‘Tis the season of love, San Jose.
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, our great 408 has you covered with a variety of events to attend with your special someone, or simply your group of besties. Here’s our roundup of 20 events for the holiday.
💕 Fun for everyone
46th Annual Valentine Fun Run | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 9 a.m. | Campbell Park | Kick off your Valentine’s weekend with a hearty morning run or walk.
Flower Fusion: A Date to Yourself | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 3 p.m. | 664 Youngs Ct. | Create a fresh flower arrangement, and enjoy wine + small bites.
Swinging with Sinatra | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Drying Shed | Hear from A Touch of Bass as they sing all your favorite Frank Sinatra hits, accompanied with dinner.
Meet Your Valentine Party | Saturday, Feb. 11 | The Province | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Grab all of your single friends for a night of love, romance, and dancing.
Paradox Play | Saturday, Feb. 11 | Rec Room | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Enjoy an R&B “slow jamz” night with local DJs + a special guest from SOULECTION Radio.
Perfect Match: Chocolate, Cheeses, & Wine | Monday, Feb. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Eataly, Valley Fair Mall | Embark on a tasting journey with one of Eataly’s cheesemongers.
Q Corner Valentines Party | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 12-2 p.m. | 1075 E. Santa Clara St. | Join LGBTQ+ community members for treats, resources, and music from DJ Wavy.
Valentine’s Day: Caviar Tasting paired with Italian Bubbles | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Eataly, Valley Fair Mall | Learn about the history + how to serve Caviar and Italian sparking wines.
RomCom Trivia Night | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden | Test your knowledge of 1990s-2000s romantic comedy movies and enjoy food + drink specials.
Valentines Photoshoots | The Selfie Spot | Dates vary | Snap some pics with your besties for Galentine’s Day or your special someone for a meaningful Valentine’s memory.
🍰 Seasonal specials + menus
Marrakesh | Voyager Craft Coffee | Made with rose water, almond essence, espresso, milk, and housemade brown sugar simple syrup.
Strawberry Cheese Cream | Tiger Tea & Juice | Available through Feb. 14 | Made with fresh strawberry jasmine green tea topped with strawberry cheese foam.
Valentine’s Dinner | Hotel Valencia | Saturday, Feb. 11 | Expect an extravagant prix fixe menu with scallops, lobster, and red velvet cake.
Valentine’s Dinner | The Bywater | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Enjoy a prix fixe menu with seafood, steak, and matcha desserts.
Valentine’s Day Dinner | The Fab | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Dine with your special someone from the prix fixe menu featuring a bottle of wine, rib eye steak, and cheesecake.
Valentine’s Day Surf & Turf Dinner | Faultline Brewing Company | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Celebrate love with steak + shrimp plates, beer and champagne, and a dessert.
🌹 Shop for your sweetheart
Bubbles and Truffles | Friday, Feb. 10 + Saturday, Feb. 11 | 12-6 p.m. | Bohemian Moon Art, Moment SJ | Sip as you shop and enjoy delectable desserts.
Pawlentine’s Pop-Up | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 12-4 p.m. | Woofboard, Moment SJ | Get photos snapped of your furry friend and shop from local pet shop vendors.
Valentine’s Weekend | Saturday, Feb. 11 + Sunday, Feb. 12 | Plant Slut, Moment SJ | Enjoy 15% off store-wide, including cards, new gifts, and flower bouquets.
Bloody Valentines Market | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 1-8:30 p.m. | 31 Post St. | Shop Valentine’s Day gifts with a dark twist.
