Valentine's Day is Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. Two February 5Ks, Park Circle dinner spots that take reservations and wine tastings; menus added as posted.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from each organizer’s or venue’s own page, linked below. Valentine’s menus and events are added only when the venue announces them on its own site; none had been posted for 2027 when we checked.
Valentine’s Day is Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. Two Valentine-themed 5Ks run the weekends before, and North Charleston’s date-night restaurants cluster in Park Circle, where you can walk from dinner to a wine bar. Restaurants usually post Valentine’s menus in January; this page will carry them as they appear.
Plan ahead
- Reservations: Jackrabbit Filly says reservations are highly recommended; MOMO takes online reservations
- Wine tasting: Accent on Wine, 1056 E. Montague Ave., Wednesdays
- Year-round ideas: our date night guide
Valentine’s runs
- Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, 9 a.m. at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant. The race is “100% dog friendly” for well-socialized dogs on a leash; bring a pickup bag. Registration is $40 until Dec. 30, 2026. It supports Meowdog Animal Rescue and the Charleston Animal Society, its race page says.
- Cupid’s Chase 5K Charleston, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027, 10 a.m. at James Island County Park. It is part of a national series run by the nonprofit Community Options to raise money for housing and jobs for people with disabilities. Registration is $40 until Nov. 30, 2026, and leashed pets are welcome, according to the race page.
Dinner
These North Charleston restaurants post their hours and take reservations or walk-ins; check each site in January for Valentine’s menus:
| Restaurant | Address | Usual dinner hours |
|---|---|---|
| Jackrabbit Filly | 1083 E. Montague Ave. | 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; reservations highly recommended |
| MOMO | 1049 Everglades Ave., Riverfront Park | To 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| LoLA | 4830 O’Hear Ave. | 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to Saturday |
| EVO Pizzeria | 1075 E. Montague Ave. | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday |
| Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse | 2411 Mall Drive | Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday; couples night every Thursday |
Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday in 2027, when Jackrabbit Filly and LoLA are normally closed, so plan a Friday or Saturday dinner or watch for special hours.
After dinner
- Stems and Skins, 1070 E. Montague Ave., a wine bar open until midnight Thursday to Sunday.
- Accent on Wine, 1056 E. Montague Ave., with a Wednesday tasting of four wines ($15) and new wines by the glass on Thursdays.
- A show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center; February dates are on the Coliseum and PAC calendar.
- A walk along the Cooper River at Riverfront Park and over the Noisette Creek bridge; see our trails page.
What this means for you
- Book Friday or Saturday, Feb. 12 or 13, early; Sunday closures limit choices on the day itself.
- Register for Cupid’s Chase before Nov. 30 to lock in the lower price.
- Check back in January for Valentine’s menus and events.
More: date night, live music and nightlife and New Year’s Eve.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Valentine’s Day 2027?
Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. Many restaurants spread Valentine’s dinners across the weekend of Feb. 12-14.
Is there a Valentine’s 5K near North Charleston?
Yes. Cupid’s Chase 5K Charleston starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027, at James Island County Park, and the dog-friendly Puppy Love 5K starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant.
Where can I take a date for Valentine’s dinner in North Charleston?
Park Circle restaurants that take reservations include Jackrabbit Filly, 1083 E. Montague Ave., and MOMO at Riverfront Park. We add Valentine’s menus here as restaurants post them on their own sites.
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