Things to Do on Valentine’s Day in the Elgin Area

No matter how you choose to celebrate, Valentine’s Day in the Elgin area promises to be a memorable experience. Here are just some of the things you can do in the area to celebrate the season of love:

Dining & Music

❤️ Elgin

• An Evening with Elvis at Dutch Inn West: John Elvis Lyons and vocalist Peggy Lyons will perform their Elvis show on Valentine’s evening. Feb. 14.
• Valentine’s Day with the Vintage Swing Band Combo at Old Republic: Dine, dance, and dedicate a song to your special someone. Feb. 14.
• Live Music with Matt Kopecky at Martini Room: Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of great music and good vibes. Feb. 14.
• Valentine’s Day at El Patio: Join El Patio of Elgin for a Valentine’s Day celebration filled with live music, delicious food, and unforgettable moments. Feb. 14.

❤️ East Dundee

• Valentine’s Day R&B Party at D.C. Cobb’s: Enjoy soulful R&B music, capture memories at the ring light photo station, indulge in late-night pizzas, and engage in fun games like water pong and darts on our rooftop. Feb. 14.
• Valentine’s Day with Songstress Jacquelyn Vale at Aliano’s: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Songstress Jacquelyn Vale, who will take you on a romantic musical journey with an eclectic blend of Jazz, Soul, Rock ‘n Roll, Country, Pop and more tunes from the past and present. Additionally, Aliano’s has crafted a romantic package that will sweep you and your sweetheart off your feet. Feb. 14.

❤️ West Dundee

• Valentine’s Day Party at Rookies Rochaus with Hillbilly Rockstarz: Enjoy an evening of love and country rockin’ fun. Feb. 14.

❤️ South Elgin

• Valentine’s Day at Village Tavern & Grill: Yūzō Day specials and drinks for you and your loved ones. Feb. 14.

Unique Experiences

❤️ East Dundee

•  Valentine’s Day Macaron Pairing at Eastside Café – Coffee & Wine Bar: Event highlights include four unique cookie and beverage pairings, a guided tasting, and a sweet and sophisticated experience. Feb. 14.
• Valentine’s Day Skate Night at the Polar Dome: Enjoy a public skate from 7 to 9 PM.  Then stop by the Alpine Room and treat yourself to a special Valentine’s Day dinner.
• Galentine’s Day at Boxwood Home Design & Cabinetry Co.: Join us for an evening of being with the gals, bread demonstration, shopping, and design. Feb.13.

❤️ Elgin

• Valentine’s Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Pairing at Plank Road Tap Room: Indulge in perfectly paired wines, decadent chocolates, and artisanal cheeses in the cozy ambiance of our Tap Room. Feb. 13.
• Galentine’s Day Lego Night at the Light Lounge: Celebrate Valentine’s Day your way with a night of creativity, connection, and fun. Feb. 15.
• Speed Dating at the Fox Valley Shooting Range: Spend 30 minutes mingling with others in a classroom, then head to the range for 5 minutes in each lane. After the range portion, we’ll gather back in the classroom to keep talking. Feb. 14.
• 1920s Murder Mystery Party at Martini Room: TopAct Events presents a special suspense-filled evening of surprise, murder, & martinis. Feb. 15.

❤️ Hampshire

• Valentine’s Day Naughty Bingo at Harps Lounge 2.0:  Join for a night of flirty fun, cheeky tunes & playful prizes. Feb. 12.
• Heart of Hampshire Ice Sculpture & Cocoa Crawl: Watch as a block of ice is transformed into a new creation while sipping on hot cocoa. Feb. 16.

Arts and Entertainment

• DMG Presents: Love and Laugh Comedy Show at The Hemmens: Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with joy and humor as we showcase some of Chicago’s finest comedians. Feb. 15.

Past events:

• Ladies Night Out Valentine’s Day Sip & Shop at Prestige Creative Markets and Nursery:  This ticketed event will feature an exclusive shopping experience for a limited number of guests. Feb. 6.
• Mandala Heart Paint & Sip at More Brewing Co.: Whether it’s a date night or girls’ night out, this Mandala Paint N Sip will be an unforgettable evening. Feb. 10.
• Be Your Own Best Valentine Sip & Shop at State Street Market Shops: The event will include door prizes, tastings, Valentine’s Day card making, and shopping. Feb. 7.
• Paint Your Partner Night at Vern’s Tavern: Whether your partner is your Valentine, galentine, bestie, or partner in crime, this class is for everyone. Dates: Feb. 6 and Feb. 11.
• Vern’s Tavern’s First Spooky Holiday Market: The event will feature local artists and vendors, specialty cocktails, tarot card & Oracle card readings, and more. Feb. 10.
• Love is a Cabaret at the Rakow Center in Carpentersville:  Join for an enchanting evening of music, talent, and entertainment featuring the talented actors of Dundee Township Park District during Love is a Cabaret. Feb. 8.
• Elgin Community College Arts Center Presents In Love With Love: Join a supremely talented group of nationally touring artists for a romantic journey through heartfelt ballads, Broadway hits and beloved pop songs. Feb. 11.
• Galentine’s Day Sip and Shop at Eastside Cafe & Wine Bar: There will be drink specials, shopping, delicious food and good times. Feb. 6.
• Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Class at Eastside Cafe & Wine Bar: Join us for a “Sips & Sweethearts” cookie decorating class filled with laughter, drinks and delicious treats. Feb. 7.
•  Pub 72 Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Workshop: Fun for the whole family. Feb. 11.