Boise Celebrates Valentine's Day with Events Across the Valley

From cocktail tours to candlelit concerts, the Treasure Valley offers a variety of romantic and family-friendly activities this February 14th.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Emmett Buzz has compiled a comprehensive list of Valentine's Day events happening around Boise, Idaho, including a zoo after-hours party, a 5K and 1-mile run/walk, a farm-to-table dinner, a downtown cocktail tour, a live music dance party, a candlelit concert, and several kid-friendly crafting activities at local libraries.

Why it matters

With the pandemic disrupting many holiday traditions over the past few years, these diverse Valentine's events provide the Boise community with a range of opportunities to celebrate love and connection, whether through adult-oriented activities or family-friendly programming.

The details

The lineup of Valentine's events in Boise includes something for everyone, from the 21+ "Woo at the Zoo" after-hours event at Zoo Boise featuring guided tours and adult beverages, to the "CBH Hearts Across the Valley Love Run" 5K and 1-mile walk/run along the Boise Greenbelt. For a more elevated experience, the "Farm to Heart: A Valentine's Day Dinner" offers a 5-course farm-to-table meal at the Idaho State Museum, while the "LOVE BUZZ: Valentine's Cocktail Tour" takes participants on a bar crawl through downtown Boise. Music lovers can enjoy the "High Street Band: Records & Roses Valentine's Ball" dance party at The Riverside Hotel or the "Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special" concert at the Egyptian Theatre. Families with children can take part in Valentine's-themed crafting sessions at several Boise public library branches.

  • The "Woo at the Zoo" event runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on February 14th.
  • The "CBH Hearts Across the Valley Love Run" 1-mile walk/run starts at 10:00 AM and the 5K starts at 10:15 AM on February 14th.
  • The "Farm to Heart: A Valentine's Day Dinner" takes place from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on February 14th.
  • The "LOVE BUZZ: Valentine's Cocktail Tour" runs from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM on February 14th.
  • The "High Street Band: Records & Roses Valentine's Ball" is from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM on February 14th.
  • The "Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special" concert is from 8:45 PM to 10:00 PM on February 14th.

The players

Zoo Boise

A zoo located in Boise, Idaho that is hosting a 21+ Valentine's-themed after-hours event.

CBH

A local organization hosting a 5K and 1-mile walk/run event to celebrate love and community along the Boise Greenbelt.

Idaho State Museum

A museum in Boise, Idaho that is hosting a special 5-course farm-to-table Valentine's Day dinner.

The Riverside Hotel

A hotel in Boise, Idaho that is hosting a live band dance event for Valentine's Day.

Egyptian Theatre

A historic theater in Boise, Idaho that is hosting a romantic candlelit live music experience for Valentine's Day.

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What they’re saying

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

From family-friendly crafting sessions to adult-oriented cocktail tours and romantic concerts, Boise is offering a diverse array of Valentine's Day events that cater to a wide range of interests and age groups, providing the community with ample opportunities to celebrate love and connection this February 14th.