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.
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):
Bike Trail Books — Jar of Hearts game – guess how many to win a prize.
D Best Nails — 15% off all weekend
Mile 42 Coffee — Valentine-themed drinks
Plaid Room Records — Gift with purchase. Plus, enter the raffle giveaway!
RODI Italian — Red cocktail
Friday, February 7
Time TBA – Comedy Show — The Landing Event Center
Enjoy a comedy show with a Hearts Afire spin!
5-8 PM – Galentine Night
Sip & shop your way through Historic Downtown’s shops! Grab your gal pals, wear your favorite red, and join the fun.
5-8 PM – Live Music — Bike Trail Books
Bike Trail Books will host a live band during the Galentine Night.
Saturday, February 8
Saturday is the main day of Hearts Afire Weekend. Feel the love as you stroll through the city!
All Day – Live Music & Drink Specials — Cindy’s Friendly Tavern
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.
Time TBA – Hearts Afire Book Club — Bike Trail Books
The Loveland Valentine Ladies will lead the Hearts Afire Book Club.
10 AM – 3 PM – Puppy Kissing Booth – Loveland Hardware General Store & Eads Fence
Fall in love with a furry valentine! Dogs and cats will be available for adoption.
11 AM – Story Time — Bike Trail Books
Girl Scout Troop 41227 will lead a valentine story time for kids.
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.
1 – 5 PM – Blind Date with a Book — City Hall
The Loveland Branch Library aims to pair a reader with their perfect book. Read through a selection of profiles and make your pick – all without even knowing your fated book’s name! There will be books for children and adults. Participants will be able to take their new book home to keep.
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.
4 – 8 PM – Make Your Heart Spin Photo Booth — BF Realty (102 S Karl Brown Way)
Grab your loved ones and take a spin on the 360° Photo Booth. You’ll step on a platform where a camera attached to a revolving arm quickly rotates around you to capture a video. This is a fun, immersive experience you won’t want to miss! Guests will be sent a link to download their video for free to keep as a lasting memory. Thank you to BF Realty for sponsoring this activity.
4 – 8 PM – Heartbreak Row — Railroad Avenue near Paxton’s Grill & Railway Barber Shop
Sing and dance to your heart’s content with music and karaoke by DJ Joe Kool.
5 – 10 PM – Psychic Readings — Lemons and Limes Boutique
See what’s in the stars for your love and destiny! Psychics from The Oracle Metaphysical Services will be available for readings. Walk-in appointments. There is a fee for this activity.
6 – 8 PM – Gimme Smore Lovin’ — City Hall Front Lawn
Enjoy some “us time” around the fire. Activation Ministries will provide s’more kits and fire pits for couples to enjoy a sweet treat together.
Sunday, February 9
Time TBA – Love Yourself Yoga — Bike Trail Books
Practice self care with a yoga class.
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.
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2025 Hearts Afire Weekend
Loveland, Ohio
Loveland, Ohio