs, available for purchase separately. It’s a Valentine’s evening made to savor!

Date: Febuary 14

Price: $48 per couple (includes 2 beer flights and 4 cupcakes)

Locaiton: Norton Brewing Company, 125 North Saint Francis

More Info: Facebook Event – Valentines Cupcake & Beer Tasting

Valentines Disco Ball at WBC

WBC Event Venue is hosting the Valentine’s Disco Ball, a perfect way to make your date night unforgettable. Guests are encouraged to wear their best sparkly, sequined, or disco-inspired outfits and dance to a mix of today’s hits and classic favorites.

The evening includes custom cocktails, desserts, and Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, plus the highlight of the night—the Midnight Bubble Dance! Starting at 8:00 PM, it’s the ideal post-dinner celebration for couples looking to add some fun and flair to their Valentine’s plans.

Date: Febuary 14

Time: 8 – 1:30 pm

Price: $10 at the door or $15 for couples

More Info: Valentines Disco Facebook Event Page

Valentines Dance at Oaklawn

Come dance the night away with finger foods, music, photo booth and much more.

Date: Febuary 8

Time: 7 pm

Locaiton: Oaklawn Community Center, 2937 E Oaklawn Dr

Cost: $10 individuals, $16 couples

More Info: Valentined Dance Facebook Page

Killer Date Night at Paint the Towne

Enjoy a fun and creative painting class for just $35 per person, with a $5 deposit required per seat. Each painter selects their own painting, and the remaining balance is due on the day of the class.

This event is open to ages 15 and up (no exceptions), and all supplies are provided. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks to enjoy during the session. Painting starts promptly at the scheduled time, so plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to get settled. Late arrivals (more than 15 minutes) may not be able to participate, so don’t miss out!

Date: Febuary 15

Time: 7 – 9pm

Location: Paint the Towne, 1625 S Rock Road #135

More Info: Killer Date Night Facebook Page

At Wichita restaurants, Valentine’s Day freebies and deals are usually hard to come by because it’s one of the busiest nights of the year! However, we have actually found a few specials for Valentine’s Day in Wichita this year:

Red Robin has a “Lovebird Combo” for two that includes two select gourmet burgers served with two bottomless sides and a lemon cream layer cake starting at $34.99. And if this is your year to take the next step, propose with an onion ring Valentine’s Day at Red Robin for a chance to win a real diamond engagement ring valued up to $10k. Details for both deals can be found here.

Applebees is offering a few deal options for dining with your love on Valentine’s Day in 2025. Its Really Big Meal Deal is only $9.99 each and includes hearty entrees for chicken or burger gans, endless fries, along with a fountain drink with free refills for dine-in only. The $4 Bahama Beach Mocktail gives couples a non-alcoholic alternative with which to celebrate, or there are two new “Smoocho Sips” alcohol options you can add to your Valentine’s Day dinner. Source 

Marco’s Pizza has a special menu that’s available only after you’ve spent $7.99 or more. It’s called the Marco’s More Menu, and this Valentine’s day it includes two sweetly indulgent selections:

  • Ghirardelli Chocolate CinnaSquares: Made with house-made dough, dusted in cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with rich Ghirardelli chocolate sauce for $6.
  • Double Chocolate Brownie: Double the sweetness with this chocolate lover’s dream for $7.

Not only that, Marco’s has a heart-shaped pizza offering as well. See our big list of heart-shaped foods you can buy this Valentine’s Day 2025.

Whether you’re spending the day or night with a sweetheart, child, or a group of friends – these locations are the perfect place to celebrate all types of love. Also, check out our Winter Checklist for some more ideas. 

Stroll the Gardens at Botanica
Botanica | 701 Amidon St, Wichita, KS 67203

Play Arcade Games
Dave & Buster’s | 2644 N. Greenwich Rd. Wichita, KS 67226

Golf Fore Love
Top Golf | 2976 North Greenwich Road Wichita, KS 67226

 Pro Tip: Experience Top Golf on a Budget 

Blow Off Some Steam!
Let’s Smash | 917 West Douglas, Wichita, KS 67213

 
Hit the Court
Chicken N Pickle | 1240 N Greenwich Road Wichita, KS 67206

Pro Tip: Experience Chicken N Pickle on a Budget 

 
Get Artsy
Wichita Art Museum | 1240 N Greenwich Road Wichita, KS 67206

 Pro Tip: Wichita Art Museum Free Admission 

Do It For the Gram
The Selfie Spot | 1811 East Douglas Ave Wichita, KS 67211

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Hit the Bullseye
Blade & Timber | 535 W Douglas Ave, Ste. 160 Wichita, KS 67213
 

Get a Sweat Treat
Milk Float |  535 W Douglas, Wichita, Kansas

 
Drinks and Dolce 
Cocoa Dolce | 235 N. St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas

 
Revolutionary Rendezvous
Revolutsia | 2721 E. Central Ave. Wichita, KS 67214

Valentines Events in Wichita

 

Not Confirmed for 2025: 

Valentine Hangover Show 
Date: February 16, 2024
Location: John Barleycorn’s

Valentine’s Day Social

Saturday, Feb. 17 | 1:30pm | Riverside Tennis Center (551 N Nims)

Come celebrate love, laughter, and tennis at our exclusive Valentine’s Day Social event! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with fun, games, and delicious food catered from Chic-Fil-A. This event is perfect for couples who want to spend quality time together while enjoying their favorite sport. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, our skill level range of 3.0-4.0 ensures that everyone can have a great time.

Don’t miss out on this chance to create beautiful memories with your special someone. Grab your racquets and join us from 1:30-4:30 (1:30-3:30 on court and 3:30-4:30 in the clubhouse for food).

Valentine Show with Ty Herndon at the Wichita Union Stockyards
Date: February 17, 2024
Location: Wichita Union Stockyards, 6251 W. MacArthur Rd. Southwest Wichita 
Tickets: Wichita Union Stockyards Website
Ticket Prices: $40

Join them on Saturday, Feb. 17th for a Valentine’s concert featuring Recording Artist, Singer/Songwriter Ty Herndon. Ty brings a collection of wonderful songs perfectly suited for Valentine’s. Having charted 17 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including 3 number ones such as “What Mattered Most,” “Living in a Moment,” and “It Must Be Love,” Ty is known for his chart-topping hits. Additionally, he has 4 more singles that reached the top ten, including “I want my Goodby Back,” “Loved Too Much,” “A Man Holdin’ On,” and “Hands of a Working Man.”

The doors will open at 7pm, and food is included with each ticket. Make reservations now to treat your Sweetheart or Significant other to this special musical treat! 

Valentines Pottery Experience

CityArts | 334 N. Mead Wichita, KS 67202

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, February 6, 2023

Information

Looking for a unique artistic experience? Want to re-create the famous scene from Ghost? Then try your hand at throwing on a pottery wheel! Learn the basics of wheel-throwing in this two-hour workshop. Supplies are included.

Italian for Lovers

Mark Arts | 1307 N. Rock Rd. Wichita, KS 67206

February 7, 2023, 6:00 PM, 

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Treat yourself to an early Valentine’s Day with your date while learning how to make homemade pasta, Steak Florentine, risotto, and tiramisu.

Valentine’s Day Delicacies

Mark Arts | 1307 N. Rock Rd. Wichita, KS 67206

Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Take a partner to a cooking class where you will explore the joy of chocolate creating a  chocolate ganache tart, dark cherry compote, infused whipped cream, and truffles for Valentine’s Day! This class includes a glass of Prosecco for each participant. Feel free to bring a bottle of your own to share with your special someone!

Valentine’s Pop-Up

White Crow Cider Company | 1236 E. Waterman Wichita, KS 67211

February 12, 2023, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

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Enjoy some Valentine/Galentine day fun while you shop local artisan vendors. FREE to enter! 

Prairie Hill Vineyard’s Valentine’s Dinner

Prairie Hill Vineyard |  3660 N 215th St W Colwich, KS 67030

Tue, February 14, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST

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Spoil your valentine with a romantic evening at Prairie Hill Vineyard in Colwich, KS. Enjoy an intimate candlelit dinner featuring 4 courses of gourmet cuisine each expertly paired with a glass of decadent wine.

Must be 21 years or older // $175 per couple

HUNKS The Show at Fever NightLife

Fever Night Life |  116 N Mead St Wichita, KS 67202

Thu, February 16, 2023, 8:00 PM

Information

A perfect Galentine’s Day outing, this adult entertainment performance is filled with laughter and excitement that will create hilarious memories for you and your whole gal group!

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