Valentine’s Day 2026

14 February 2026 - 14 January 2026

Region(s): Auckland, Wellington

Type(s): national Events, experiences

Check out these range of these events for a different sort of Valentine’s Day date this year. 

NOTE: If you know of any science-related-Valentine events we have missed, please get in touch: enquiries@sciencelearn.org.nz. 

Valentine’s late

Auckland Zoo will be celebrating the day of love with an evening where you can enjoy fine dining, drinks and keeper talks delving into the weird and wonderful world of animal courtship display. Running 4– 8 pm (R18).

Venue: Auckland Zoo, Motions Rd, Auckland

For more information and tickets: www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/valentines-late.

Heavenly Bodies: Valentine’s Under the Stars

Celebrate all kinds of love and raise a toast to love under the majestic cosmos at Space Place’s special Valentine’s Day event!

On 14 February the doors open from 5:30 pm and the event kicks off at 6 pm with a variety of drop-in activities, food and drinks to enjoy and it includes a romantic 14% off discount at the Space Place Shop. The evening also includes a 45-minute live Planetarium session – (with four sessions throughout evening, select a time-slot when booking your tickets): 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm or 9 pm. 

Venue: Space Place, 40 Salamanca Rd, Kelburn, Wellington

For more information and to book: www.museumswellington.org.nz/heavenly-bodies 

Valentine's night at the Zoo

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a memorable way this year by treating your loved one to Valentine’s Night at Wellington Zoo. The Zoo will be open until 8.30 pm for adults only (18+), with live music from Crash Bandihoot, an outdoor bar, and love-themed animal talks and close encounters. There will also be special Zoo offers available on the night.

Venue: Wellington Zoo, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington

For more information and tickets: https://wellingtonzoo.com/visit/plan-your-day/things-to-do/valentines-night-2