# Valentine's Events in Richmond: Where the City’s Actually Going Out This Year - **Subtitle**: From laser shows to dog kissing booths: how Richmond is really doing Valentine’s Day - **Category**: Valentine's Day - **Display Name**: Valentine's day events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 88.9k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f8c51977e6e42efe4a5c80bbb32ef2112d1173c824d5b188df1ce813c346c800-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602291724 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/47ba3420-90ae-11f0-9168-03be264ad628-rimg-w200-h200-dc76665d-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68e194661706e.jpg ## About If you’re trying to figure out what to do for Valentine’s Day in Richmond this year, know this: people aren’t hiding at home. With thousands of locals circling or booking plans, the energy is less white-tablecloth dinner, more “let’s go do something.” The most-talked-about Valentine’s events in Richmond say a lot — a Valentine’s Day Market for the browse-and-stroll crowd, the Dog Kissing Booth at the Richmond SPCA for anyone who’d rather flirt over rescue pups than roses, the Laser Show: Prince at the Science Museum of Virginia for couples who want nostalgia and spectacle instead of another prix fixe menu. Heartbreakers Ball is basically built for the ‘it’s complicated’ crew and friend groups dodging heavy romance, while the Pre-Valentine Salsa Happy Hour! is the safest “we just started seeing each other” move: low stakes, fun, and you can bail after a drink if the chemistry’s off. If you’re looking for genuinely romantic things to do in Richmond without overdoing it, live music nights like Janet Martin and Wrecking Ball at Révéler hit that sweet spot of intimate but not awkward. Ember Music Hall is pulling in the bigger, more social dates; Harry's at Hofheimer stays strong for rooftop-adjacent cocktails and people-watching; and JC Desserts is where plans quietly turn into “we should do this more often.” Whether you’re on a first date, ten years in, or just not in the mood for a hearts-and-flowers script, the smartest things to do for Valentine’s Day in Richmond this year are the ones leaning into shared experiences — a little chaotic, a little casual, but very Richmond. ## Trending Events in Richmond - **Event Name**: Cosplay Photo mini-Con 2026 (Richmond, VA) - **Description**: Step into a world where creativity, collaboration, and cosplay come together for an exciting and unique "mini-con" coming to Richmond, VA!About this EventStep into a world where creativity, colla - **Venue**: Fallout - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1b20fa69e5e63c68ab44132da25d61836939fcd43de459bb2375d4603d3e0374-rimg-w1200-h600-dc040404-gmir.jpg?v=1774789335 - **Event Name**: River City PIRATE BALL (2026 Richmond, VA) - **Description**: RESCHEDULED: Organizers have rescheduled (and moved) the 2026 River City PIRATE BALL from June 27th to November 6, 2026 - all current tickets wil be honored on the new date, now hosted at Fallout (117 N. 18th - **Venue**: Fallout - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a282218a1f70.jpg - **Event Name**: Learn the Shim Sham: Jazz Line Dance Workshop - **Description**: Come join us for our first ever “Shim Sham” line dance workshop on June 20th taught by our good friend and a phenomenal teacher Claire Newsome!Swing isn’t just a partner dance: it has a long and vibrant tradition of line dances thro - **Venue**: The Dance Space - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a285cce124a8.jpg - **Event Name**: The Liberty Hop: Red, White, and Blue Swing Dance feat. Triple Crossing Jazz Project - **Description**: Come join the Dance Friends to celebrate 2 special anniversaries: the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country, and the 2-year anniversary of the first ever Dance Friends social dance at the Dance Space!Come dressed to make - **Venue**: The Dance Space - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a25fd28a1aab.jpg - **Event Name**: TableTop Tavern (Richmond, VA) - **Description**: Adventurers, storytellers, & fantasy fans alike are invited to gather for an afternoon of tabletop adventures, themed drinks, and fellowshipAbout this EventAdventurers, storytellers, and fantasy fans alike are invited - **Venue**: Black Iris- Social Club, Art Gallery, Event Space - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9868ba136062f44653bffdaa71349063654c136b0368f33fcc9409d813e7c90d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc060106-gmir.jpg?v=1780596853 - **Event Name**: RICHMOND RNB FESTIVAL 2026:4TH ANNUAL by AAJAH’S HOUSE - **Description**: Textcode "richmond rnb " to 817-479-2380 for reservationsGet ready to groove to the hottest R&B tunes at RICHMOND RNB FESTIVAL 2026 - it's going to be a vibe you won't want to mi - **Venue**: Kanawha Plaza - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a04e92086d29.jpg - **Event Name**: Richmond Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/12872ae0120e78c00e6ec132de1be9029615c8572989cb433d97169b5ccfc8e9-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758626298 - **Event Name**: Forever Summer Fest 2026 - **Description**: About this EventJoin us again for this extraordinary event celebrating our favorite breweries coming together in our beloved city. Relax and enjoy great beer, wine, spirits, food, and music in the heart of Richmond - **Venue**: Main Street Station - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ddb77e648cbf7ce7360717f538b1d8c50f4b9eef0bfeab9049ce4803af05f6b9-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdfbf8a-gmir.jpg?v=1775602997 - **Event Name**: Chris Stapleton, Maggie Rose in Richmond - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Experience LIVE at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront—This Wednesday, August 19, 2026! 🎶 It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Chris Stapleton - **Venue**: Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8f5b0cc0-3c82-11f1-bd1f-f1e10f03be6f-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf1f3f0-gmir.webp?v=1776666687 ## Browse Valentine's Day Events by Date - [Valentine's Day Events Today in Richmond](https://allevents.in/richmond/valentines-day--today) - [Valentine's Day Events This Weekend in Richmond](https://allevents.in/richmond/valentines-day--this-weekend) - [Valentine's Day Events in June in Richmond](https://allevents.in/richmond/valentines-day--june) - [Valentine's Day Events in July in Richmond](https://allevents.in/richmond/valentines-day--july) ## FAQs - **Q**: How can I find Valentine's Day events in Richmond? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Valentine's Day events in Richmond on AllEvents.in. 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