ways to spend valentine’s day in atlantic city (& vicinity)

valentine's day evokes a lot of different emotions. people’s feelings about it shift constantly, depending on the relationship they’re in, or their idiotic luteal-phase decision to rewatch blue valentine and eat a cannoli. whether you see it as the most depressing holiday on earth or the most romantic, you may as well lean into it.

there’s a lot to do for vday in atlantic city this 2026 season, at all price points and varying degrees of classiness.

below are a few standouts that the diving horse def approves of. want the full list of events that i will be constantly and painstakingly updating all week long ? click anywhere in this sentence.

protip: get ur sweetie pie some chocolates from BOSCOVS.

VDAY RELATED EVENTS FOR THOSE (EITHER COUPLED OR LONELY):

february 12th, 3-7pm

stop by stockton for a day of live music, cute crafts and FUN! take a break from the messiness of the real world and enjoy! bring your babe or go alone maybe you'll meet your soul mate. or ur nemisis. you'll never know unless you go. plus we <3 wlfr here at the diving horse. <3

february 13th, 7–10pm

love to mingle at sunnytien lounge. genuinely fun, low-pressure, go-alone-or-with-friends energy. make friends, make lovers, enjoy some thc, relax. r&b tunes by dj lik, cocktails by the iconic katie weightman, and love potion perfumes from kira russell. in partnership with HIGHLY. at sunnytien lounge.

february 13th, 8:30-?

emo night with dj david earl at anchor rock club. sing and scream your heart out. perfect for singles, or you sick freak emo couples clinging to each other through every loud chorus in the saddest lonliest song i've ever heard in my. life. free entry, no cover, 21+.

grab exclusive emo night merch from the escape plans for your sweetheart. or, if you’re single, buy something to fill that ever-gaping hole in your heart. <03

february 14th, 9:30pm–late

underwear & lingerie night at byrdcage, for those of you confident in your bodies and down for a little skin-to-skin.

and speaking of byrdcage, check out their love, legacy, and life event on february 12th along with the city of atlantic city. it’s a FREE event.have fun.

february 14th,

renew your vows at the absecon lighthouse! dip your love in history - so many cool vows you can come up with...

roses are red, the ocean is blue, pls keep the light on, so i can keep finding you

without you i'd be spiraling more than these stairs, love u bae!

i thought of some really good ones earlier these aren't my best work but i didn't write them down and now i forget :( womp womp.

2/14, all day, atlantic pizza + mexican are running vday specials: 2 slices and a soda for $8, 3 empanadas and a soda for $10, and a heart-shaped pizza for $10. because nothing says “ily” like pizza. i say that half seriously, but not at all in the same vein as those men who say shit like “save water, shower together,” or the guy who makes a whole personality out of liking a girl who eats pizza. you know what i’m talking about, right? the kind who use their cheeto fingers to touch their xbox controllers? does this make sense??? girls and gays, please back me up here and help articulate the type i mean??? or check me??

2/14, all day, blackmarket bakery donut + lube special. fill all of your holes with ease this valentine’s day. not ac but too good and too close not to mention. check out st. val's holy combo here

where to eat

if you're reading this, at this point, it is too late to gun for knife and fork oe 2824 . sorry, you missed ur chance, pal.

i would first suggest angeloni's. great vibes and fantastic food. good drinks. great music. you need to call and book a table NOW if you want privacy - if you're waiting until the last minute, you can likely expect to find barseats.

over the weekend i went to Ossu Asian Tavern for the first time and really, really enjoyed it! they are doing a special vday menu (heart shaped maki!) and still have spaces on resy, plus bar seats.

takeout chinese from chang he, pick up a 6 pack from the seed while you wait for your chinese to get done, go home with bae to netflix n chill.

split a sub from spankys, then go to ac leef

GET JAZZED UP -- local hairstylst extraordinaire brina is offering specials at for the month of february..... if you gotta get jazzed up for your date..... hit her up. bc treat urself <3 that's why.

if you'd like your event added to the event cal, pls email me thedivinghorseac@gmail.com . please allow 3-4 days for a reply - if event is within the next few days add URGENT to the subject line.

xoxo the diving horse