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 2 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 (located in front of City Hall.)
NEW FOR 2025: A special sculpture will be hidden downtown. We’re not listing him on the map – his location will be a mystery! Where’s Waldo? Can you find him?
View the sculpture map. Select the square icon in the top left-hand corner of the map to view details.
| Presented By: | Sculpture Location: |
| Ben Morrison Memorial Fund | Along Bike Trail near Alley Boutique (Approx. 203 W Loveland Ave.) |
| Bishop’s Quarter | 212 W. Loveland Ave. |
| Cappy’s Taproom and Bottle Shop | 309 W. Loveland Ave. |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy | Along Bike Trail near Narrow Path |
| Cindy’s Friendly Tavern | 125 Karl Brown Way |
| City of Loveland | 120 W. Loveland Ave. (Live ice carving at City Hall) |
| City of Loveland | 112 N 2nd St. (Near The Screen Shoppe) |
| City of Loveland | Approx. 127 W. Loveland Ave. (Near Fleet Feet) |
| Day Heights Auto Service | Along Bike Trail near fountains & Trailside Provisions |
| Erin Harper, Comey & Shepherd Realtors | Along Bike Trail near fountains & Trailside Provisions |
| Lesley Folan, Comey & Shepherd Realtors | Approx. 130 W. Loveland Ave. (Near Teak Sushi & Thai) |
| Loveland Stage Company | 111 S 2nd St. |
| Loveland-Symmes Firefighters Association | Approx. 203 W. Loveland Ave. (Near Alley Boutique) |
| McCluskey Chevrolet | Approx. 130 W. Loveland Ave. (Near Teak Sushi & Thai) |
| Paxton’s Grill | 126 W. Loveland Ave. |
| Playa Bowls | 124 W. Loveland Ave. |
| Railway Barber Shop | 106 Railroad Ave. |
| Ramsey’s Trailside | 200 W. Loveland Ave. |
| Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar | 110 S. 2nd St. |
| RP Diamond Printing & Embroidery | Along Bike Trail near Clock Tower & Ramsey’s Trailside |
| Tano Bistro | 204 W. Loveland Ave. |
| Time Savers Heating and Cooling | Along Bike Trail near Trailside Provisions |
| Trailside Provisions | Along Bike Trail |
| Whistle Stop Clay Works | 119 Harrison Ave. |
All Weekend
These Loveland businesses will participate in Hearts Afire fun all weekend (Feb. 7-9):
Art House II — Gallery display featuring more than 200 paintings, Painting demos, Silent auction on selected works, 15% discount on all original paintings, Scavenger hunt.
Bike Trail Books — Jar of Hearts game – guess how many to win a prize.
D Best Nails — 15% off all weekend.
Lemons and Limes Boutique — Love Notes – stop in to get a free valentine to fill out for your sweetheart. (Saturday & Sunday while supplies last)
Mile 42 Coffee — Valentine-themed drinks.
Paxton’s Grill — Who doesn’t love some WICKED fun and WICKED good food?! Paxton’s will celebrate the weekend with a Wicked (the movie) theme. Costumes encouraged – dress up as your favorite character!
Plaid Room Records — Gift with purchase. Plus, enter the raffle giveaway!
RODI Italian — Red cocktail.
The Collection — Valentine shopping specials with Elizabeth’s Closet on Feb. 7 & 8 from 12-4 p.m.
Trailside Provisions — Photo ops and samples available through the weekend.
Friday, February 7
4 – 10 PM – Valentine Wine Flights — Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar
Enjoy Lovebird Wine Flights paired with chocolates, Valentine’s Wine, and Love Gift Bundles.
4 – 10:30 PM – Happy Hour & Concert — Cappy’s
Weekend fun kicks off at Cappy’s! Don’t miss Happy Hour from 4-7 PM, followed by a concert with The Cadillac Preachers from 7:30-10:30 PM.
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.
7 PM – “Single in the City” Speed Dating — The Works Brick Oven Restaurant
All aboard for love! You’ll meet up to a dozen other singles face-to-face through a series of six-minute “Pre-Dates.” A professional planner facilitates the whole event so there’s no awkwardness, no pressure, no embarrassment and no games… just great fun! Odds are you’ll have one or more matches (more than two-thirds of Pre-Daters match with at least one person). For singles ages 21-39. Reserve your spot.
7 – 10 PM – Live Music — Hops and Berry Taproom
Catch an acoustic show by Keith Rosnell.
8 & 10 PM – Midwest Comedy Tour Show — The Landing Event Center
Enjoy a comedy show with a Hearts Afire spin. The hilarious Midwest Comedy Tour returns to The Landing with a new show! Have a few drinks, relax, and laugh till it hurts! There will be two shows (8 PM and 10 PM). Tickets can be purchased online.
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
Cindy’s will offer specials throughout the day.
All Day – Cupid Café — Trailside Provisions
Trailside Provisions will offer a hot chocolate bar and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Yum!
Character Meet & Greets — Crown & Cape Boutique
Meet your favorite princess and super hero characters!
Hearts Afire Art Gallery — City Hall
Don’t miss the art exhibit at City Hall! Creations by the Art League of Loveland (known for its Art Crawl in June) are on display. From photography by the League’s newest member, Shane Harden, to an impressive oil painting from the well-known and celebrated Tom Post — this show has something to warm every viewer’s heart. All of the works are for sale directly from the artists. And, if you don’t see something that lights you up (or fills a spot in your house), all the artists are available for commissions.
9 – 10 AM – 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 – Kids’ Story Time — Bike Trail Books
Girl Scout Troop 41227 will lead a valentine story time for kids.
12 PM – Valentine Making & Cookie Decorating — Trailside Provisions
Starting at noon, visit Trailside Provisions to make valentines for the residents of Loveland Health Care. Kids can also decorate valentine cookies. Yum!
12 – 6 PM – Scavenger Hunt – Jackson Street Market (Bike Trail near Trailside Provisions)
Join a fun scavenger hunt across town! Pick up your scavenger passport at Jackson Street Market, then start looking for the hidden art. If you find them all, enter your passport into a drawing for prizes! Thank you to Edward Jones Investments, Ian Roewer for sponsoring this activity.
12 – 10 PM – Valentine Wine Flights — Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar
Enjoy Lovebird Wine Flights paired with chocolates, Valentine’s Wine, and Love Gift Bundles.
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.
1 – 8 PM – Pottery Painting — Whistle Stop Clay Works
Set your creativity free and paint an Elsa, Olaf, or heart clay dish at this fun, family friendly event. Items will be ready for pick up by Feb. 12. Suitable for ages 3 and over. $7 per item. Pre-registration encouraged.
2 PM – Ice Sculpture Walking Tour
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour to discover unique ice sculptures! Sculptures will be in place by 2 p.m. Take a selfie and share on social media using the official event hashtag #LovelandHeartsAfire.
2 PM – Tree of Love — City Hall
A Tree of Love with wooden hearts will be on display outside City Hall. LHS Team CoUREage 6.0 will accept donations for the wooden hearts. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They will begin at 2 p.m. and stay until the hearts are sold out.
2 – 4 PM – Kiss a Frog — Near Clock Tower
Meet the Loveland Frogman! He will make an appearance and pose for photos.
2 – 5 PM – Caricature Artist — Montgomery Cyclery
Smile! Have a portrait drawn with your loved ones for FREE.
2 – 6 PM – Ninja Kidz — Fountain Greene (Near Fleet Feet)
Premier Tumbling & Dance is bringing the fun! Visit for Ninja Kidz activities.
2 – 6 PM – Live Ice Carving — Along West Loveland Avenue near City Hall
Watch professional sculptors carve ice to life!
2 – 6 PM – S’mores Station — Jackson Street Market (Off the Bike Trail near Trailside Provisions)
Make a s’more with your loved ones! Thank you to Ian Roewer, Edward Jones Investments for sponsoring this activity.
2 – 8 PM – Food Trucks — Near Fleet Feet
Beginning at 2 p.m. in the parking lot in the center of downtown near Fleet Feet, food trucks will be available. Enjoy All About Churros, Nola’s Funnel Cakes, Street Kitchen, and Servatii Pretzels.
2 – 8 PM – Heat Up the Street Performers – Clocktower in center of downtown & Railroad Avenue
There will be a bustle of activity warming up the streets! See the mirror dancers, fire twirlers, and more talented performers.
2 – 8 PM – Eskimo Village — Fountain area near Fleet Feet
Join us for winter-themed games for all ages. Kids will love the inflatables and carnival-style games. Don’t miss the ice photo frame to take a pic with your loved ones!
2 – 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 from 2-5 p.m. Plus street performers, games and activities throughout the day, including “Stupid Cupid” archery and turkey bowling. At 5 p.m., a silent disco will begin. Special thanks to Ace Hardware-Loveland for helping us add heaters in this area!
3 – 7 PM – Carriage Rides — Meet at The Screen Shoppe (112 N 2nd St.)
Enjoy a free horse and carriage ride, thanks to our sponsor WSI. Take in the views of Loveland!
3 & 4:30 PM – Heart-Shaped Charcuterie Classes — Location TBA
Learn how to make a gourmet charcuterie board with Board Chick Cincy. Cost is $40 per person. To reserve your spot, contact 513-885-6877 or pay via Venmo.
4 PM – 50 First Dates Movie — Loveland Stage Company
Catch a free showing of 50 First Dates. This rom-com is sure to make you laugh.
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.
5 – 8 PM – Silent Disco — Railroad Avenue near Paxton’s Grill & Railway Barber Shop
Meet at Heartbreak Row (AKA Railroad Avenue) for the ultimate dance party!
5 – 8 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 – Love Song Singo — Hops and Berry Taproom
Test your knowledge of love-themed songs.
6 – 8 PM – Ghost Photo Op — Whistle Stop Clay Works
Re-create the iconic pottery wheel scene from Ghost with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. We’ll snap a few keepsake pictures for you, too. Free!
6 – 8:30 PM – Couples’ Painting Class — Northstar Church Youth Room, 11020 S Lebanon Road
Painting with the Psalms is back with their special class — hurry, this activity always sells out fast! Create a lasting memory together with your sweetheart. You’ll be given easy, step-by-step directions to help you feel confident as a painter. No prior art experience necessary! Two 16″x 20″ canvases create one cute picture together. Fun for couples, mother/daughter, or paint both by yourself! $60 per couple (includes two canvases). Register now.
6 PM – 12 AM – A Dance Affair in the Land of Love — The Landing Event Center
Kick off Valentines week on the right foot as you move your feet to the latest POP music spun by D.J. E.M. Join us for an exciting evening of free style dancing and West Coast Swing, interspersed with the hottest line dances. West Coast Swing is a sultry, slower style swing danced to contemporary pop music. We get moving at 6 PM, learning a couple of super fun Line dances followed by a one-hour Advanced West Coast Swing lesson at 7 PM taught by Champions Jason and Sophy! Intro to West Coast Swing will be taught at 8 PM. Open dancing begins at 8:30 PM. Singles or couples, all are welcome to come and have fun! Learn more and purchase your ticket.
7 PM – “Single in the City” Speed Dating — The Works Brick Oven Restaurant
All aboard for love! You’ll meet up to a dozen other singles face-to-face through a series of six-minute “Pre-Dates.” A professional planner facilitates the whole event so there’s no awkwardness, no pressure, no embarrassment and no games… just great fun! Odds are you’ll have one or more matches (more than two-thirds of Pre-Daters match with at least one person). For singles ages 30-49. Reserve your spot.
7 PM – Burning Love Vow Renewal – Clocktower in center of downtown
Gather for a group vow renewal ceremony performed by Elvis, AKA Mayor Kathy Bailey.
Vow renewal ceremonies are not intended to be second weddings. No fee. No need to pre-register. Couples will not receive any certificate and/or “proof” of renewal.
7 PM – 2nd Annual Elvis Costume Contest – Clocktower in center of downtown
Are you a Hunka Hunka Burning Love? Immediately following the vow renewal ceremony, there will be an Elvis costume contest. Wear your best Elvis costume and show off your dance moves. There will be a prize for The King!
7:30 – 10:30 PM – Concert — Cappy’s
Don’t miss a show by Alter Ego!
Sunday, February 9
8:45 AM – Love Yourself Yoga — Bike Trail Books
Practice self care with a yoga class.
11:30 AM – 1 PM — Make a Valentine — Prince of Peace Church
Gather to make valentines for NEST Community Learning Center.
12 – 5 PM – Valentine Wine Flights — Rosé Boutique & Wine Bar
Enjoy Lovebird Wine Flights paired with chocolates, Valentine’s Wine, and Love Gift Bundles.
1 PM – Partner Portrait Painting — Hops and Berry Taproom
Join us for a fun art activity.
Character Meet & Greets — Crown & Cape Boutique
Meet your favorite princess and super hero characters!
Roses & Sweet Treats — Cappy’s
Cappy’s has a special surprise for customers on Sunday. Visit for Roses and Sweet Treats.
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