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A couple stands in the Tunnel of Love at the 2024 Loveland Sweetheart Festival.

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Valentine’s Season Begins in the Sweetheart City

Valentine’s season is the heart of Loveland, and February is when the Sweetheart City shines brightest. Each year, the community celebrates with iconic experiences like the Sweetheart Festival, the Valentine’s Re-mailing Program, the Little Miss Valentine and Mr. Cupid Contest, the Valentine’s Day Group Wedding, and countless other ways to celebrate connection. 2026 SWEETHEART FESTIVAL The 8th Annual Loveland Sweetheart

January 6, 2026

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It’s Valentine’s Season in Loveland!

If you love love, February is THE time to visit Loveland. The Sweetheart City’s beloved Sweetheart Festival returns, along with the annual Valentine’s Re-mailing Program, Little Miss Valentine & Mr. Cupid contest, the Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and so much more. 2025 SWEETHEART FESTIVAL Celebrate Valentines Season at the 7th Annual Loveland Sweetheart Festival in downtown Loveland!Bring the family or

January 8, 2025

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Ring in 2025: Loveland Style

It’s that time of year. Once again, we find ourselves excessively stuffed with holiday ham, minds full of new memories with loved ones and contemplating how we are already rapidly approaching the New Year. (Also, how are we already 25 years into this new millennium?) As you contemplate how you will ring in 2025, we recommend shaking off the post-Christmas

December 27, 2024

A drink sits on a table on an outdoor patio.

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A “20-Somethings” Guide to Downtown Loveland

I have to admit: I didn’t know much about this city until I began an internship here this past summer. Despite attending CSU just up the road in Fort Collins, I hadn’t ventured south very often, and when I did, it was usually on I-25 headed to Denver. Loveland—also known as America’s “Sweetheart City”—is a place with stunning natural beauty,

October 18, 2024

Big Thompson Canyon - Loveland, Colorado

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“Must See” Monuments in the Greater Loveland Area

It seems like just yesterday, a monolith mysteriously appeared on a Northern Colorado hillside earlier this summer and was promptly removed. While its origins are unknown, it was quite a spectacle. Fortunately, there are still many more natural and human-made wonders worthy of a visit to Loveland and it’s surrounding NoCo communities. These must-see sites are accommodating to visitors and

September 10, 2024

Sculptures sit outside of a tent at Sculpture in the Park at Benson Sculpture Garden.

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Six “Must See” Artists at ‘Sculpture in the Park’

Sculpture in the Park celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. The annual show and sale will bring more than 2,000 sculptures to Benson Sculpture Garden. We talked to business manager Amy Huggins who highlighted six must-see sculptors and the pieces they’re bringing to this year’s event. Amanda Markel — Montana-based abstract artist Amanda Markel tells stories with her bronze animal

July 31, 2024

People dance on the great lawn at Chapungu Sculpture Garden for Sounds of Centerra concerts

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Free & Frugal Summer Fun in Loveland

EVENTS, GALORE! Larimer County Fair & PRCA Rodeo The Larimer County Fair at the Ranch Events Complex is where the community of Northern Colorado comes to enjoy 4-H events, carnival midway rides, entertainment, free concerts, PRCA Rodeo events and much more. Admission to the fair is free. Carnival rides and concessions are available at additional cost. Enjoy the event from August 2-6. Art in the

July 9, 2024

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A Fiery Owl Joins Sweetheart Festival

A 25-foot-tall steel owl that shoots flames out of its wings will hover over Foundry Plaza in Loveland on Feb. 10 during the annual Sweetheart Festival. Along with the owl, a corral of fiery entertainment will be on display at the base of the owl, including fire spinners and flaming Cupid, a smaller fire sculpture that has been featured at

January 26, 2024

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It’s Valentine’s Season in Loveland!

If you love love, February is THE time to visit Loveland. The Sweetheart City’s beloved Sweetheart Festival returns, along with the annual Valentine’s Re-mailing Program, Little Miss Valentine & Mr. Cupid contest, the Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and so much more. 2024 SWEETHEART FESTIVAL Celebrate Valentines Season at the 6th Annual Loveland Sweetheart Festival in downtown Loveland! Bring the family

January 2, 2024

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Ring in 2024: Loveland Style

It’s that time of year. Once again, we find ourselves excessively stuffed with holiday ham, minds full of new memories with loved ones and contemplating how we are already rapidly approaching the New Year. (Didn’t 2023 just start yesterday?) As you contemplate how you will ring in 2024, we recommend shaking off the post-Christmas hibernation with these awesome event and

December 26, 2023

Paradox Fine Art Loveland building exterior

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Four Art Galleries to Visit in Loveland

Many internationally known and award-winning artists call Loveland home and showcase their artwork in galleries located throughout downtown, as well as in one new gallery located near Benson Sculpture Garden. Be sure to check out these Loveland galleries: New Gallery: Paradox Fine Art Loveland’s newest gallery, Paradox Fine Art (2683 N. Taft Ave.), is a combination art gallery, art bar and

December 7, 2023