Love, Locally: Valentine’s Day in West Philly

Whether you’re planning a date, a friend hang, or something for yourself, there are plenty of ways to spend Valentine’s Day. Read on to discover specialty menus, sweet treats and public art.

Discover ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in our neighborhood!

Things to Do

Scroll on to discover shopping, Valentine’s Day specials, and events to get into the Valentine’s Day festivities!

West Philly Bizarre x Jezabel’s Pop Up

West Philly Bizarre is popping up at Jezabel’s Cafe with a cozy, cabin-fever–breaking mix of vintage, art, home goods, and handmade finds. Swing by weekends Feb 7–8 and 14–15 to shop local makers, then treat yourself to Jezabel’s empanadas and Argentinean sweets while you’re there. Consider this your Valentine’s season excuse to browse, snack, and linger a little.

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Hair Vyce Studio Gift Card Special

This Valentine’s Day, Hair Vyce Studio (4828 Baltimore Ave) is offering a gift card bonus for anyone looking to invest in beauty and self-care. Gift cards are available online or in person, with bonus credit included toward future services!

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Galentine’s Day at the Pink Gym

The Pink Gym is celebrating Galentine’s with a special edition of its Mat Pilates class, featuring a few thoughtful touches for the occasion. Guests are encouraged to wear pink or red, move together, and stay after class for light bites. Classes take place February 14 and 15 at 10 AM, included for members with drop-in spots available for non-members!

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Sip & Shop: Mulled Wine & Love Songs at Manzanita’s

Feeling the winter blues? Join Manzanita Philly for a cozy weekend celebrating platonic love with Sip & Shop vibes, mulled wine, and love songs on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14. And on Saturday from 1–4 PM, settle in for tarot readings with the Astral Botanica!

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Galentine’s Day Happy Hour at Jezabel’s

Discover the flavors of Argentina with Jezabel’s Cafe in this immersive, hands-on Alfajor class led by Chef Jezabel Careaga. After class, settle in for a relaxed happy hour featuring NW Argentine–inspired tapas and complimentary vermut, with BYOB optional.

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Valentine’s Card Making at The Philly Soapbox

Looking for a creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The Philly Soapbox is hosting three hands-on card-making workshops throughout February, including letterpress printing (Feb 7 at 2 PM), risograph cards (Feb 10 at 6:30 PM), and cyanotype cards (Feb 14 at 10 AM). Each workshop offers a chance to make unique, handmade cards using different printmaking techniques. Register below!

Valentine’s Day Dining

Discover a number of West Philadelphia restaurants offering Valentine’s Day dining specials, from prix fixe menus to limited-time dishes created just for the holiday.

48th St. Grille offers Special Menu

If your love language is dinner plans, 48th Street Grille (310 S 48th St.) is serving up a special Valentine’s Day menu. The special lineup includes jerked roast rack of lamb, blackened rib eye steak and favorites like Jamaican braised oxtail and banana pudding cheesecake.

Perfect for a cozy date, a celebratory night out, or treating yourself to something special this Valentine’s Day. Reservations and online ordering are available.

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Pre-Fixe Menu at Renata’s Kitchen

Renata’s Kitchen (3940 Baltimore Ave) is leaning into the season with Sea of Love, a Valentine’s Day–only five-course tasting menu inspired by the flavors of the sea and curated by Chef Yasser Aiq. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friends, or just treating yourself, this cozy, candle-lit dinner runs Saturday, February 14 from 4 PM to close for $65 per person. Reservations are open, seating is limited, and love is definitely on the menu!

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Fall in Love with Public Art

Looking for a Valentine’s Day moment that feels thoughtful, local, and a little poetic? Take a ride along Market Street and experience A Love Letter for You, one of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s most iconic public art projects.

Created by West Philly native Steve Powers, the series spans 50 rooftop murals from 45th to 63rd Street, best viewed from the Market-Frankford Line. Together, the murals read as a love letter between people, neighborhoods, and the city itself.