If you’re still deciding what “romantic” looks like this year—candlelit steakhouse, sharks + chocolate, a masquerade ball, or screaming your lungs out in a Valentine-themed haunted house—Long Island understood the assignment.
Here are Valentine’s Day specials happening today and tonight across Nassau + Suffolk, with links so you can grab details/reservations fast.
The “Wow, you really planned this” picks (ticketed + unique)
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ChocoVino at Long Island Aquarium (Riverhead, 7–10pm) — A 5-course dinner with wine pairings (and an aquarium backdrop). $175+ per person, with an optional hotel package.
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Night Sky Love Planetarium Show (Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport) — Special Valentine’s programming with showings today (including an evening option).
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Valentine Haunt at Bayville Scream Park (Bayville, 7:30–10pm) — Valentine-themed haunted houses (because love is scary). Runs Feb 13–15.
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Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball (East Wind, Wading River, 7–11pm) — Open bar + full buffet + DJ. $135+ (discounted rate for larger parties listed).
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The Princess Bride screening (Guild Hall, East Hampton, 7–8:40pm) — A classic, cozy “rom-com-adjacent” night out.
Valentine’s prix-fixe dinners + restaurant specials (tonight)
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Jade Eatery & Lounge (Hicksville + Port Washington) — Valentine’s-only prix-fixe (Feb. 14) with live music + a complimentary rose. $85 per person (+ tax/gratuity).
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Desmond’s (East Wind, Wading River, 4–9pm) — Valentine’s prix-fixe dinner for $64.95 + tax/gratuity.
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R.AIRE at The Hampton Maid (Hampton Bays, 5–9:30pm) — $95pp Valentine’s dinner with a complimentary glass of cava + amuse-bouche (reserve online).
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North Fork Table & Inn (Southold) — Valentine’s prix-fixe Friday–Sunday, $125pp, with optional wine pairing (menu highlights listed).
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True Food Kitchen (Garden City, Feb. 10–17) — $65 prix-fixe for two (starter + two entrées + dessert).
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Fly Chick to the Moon (Port Washington) — Valentine’s perks like a welcome cocktail + dessert on the house, and DJ vibes 8pm–2am (per their announcements).
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Curry Club @ Saghar (Port Jefferson) — Listed as a Valentine’s Day 4-course couple dinner (check venue site for menu/details).
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The Union (Eisenhower Park / East Meadow) — A known hard-to-score reservation weekend; the local buzz suggests looking at Friday dinner or Sunday brunch if Saturday night is packed.
Daytime dates (and sweet stuff) you can still pull off
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Camellia Festival at Planting Fields (Oyster Bay) — Indoor greenhouse blooms + estate vibes. Sessions 10am–1pm and 1–4pm; Adults $20 / Children $15.
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Valentine’s Cookie Decorating at Madoo Conservancy (Sagaponack, 11am–1pm) — Cookie decorating + crafts; listed as free to attend (RSVP requested).
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Valentine’s Day Heart SpinArt (Casa De Spin, Massapequa) — A very “we made this together” activity; BYOB option is listed for some sessions.
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Fondue (Paumanok Vineyards, noon) — Chocolate fondue + wine pairing experience.
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Chocolate & Wine Pairing Weekend (Bridge Lane Wine, Mattituck, Feb 13–15) — Multiple dates listed if you’re making it a full weekend.
Laugh, sing, or dance it out (date night, Galentine’s, or “no pressure” plans)
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Ha Ha Hamptons Comedy Tour: Valentine’s Day Edition (Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor, 8pm) — A “he said / she said” themed comedy night.
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Band of Characters at Repeal XVIII (Huntington) — Live music night billed as a Valentine’s celebration (event listed as free).
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Karaoke Night at Watson’s Public House (Bohemia, 9pm–1am) — If your love language is a power ballad.
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Valentine’s karaoke party listing (K Pasa, Sag Harbor) — Another karaoke option floating around for tonight (confirm exact start time with venue).
Bonus: If you’re in Port Jeff anyway…
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Port Jefferson Ice Festival (Feb 14–15) — A fun winter weekend add-on before/after dinner.