The nation’s Sweetheart City, Loveland, Colorado, just gets sweeter with its Sweetheart Festival. For more than 79 years, Loveland has embraced sweethearts near and far. The city invites families and lovers across the world to gather in Downtown Loveland on Friday & Saturday, February 14 & 15, 2025. The lovely affair runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Bring the family or your sweetheart (or both) for free fun.
See ice sculptors at work, live flame dancers, local performances, neon selfie walls, food trucks, and Kids’ Zone.
More than 40 local artisans will be selling their work at the Valentine Flea Market.
Check out the Little Miss Valentine and Little Mr. Cupid contest (Rialto Theater at 11 a.m.). Children ages 0-4 can dress up, ham it up on stage for a chance to win prizes.
On Friday night, enjoy a performance by Damn Tall Buildings at the Rialto Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 (plus fee). On Saturday, comedian Jen Kober takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. Buy tickets here.
In addition, you can take a stroll through Loveland Lights at Chapungu Sculpture Park from January 31 to February 16. The love-themed light display set to your favorite love songs is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly.