Out-of-the-box Things to Do in DFW For Valentine’s Day

Let’s face it—the thought of stressing over securing an impossible dinner reservation at an overcrowded restaurant to dine from an overpriced prix-fixe menu always puts a damper on the romance of Valentine’s Day. So in lieu of that headache, I’ve curated a list of romantic things to do in DFW on this Valentine’s weekend that offer a much more enjoyable, stress-free experience.

1. Venetian Gondola experience in Las Colinas - Take a romantic gondola cruise on Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn with Gondola Adventures. Valentine’s rides start at $200 for 1 hour and can include add-ons like cocktails, chocolates, and a message in a bottle for your loved one to find.

2. Enchantment of Orchids at the Dallas Arboretum - Go on a stroll through the Arboretum to view the organization’s first ever orchid exhibition and witness hundreds of blooms in the Arboretum’s iconic, historic DeGolyer House. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of champagne and able to enjoy an assortment of savory and sweet bites throughout the house with live music played in the living room.

3. Movie Date on a rooftop in Fort Worth - Rooftop Cinema Club is an open-air rooftop movie theater atop The Worthington Renaissance in downtown Fort Worth. Grab your loved one or best friends and catch a flick among the twinkling city lights.

4. Intimate Cocktails in Grapevine - Book a rooftop bubble or a reservation at the secret Speakeasy at Hotel Vin and enjoy a laid back evening of cocktails and chill.

5. Heart Burn at Meow Wolf in Grapevine - Whether you’re single or coupled up, enjoy a special adult-only Valentine’s-themed “dance floor therapy session” featuring DJ Gil T Pleasure and DJ Jess Baroness on Friday February 13.