Love is in the air, and The Colony is your destination for everything from first dates to “I do’s.” Check out special events for you and your sweetheart and discover year-round romance at venues across town.
Valentine’s Day Celebrations
Pick up a decadent treat for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Stop by Ollio Patisserie for a box of their conversation heart macarons or strawberry heart danishes, available for a limited time. Indulge the chocolate lover in your life with scrumptious chocolates from Kilwins and traditional heart-shaped candy boxes from See’s Candies. Surprise them with a show-stopping centerpiece from Paris Baguette’s limited-time Pink Velvet Cake lineup. For a complete list of bakeries and sweet shops in The Colony, visit our dining directory.
For more gifting inspiration and options beyond sweet treats, check out SCHEELS’ Valentine’s Gift Guide for a range of gifts for him, her and all ages.
2026 Valentine’s Day Events and Offers
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory in Shared Reality @ Cosm (multiple showings)
- Galentine’s Pop Up @ RIX Sports Bar (2/12, 8p.m. – 2a.m.)
- Love Across Borders Concert @ Windmills Brewery (2/13, 6p.m.)
- Love & Jazz @ Red Phone Booth (2/14, 4p.m. – midnight)
- Anti Valentine’s Day @ Grandscape Stage & Lawn (2/14, 7-9p.m.)
- Summer Dean Valentine’s Day Show @ Windmills Brewery (2/14, 8p.m.)
- Cocktails & Corsets, a Wuthering Heights Movie Event @ Galaxy Theatres (2/14, 9-11:30p.m.)
- Sweethearts Market @ Grandscape (2/15, 12-6p.m.)
- Sweetheart Ball @ The Colony Senior Center (2/21, 5-8p.m.)
For a full list of events in The Colony, check out our events calendar.
Romantic Date Ideas
Whether you’re in the mood for dreamy romance or a more relaxed setting, The Colony is the perfect destination for an impressive date night. Cozy up with your favorite reds, whites or rosés on The Colony Wine Bar‘s patio and outdoor fireplace.
Enjoy a world-class dinner and show in Windmills’ gorgeous dining room. Part upscale restaurant and part international jazz lounge, it’s a must-try experience. The refined menu includes inspiration from Windmills’ origins in Bangladesh, with Indian-inspired eats and craft beers brewed onsite. Be wowed by the massive 12K dome at COSM, where revolutionary technology transports you courtside or beyond. This immersive shared reality experience delivers an unparalleled experience.
Beer lovers can come together over local brews at Truck Yard. The outdoor beer garden is home to Beard Science, an elite microbrewery crafting kettle and wild sours, and Limin’ Lounge, the hidden tiki bar with private karaoke and poker rooms. Catch live music, play oversized yard games or grab a bite to eat from the rotating selection of food trucks.
There’s nothing like some friendly competition during date night. Go head-to-head at Puttery, where modern mini golf, delicious bites and creative cocktails pair up for an unexpected evening out exclusively for the 21+ crowd. Capture the moment and take selfies at one of the many Instagrammable themed courses. Choose from a rooftop terrace, chill ski lodge, refined library or surreal illusion course for your next date night.
Wedding Venues that Wow
The Chapel at Ana Villa offers two distinct reception sites adjacent to its Spanish-style ceremony space. Host an intimate dinner inside the La Cava wine room, or go bold with a big bash inside the Grand Ballroom.
No matter where your guests are visiting from, Cascades Conference Center can take care of everything from the bridal suite to send off with a convenient location and adjoining Fairfield Inn and Suites. The walkable Marriott campus encompasses three hotels, multiple dining options and a flexible conference center.
For a non-traditional reception, consider the Golf Clubs at The Tribute clubhouses, with options for catering and a full-venue reservation overlooking the scenic lush lakeside golf course backdrops.
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