Loveland Celebrates Pre-Valentine's Day with Variety of Events

From art shows to haunted houses, Loveland offers plenty to do this Friday the 13th.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Loveland is buzzing with a wide range of pre-Valentine's Day activities on Friday, February 13th. The city's annual Night on the Town event will feature live music, restaurant specials, and gallery openings downtown. Other highlights include an art show benefiting cystic fibrosis research, a Southern Gothic-themed haunted house, and a singles social event. Residents can also enjoy vegetable printmaking, bingo, poker, and more across the Loveland area.

Why it matters

Loveland, known as the "Sweetheart City," goes all out for Valentine's Day with a variety of community events and activities. This pre-holiday lineup caters to singles and couples alike, showcasing the city's vibrant arts, food, and social scenes in the lead-up to the big day.

The details

The Night on the Town event in downtown Loveland will feature live music, restaurant specials, and gallery openings from 6-9 pm. An art show at the Independence Gallery will raise funds for cystic fibrosis research, while the "Cursed Wedding at Mirewood Haunted Manor" haunted house promises a spooky Valentine's experience. Other activities include vegetable printmaking, a 1950s-themed sock hop, beer and wine tastings, and more across the city.

  • The Night on the Town event runs from 6-9 pm on Friday, February 13th.
  • The '65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis' Art Show Reception takes place from 6-9 pm on Friday, February 13th and runs through February 28th.
  • The "Cursed Wedding at Mirewood Haunted Manor" haunted house is open from 6-10 pm on Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th.
  • The Slammin Famine Feed My Starving Children Mobile Packing Event runs from Friday, February 13th through Saturday, February 14th with various shift times.

The players

Night on the Town

Loveland's annual event featuring live music, restaurant specials, and gallery openings in the downtown area.

Independence Gallery

An art gallery in Loveland hosting a show to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research.

Find Your Light

The organization presenting the "Cursed Wedding at Mirewood Haunted Manor" haunted house in Loveland.

Slammin Famine

The organization hosting a mobile packing event for Feed My Starving Children at The Ranch in Loveland.

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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

Loveland's pre-Valentine's Day lineup showcases the city's vibrant arts, food, and social scenes, catering to both singles and couples in the lead-up to the big day. From haunted houses to art shows, there's something for everyone to enjoy in the "Sweetheart City" this Friday.