From dance parties to ice festivals to romantic events, here's what's happening in Denver this Valentine's Day weekend.

Friday, February 15

Cripple Creek Ice Festival

When: Feb. 9-17
Where: Cripple Creek, CO

The theme of this year's annual event is 'Superheroes on Ice,' and there will be plenty of fun for the whole family, from interactive ice sculptures to street vendors to live music, food, and beverages. 

Romance Under the Sea

When: Feb. 14-16
Where: Downtown Denver Aquarium

These unique dinner packages include a four-course meal, champagne, a rose, and two aquarium adventure passes. 

Yours Truly - An Immersive Valentine's Day Experience

When: Feb. 14-17
Where: The Lumber Baron Inn

This one-of-a-kind theater event will stage love letters written by famous authors such as Mark Twain, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, Beethoven, Virginia Woolf, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. There will also be live music and customized love poems in the ballroom and plenty of cocktails and dining options. 

Garden Bros. Circus

When: Feb. 15-17 
Where: Historic Denver Coliseum

This fun, family-friendly show will feature performers from 22 countries, special effects, elephants, and even jugglers seen on America's Got Talent. There will also be a special kids' zone with pony rides, a bouncy house, face-painting, and more.

Saturday, February 16

Electric Feels

When: Feb. 16
Where: Summit Music Hall

This experiential dance party originated in Los Angeles and will feature DJs spinning the tunes of your favorite indie rock and dance artists. 

Community Film Festival

When: Feb. 16
Where: Think 360 Arts

Through watching various films, attendees will discuss themes of "identity, criminalization, & survivorship" at this free event. 

Sunday, February 17

Stay Up With the Stars

When: Feb. 17
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science

This family-friendly event starts with a dinner at the museum followed by planetarium shows. If weather permits, you'll be able to see the stars through telescopes, create special crafts, and even enjoy the hot chocolate bar. 

What are your plans for this weekend? Did we miss any important events on our list? Let us know in the comments. 

Lindsay Frankel
Lindsay is a Denver transplant who loves writing as much as she enjoys hiking, horror movies, jokes, and good food. When she's not out exploring the city (or writing about it), you can find her immersed in a lively game of My Little Pony Monopoly, planted on the couch for a TV binge, or curled up with her rescue puppy, Lucy.
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