Five Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Virginia Beach

Pictured: ValenTide's at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Whether you are a hopeless romantic or cupid’s biggest critic, Valentine’s Day might be top of mind as Feb. 14 approaches. This year, explore the unique Valentine’s Day activities happening across Virginia Beach with events planned for all ages. 

Valentine Bookmarks 
Feb. 8, 3-4 p.m., Feb. 12, 5-6 p.m., Great Neck Area Library 

Make a Valentine's Day bookmark at the Great Neck Area Library. Participants can craft and decorate the bookmark to keep or as a gift to a special someone. The event is open to youth in grades 6-12, and registration is required. 

Teen Valentine's Card Making
Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library  

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the Central Library for arts and crafts to make Valentine’s Day card. Whether it’s for your valentine, "galentine," "palentine" or anti-valentine, create cards with the provided supplies. Registration is not required. 

For more valentine’s-themed events at libraries, check out Virginia Beach Public Library's event calendar. 

Valentine’s Day CraftTea 
Feb. 13, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., Lynnhaven Colonial Education Center 
$30 per person 
 
Get ready for a "tea-riffic" time with someone special or a "Palentine's Day" with your guy and girl pals. Create personalized watercolor valentine cards with dried flowers, savor a casual cream tea service, and enjoy a tour of the historic Lynnhaven House and grounds. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online.

Find the latest information about Virginia Beach History Museums events, tours and group visits at vbmuseums.org. 

Forever Young Valentine’s Day Party 
Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bow Creek Recreation Center & Great Neck Recreation Center 
$10 fee per person for Bow Creek; $12 fee for Great Neck (rec center membership or day pass is required)  

Adults ages 55+ are invited to participate in a variety of recreational, physical, intellectual, social and outdoor activities in a fun and inclusive environment on Valentine’s Day. Forever Young friends will be celebrating a day of love and fellowship with games, music and lunch. Reserve your spot today. 

ValenTide’s 
Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m., Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 
$150 per person  

Celebrate this romantic day surrounded by a picturesque atmosphere sure to impress your valentine. This all-inclusive evening comes with gourmet food stations and an open bar, while you wander past sea turtles, sharks, rays and more. Keep the tides high with this memorable date night experience with keeper talks and unique science stations. Enjoy a traveling meal, stopping for each course at a different exhibit. This event is for ages 21 and up, and identification will be checked at the door. 

Event proceeds support the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation to provide quality care for the Aquarium’s animals, offer educational programs, conduct research and conservation work, and operate the nationally recognized Stranding Response Program. Purchase tickets online.