Valentine’s Day in Fort Worth, Texas, offers a romantic blend of Southern charm and modern flair. Couples can explore the historic Stockyards, enjoy a candlelit dinner at a local bistro, or stroll through one of the stunning museums in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Fort Worth provides the perfect setting for love to flourish. Happy Valentine’s Day from What’s Up Fort Worth! We LOVE Fort Worth and we know that YOU do too!
FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
Billy Bob’s Texas
Before Valentine’s Day—
February 7th: Chase Matthew
February 8th: Casey Donahew
Valentine’s Day Weekend—
February 14th: Muscadine Bloodline
February 15th: Hudson Westbrook
You can’t go wrong when you treat your Valentine to a night of live music and dancing at Billy Bob’s Texas.
https://billybobstexas.com/events
Billy Bob’s Texas 81 Club
Lone Star Murder Mystery Dinner & Show
Friday, February 14th
Enjoy the funny yet mysterious Missed Fortune with a delicious full course dinner.
https://billybobstexas.com/events/missedfortune
Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
Before Valentine’s Day—
February 7th : Dogs in a Pile
February 8th : Infinite Journey, The Music of Journey
https://www.tannahills.com/events-calendar
Fort Worth Zoo
Whether it’s a special family tradition or a romantic date night, Valentine’s Day events at the Fort Worth Zoo are your chance to share the love – both with your sweetie and with animals here and around the world. Every ticket supports the care and feeding of the Zoo’s 7,000 residents, as well as conservation work across the globe. Now, THAT’s sweet!
Father Daughter Dance
Show us your moves, Dad! This magical event invites daughters, fathers, and father figures to enjoy an evening of dancing, games, an animal meet-and-greet, special photo ops, a light dinner buffet and tasty treats. Plus, your darling daughter will leave with a Valentine’s adoption package specially selected just for her – a keepsake she’ll treasure forever.
Valentine’s Day Dinner (21+ only)
Make it a date night to remember at the wildest spot in town! Enjoy a romantic three-course meal, memorable meet-and-greets with animal friends, an interactive trivia game and live jazz music, all at the Zoo’s new Exploration and Learning Center! Your tickets also include a special gift for your sweetie: a Valentine’s-themed animal adoption of your choice.
Valentine’s Dinner at The FW Zoo
Valentine’s Day Animal Adoption
Show someone you care – both for them and the animals they love – with a special Valentine’s Day adoption package! These unique gifts express all kinds of sentiments, from “I love you bear-y much,” featuring a black bear, to “fur-get that!” – a clouded leopard adoption pick-me-up. Or, celebrate all your “birds of a feather” with a colorful scarlet macaw package. Each special selection includes a plush of the featured animal, fact sheet, personalized certificate and more, presented in a ready-to-gift carrier box.
Fort Worth Cultural District
Alan Jackson at Dickies Arena
February 15th
Treat your Valentine to Alan Jackson at the award-winning Dickies Arena. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Alan Jackson’s membership among music’s all-time greats is part of a long line of career-defining accolades that include three CMA Entertainer of the Year honors, over 30 years of membership in the Grand Ole Opry, a Billboard ranking as one of the Top 10 Country Artists of All-Time, induction to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Heritage Award as the most-performed country songwriter-artist of ASCAP’s first 100 years.
https://dickiesarena.com/event/2025-02-15-alan-jackson/
The Music of the Carpenters at Reid Cabaret at Casa Manana
Thru February 23rd
THE REID CABARET THEATRE | With Karen’s distinctive voice at the forefront, the Carpenters personified the velvety sound of the ‘70s soft rock era. Immerse yourself in their classic songs sung by Broadway’s best, including “Close to You,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Top of the World,” “We’ve Only Just Begun” and many more. This show is suitable for most audiences.
Sundance Square
Broadway at the Bass presents Ain’t Too Proud
Thru February 16th
Bass Performance Hall
AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS is the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Click HERE for more info!
Scat Jazz Lounge Valentine’s Day with the Matthew Banks Sextet
Friday, February 14th:
There’s no better way to spend Valentine’s Day than in the cozy ambiance of the Scat Jazz Lounge. With a cocktail in your hand, Matthew Banks and his six piece jazz band will have your feet tapping and a smile on your face. Matthew brings a wide variety of blues, early jazz, and swing to your Valentine’s Day celebration. Your admission includes one rose per couple plus a sweet treat!
Show time: 8 pm – Doors open at 7 pm
Show time: 10 pm – Doors open at 9:45 pm
Scat Jazz Lounge Valentine’s Concert with Ricki Derek & the Amore Quintet
Saturday, February 15th:
The Valentine’s Day Weekend of love continues with crooner Ricki Derek & his Amore Quintet on a Saturday night. Ricki and his Quintet will perform the music of Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole and beyond. For this special weekend, your admission includes one rose per couple plus a sweet treat!
“Ricki swings like a mutha…Frank is proud of him up there somewhere.”
– Bill Zehme/Esquire
Show time: 8 pm – Doors open at 7 pm
Show time: 10 pm – Doors open at 9:45 pm
FORT WORTH
Ballet Frontier presents Swan Lake
IM Terrell Performing Arts Center Auditorium
February 14th & 15th
One of the most iconic love stories comes to life this Valentine’s Day. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s haunting score, lush sets and costumes, and world-famous choreography, you won’t want to miss Ballet Frontier’s Swan Lake.
Join us for a fabulous performance at I.M. Terrell Performing Arts Center
Saturday, February 15th at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 16th at 2:00 p.m.
https://www.balletfrontier.org/swan-lake
Timeless Concerts Valentines Concert!
Saturday February 15th, 8pm
Holt Hickman Center
The Valentines Special ticket will include charcuterie items and special desserts catered by Allie’s Sweet Shop of Southlake, in addition to our usual complimentary wine and soft drinks. The one hour concert includes music selections of great variety, from sizzling Piazzolla tango to famous romantic Puccini vocal selections! Cellist Alice JeongA Lee will perform a solo by Italian composer Ennio Morricone, whose scores for movies and television have won awards from Grammys to European Film Awards. Pianist Heejung Kang will perform her favorite nocturne by Chopin, the greatest Romantic Era composer of music for solo piano. Plus, special guests, baritone Michael Adams of the New York Metropolitan Opera, and Mary Feminear, who made her Ft Worth Opera debut in 2024 will join our tenor Sergio Cepeda and soprano Youna Hartgraves on selections from opera and musicals. The rest of the ensemble includes violinists LeeAnne Chenoweth and Keyreel Raskolenko, performing a virtuosic work of Austrian born American composer Fritz Kreisler. Post-concert pianist Erik Barnes (Feb. 15 only) will make the party time special and take your musical requests!
MANSFIELD
Fat Daddy’s
Valentine Weekend Concerts at Fat Daddy’s Mansfield
Friday, February 14th: Disco Queen
https://www.fatdaddyslive.com/all-events
ARLINGTON
Arlington Music Hall
Friday, February 14th, 7:30pm – Twitty & Lynn, Tribute to Conway & Loretta
Friday, February 14th, 9:30pm – Couples Therapy, A Relationship-Themed Comedy Show
https://arlingtonmusichall.org/
PLUS SO MUCH MORE!
Need More LIVE MUSIC Options for the Valentine Weekend or any other time?
https://whatsupfortworth.com/live-music/
Valentine Dining Options in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Stockyards | https://fortworthstockyards.com/restaurants/
Sundance Square | https://sundancesquare.com/dining-and-cocktails/
Clearfork | https://www.simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-clearfork/dining
Downtown Arlington | https://downtownarlington.org/visit-downtown/bars-restaurants/
Camp Bowie District | https://www.campbowiedistrict.com/dining
Near Southside | https://www.nearsouthsidefw.org/members
Toro Toro Fort Worth Romantic Valentine’s Dinner: https://www.torotorofortworth.com
Valentine’s Day in GRAPEVINE
Grapevine is the ultimate destination to show your loved ones just how grapeful you are this Valentine’s Day! Whether you are celebrating with your sweetheart, best friends or family, you’ll discover romantic events and unforgettable date ideas, including indulgent chocolates, exciting train rides and intimate wine tastings. Make this Valentine’s weekend extra special by creating sweet memories in Grapevine, where love and romance are always in the air. Here are a few of the special events to enjoy in Grapevine this Valentine’s Day season:
Valentine’s Day Trivia Night
- Third Rail Bar
- Tuesday, February 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 815 S. Main St.
- Free, first come first served seating. Reserve your spot here.
Flaming Cocktail Hot Date Night
- Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery
- February 12-15, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- $185
- 701 S. Main St.
Tower of Love
- Grapevine Observation Tower
- Wednesday, February 12-16, from 11 a.m. to 7p.m.
- $10 per couple
- 815 S. Main St.
- Kiss your Valentine 150 feet in the air overlooking DFW
Peace. Love. Shine. Fundraiser for House of Shine
- Glass Cactus
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- $175 per person
- 334 S. Barton St.
- Fajita bar, one signature drink and a complimentary ‘favorite thing’ from one of the featured Women Who Shine. Buy tickets here.
Galentine’s Charcuterie Design and Wine
- Messina Hof Grapevine Winery
- Thursday, February 13, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- $40 per ticket
- 201 S. Main St.
- Design a charcuterie bouquet while enjoying delicious wine. See tickets here.
Sweetheart Wine Train
- Grapevine Vintage Railroad
- Friday, February 14, 2025
- $52 per person; Premier Class: $395 per table (Ages 21+)
- 705 S. Main St.
- Two glasses of wine (more available for purchase), Souvenir Wine Glass, Dessert and
Red Rose. To purchase tickets, visit GVRR.com.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- The Palace Arts Center
- Friday, February 14, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
- $6.00, click here to purchase tickets.
- 300 S. Main St.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Till Death Do We Part
- Messina Hof Grapevine Winery
- Friday, February 14, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- $75 per ticket
- 201 S. Main St.
- The murder mystery dinner will include a Wedge Salad with Candied Bacon, Tri-Tip Sirloin with Red Wine Cherry Chutney, and Green Bean Almandine. Tickets can be found here.
Valentine’s Day Couples Painting:
- Painting with a Twist
- February 14, $5 off Happy Hour: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Late Night: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- $41
- 203 E. Worth St.
Valentine Wine Trail
- Various wine-tasting rooms in Grapevine
- Saturday, February 15, 2025
- $60 per person in advance; $65 per person at the door
- 409 S. Main St.
- One commemorative wine glass, and three wine tastes and a food pairing at each of the seven participating wineries across Grapevine. Click here for tickets.
Wine & Chocolate Happy Hour
- Grapevine Food Tours
- Daily, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- $119 per person
- 603 S. Main St.
- Sample wine and chocolate pairings at two wineries and one boutique wine shop along Grapevine’s Historic Main Street. Tickets can be bought here.
Try delicious treats & good eats
- Explore delicious dining and decadent desserts across Grapevine that will make your taste buds fall in love with every bite.
- Check out one of our many restaurants here.
- All about that sweet life or looking for the perfect gift? Stop in to Sue’s Chocolate, Chocolate Moonshine Co., JudyPie, Kilwin’s and Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream for a delicious dessert.
- If you’re on a gluten-free diet try out Pinch of Salt Pastries.
Make it a Valentine’s Day weekend staycation
- Turn Valentine’s Day into a romantic, weekend staycation in Grapevine at one of our 20 hotels. Check out a full list here.
