
2025 Valentine’s Day & Galentine’s Day Events in the Corridor
Valentine's Day will be here before you know it! If you're looking for something fun to do with your significant other, your girlfriends, or even your kids, here are some of the Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day celebrations happening this February in Linn and Johnson Counties:
*For romantic restaurants in the Corridor, click HERE*
Linn County
- Galentine's Day at the Garden Center
- Culver's Garden Center & Greenhouse, Marion
- Saturday, February 1st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Admission is free, but please register HERE
- Valentine's Day Card-Making Event
- Scrapmania, Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, February 1st from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sign-up is required HERE
- Event is free - make up to 6 cards
- Cookie Decorating & Play (Kids Event)
- The Play Cafe, Marion
- Saturdays in February from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Admission is $10 per child - cookie decorating kits are $15 per box
- Date Night at The Plant Bar
- Culver's Garden Center & Greenhouse, Marion
- Wednesday, February 5th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Make your reservation/deposit HERE
- Galentine’s Gala
- The Carriage House, Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, February 6th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- From the Heart Valentine's Market
- Kingston’s Steakhouse and Event Venue, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 7th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Free admission
- Bloody Valentine's Murder Mystery
- CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 7th at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Culinary Class: Romantic Italian Dinner for Two
- NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, February 8th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Saturday Night Jazz Club - Jazz & Romance with Eddie Piccard
- Ideal Theater & Bar, Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, February 8th at 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Pasta & Painting: Be My Valentine
- Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion
- Saturday, February 8th at 5 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentines Pancake Breakfast (Family Event)
- Hiawatha Community Center
- Saturday, February 8th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Free-will donation
- Toast to Love: 4-Course Wine Dinner
- 350 First, Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, February 8th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Ages 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentine Cow Painting Class
- Culver's Garden Center & Greenhouse, Marion
- Saturday, February 8th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentine's Headband Workshop (Kids Event)
- Puddle Jumpers, Marion
- Saturday, February 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Ages 7+
- RSVP & Prepayment are required - send a message HERE
- Galentine’s Day with Cork N Canvas
- BIT Brewery, Central City
- Sunday, February 9th at 2 p.m.
- Ages 18+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentine's Day Brunch
- Apple Creek Coffee Co., Center Point
- Sunday, February 9th at 10:30 a.m.
- Cork N Canvas - Love Gnome
- Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids
- Monday, February 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ages 18+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentine's Day Cookie Decorating Class
- The Eat Shop, Marion
- Wednesday, February 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ages 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- GIRL DINNER Galentine's Day
- LP Street Food, Cedar Rapids
- February 12th & 13th beginning at 3 p.m.
- Make your reservation HERE
- Wine & Chocolate Pairing
- WineStyles Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, February 13th at 6 p.m.
- $35 per person
- RSVP is required - call 319-200-4171
- Galentine's Day Friends-Themed Trivia Night
- Central Furniture Rescue, Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, February 13th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Ages 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Queen's Night: Galentine's Day 2025
- NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, February 13th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Romantic Yoga Workshop
- Breathing Room Yoga, Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, February 13th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentine's Night Out at the HarMac
- The HarMac, Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, February 13th from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Ages 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Grand Opening of Craft'd After Dark Martini Bar
- 333 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, February 13th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Galentine's High Tea Party
- Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, February 13th at 6 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Guys & Galentines Cider Pairing
- Need Pizza, Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, February 13th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentine's at Lacayo - 4-Course Tasting Menu
- Lacayo, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Deposit/Reservation required - make yours HERE
- Doug Thompson - Stand Up With Heart
- Pickle Palace (2nd floor), Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)
- Ages 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentine's Day Dueling Pianos
- The Olympic South Side Theater, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.)
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentine's Dinner & Dance
- Cedar Rapids Fraternal Order of Eagles
- Friday, February 14th from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Tickets are $40 for couples and $25 for individuals - purchase them at Cedar Rapids Fraternal Order of Eagles by February 13th
- Creative Class: Make Your Own Valentine's Day Jewelry
- NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th - classes every hour between 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentine’s Day-Themed Kids’ Night Out
- Northwest Recreation Center, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Registration required - sign up HERE
- Valentine's Day Party with Open Swim
- Otis' Tailgators Sports Bar, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Valentine's Day 5-Course Chef Dinner
- Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion
- Friday, February 14th at 7 p.m.
- Deposit/Reservation required - make yours HERE
- Special Valentine’s Day Dinner
- Citywalk Eatery, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th beginning at 2 p.m.
- Make a reservation HERE
- Valentine’s Day Music & Movement (Kids Event)
- Hiawatha Public Library
- Friday, February 14th at 10:30 a.m.
- Valentine's Cookie Decorating Class
- Hiawatha Community Center
- Friday, February 14th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Ages 8+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentine's Day 5-Course Ramen Dinner
- Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th at 6 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Sweetheart Skate
- ImOn Ice Arena, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- $12 per couple
- Love is a Funny Thing Improv Show
- Mirrorbox Theatre, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th at 7 p.m.
- Movies at The Paramount: Sleepless in Seattle
- Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th at 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentine's Day Stop Light Party
- Hazzard County, Cedar Rapids
- Friday, February 14th
- Ages 21+
- Valentine's Day at LP Street Food
- LP Street Food, Cedar Rapids
- February 14th & 15th beginning at 3 p.m.
- Make a reservation/deposit HERE
- The Marvin Gaye Experience
- Ideal Theater & Bar, Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, February 15th at 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentines Dance: 50s/60s Rock n Roll Duo
- Elks Lodge 251, Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, February 15th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- $10 admission
- Lovers & Friends Night Out
- Classic Event Center, Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, February 15th from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Soul Seduction Valentine's Day Party
- Ideal Theater & Bar, Cedar Rapids
- Sunday, February 16th from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- 4th Annual Galentine's Day
- Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion
- Sunday, February 16th at 11 a.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Ladies Night: Galentine's Edition
- Spare Time, Cedar Rapids
- Sunday, February 16th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- RSVP via email at sales_cedarrapids@bowlne.com
Johnson County
- Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Class
- Rayo’s Mexican Bar & Grill, North Liberty
- Saturday, February 1st from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Ages 12+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Sweetheart Celebration with Iowa City Moms (Family Event)
- Unitarian Universalist Society, Coralville
- Saturday, February 8th from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Mommy & Me Valentines Cookie Decorating Class
- Coffee Emporium, North Liberty
- Saturday, February 8th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentine's Brunch
- Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, Swisher
- Sunday, February 9th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Reservations are required - call
- Sip 'N Paint: Love Birds
- Vue Rooftop, Iowa City
- Wednesday, February 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ages 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentines: Makeup and Skincare Class
- Field Day Brewing Co., North Liberty
- Wednesday, February 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentine's Chocolate and Wine Pairing
- Cedar Ridge Distillery, Swisher
- Thursday, February 13th at 4 p.m.
- Ages 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentine's Day - Women in Business
- Field Day Brewing Co., North LIberty
- Thursday, February 13th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Galentine’s Prix Fixe
- Big Grove Brewery, Solon
- Thursday, February 13th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Dinner After Dark: Valentine’s Eve - Prix Fixe Dinner
- Barrett's Quality Eats, Coralville
- Thursday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentine’s Day Name That Tune
- Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City
- Thursday, February 13th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Valentine's Day Evening Pre-Fixe Dinner
- Vue Rooftop, Iowa City
- Friday, February 14th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Pre-fixe menu is $75 per person
- Make a reservation HERE
- Love on Ice Night with the Iowa Heartlanders
- Xtream Arena, Coralville
- Friday, February 14th at 7 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Candlelight Sweetheart Dinner & Salsa Dancing
- Rayo’s Mexican Bar & Grill, North Liberty
- Friday, February 14th at 5 p.m.
- Valentine's Dinner
- Walker Homestead Farm & Winery, Iowa City
- Friday, February 14th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Valentines 3-Course Dinner for Two
- Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City
- Friday, February 14th at 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentine’s Day Party
- Tin Roost, North Liberty
- Saturday, February 15th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Ages 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
- XOXO Valentine's Day Ball
- The Heights Rooftop, Iowa City
- Saturday, February 15th from 8 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Ages 21+ - formal wear required
- Purchase tickets HERE
- Galentine's Day Bend & Brunch
- Backpocket Brewing Company, Coralville
- Sunday, February 23rd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
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