Looking for fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Lincoln? From family-friendly events and kid-approved activities to date night ideas and local Valentine’s Day specials, this guide has everything you need to plan a memorable February.
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This guide is updated for Valentine’s Day 2026 and will be refreshed as new events and specials are announced.
Valentine’s Day Events in Lincoln
Whether you’re planning a Valentine celebration with the kids, something the whole family can enjoy together, Galentine's events with friends or a date night-these local events are a great place to start.
- ❤️ 4th Annual Sweetheart Soirée Valentine's Market
- ❤️ Cooper YMCA Father Daughter Dance
- ❤️ Cupid's Arrow Market
- ❤️ Home Depot Kids Workshop-Penguin Mailbox
- ❤️ Valentine Market Sip & Shop
- ❤️ Front Porch presents Valentine Market Sip & Shop
- ❤️ Vintage Valentine Cards-Craft and Connect
- ❤️ Northeast YMCA Father Daughter Dance
- ❤️ Chocolate Lover's Fantasy
- ❤️ Canoyer Garden Center presents Valentines Kid's Club
- ❤️ Valentine's Day Embroidered Cards (Adult)
- ❤️ Daddy Daughter Date Night at Chick-fil-A 48th & O
- ❤️ Galentine's Theme Night at Paint Yourself Silly
- ❤️ Third Annual Galentine’s with Antique Anthology & Nibble
- ❤️ Palentine's Pizza and Painting (Adults)
- ❤️ Galentine's Night: Yoga + 90s Nostalgia
- ❤️ Bird Count and Love Letters to Birds
- ❤️ Candyland Valentine’s Party
- ❤️ Elleinad Books presents Make & Take Storytime: Crakenstein Valentine
- ❤️ Love is All A-Bout Couples’ Fencing Night
- ❤️ Love Our Differences Family Date Night
- ❤️ Art and Bubbly at the Sheldon
- ❤️ Cosmos & Cocktails
- ❤️ Valentine's Skate Night (Adult)
Be sure to check our local events calendar for the most up-to-date Valentine’s Day happenings in and around Lincoln.
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Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids to Do at Home
If staying in sounds more your speed, there are plenty of simple ways to make Valentine’s Day feel special at home.
- Easy Crafts for Kids: How to Make a Valentine’s Day Suncatcher
- 3 Simple Ways to Say “I Love You” on Valentine’s Day
- My Punny Valentine: 100 Perfect Puns for Valentine’s Day
Check back often — we’ll continue adding Valentine’s Day events and specials in Lincoln as they’re announced. Have an event we should include? Submit it here!
