Valentine's Day

Spring isn't in the air quite yet, but love is. This February, find new ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with movies, parties, and more in some of New York City's loveliest settings.
Stuck on what to do on Valentine's Day? Here's a list of some of the best places to go on a date in NYC parks this winter.
Getting married? Take a look at these beautiful settings in New York City parks, perfect for celebrating your special day.
Valentine's Day Events
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Shape Up NYC Heart Health Month Webinar - Hypertension 101
at Virtual/Online Events
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for our first Hypertension 101 Community Webinar in collaboration with Take the Pressure Off by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to celebrate Heart Health M
Free!
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Mi Amor Paint Night Event
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Mi Amor Paint Night
Free!
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Valentine's Day Celebration
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Children and families are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval for a Valentine's Day event
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Valentine's Day Coffee and Canvas
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Adults are invited to Williamsbridge Oval for a paint and sip event. Come out and enjoy an evening of painting, music, and relaxation.
Free!
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Zumba: Celebrating Valentine's Day with Sandra
at Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Valentines Day Love in Nature Hike
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in learning about the courtship habits of our local wildlife while taking a scenic stroll on the nature trails of Blue Heron Park.
Free!
Birding: You Gotta Love Birds
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn about courtship rituals, nest-building, parenting and other things birds do to attract and keep their mates.
Free!
Valentines Day Paint Event
at Dance Room (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Valentines day with us by participating in a painting event.
Free!
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Love in Nature Hike
at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in learning about the courtship and parenting habits of our local wildlife while taking a scenic stroll on the nature trails of Central Park
Free!
Friday, February 20, 2026
Little Hearts, Big Smiles!
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to the Al Oerter Recreation on Friday February 20, to celebrate love and friendship at our Little Hearts, Big Smiles event.
Free!
Related Video
Watch relationship expert Dr. Ruth Westheimer share her thoughts about the most romantic place in New York City Parks in this It's My Park Minute.

