4 Unique Ways to Meet New People in Philly

Valentine's Edition: The Gift of Connection

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Option 1: The Shopaholic

Valentine's Day Markets

Now + Then Marketplace: "Make Love Market"

📍Love Park, 1600 JFK Blvd, Center City

 🕛 Feb 14 | 12–5 PM

 🎟️ Free entry

What better place to celebrate Valentine’s Day than Love Park? This vibrant street market brings together local vendors offering clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, and unique treasures. Expect coffee, food trucks, a mental health gift shop, and even free Philly dating advice. Whether you’re hunting for a last-minute Valentine’s gift or just treating yourself, you’re guaranteed to leave with something sweet.

-Photo from Now and Then Marketplace on Facebook

-Photo from @luckygirlmrkt on Instagram

Lucky Girl Market

📍821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (East Passyunk)

🕛 Feb 14 | 12–4 PM

🎟️ Free admission

A Valentine’s Day dream for vintage lovers. Lucky Girl Market features a curated mix of vintage and Y2K fashion, handmade art, home décor, jewelry, plus food and drinks. Come for the shopping, stay for the vibes.📲 Tickets available via link in Instagram bio: @luckygirlmrkt

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Option 2: Get Crafty

Create Something (and Spark a Connection)

The Charm Bar DIY Studio

📍823 S St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

This hands-on BYOB DIY studio lets you design custom hair clips, phone cases, bracelets, lighter cases, and more. With workshops, private events, and DIY-to-go kits, The Charm Bar is a playful way to tap into your creativity while mingling with fellow makers.

-Photo from @charmbar.diy on Instagram

Stir Up the Paint Philly

🎨Black-owned traveling Paint & Sip workshops

📍Locations vary by event

Art, drinks, and community—what more could you want? Stir Up the Paint Philly hosts themed paint-and-sip experiences, including a Black History Month Artist Spotlight: Basquiat Themed Sip N' Paint and a romantic “Swan Love” Valentine’s Sip N’ Paint.

📲 Follow @stirupthepaintphilly on Instagram for upcoming events and tickets.

-Photo from @stirupthepaintphilly on Instagram

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Option 3: Game Night

Activities with a Competitive Twist

Puttshack Philadelphia

📍1625 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Mini golf, but make it Valentine’s. Puttshack offers tech-powered 9-hole indoor mini golf, classic arcade games, great food, a full bar, and weekend DJs—all inside a colorful, neon-lit space. Perfect for dates, friends, or flirty competition.

Flight Club Philadelphia

📍1417 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

This is not your average bar. Flight Club delivers elevated food and drinks alongside multiplayer dart boards that make it easy to spark conversation (and friendly rivalry). Ideal for dates or group hangs where mingling is built into the fun.

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Option 4: Move Your Body

Valentine’s Workouts with Heart

Project Meow x EverybodyMovesPhilly: Cat Pilates🐾

Valentine’s-themed class

Mindful movement meets maximum cuteness. This special Pilates class lets you flow through a peaceful workout while adoptable cats roam the studio, offering moral support and potential snuggles.

.📲 Sign up via Instagram: @everybodymovesphilly

-Photo from @everybodymovesphilly on Instagram

-Photo from @phillydancefitness.com/valentines-events/

Philly Dance Fitness

📍1923 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dance your way into Valentine’s fun with themed events you can attend solo or with a partner. Highlights include:

• “Tap Into Love” Ballroom Romance Workshop with champagne and chocolates

• Strong & Sexy: Frisky Friday Dance Party with wine and chocolates

A joyful way to feel confident, try something new, and celebrate love in all forms.

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However you’re celebrating this Valentine’s Day, Philly has plenty of ways to mix things up. These events are a fun way to meet new people, try something different, and experience the city beyond the usual Valentine’s plans.

Check out @taskupphilly on Instagram to stay up-to-date on holiday promotions! 💌