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February Fun: Celebrate Valentine Season in Loveland, Colorado!

February Fun: Celebrate Valentine Season in Loveland, Colorado!

Mile High Mamas is about sharing the love and there’s no better way to spend the month of love than in Loveland, Colorado.

Loveland is known as the “Sweetheart City,” and every February, the town transforms into a haven for love and connection. You can participate in the famous Valentine Re-Mailing Program, where you can send your cards through Loveland to get their unique postmark and a special poem. Imagine sending Valentine’s cards to friends or even each other from the most romantic city in the U.S.!

Check out these fun ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Month with those you love.

Note: For additional information on Loveland’s awesome restaurants, downtown district, indoor skiing, outdoor skating, the Loveland Visitor’s Center’s Lock Love Sculpture and the free Benson Sculpture Garden, be sure to check out our visitor’s guide. 

Valentine Season Events & Experiences in Loveland, Colorado

Spread the Love

Valentine’s season is officially underway in Loveland, Colorado, the nation’s Sweetheart City. The 79th annual celebration includes the largest of its kind Valentine Re-Mailing Program, featuring a special collector’s stamp (also known as a cachet) and postmark. Want to send a special-stamped Valentine to spread love? To get the special 2025 collector’s envelope artwork and postmark, package pre-addressed, pre-stamped Valentines in a larger First-Class envelope. Send the envelope to Postmaster – Attention Valentines, 446 E. 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538-9998.

Once received, Valentines will be removed from the larger envelope and hand-stamped before being re-mailed to intended recipients. 
The official Valentine drop location sponsors include Independent Financial and Elevations Credit Union. Drop off self-addressed, stamped Valentine envelopes at these locations, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Center and the Loveland Post Office (446 E. 29th St. Loveland, CO 80538 & 601 Cleveland Ave Loveland, CO 80537). The post office will accept Valentines dropped off in the red mailbox displayed in the lobby from Jan. 10-Feb. 10, 2025.

Elevations Credit Union members can get free stamps for their Valentines from Jan. 8- Feb. 10 at the Loveland Branch. The Loveland branch will have Valentine/heart stamps for all members who would like to drop their Valentines at the mailbox in the branch (limit 20 per member).

Mailing Deadlines:

  • Jan. 29, 2025 | International mail deadline
  • Feb. 7, 2025 | Continental U.S deadline
  • Feb. 10, 2025 | Colorado deadline (within the state)

The Loveland Sweetheart Festival

Feb. 14-15, 2025

Get ready for the Sweetheart Festival 2025 in downtown Loveland, an unforgettable celebration for lovers, families, and friends. Experience the fun Friday, Feb. 14, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., as 4th Street transforms into a vibrant hub of joy and festivities. Enjoy live entertainment, live music, and the Loveland Flea Market featuring over 30 vendors. Indulge in delicious beer, wine, sweet treats, and mouthwatering food from fantastic food trucks. Plus, on 3rd street in the Foundry Plaza don’t miss out on children’s activities, the community stage, and a special QR code that unlocks exclusive promotions from the downtown businesses. Learn more at lovelandsweetheartfestival.com.

Loveland Lights at Chapungu

Jan. 31 – Feb. 16 SPECIAL LIVE NIGHT on Feb. 8

Centerra announces the return of Loveland Lights LIVE! In partnership with the stunning Loveland Lights display at Chapungu Sculpture Park taking place from Feb. 1-16. Visit on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 5-8 p.m. for a magical evening under the stars including a lively dueling pianos performance. Sip on the official Sweetheart beer and wine of 2025, and explore the park, where over 300,000 sparkling lights will set the perfect romantic backdrop. Get more information at https://visitloveland.com/loveland-lights.

Colorado Eagles Hockey Sweetheart Game

Feb. 12, 2025

The Colorado Eagles and the City of Loveland are excited to team up for the Sweetheart Game on Wednesday, Feb. 12 versus the San Jose Barracuda at Blue Arena. For the third season in a row, the Eagles and Visit Loveland will host the Sweetheart Game. Events include:

  • Fans can enter to win one of 150 “Sweetheart City Packs” via Eagles social media beginning the last week in January including two (2) tickets to the game and a gift bag from Visit Loveland.
  • Red and Pink light up sticks provided by the City of Loveland upon entrance to the game for the first 2,500 fans in attendance.
  • Stop by the Visit Loveland booth and show which person or player you Love by filing out a “I Love _______” sign.
  • Enter to win a team-signed jersey
  • Fun for the whole family at this marquee game during the Valentine’s season.

2025 Sweetheart Classic 4-miler

Feb. 15, 2025

Loveland’s Sweetheart Classic, presented by Redemption Church, returns at 9 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2025. The four-mile race starts in downtown Loveland and the awards will be held downtown.

LOVE Hot Air Balloon Rides

Feb. 15, 2025

Ride in the famous “Love Balloon” Valentine’s weekend in the Sweetheart City! Rides take place on Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The Ranch Events Complex at 5280 Arena Circle. The cost is $25 per person and a waiver is required. The minimum age is 6 years old and adults must be in relatively good health (no broken bones, no mobility issues, and no pregnant women). No restrooms are available on site and all rides are weather dependent. Contact: John Bell at 970-300-3332 or visit lovehotairballoonrides.com/.

Heartfelt Indulgences 

2025 Loveland Valentine Coffee
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Top of the Lake Coffee to produce the 2025 official Loveland Valentine coffee. Top of The Lake Coffee proudly announces the 2025 Sweetheart coffee flavor: Cinnamon Roll. The perfect blend of vanilla and cinnamon!

2025 Valentine Candy

Colorado Candy Company is proud to feature a cinnamon-flavored heart-shaped candy. The Cinnamon Sweethearts candy is made exclusively for the Sweetheart City and sold at Centerra Hallmark and Loveland Visitors Center.

2025 Valentine Cupcake

B Sweet Cupcakes announces its Valentine Cupcake flavor for the season of love. “Red Velvet Kiss” is a light chocolate-infused red velvet cake, swirled with cream cheese morsels, topped with airy vanilla cream cheese frosting, coated in heart red sugar and kissed with a chocolate.

  NEW! Valentine Candle

Kinzie Sargent, age 10, is selling candles for a cause. A portion of her candles sold at the Loveland Visitors Center benefit the House of Neighborly Services.

NEW FEATURE! The Namaqua Heart

Romance illuminates the sky in Loveland. Life Scout, Noah Kreutzer, with Troop 314 built and installed an LED heart on Namaqua Ridge to shine during the Valentine’s season. Noah has loved the existing Holiday Star since he was a young child. Adding a heart to the existing infrastructure of the star seemed like a natural fit for The Sweetheart City. The Heart is lit now until after Valentine’s Day, shining over Loveland.

Adult options:

2025 Loveland Valentine Wine

Sweet Heart Winery will feature its Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Calif. Rich, beautiful, and undeniably sexy, this wine is crafted with love and passion. 

2025 Valentine Beer

Founded in 2010, Grimm Brothers Brewhouse is Loveland’s oldest brewery. Once upon a time Grimm Brothers, in collaboration with the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visit Loveland, brewed a beer for the Sweetheart City. It was said that beer, known as The Bleeding Heart, held mystic powers. When consumed on a full moon, The Bleeding Heart was said to show you your heart’s true desire. This will be the 14th version of The Bleeding Heart release.

Valentine’s Day in Loveland isn’t just about romance—it’s about celebrating love in all forms. Be sure to check out th is unique, magical experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Mile High Mamas
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