Central Arkansas Offers Variety of Valentine's Day Events

From romantic dinners to Galentine's Day celebrations, there's something for everyone in the region.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Central Arkansas is offering a wide range of events and activities to celebrate the holiday. Whether you're looking to enjoy a romantic dinner with your significant other, gather with friends for a Galentine's Day celebration, or spend quality time with family, there are plenty of options across the region, including in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Hot Springs, and Conway.

Why it matters

Valentine's Day is a significant holiday that brings people together to express their love and appreciation for one another. By providing a diverse array of event options, Central Arkansas is catering to the varied preferences and relationship dynamics of its residents, fostering a sense of community and allowing everyone to celebrate in a way that resonates with them.

The details

In Little Rock, Galentine's Day (Taylor's Version) at Cypress Social and an Anti-Valentine's Day dinner at Brood & Barley offer alternative ways to celebrate, while a Valentine's Day party at the Seis Puentes Education and Resource Center caters to families. North Little Rock and Benton also have events planned, and Hot Springs is hosting a Valentine's Day dinner at The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa and a Motown Revue at Vapors Live. In Conway, the Conway Art Center is offering a pottery painting and frozen yogurt event.

  • The events are scheduled for various dates between Thursday, February 12 and Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Galentine's Day event in Little Rock is on Thursday, February 12 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
  • The Anti-Valentine's Day dinner in North Little Rock is on Sunday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m.
  • The Valentine's Day party in Little Rock is on Friday, February 13 at 5:00 p.m.
  • The Valentine's Day dinner and Motown Revue in Hot Springs are both on Saturday, February 14.

The players

Cypress Social

A restaurant and event venue in Little Rock hosting a Galentine's Day celebration.

Brood & Barley

A restaurant in North Little Rock offering an Anti-Valentine's Day dinner.

Seis Puentes Education and Resource Center

A community organization in Little Rock hosting a Valentine's Day party.

The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

A hotel in Hot Springs offering a Valentine's Day dinner.

Vapors Live

A live music venue in Hot Springs hosting a Motown Revue for Valentine's Day.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Central Arkansas is offering a diverse range of Valentine's Day events to cater to the varied preferences and relationship dynamics of its residents, fostering a sense of community and allowing everyone to celebrate the holiday in a way that resonates with them.