Love is in the air! Who says you have to spend big bucks to show someone how much you love them? Bargain hunters love anyone who appreciates saving money. And there are many lovely deals this Valentine’s Day in Denver for friends, family and sweethearts to enjoy together without breaking the holiday budget. The offers are valid on Tuesday, February 14 (unless noted otherwise) at participating locations, while supplies last.
As always, don’t forget to support local restaurants and shops, too. Many will be offering Valentine’s Day dinner packages or specials, so check their website or call ahead to inquire about any possible holiday deals or promotions.
The Valentine’s Day round-up will be updated, as more deals are announced. Check here for the latest list.
We’ve put together a list of low-cost ways to celebrate with the one you love in the Denver area, as well as where to buy locally-made chocolate, Valentines Day gifts under $10, $15 and $20, and how to send Valentine’s Day cards from Loveland
MHOTC Tip: If you’re dining solo, you can still take advantage of any buy-one-get-one FREE offers — just take the extra entrée home for another meal or midnight snack.
Applebee’s
Sip on Applebee’s holiday-themed Smoocho Mucho Sips for just $6 each — choose Tipsy Cupid or Date Night Daiquiri. Combine the specialty drinks with the restaurant’s popular 2 for $25 meal deal (appetizer and two entrées) for a truly “cheap” date night.
Baskin-Robbins
Back by popular demand, Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month is once again Love Potion #31. The limited-time flavor features white chocolate and raspberry flavored ice creams, a raspberry swirl, chocolate flavored chips and raspberry-filled chocolate flavored hearts.
Blackjack Pizza
No gamble here, just a lovely (and tasty) pizza! Blackjack Pizza is offering The Love Pizza for just $9.99. Choose from cheese or pepperoni. The heart-shaped pizza is available from February 9 to 15. See cashier for full details.
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
It’s Taco Tuesday on Valentine’s Day! Enjoy tacos for just $2.49 at Cafe Rio Mexican Grill on February 14. Add rice, beans and drink for an additional $3. There’s no limit on the weekly special, so you can really spice up your holiday with loved ones.
California Pizza Kitchen
Order your favorite Crispy Thin Crust pizza in a heart shape at no additional charge — dine-in only.
Plus, enjoy California Pizza Kitchen’s “Valentine’s Day Sweet Deal for Two” with an appetizer, two entrées and a dessert — choose from the Classic or Adventure package. Price varies by location. The special meal is available from February 9 to 14.
Even lovelier, receive a Bonus Card for buy-one-get-one FREE pizza, pasta or salad, when you purchase a Sweet Deal package. (The bonus card is valid from February 15 to 22.)
Cat Care Society
Be a little “catty” on Valetine’s Day, thanks to this lovely offer from the Cat Care Society. Share “purr-fect” Valentines with friends, show your love of cats and support a good cause — all at the same time. The Lakewood cage-free cat shelter is selling Cat Valentines for just $10. You can pick them up at the shelter.
Image: Cat Care Society
Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA
Take your loved one on a wonderous adventure! Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA opens in Denver under the big tent in Ball Arena’s parking lot — from July 5 to August 13. Roses are red, violets are blue, Cirque du Soleil has a Valentine’s Day offer for you — get two (2) tickets starting at $105. The discount applies to select dates and price levels. Purchase tickets here.
Cheap Tuesday Movies
For movie lovers, there’s no better day of the week for Valentine’s Day to fall on other than Tuesday. Tuesday is the day most theater chains offer discounted tickets and/or concessions. The only catch is that the weekly special may “exclude holidays”, so double-check ticket prices before making plans.
In Denver, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, AMC Theatres, Cinemark, Elvis Cinemas, Harkins Theatres, Landmark Theatres and Regal Cinemas all offer discounted tickets on Tuesdays — with AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas offering “cheap” popcorn, too. Get all the details here.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is packaging some of its most popular items in a heart-shaped tray, including Chick-fil-A Nuggets (30-ct.), Chick-n-Minis (10-ct.), Chocolate Chunk Cookies (6-ct.) or Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves (12-ct.)
The lovely packaging is available from January 23 to February 25, while supplies last. Prices vary by location.
Plus, Chick-fil-A is testing a new Cauliflower Sandwich in Denver — for a limited time. Pick up two for Valentine’s Day — one for you and one for your sweetheart.
Photo: Chick-fil-A
Chili’s
Perfect for a frugal date night! Enjoy Chili’s popular 3 for Me value meal for $10.99 — a beverage, appetizer and entrée, all from a select menu. Plus, check out your location’s Happy Hour specials for added fun.
Cinnabon
As if Valentine’s Day isn’t sweet enough, you can make it sweeter with this special at Cinnabon. For a limited time, the popular bakery is offering a Valentine’s Day Bundle — two (2) Classic Cinnamon Rolls and two (2) regular Cold Brews for $15.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is making Valentine’s Day even sweeter. From February 1o to 14, enjoy something extra sweet to share with your Valentine. Get a FREE Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or Biscuit Beignets, when you buy two (2) select entrées. The offer is only available for dine-in.
Del Taco
Spice up Valentine’s Day! Fortunately for taco lovers, Del Taco’s weekly Taco Night falls on Valentine’s Day this year. Enjoy three (3) Snack Tacos for just $1.69 on February 14. The offer is valid from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. However, many locations offer the discounted tacos all day. Thanks to the special, you and your loved ones can enjoy a frugal fiesta.
Denver Urban Spa
Relax this Valentine’s Day at Denver Urban Spa, a new facility located near DIA at 5374 Blackhawk Way. From February 10 to 24, two can enjoy a private soak for the price of one in an 104° outdoor hot tub — $20 for two people. That’s 50% off the regular price. Use promo code Valentines Day when reserving. You can even bring your favorite beverage — just no glass, please. Make reservations here.
Denver Zoo
Go wild with your sweetie at the Denver Zoo! From February 3 to 14, the popular attraction is offering a limited number of half-price adult daytime admission tickets. That makes each ticket just $11. Availability is limited. Get more details here.
Image: Denver Zoo
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
This Valentine’s Day, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering one-day-only deals for all BBQ lovers — when you order online. For singles, Dickey’s is serving one meat, one side and a Big Yellow Cup meal for just $9.99.
And couples can enjoy Two Meat Plates for just $29. Choose from brisket, pulled pork, chicken, kielbasa sausage or pork ribs plus four (4) total sides.
Dollar Tree
You won’t blow up your holiday budget at Dollar Tree. Rather than spend $5 or more on a single balloon at the grocery store, stretch your holiday budget by buying bargain balloons.
The store sells foil balloons in many shapes and colors for just $1.25, including Valentine’s Day and heart-shaped balloons. Price may vary by location.
Plus, the discount chain offers a variety of low-cost Valentine’s Day greeting cards.
Dunkin
For a limited time, Dunkin’ has brought back its signature heart-shaped donuts, including the Brownie Batter Donut and Cupid’s Choice Donut.
Plus, you can pair the holiday-themed donuts with its Cocoa Mocha Signature Latte or Strawberry Dragonfruit Dunkin’ Refresher for a Valentine’s Day treat.
Plus, this February, the popular donut shop is offering its first-ever Dunkin’ Rewards member exclusive beverage, the new Brownie Batter Signature Latte. Prices vary by location.
Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Give the gift of health (and quality time together) this Valentine’s Day! Evergreen Park & Recreation District is offering $50 off a Couples Annual Pass — from February 13 to 15.
For singles, enjoy $25 off Annual Youth, Adult/Military/Senior or Super Senior Pass.
The discount is only available for in-person purchases made at Wulf or Buchanan Recreation Centers. It’s not an inexpensive gift, but you can’t put a price on good health.
Firehouse Subs
Heat up Valentine’s Day with lots of savings! Firehouse Subs is offering a FREE medium sub with the purchase of a medium (or large) sub, chips and a drink — after 4 p.m. on February 14.
The tasty offer requires this coupon from the chain’s Twitter account.
Hammond’s Candies
For Denver, it doesn’t get much sweeter than our very own Hammond’s Candies. The local candy shop is offering 15% off all of its sweets and treats online. Use promo code HAMMONDSLOVESYOU at check out. Order by February 10 for delivery on Valentine’s Day. The sweet discount ends February 14.
Even sweeter, the week of Valentine’s Day, Hammond’s Candies is offering 30% off in-store. The candy store is located at 5735 N. Washington St. in Denver.
Harkins Theatres
Spend Valentine’s Day watching a romantic classic on the big screen again. On February 14, Harkins Theatres’ Tuesday Night Classics series is showing The Notebook at 7 p.m. And, loveliest of all, tickets are just $5. Plus, there is an encore screening the following day on February 15 at 1 p.m.
Hooters
Valentine’s Day will be a real hoot for singles at Hooters! On February 14, get 10 FREE wings any style with an in-restaurant purchase of 10 wings of the same style by shredding an image of your ex in-restaurant or online.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Take your relationship to new heights with its “Love Is In The Air” flight package from February 2 to 19: Four flights shared by two people, two videos, special flight gear provided, one-on-one instruction and personalized certificate — starting at $164.99.
There is only one location in Colorado at 9230 Park Meadows Dr. in Lone Tree.
King Soopers
From January 25 to February 14, buy two (2) American Greetings items ($2 or higher) and get a FREE bag of Lindt LINDOR truffles (8.5-oz.) — $7.49 value. Choose from Assorted, Dark Strawberry, Strawberries & Cream.
The offer requires a digital coupon to be downloaded to your shopper’s loyalty card.
In addition, King Soopers is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE box of Russell Stover or Whitman’s chocolates. Give one to your sweetie and enjoy one for yourself. Get details here.
Krispy Kreme
This Valentine’s Day, Krispy Kreme is choc-full of Hershey’s chocolate flavor with its four (4) all-new heart shaped doughnuts, including Hershey’s Chocolate Chip Caramel Kreme Doughnut, Hershey’s Double Chocolate Kiss Doughnut, Hershey’s Strawberry Dream Doughnut and Hershey’s I Pick You Doughnut.
Krispy Kreme’s Valentine’s Day Dozen features two (2) each of the holiday-themed Hershey’s doughnuts and four (4) Original Glazed in a limited-edition box.
McDonald’s
Will you be my McValentine? Little sweethearts will enjoy McDonald’s popular Valentine Friend Pack.
The $1 holiday booklet includes 12 coupons for $24 in FREE food, including three (3) hamburgers, three (3) small vanilla cones, three (3) bags of apple slices and three (3) apple juice drinks or milk jugs.
Meow Wolf
Get creative and inspired with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day! Meow Wolf’s largest permanent installation, Convergence Station, makes for the perfect date because they’re so much to explore and experience.
It will definitely make for memorable and colorful Valentine’s Day And, because you live in Colorado, residents get $10 off on admission.
Natural Grocers
You can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day without chocolate! On February 14, Natural Grocers is giving its {N}power loyalty members a FREE Chocolove Bar (2.9- to 3.2-oz.) — no purchase necessary. The bar regularly sells for $2.99, so the savings are definitely super sweet.
Olive Garden
After enjoying your Valentine’s Day meal, take home a budget-friendly entrée to enjoy later for just $6. Choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. The offer is available for dine-in only. Limit five (5) take-home meals per in-restaurant entrée.
Panera Bread
Make bagels part of your Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch. This year, Panera Bread’s weekly Tuesday bagel special falls on February 14. Enjoy a baker’s dozen of bagels for just $10.29. Add a few tubs of cream cheese and you have lovely snack…or addition to any holiday feast.
Papa Murphy’s
Heat up the sweet holiday with Papa Murphy’s Valentine’s Day favorite, the HeartBaker Pizza.
The festive pizza shaped like a heart is available from February 1 to 15, online and in-restaurant. The price is $11. Choose from cheese or pepperoni.
Customers may also choose to bring home the Sweetheart of a Deal, which includes a HeartBaker Pizza and chocolate chip cookie dough for $14.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Grab your sweetheart or friend for a frugal fiesta. On February 14, QDOBA Mexican Eats is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée exclusively for members of its QDOBA Rewards loyalty program. The required coupon will be added to each member’s account on Valentine’s Day.
Regal Cinemas
Enjoy date night at the movies! Regal Cinemas is offering gift card bonus for Valentine’s Day — from February 9 to 14. Buy a $50 gift card and receive a $15 Concession Bonus eCard. The bonus card is valid February 9 to March 9.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Enjoy an Italian feast for Valentine’s Day! Romano’s Macaroni Grill is offering 25% off e-gift cards with promo code VALENTINE. The deal is available for orders up to $250 — from February 8 to 14. Get a discounted gift card for Valentine’s Day and pick up another for a birthday or anniversary.
Safeway
Check two items off your Valentine’s Day list with one shopping trip at Safeway. From January 15 to February 14, buy three (3) American Greetings cards ($2.99 or higher) and get a FREE Russell Stover or Whitman’s assorted chocolate heart (1.5- to 10.3-oz.) — up to $10.99.
The offer requires a digital coupon to be downloaded to your shopper’s loyalty card.
Schlotzsky’s
On February 14, Schlotzsky’s is offering its rewards members a buy-one-get-one FREE Cinnabon. Choose from the Classic Roll, MiniBon and/or Center of the Roll. The sweet offer must be activated through the Rewards App.
SeaQuest
Make Valetine’s Day a family adventure under the sea! From February 9 to 14, SeaQuest in Littleton is offering 50% off admission for adults, children and seniors. Get promo code here.
Snarfburger
Enjoy a juicy burger with your loved one on Valentine’s Day! On February 14, buy any burger and get a FREE second burger (of equal or lesser value) at Snarfburger. You must show the cashier the Snarfburger Valentine’s Day social media post. (Look for it to be posted on the morning of February 14.) The juicy offer is only valid in-restaurant.
Snarf’s Sandwiches
Get sandwiched by savings on Valentine’s Day! On February 14, buy any sandwich and get a FREE 5″ or 7” sandwich (of equal or lesser value) at Snarf’s Sandwiches. You must show the cashier the Snarf’s Sandwiches Valentine’s Day social media post. (Look for it to be posted on the morning of February 14.) The lovely offer is only valid in-restaurant.
Starbucks
Cheers, Starbucks lovers! Enjoy 50% off a delivery order from Starbucks through Uber Eats on February 14. The discount requires a promo code.
Village Inn
Enjoy pie with your sweetie pie at Village Inn! From February 10 to 14, the diner is offering Sweetheart Meal Deal on Valentine’s Day — two entrées and two slices of pie for just $25. The offer is available for dine-in or to-go. Pie selection varies by location.
Whole Foods Market
Roses are red, violets are blue, here are some rosy savings just for you! Whole Foods Market is offering probably the best price in town on roses.
Pick up two dozen roses for just $24.99 — Amazon Prime members only. The rosy offer is available from February 8 to 14.
Ziggi’s Coffee
Take a break with your loved one on Valentine’s Day! Ziggi’s Coffee is offering a lovely (and rare) deal on February 14 — enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE drink. The offer is only available to Ziggi’s Rewards members via the Ziggi’s app. Check your account for the deal.