Valentine’s in Greensboro doesn’t have to be dinner-and-a-movie (unless you want it to be). These dates are plug-and-play: pick a vibe, show up, and let the activity do the talking. Think rooftop views, throwback games, hands-on DIY, and artsy chaos—plus a couple of “make something together” ideas that leave you with a souvenir.
If your ideal Valentine’s date includes a little friendly competition, Boxcar is built for it. This downtown bar-and-arcade pairs classic and modern games with a full bar, rotating craft drafts, and cocktails. Grab a made-to-order pizza or soft pretzel, then head out to the covered, heated patio for year-round hanging.
Experience the soulful sounds of blues and jazz at Juke Joint, a venue that celebrates the rich musical heritage of these genres. With live performances and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a perfect spot to enjoy authentic live music in Greensboro.
On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 (6:00–8:00 pm), lean into playful chaos at Nailed It DIY’s “Paint Your Partner” night. You’ll be guided by their ART-Tenders while you make something memorable together—no art degree required. The studio is designed for hands-on, personalized projects, and it’s BYOB, which makes the laughs arrive right on schedule.
Take Valentine’s night vertical. ONETHIRTEEN Brewhouse & Rooftop Bar is a four-story bar and event space in the heart of downtown. Start with live music on the first-floor stage, then wander upward: a Bourbon and Whiskey Bar on the second floor (with a reservable private room), and open-air rooftop spaces on the third and fourth floors with views.
On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 (7:30 pm), go full cinematic-romance with Greensboro Symphony’s Music of the Knights—a Valentine’s Concert built for big feelings and big sing-along energy. The Steven Tanger Center is downtown’s marquee performing-arts venue, built for Broadway tours and major concerts, and it also hosts Greensboro Symphony performances. Dress up a little; you’ll feel the upgrade.
Turn Valentine’s into something you can literally take home: Strike & Flame Candle Company offers candle-making services alongside a shop full of soy candles, bath and body products, and curated home fragrance. Make your own signature scent, name it something ridiculous, and let it become your “us” candle for the rest of the year. Bonus: it’s a great pre-dinner stop downtown.
If you want a date with zero small talk, put your hands in clay at The Clay Bakery Studio. Their instruction focuses on throwing on the potter’s wheel and hand-building, with glazing techniques available too. You’ll leave with one-of-a-kind pieces (and the satisfying proof that you tried something new together). It’s intimate, creative, and just the right amount of messy.
Pick a midweek Valentine warm-up: “Romantic Dinner for Two” at Reto’s Kitchen runs 6:00–8:30 pm on multiple February dates (for example, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026). It’s a cooking-class date where you learn, cook, and eat together—so you get dinner and a new shared skill. Expect a small-group, chef-led evening with a clear start and finish.