ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Grab your besties, pick a vibe, and get ready to celebrate friendship the Central Florida way. This ultimate Galentine\u2019s Day guide rounds up the sweetest spots and most fun plans across Orlando. <\/p>\n
BarkHaven<\/p>\n
BarkHaven<\/a> is making Valentine\u2019s Day and Galentine\u2019s Day in Central Florida a little more paws-on with its \u201cPositively in Love\u201d celebration, designed for couples, singles, and friend groups \u2014 and yes, dogs are welcome, too. <\/p>\n The dog-friendly restaurant and bar will be decked out for the holiday, with a free kissing-booth photo op set up in the dog run for people and pups, plus themed game packs for couples and Galentine\u2019s crews that include challenges and a prize when you turn them in. <\/p>\n For those looking to make it dinner, BarkHaven is offering a special Valentine\u2019s prix fixe: a $60-per-person<\/a> surf-and-turf-style meal (also sold as a couple\u2019s option) featuring steak and bacon-wrapped shrimp with sides, plus dessert, and it includes a dog meal with chicken, pumpkin, and broccoli. And if you don\u2019t have a dog, Bark Haven says you can still come for the full bar, foo,d and indoor hangout vibes.<\/p>\n first-come+ Museum of Illusions Orlando <\/p>\n For a Galentine\u2019s Day outing that\u2019s equal parts photo-worthy and low-key, consider the Museum of Illusions\u2019 February \u201cdate night\u201d special<\/a>\u2014built for couples, friend groups, and \u201cgirlies\u201d alike. <\/p>\n As museum guide Sharoyal Williams puts it, the experience is packed with brainteasers and hands-on exhibits designed for taking pictures. After your tour, the fun continues just steps away at The Winery & Tasting Room by Brewlando, where event coordinator Markus McKittrick says the goal is a more \u201cintimate and quiet vibe\u201d\u2014a place to relax, sip, and actually catch up. <\/p>\n ,The package runs $59.99 <\/a>and includes two museum tickets plus two drink tickets for the wine bar, where you\u2019ll find more than 60 wines from around the world, local craft beer, and shareable bites like pizzas and flatbreads. <\/p>\n Outdoor adventure date<\/p>\n Looking to ditch the crowds and do something active? <\/p>\n Make it a \u201cday-date\u201d at Wekiva Island<\/a>, where you can trade dinner reservations for fresh air and a little friendly competition on the water. On Valentine\u2019s Day, Wekiva Island is offering BOGO rentals on kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards\u2014an easy way to spend a few hours<\/a> exploring the spring-fed Wekiva River and soaking up that classic \u201cReal Florida\u201d scenery together. <\/p>\n Go at your own pace, stop for photos along the way, and treat it like an outdoorsy mini escape without leaving town. It\u2019s first-come, first-served, and you don\u2019t need a promo code\u2014just show up early if you want the best selection.<\/p>\n Parents\u2019 night out (with a Valentine\u2019s win-win)<\/p>\n Valentine\u2019s plans are a lot more fun when you\u2019re not scrambling for a sitter. <\/p>\n At Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens<\/a>, parents can plan a real date night while the kids get their own special evening at the Zoo\u2019s \u201cWild About You\u201d Kids Night Out (for ages 5\u201312). The event includes animal encounters, crafts, a dance party, and other activities designed to keep kids engaged and entertained\u2014so parents can step away for a few hours feeling genuinely guilt-free. <\/p>\n It\u2019s basically a two-for-one Valentine\u2019s win<\/a>: kids get a memorable night that feels like a party, and parents get uninterrupted time to do something that actually feels like a date.<\/p>\n Glow pickleball & prosecco<\/p>\n If your idea of romance includes laughing, moving around, and trying something new together, Crush Yard i<\/a>s leaning all the way into the vibe. <\/p>\n They\u2019re hosting couples beginner pickleball clinics\u2014an approachable way to learn the basics without feeling like you have to already be sporty\u2014plus prosecco to keep things festive. <\/p>\n And if you want something more high-energy, their late-night Glow Pickleball party turns the courts into a neon, DJ-ready hang with open play, food, and drink specials. <\/p>\n It\u2019s an easy choice <\/a>for couples who\u2019d rather play than pose, and it also works well for friend groups looking for a Valentine\u2019s weekend plan that isn\u2019t just another dinner-and-drinks.<\/p>\n WKMG Insider<\/p>\n Exclusive membership newsletter for News 6 Insiders.<\/p>\n Classic (and Cozy) Bowling Dates<\/p>\n For a Valentine\u2019s date that\u2019s simple, nostalgic and actually fun, bowling still delivers\u2014especially at Boardwalk Bowl<\/a>, where the holiday can be whatever you want it to be: romantic, casual, double-date-friendly, or even a family night out. Stop by earlier in the day for buy-one-get-one free games from open to 5 p.m., or lean into the evening specials like the Sweetheart Special (90 minutes of bowling and shoes for two). Rolling with a bigger crew? There\u2019s also a Family Date Night package<\/a> built for groups. Add in food and drink specials running all day, and you\u2019ve got an easy, low-pressure plan where the main goal is just hanging out\u2014and maybe talking a little trash over who gets the next strike.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Grab your besties, pick a vibe, and get ready to celebrate friendship the Central Florida…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":146686,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[71027,28,2158,1335,139,141,140,71026],"class_list":["post-146750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-central-florida-valentines-events","tag-florida","tag-insider","tag-orange-county","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news","tag-valentines"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146750","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=146750"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146750\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/146686"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=146750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=146750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}