Valentine’s Staycations and Themed Events in Denver

Check in to the heartbreak hotel at The Elizabeth in Fort Collins

Love is in the crisp, cool Denver air. Here are some of the best Valentine’s Day (last minute, I know) staycation ideas for your love birds, anti-love birds and galentines!

Check in to the Heartbreak Hotel: The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins holding Anti-Valentine’s Day break-up story contest 

Not feeling the love this February? The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins is commiserating with those who think that cupid is stupid and romance is better when bitter with the Anti-Valentine’s Day Heartbreak Hotel Contest.

The Elizabeth is inviting everyone to share their best – or worst – break-up story, either via social media direct message or in person on paper and share with the staff at The Elizabeth Hotel, The Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market, Magic Rat Live Music or Sunset Lounge.

Entries will be collected from Wednesday, Feb. 5th – Wednesday, Feb. 12th.

On Thursday, Feb. 13th, The Elizabeth will host a special Anti-Valentine’s Day Wine & Whine event in the lobby starting at 4 p.m. Dragan Andrejic, General Manager of The Elizabeth, and Jeff Haber, General Manager of The Emporium, Magic Rat, Sunset Lounge & Bowerbird, will take turns reading all of the tragic tales of woe aloud to commiserate and toast with a shot of ‘cold comfort.’ Complimentary wine will be served during the readings and the winner of the contest will be selected at random. 

For those who want to make a night of it – or for couples who still embrace the idea of a romantic getaway – book a stay at the luxurious, award-winning Elizabeth this February with room rates starting at $169 per night.

Indulge in a Decadent Date Night this Valentine’s Day at Denver’s Crawford Hotel

The Crawford Hotel at Union Station (photo cred: The Crawford Hotel Instagram)

Spoil the love of your life this Valentine’s Day with the new Decadent Date Night offer from Denver’s award-winning Crawford Hotel.

Priced at $2,000, The Crawford Decadent Date Night package includes:

• Overnight accommodations in a spacious Suite featuring a clawfoot tub
• A welcome amenity of rose petals, chocolate truffles and a chilled bottle of prosecco
• A Romance Concierge who can secure dinner reservations at a top Denver restaurant and provide turndown service, including drawing a bubble bath
• A custom floral arrangement
• The creation of a special playlist featuring all of your favorite love songs
• A private luxury car & driver to escort you around downtown Denver
• A private shopping experience and $500 gift card to Denver’s A Line Boutique
• A $300 credit for a relaxing visit to The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon
• Breakfast in bed from Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
• Late checkout

The Crawford is also offering Snuggle at the Station this Valentine’s Day, starting at $289 per night, Snuggle at the Station includes:

• Overnight accommodations in a luxurious Crawford guest room
• A bottle of prosecco & champagne flutes
• A romantic card game
• Breakfast in bed from Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
• Late checkout

Snuggle at the Station is available for a 2-night getaway between Feb. 13 – 17, 2020.

Located inside Denver Union Station, the award-winning Crawford features 112 luxuriously appointed guest rooms in three styles and unparalleled access to Denver Union Station’s eclectic mix of Colorado restaurants and retailers, including Mercantile Dining & Provision and Stoic & Genuine.

Valentine’s Day at Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek

Two packages at HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek:

• Eclairs and a bottle of champagne
• 50 dollar gift card to SOL Lingerie
• In-room record player with access to romantic vinyls
• Late check-out based on availability

Maven Date Night Package 

Make the most of your night out with a romantic overnight stay at The Maven at Dairy Block, which

Galentines Day at The Maven Hotel (photo cred: mavenhotel Instagram)

is offering the Date Night Package this February – the package includes two cocktails and an appetizer at Poka Lola Social Club and complimentary valet parking.

Dairy Block celebrating Valentine’s Day with Scott Young love letter installation, Thrice’s French Punk pop-ups & more

Dairy Block – downtown Denver’s hottest new micro-district that celebrates the maker – is hosting an extensive schedule of special events in February in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

Always Forever Yours with Scott Young Studio: Feb. 13th – 28th

Celebrate the special romance of the handwritten love letter with a new art installation from Denver conceptual neon artist Scott Young. From Thursday, Feb. 13th – Friday, 28th, the public is invited to stop by 1821 Blake Street to write and contribute a love letter to the gallery. Always Forever Yours will also feature an extensive schedule of movie screenings, workshops and other celebrations of love, including:

• Thursday, February 13th:
  • Opening Celebration: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Featuring collaborations with Retro Flora, Wordshop pop-up and a broad range of artists.
  • Movie Night: Bas Lehrman’s Romeo & Juliet: 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 20th – Movie Night, in partnership with Invisible City: Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amelie Poulin: 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 23rd – Just For You, Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • An exploration of self-love presented by Jackie Gretzinger, including sensory body movement writing, a candle light meditation and journaling workshop
• Thursday, Feb. 27th – Movie Night: Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom: 7 p.m.

Always Forever Yours will be open Thursday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. All of the Always Forever Yours events are FREE & open to the public.

French Punk with Thrice Pop-Up: Feb. 14th – March 1st

Thrice Pop-Up is bringing the French Punk “love revolution” movement to Dairy Block for a series of experiences that incorporate out-of-the-box design, entertainment, inventive cuisine and craft cocktails. Events include:

• Run for the Roses French Punk Pop Up Bar
  • A pop up cash bar within French Punk is open every weekend Friday & Saturday Feb. 14th  & 15th, 21st & 22nd and 28th & 29th: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
• Un-Valentine’s Drag Show – Friday, Feb. 14th: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. – $65 per person
• Drag Brunch – Saturday, Feb. 15th & Sunday, Feb. 16th: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  – $75 per person
  • Featuring a French Picnic Brunch by Chef Kelly Whitaker of BRUTO and Noble Grain Alliance
• Late Night Drag Show – Saturday, Feb. 15th:  9 p.m. – $75 per person
• French Punk Discotheque – Friday, Friday, Feb. 21st & Friday Feb. 28th
  • Featuring live music acts, DJ sets, Run for the Roses cocktails, FREE admission
• French Punk Night Bazaar – Saturday, Feb. 22nd
  • Featuring Run for the Roses cocktails, DJ Cyn & guest DJ sets – $15 per person
• All Night Leap Year Party – Saturday, Feb. 29th
  • Live music acts, DJ sets & surprise guests – $15 per person
• French Punk Party – Sunday, March 1st  – more details to come

All French Punk events will be held at 1855 Blake Street at Dairy Block, part of the historic Windsor Farm Dairy building at Dairy Block. Proceeds will benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the Noble Grain Alliance.

Use promo code DAIRYBLOCK to receive $10 off all ticket types. 

Wine & Dine, Valentine At Blanchard Family Wines – Friday, Feb. 14th

Blanchard Family Wines & For[a]ged are partnering to hosting Wine & Dine, Valentine on Friday, Feb. 14th, a romantic evening inside Dairy Block’s award-winning urban winery.

Enjoy a three course meal catered by For[a]ged, Dairy Block’s newest dining destination that unites craft and cuisine. The menu includes Oysters on the Half Shell, Miso Black Cod, Truffle Gnocchi, Peppercorn Crusted Beef Shoulder Medallion and more, including decadent desserts. Each course will be paired with a glass of wine carefully chosen by Blanchard’s Wine Educator. The evening is priced at $240 per couple, which includes both tax and gratuity.