10 Unique Ways to Celebrate Valentines Day Around Atlanta | 2024
We are shaking things up this Valentine’s Day with a revamped list for 2024, complete with events both leading up to the holiday itself and lasting all throughout the month! With the romantic holiday falling on a Tuesday this year, we are here to help you kick the holiday up a notch – whether you celebrate with the whole family or your special valentine.
So skip the same old dinner reservations (maybe even explore one of our new favorites here!) and celebrate with an entire lineup of festive fun, exciting flavors, and incomparable experiences.
From virtual cooking classes to getting out to Atlanta’s favorite attractions, Valentine’s Day will be fun for Valentines, Galentines, and everyone in between!
From time together with your sweetheart, a ladies’ night out, or even just a way to shake up your weekend, we have you covered with our list of 10 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Valentines Day Around Atlanta in 2024.
- Valentines in the Garden
Wednesday, February 14th
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Love is in the air, and romance is blooming! The elegant evening will feature the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s exquisite springtime blooms where you and your Valentine can enjoy delectable bites, cocktails, and dancing! Enjoy live music as you stroll through the Gardens and tropical conservatories, sampling both savory and sweet treats from Atlanta’s top chefs alongside handcrafted Valentines Day cocktails. This year’s romantic celebration also features cash bars throughout the Gardens and vow renewals! - Enduring Hearts Bourbon Gala
Saturday, February 9th
The InterContinental Buckhead
We’ve edited our annual list to include this one-of-a-kind opportunity to dazzle your Valentine while giving back to an incredible cause! The landmark 10th annual event highlights over 11 high-end bourbons and whiskeys on the tasting menu, also showcasing a Wine Pull, Gourmet Dinner, Silent and Live Auctions, Live Entertainment, and the Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Raffle! Mingle among local philanthropists and affluent professionals while sampling mouthwatering hors d’ouevres and a full open bar.
- Sips Under the Sea: Valentine’s Day
Wednesday, February 14th
Georgia Aquarium
Roses are Red, Oceans are Blue – And love is in the air (or in this case, the water) at the Georgia Aquarium! The Friday before Valentine’s Day, celebrate with your sweetheart, sip on a romantic cocktail, and dance the night away as you experience the Aquarium in a way that feels like you have it all to yourself. - Valentine’s Prix-Fixe Dinner on the Roof
Tuesday, February 14th
The Roof at Ponce City Market
The prix-fixe Valentine’s Day Dinner is coupled with optional wine pairings, cocktails, and beer recommendations from The Roof’s award-winning beverage team! This unique curated dining experience is a perfect way to celebrate the romantic evening. Elevate the experience by booking your own person Igloo in the Roof! - Fernbank After Dark: Love on the Brain
Friday, February 9th
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Atlanta’s favorite adult science night has a special twist this February! Experience science with hands-on activities, full bars, live music, access to museum exhibits open for self-guided tours, and more. This Valentine’s Day, explore the science behind love and heartbreak and the curious facts about how our senses play into attractions and dislikes. You and your valentine will enjoy after-hour access to Fernbank’s exhibits, the captivating lights of WildWoods: AGLOW, themed activities, music, and more! Music provided by Sailing to Denver featuring Rosey. - Orchid Daze
Opens Wednesday, February 14th
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
What better way to celebrate the entire day on Valentine’s Day than to surround yourself with these incredible blooms? With thousands of flowers, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens in the largest orchid center in the United States. The world of America’s favorite flower will be housed in tropical warmth, showcasing the beauty and fragrance of the exhibit! Orchids are the largest and most diverse plant family in the world, and the Fuqua Orchid Center offers more than 200 genera and 2,000 species of orchids.
- Love Stories of Oakland
Wednesday, February 14th
Oakland Cemetery
Recount the loves, lives, and losses of Atlantans of days past while enjoying over 20 tour stops through Oakland Cemetery’s Victorian Garden. The hour-long tour also examines the symbolism of love and devotion found on monuments, headstones, and mausoleums throughout the grounds. Each ticket includes a complimentary sweet treat, and a special twilight tour will take place on Valentine’s Day! - Searching for Love Scavenger Hunt
February 1st – March 3rd
Oakland Cemetery
Get the whole family in on the Valentine’s Day celebrations this year! The love-themed scavenger hunt is family friendly, welcoming all ages to follow all-new cryptic clues to solve riddles! No reservations are required to participate, just purchase your printable Searching for Love packet online and use the self-guided tour map (a $5 value) that can also be used on return visits. Let the love games begin! - Oyster Fest
Saturday, February 10th
Park Tavern
Break out of your shell this Valentine’s Day weekend with a change from the ordinary! Take your valentine out to Park Tavern’s day-long festival to enjoy live music, cold cocktails, and – of course – fresh oysters! With oysters freshly flown in for the special event, it’s no wonder Park Tavern has made a name for itself with the legendary event. - Valentine’s Day at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Monday _ Tuesday, February 12th – 13th
Join CMA in the Art Studio to create your very own Valentines that POP! Stop by the Science Bar, Art Studio, Jane’s Innovation Station, and the CMA Stage where African American leaders in science, art, and innovation will be highlighted! Enjoy interactive storytimes, hands-on activities, and exciting experiments all month long!
