Albuquerque isn't just a place to live — it's a place to love. And February? February is when this city pulls out all the stops. Whether you're planning a dreamy date night, a family adventure, a girls' night you won't forget, or just looking for an excuse to slow down and actually enjoy everything around you — we've got you covered. Think of this as your local love letter to the Duke City. You're welcome. ♡

 

🍷  Dinner Worth Dressing For

✦ ROMANTIC ESCAPE

Los Poblanos Historic Inn

Tucked into 25 acres of lavender fields in the North Valley, Los Poblanos is the kind of place that makes you forget you're 10 minutes from downtown. Their Valentine's dinner at La Quinta is intimate, beautifully set, and full of field-to-fork magic. If you really want to go all out, book a room and make a whole evening of it — fireplaces, peacocks wandering the grounds, and all.

 

✦ WINE & DINE

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

Right in Old Town, Lescombes is offering a gorgeous four-course Valentine's dinner for two — think lobster raviolo, steak frites, and a glass of wine included. It's a serious date night without the serious price tag. Reservations go fast, so don't sleep on it.

📍 Old Town & Cottonwood locations  •  $95/person

 

✦ MELT INTO EACH OTHER

The Melting Pot

Nothing says "we're doing this together" like fondue. The Melting Pot has stacked up their Valentine's week with gorgeous prix-fixe packages — some even include a shared lobster tail and champagne flutes to take home. It's cozy, it's indulgent, and you get a full two hours to just sit and enjoy each other.

📍 2201 Uptown Loop Road NE  •  Packages from $89/guest

 

✦ SKY-HIGH VIEWS

Ten 3 at the Top of the Sandias

Ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway to 10,300 feet and dine at Ten 3 with views stretching across 11,000 square miles. The food is excellent, the altitude is intoxicating, and the ride up there? That's the date. Honestly. Grab tickets and make the whole evening an adventure.

 

A few more tables worth knowing: Antiquity Restaurant for old-school elegance, Trombino's Bistro Italiano for handmade pastas and a warm neighborhood feel, and Farm & Table in the North Valley for farm-to-table dining that feels like a world away from the city.

 

🎭  Shows & Spectacles

✦ VALENTINE'S NIGHT

Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo

February 14th just got a major upgrade. This internationally celebrated comedic ballet company hits Popejoy Hall on Valentine's Day evening at 7:30 PM. It's wildly funny, genuinely impressive, and a perfect "wait, we're actually doing something amazing tonight" kind of date.

📍 Popejoy Hall  •  Sat, Feb 14 at 7:30 PM

 

✦ SWING & SWAY

Glenn Miller Orchestra

The next day — Sunday the 15th — bring your sweetheart (or your mom, or your best friend) to Popejoy Hall for an afternoon of big band nostalgia. We're talking "Moonlight Serenade," "In the Mood," and all the classics that made generations fall in love on dance floors. Tickets start around $46.

📍 Popejoy Hall  •  Sun, Feb 15 at 3:00 PM

 

✦ FOR THE BOLD

5th Annual Zombie Prom at Launchpad

Okay, hear us out. Not every love story is sunshine and roses. If you and your person are the kind of couple who thinks bloody lips and costume chaos sounds like a perfect Friday night — this is your Valentine's Eve. Dress up, get weird, have the best time.

📍 Launchpad  •  Fri, Feb 13 at 8:00 PM

 

🌿  Slow Down & Soak It In

✦ FEBRUARY SPECIAL

Valentine's Hacienda Massage for Two — Los Poblanos

An 80-minute couples massage with a botanical foot scrub, a lavender salve treatment, hot towel wraps — and then a glass of champagne in one of their serene lounges afterward. The whole thing is drenched in Los Poblanos lavender and feels like stepping out of time. Available all month long. Call the Hacienda Spa at 505-308-3453.

💛 $500 per couple  •  All of February

 

🍫  Chocolate, Obviously 

✦ BEAN TO BAR

Eldora Chocolate — A Tour & a Taste

This internationally award-winning, bean-to-bar chocolate shop in ABQ's North Valley is the real deal. Stop by for free samples of single-origin bars (yes, free), or book a private tour and go behind the scenes to learn how chocolate is actually made — from the cocoa bean to the finished bar. They even make a lavender chocolate using Los Poblanos lavender. It's a perfect low-key date, a perfect gift-shopping stop, and honestly, just a perfect afternoon errand.

📍 8114 Edith Blvd NE  •  Tue–Fri 11–6 / Sat 10–5

 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Love Is a Family Thing, Too 

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just for couples. Some of the best love in this city happens between parents and kids — and ABQ has plenty of ways to celebrate it.

✦ FAMILY ADVENTURE

ABQ BioPark

The Zoo, the Aquarium, and the Botanic Garden all under one roof. Spend the morning watching giraffes and zebras, then cool down by the fishies. A membership is seriously one of the best deals in the city if your kids are young.

✦ GET MOVING

Electric Playhouse

An immersive, interactive 24,000 sq ft digital wonderland. Kids go wild here, and honestly? So do adults. It's hands-on, it's creative, and nobody's staring at a screen the whole time.

 

✦ EXPLORE & DISCOVER

Explora Science Center

Interactive exhibits on everything from light and sound to electricity and magnetism. It's the kind of place where kids don't even realize they're learning. Budget-friendly, too.

✦ CULTURE & HISTORY

Old Town & the ABQ Museum

Wander through the sculpture garden, peek at the art, and grab hot chocolate from one of the Old Town shops. It's a gorgeous February stroll — bundle up and enjoy it together.

 

🛍️  Shop Local, Love Local 

✦ SUPPORT ABQ

Valentine's Markets & Pop-Ups

 

♦  Valentine Market at the Rail Yards  —  Sat, Feb 14 starting at 10 AM — handmade gifts, local goods, and that warm Rail Yards vibe.

♦  Valentine's Day Vendor Market at ABQ Food Park  —  Sat, Feb 14 at 1 PM — local vendors, food, and all the love.

♦  El Vado Valentine's Market  —  Fri, Feb 7 — New Mexican small businesses with handmade local goods.

♦  Candle Creation Workshop at #ABQTours  —  Feb 13–14 at Plaza Don Luis — make your own candle + happy-hour style fun. Adults only.

 

💛  Bonus: Date Night Ideas 

Brewery Hop Downtown. Start at Marble Brewery, wander to La Cumbre, end at Canteen Brewhouse. No plan is the plan.

Wine Tasting at Casa Rondeña. Tucked into the Rio Grande Bosque among cottonwoods — it genuinely feels like a secret. Bring a bottle home.

66 Diner Milkshake Date. Two straws, one shake, a jukebox. The most classic date night in Albuquerque, and it costs almost nothing.

Petroglyphs at Sunset. Hike the trails on the West Mesa and watch the light hit those ancient rock carvings. It's not romantic in the Hallmark way — it's romantic in the "wow, we're actually alive and here and this is real" way.

Planetarium Date Night. The NM Museum of Natural History & Science Planetarium does First Friday shows. Lay back, look up, and get lost in the stars together. Zero Wi-Fi. Maximum connection. 

But Here's the Real Love Story

 

All the dinners and the dance halls and the chocolate shops — they're wonderful. They're the sparkly, shareable highlights of a life well lived. But if you stop and think about it, the deepest kind of love? It starts at home. It's the kitchen where someone is making coffee at 6 AM just because they know you need it. It's the couch where two people are tangled up in a blanket, laughing at something stupid on a Tuesday night. It's the porch where you sit together in the quiet, watching the Sandias turn pink at dusk, and you don't say a word because you don't have to. A home isn't just where you live — it's where love actually lives. And whether you're buying your first one, upgrading to the next chapter, or just dreaming about what's next, we're here to help you find the place where your love story unfolds. Because in Albuquerque, there's no shortage of love — and there shouldn't be a shortage of the perfect home to hold it.

 

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