Valentine’s Day in North Texas offers something for everyone, whether you’re celebrating with a partner, hanging out with friends, or just trying to survive the holiday without a box of overpriced chocolates.

From luxurious resort packages and curated dining experiences to hands-on classes and quirky, offbeat events, the options this year cover every kind of celebration. Whether you’ve been planning for months or are scrambling for last-minute ideas, North Texas has plenty of ways to make the day memorable — or at least entertaining.

Love Is Blind

Feb. 13 | Dark Hour Haunted House, Plano

Skip the typical Valentine’s plans and step into a night of fear and adrenaline. Dark Hour Haunted House transforms Valentine’s weekend into an immersive experience where guests are hunted by monsters at every turn.

Come and Get Your Love Concert

Feb. 13 | The Sanctuary Music & Events Center, McKinney

Celebrate Valentine’s with The Maylee Thomas Band and Jon Christopher Davis. Balcony and downstairs 4-top tables seat four and include admission for $125, or couples can reserve two seats at select shared tables for $70.

Adults-Only Night Hike: “Unlucky Lovers”

Feb. 13 | Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney

Celebrate Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Day with an adults-only night hike exploring bizarre and unlucky animal mating behaviors. Enjoy a unique, themed experience while supporting conservation.

Ultimate Pitmasters In The Making Class

Feb. 14 | PGA Frisco Ice House

Looking for a Valentine’s experience beyond dinner? This hands-on barbecue class led by PGA Frisco’s pitmaster walks guests through brisket, ribs and smoked chicken techniques. The class includes tastings, demonstrations and Q&A, making it a memorable option for food lovers.

Valentine’s Chocolate & Wine Walk

Feb. 14 | Historic Downtown McKinney

Spend Valentine’s Day sipping Lone Star Winery wines and tasting Lindt chocolates while strolling Historic Downtown McKinney. Bring your sweetheart or your GALentines to enjoy wine, chocolate and shopping at local boutiques in a festive, romantic setting.

Valentine’s Beer & Cookie Pairing

Feb. 14 | Tupps Brewery, McKinney

This Valentine’s-themed tasting pairs craft beers with gourmet cookies for a fun, casual way to celebrate the holiday.

Birds & Brews: Valentine’s Edition

Feb. 14 | Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, Lucas

Enjoy a relaxed evening at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center featuring craft drinks from Y8S TAP, Smok’d TX BBQ and up-close raptor meet-and-greets. Take a Valentine’s photo, stroll the prairie under the stars and support BPRC’s conservation and wildlife rehabilitation mission.

Anti-Valentine’s Night At Grandscape

Feb. 14 | Grandscape, The Colony

Not into hearts and roses? This Anti-Valentine’s event at Grandscape offers an alternative way to spend the evening with themed drinks, entertainment and a lively atmosphere. It’s designed for singles, friends or anyone opting out of traditional Valentine’s plans.

Comedy Lovers, Be Our Valentine

Feb. 14 | Mic Drop Comedy, Plano

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with drinks, dining and nonstop laughs. See top comedians featured on Comedy Central, Showtime, Oprah and more. Enjoy a night of humor, good vibes and prize giveaways.

Love at Southfork

Feb. 14 | Southfork Ranch, Parker

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner and trolley experience at the iconic Southfork Ranch. Begin with champagne and strawberries at the Ranch Round Up Visitor Center, followed by a plated multi-course dinner in the Dallas Museum. After dinner, enjoy a trolley ride to the historic mansion for dessert, a photo opportunity and a chance to leave a note on the Wall of Love.

Valentine’s Day at the WayBack Barn

Feb. 14 | WayBack Barn, McKinney

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with fun, food, and live music from E-Flat Porch Band. Couples can enjoy a Valentine’s Bundle, including a bottle of wine, Texas charcuterie board, photo booth, games, mini-golf and 30 minutes of axe throwing. The barn is open all day for guests without a bundle as well.

Be Mine Bubble

Jan. 12—Feb.15 | Three Empires Brewing, Frisco

Three Empires Brewery is offering its Be Mine Bubble experience through February 15. The 90-minute private bubble tent includes a charcuterie board for two and a choice of wine, bubbly or a growler of beer. Priced at $150 per reservation, the experience offers a romantic escape at the brewery in Frisco’s Rail District.

Looking for something more traditional? Don’t miss Local Profile’s Valentine’s Day dining guide.

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