Campus events to celebrate love this Valentine’s season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2026) — Valentine’s Day is about expressing love for those you admire, including yourself. Whether you’re spending this season with a significant other or friends, you’re solo or if it’s complicated, there are plenty of ways to recognize the holiday.
Celebrate love all week with these Valentine’s Day-themed events happening around campus:
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Heels & Healing: A Galentine’s Service Night — Visit the Cats Den to make handmade cards for local nursing home residents. Bring a friend (or make one while you’re there), and enjoy free snacks while spreading love to those who might need it most.
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A Pop of Love with CARES First-Generation! — Drop in to McVey Hall to enjoy snacks while making self-care and self-love goals.
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Valentine’s Indoor Picnic — Go to Ballroom AB in the Gatton Student Center to watch “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” enjoy free food and take home a free blanket while supplies last.
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Valentine’s Day in the Center — Stop by the Center for Student Involvement to enjoy free Valentine’s Day treats and crafts. This event is UK Invests eligible.
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Conversation Hearts & Palentines: How to Make Friends at UK! — Visit the Center for Student Involvement to make friendship valentines and learn tips for meeting new people at UK. Plus, this event is UK Invests eligible.
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SOA Cinema Series: “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2” — Watch a free movie at Worsham Cinema. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.
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Blind Date with a Vinyl — Choose a wrapped vinyl based on its genre and description, then unwrap the surprise to reveal your new favorite album (while supplies last)!
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SOA Cinema Series: “Freakier Friday” — See another movie at Worsham Cinema while enjoying free snacks.
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Mocktail Monday: Mocktail Mingle — Stop by the Learning Bar for a free Valentine’s mocktail! You can gain knowledge on alcohol risk reduction, mingle with friends and earn UK Invests money for doing it.
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UK School of Music: “That’s Amore!” — Listen to the UK Treble Choir, UK Choristers and a cappella groups Paws and Listen and Blue Note perform music centered around love, connection and joy. Students can receive one free ticket with their student ID at the SCFA Ticket Office beginning 24 hours before the concert.
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Explore Lexington — If you’re in the mood to venture off campus to celebrate Valentine’s Day, VisitLEX has suggestions for things to do and places to visit, no matter your relationship status. View VisitLEX’s 70 no-cost ways to have fun in Lexington and the Bluegrass to see some of what the rest of the city has to offer.
For more information or additional events, visit BBNvolved.
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