Use this gift and date guide to have an amazing Valentine’s Day in Colorado Springs!

Here are 10 ways to celebrate with your love including 5 gift ideas and 5 date ideas!

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show someone just how much you adore them, and what better way than through a locally-sourced gift or a romantic date. View this list to see some of our favorite ideas for 2025.

1. Relax with a locally-made bath and body gift set from RM Soap Market

Is your partner a sucker for a relaxing night in? RM Soap Market’s gift boxes are basically a spa in a box. These handcrafted gift sets come with a variety of their most beloved products, including lotion candles, bath bombs, body whips, and more.

2. Dance the night away at a real castle 

Saturday, February 16 at 6:00pm

Glen Eyrie Castle was the home of Colorado Springs’ founder, General William Jackson Palmer, and sits at the base of the pristine Queens Canyon. On Saturday, February 15 at 6:00pm, they are hosting a delicious banquet and romantic dance in the historic Great Hall. Complete the evening by staying in one of their on-site hotel suites!

3. Gift a piece of jewelry from The Local Honey Collective

This one’s for the jewelry loving ladies out there — you can’t go wrong with a piece selected from one of Colorado Springs’ favorite boutiques, The Local Honey Collective! Choose from fun statement pieces like their handcrafted clay earrings or a more timeless option like one of their gold-filled necklaces.

4. Taste the best food in the city on a romantic walking tour

February 8-15 from 5:30-8:30pm

Dine and dash in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs on a walking food tour hosted by Rocky Mountain Food Tours (that’s us!). The experience starts with a champagne toast, features multiple savory destinations, and ends with either chocolate fondue or a dessert flight depending on location. During the experience, your expert tour leader will share love stories from Colorado Springs’ historic past!

Available for seven nights between February 8-15 from 5:30-8:30pm. Advance ticket purchase required. More information here!

5. Invest in your love with a virtual couples’ strengths session

Get to know your partner on a deeper level with a virtual, private Couples’ Strengths Discovery Session with TRĪB! Through a simple online assessment and the help of a certified CliftonStrengths coach, you’ll learn what makes the other person tick, feel loved, and so much more — making your relationship stronger than ever!

6. Shop local gifts at the “Be Mine Market”

Saturday, February 8 – 11am-3pm

Peruse handcrafted gifts including jewelry, woodcrafts, cocktail mixers, and more at this free Valentine’s Day themed “Be Mine Market” at 1350 Distilling. The market is being held on Saturday, February 8 from 11am-3pm. While you’re there, nosh on some treats and order a cocktail from the bar!

7. Listen and laugh to dueling pianos at the Phil Long Music Hall

February 14 at 7:00pm

Share an exciting night of music and fun at the Phil Long Music Hall for this dueling pianos Valentine’s special. Be entertained as two talented pianists take the stage – and your requests! Tickets are available now.

8. For animal lovers, give them a RED (panda) gift from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Since RED is the official color of Valentine’s Day, adopt a red panda in honor of your love and receive a gift package complete with an adoption certificate, red panda fact sheet, a plush red panda and more. This is a fun and unique way to celebrate the holiday, but you must place your order with the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo by February 5.

9. Have an unforgettable dining experience with Chef Fernando Trancoco

February 14 and 15

Chef Fernando Trancoco of Tepex and Inefable is taking over the lower level of Avenue 19 for a two-night Valentine’s pop-up dinner. Enjoy fresh Mexican and Latin cuisine while listening to a “guitar virtuoso,” Vincent Chavez. Make your reservation now.

10. Pick up some delicious chocolates or candies from Bonbon Bombardier

Local confectioner Bonbon Bombardier makes speciality candies for Valentine’s Day. Their marshmallow sandwiches are pure delight, plus their packaging is adorable! Order directly or pick up your sweet treats from Eclectic Co. in downtown Colorado Springs.

Whether you’re looking for a great gift or are heading out for a night on the town, we hope this Valentine’s Day is one for the books!

Cheers! Your Rocky Mountain Food Tours Team

(So, what’s a food tour, anyway…?)

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