2025 Hearts Afire Weekend
Sparks will fly Feb. 7-9 in the "Sweetheart of Ohio" to celebrate Valentine's Day.
You’re invited to the City of Loveland, known as the “Sweetheart of Ohio,” to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Join us February 7-9, 2025, for the 4th annual Hearts Afire Weekend, featuring fire, ice, entertainment, and love-inspired fun!
Presented by The City of Loveland & Community Sponsors:
Businesses, want to get involved? Please contact (513) 683-0150 or krose@lovelandoh.gov
View Business Opportunities (PDF)
Reserve Ice Sculpture by Jan. 7, 2025
Activity Map
View activities taking place across the city. Select the square icon in the top left-hand corner of the map to filter by day.
Map Coming Soon
Ice Sculpture Tour
Hearts Afire Weekend is one of Greater Cincinnati’s only ice sculpture festivals! Enjoy a self-guided walking tour through Historic Downtown Loveland on Saturday, February 8. Take “sculpture selfies” as you explore, and share your photos on social media using the official event hashtag #LovelandHeartsAfire.
Sculptures will be in place by 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 8. They will remain in place through the weekend, weather dependent. And don’t miss the ice carving demos by professional ice sculptors!
View the sculpture map. Select the square icon in the top left-hand corner of the map to view details.
Map Coming Soon
All Weekend
These Loveland businesses will participate in Hearts Afire fun all weekend (Feb. 7-9):
Plaid Room Records — Gift with purchase. Plus, enter the raffle giveaway!
RODI Italian — Red cocktail
More Coming Soon
Friday, February 7
Details Coming Soon
Saturday, February 8
Saturday is the main day of Hearts Afire Weekend. Feel the love as you stroll through the city!
More Details Coming Soon
12 PM – Ice Sculpture Walking Tour
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour to discover unique ice sculptures! Sculptures will be in place by noon. Take a selfie and share on social media using the official event hashtag #LovelandHeartsAfire.
12 – 6 PM – Live Ice Carving — Along West Loveland Avenue near City Hall
Watch professional sculptors carve ice to life!
12 – 6 PM – Food Trucks — Near Fleet Feet
Food trucks will be available from 12-6 p.m. in the parking lot in the center of downtown near Fleet Feet.
Sunday, February 9
Details Coming Soon
Directions
For GPS driving directions, please use 120 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland, Ohio 45140. This is the location of City Hall in the center of Historic Downtown Loveland.
Parking
There are several free public parking lots in Historic Downtown Loveland. View the public parking map. Event parking is encouraged at the David Kennedy Lot, Linda Cox Trailside Lot, and East Loveland Nature Preserve Lot. Additionally, some downtown businesses operate private lots for a fee.
When
Where
2025 Hearts Afire Weekend
Loveland, Ohio
Loveland, Ohio