Things To Do in Middle Tennessee: February 8-14, 2026

Things To Do in Middle Tennessee: February 8-14, 2026

Your Complete Valentine's Week Family Events Guide

Welcome to your weekly guide to family-friendly events across Middle Tennessee!

Valentine's Day falls on SATURDAY this year, which means we have a full week of love-filled activities leading up to the big day! From Galentine's shopping parties to mother-daughter paint sessions, Valentine's crafts to romantic date nights, this week is absolutely packed with ways to celebrate love and friendship.

This month, our family is so in love with our new baby girl that we've decided to make February all about LOVE! Throughout the month, we'll be sharing lovely events for Valentine's Day, scripture highlighting God's love, great date ideas for your special love, and complete guides to making this the most special Valentine's season yet.

Note: Valentine's-related events are marked with ❤️ in this guide and are highlighted in RED on our Google Calendar!

📅 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

🎨 Monday, Feb 9: Art & STEM activities, Frozen Movie Night

💕 Thursday, Feb 12: Galentine's After Hours parties at TWO locations! ❤️

🌹 Friday, Feb 13: Date Night on the Square & Valentine's Shopping ❤️

💖 Saturday, Feb 14: VALENTINE'S DAY! Paint parties, crafts, theater, ballet & more! ❤️

🌟 FEATURED EVENTS THIS WEEK

❤️ Galentine's After Hours at JW Boutique

Thursday, February 12 | 5:00-7:00pm

Grab your girls for the ultimate Galentine's celebration at TWO locations!

📍 Winchester Location

📍 Shelbyville Location: 204 Lane Pkwy

💵 Cost: FREE to attend

📝 Description: Shop after hours with cocktails while browsing the newest spring arrivals! Perfect girls' night out before Valentine's Day. Make it a tradition with your besties!

❤️ Date Night on the Square

Friday, February 13 | Evening

Skip the crowded restaurants and celebrate early with this charming downtown experience!

📍 Location: Public Square, Shelbyville

💵 Cost: FREE

📝 Description: Stroll the square and enjoy FREE chocolate tastings at each participating merchant. Every shop will have door prize drawings - the perfect pre-Valentine's date night supporting local businesses!

❤️ Mother/Daughter Valentine's Paint & Tea Party

Saturday, February 14 | 10:00-11:30am

Create beautiful memories and beautiful art together!

📍 Location: Abraham Art Gallery, 106 N High St, Winchester

📝 Description: Celebrate Valentine's Day surrounded by beauty with a cozy, guided painting session. Perfect bonding experience for mothers and daughters of all ages. Sip tea, paint together, and create a keepsake you'll treasure forever.

Sweet as Candy Craft Show

Saturday, February 14

Dive into a romantic, sugar-dusted wonderland!

📍 Location: Ada Wright Center, 328 N Woodland St, Manchester

📝 Description: 6th ANNUAL event! Browse incredible handmade creations from talented local crafters. Find the perfect Valentine's gift or treat yourself to something sweet. Family-friendly shopping experience with a Valentine's theme.

📍 EVENTS BY DAY

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9

📚 Frozen Family Movie Night!

⏰ Time: Evening

📍 Location: Franklin County Public Library, 105 S Porter St, Winchester

💵 Cost: FREE

👥 Ages: All ages

📝 Description: Cozy up for a family movie night! The movie is Frozen, PG rated, 1 hour and 47 minutes long. Perfect Monday night activity!

🎨 Art Explorations

⏰ Time: 1:00pm

📍 Location: Coffee County Lannom Library, 312 N Collins St, Tullahoma

💵 Cost: FREE

👥 Ages: Elementary-aged students

📝 Description: Join us for Art Explorations, a fun, librarian-led art class designed for elementary-aged students. Supplies provided, no registration required!

🔬 STEM Monday Masterminds

⏰ Time: 1:00pm

📍 Location: Coffee County Manchester Public Library, 1005 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester

💵 Cost: FREE

👥 Ages: All ages

📝 Description: Monday Masterminds Wanted! 🧠🛠️ Calling all curious minds! Join us every 2nd Monday at 1 PM for a hands-on STEM adventure. It's all-ages fun where we build, test, and explore the way the world works!

🛍️ Monday Night Maker's Market

⏰ Time: Evening

📍 Location: The Event Nook, 1940 N Jackson St, Tullahoma

💵 Cost: FREE to browse

📝 Description: Discover incredible creations from all over Coffee County and the surrounding area! Support local makers and find unique treasures.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

❤️ Galentine's After Hours - Winchester

⏰ Time: 5:00-7:00pm

📍 Location: JW Boutique, Winchester

💵 Cost: FREE to attend

📝 Description: 💖 Grab your girls and shop after hours 🛍✨ Enjoy cocktails while you shop and browse the newest spring arrivals! Perfect girls' night celebrating friendship before Valentine's Day.

❤️ Galentine's After Hours - Shelbyville

⏰ Time: 5:00-7:00pm

📍 Location: JW Boutique, 204 Lane Pkwy, Shelbyville

💵 Cost: FREE to attend

📝 Description: 💖 Grab your girls and shop after hours 🛍✨ Cocktails while you shop! Shop the newest spring arrivals and celebrate friendship!

🏗️ LEGO Club

⏰ Time: 3:00pm

📍 Location: Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library, 220 S Jefferson St, Shelbyville

💵 Cost: FREE

👥 Ages: Grades K-5th (parents required to attend)

📝 Description: Come use our LEGO and your imagination to create in our LEGO free builds! Follow the prompt or let creativity lead the way.

🎨 Crafternoon

⏰ Time: 3:30-4:30pm

📍 Location: Coffee County Lannom Library, 312 N Collins St, Tullahoma

💵 Cost: FREE

👥 Ages: All ages

📝 Description: Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! We'll have a project for kids of all ages - supplies provided, no registration required.

♟️ Chess Club

⏰ Time: 6:00pm

📍 Location: Coffee County Manchester Public Library, 1005 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester

💵 Cost: FREE

👥 Ages: All ages

📝 Description: Make Your Move! ♟️👑 Join our most popular crew for an evening of strategy and skill! Whether you're a Grandmaster or you're still figuring out how the horsey moves, our Chess Club is the place to be.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13

❤️ Date Night on the Square

⏰ Time: Evening

📍 Location: Public Square, Shelbyville

💵 Cost: FREE

📝 Description: This is our way of Loving you, OUR CUSTOMERS! 1. Join us for FREE Chocolate tastings (each merchant will have a treat.) 2. Each merchant will have their own DOOR PRIZE DRAWING - Make sure to visit every shop! Perfect romantic stroll through downtown on the night before Valentine's Day.

❤️ Valentine's Shop & Win Event at Wisteria Hill

⏰ Time: 12:00-6:00pm

📍 Location: Wisteria Hill Boutique, 205 S Woodland St, Manchester

💵 Cost: FREE to attend

📝 Description: Come shop with BOTH Wisteria Hill Boutique + ECK Jewelry Design! 💖 SHOP BOTH • GET ENTERED • WIN BIG 💖 No minimum purchase required. Find the perfect Valentine's gift!

🎨 Resin Pendant Workshop

⏰ Time: 5:30pm

📍 Location: The Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Courtney Young

📝 Description: This hands-on art class introduces participants to the creative process of making resin jewelry using UV resin, pigments, and pressed natural elements. Create a beautiful wearable piece of art! Limited spots available.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - VALENTINE'S DAY!

❤️ Mother/Daughter Valentine's Paint & Tea Party

⏰ Time: 10:00-11:30am

📍 Location: Abraham Art Gallery, 106 N High St, Winchester

📝 Description: 💕 Celebrate Valentine's Day surrounded by beauty with a cozy, guided painting session. Perfect bonding experience where mothers and daughters create art together while sipping tea. All skill levels welcome - it's about the memories, not perfection!

❤️ Drawing Together 💖

⏰ Time: 1:00-3:00pm (Art with Heather series)

📍 Location: Coffee County Lannom Library, 312 N Collins St, Tullahoma

💵 Cost: FREE

👥 Ages: All ages

📝 Description: Come spend an afternoon drawing together with Heather! Perfect Valentine's Day creative activity. All supplies provided.

❤️ VFW Valentine's Party

⏰ Time: Evening

📍 Location: VFW, 130 Shelton Rd, Manchester

📝 Description: Valentine's Day is on a Saturday meaning if you want to take your loved one out for dinner, that won't happen without a long wait. Why not join us for a fun, enjoyable evening with dinner and festivities included? Skip the restaurant crowds!

❤️ Sweet as Candy Craft Show

⏰ Time: All day

📍 Location: Ada Wright Center, 328 N Woodland St, Manchester

💵 Cost: FREE admission

📝 Description: 6th ANNUAL SWEET AS CANDY CRAFTS SHOW! Dive into a romantic, sugar-dusted wonderland at Oliver's Wood & Fabric's Sweet As Candy Crafts Show, a Valentine's Day celebration of handmade treasures! Browse beautiful creations from talented local artisans. Perfect for finding unique Valentine's gifts or treating yourself.

🎭 Crimes of the Heart

⏰ Time: Evening performance

📍 Location: Manchester Arts Center, 128 E Main St, Manchester

📝 Description: In small‑town Mississippi, three sisters reunite at their grandfather's home after the youngest shoots her husband. Secrets unravel, old wounds are opened, and laughter mixes with heartbreak in this compelling Southern drama. Perfect date night entertainment!

🩰 The Call: Ballet Magnificat

⏰ Time: Evening performance

📍 Location: Lakewood Church, 1901 Ovoca Lake Rd, Tullahoma

📝 Description: Experience the beauty and artistry of professional ballet! This stunning performance will move your heart. Perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day with culture and elegance.

🎟️ Tickets: Visit balletmagnificat.com/tour-schedule-events

🌱 Let's Get Growing! Free Seed Starting Workshop

⏰ Time: Morning

📍 Location: 451 Old McMinnville Hwy, Manchester

💵 Cost: FREE

📝 Description: Join Manchester Parks and Recreation and Coffee County Extension for a free seed starting workshop! Perfect timing to start planning your spring garden. Learn hands-on techniques for getting your garden off to a great start.

✨ FREE THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK

Budget-friendly activities for the whole family:

🎬 Frozen Family Movie Night - Monday evening, Winchester Library

🎨 Art Explorations - Monday 1pm, Tullahoma Library

🔬 STEM Monday Masterminds - Monday 1pm, Manchester Library

🛍️ Monday Night Maker's Market - Monday evening, Tullahoma (free to browse)

🏗️ LEGO Club - Thursday 3pm, Shelbyville Library

🎨 Crafternoon - Thursday 3:30pm, Tullahoma Library

♟️ Chess Club - Thursday 6pm, Manchester Library

🍫 Date Night on the Square - Friday evening, Shelbyville (FREE chocolate!)

✏️ Drawing Together - Saturday 1pm, Tullahoma Library

🌱 Let's Get Growing Workshop - Saturday, Manchester

🍬 Sweet as Candy Craft Show - Saturday, Manchester (free admission)

📚 FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES

Weekday Activities Perfect for Homeschoolers:

Monday, February 9: 🎨 Art Explorations (1pm) - FREE, Tullahoma Library, Elementary ages

🔬 STEM Monday Masterminds (1pm) - FREE, Manchester Library, All ages

Thursday, February 12: 🏗️ LEGO Club (3pm) - FREE, Shelbyville Library, Grades K-5th

🎨 Crafternoon (3:30pm) - FREE, Tullahoma Library, All ages

♟️ Chess Club (6pm) - FREE, Manchester Library, All ages

Friday, February 13: 💍 Resin Pendant Workshop (5:30pm) - Shelbyville, Creative jewelry making

Saturday, February 14: ✏️ Drawing Together (1pm) - FREE, Tullahoma Library, All ages

🌱 Let's Get Growing Workshop - FREE, Manchester, Gardening education

🎨 CREATIVE WORKSHOPS THIS WEEK

🎨 Art Explorations - Monday 1pm, Tullahoma, FREE

✂️ Crafternoon - Thursday 3:30pm, Tullahoma, FREE

💍 ❤️ Resin Pendant Workshop - Friday 5:30pm, Shelbyville

🖌️ ❤️ Mother/Daughter Paint & Tea Party - Saturday 10am, Winchester

✏️ ❤️ Drawing Together - Saturday 1pm, Tullahoma, FREE

📍 EVENTS BY LOCATION

TULLAHOMA

🎨 Art Explorations (Mon 1pm) - FREE

🛍️ Monday Night Maker's Market (Mon evening)

✂️ Crafternoon (Thu 3:30pm) - FREE

✏️ Drawing Together 💖 (Sat 1pm) - FREE ❤️

🩰 The Call: Ballet Magnificat (Sat evening)

MANCHESTER

🔬 STEM Monday Masterminds (Mon 1pm) - FREE

♟️ Chess Club (Thu 6pm) - FREE

💕 Valentine's Shop & Win at Wisteria Hill (Fri 12-6pm) ❤️

🎉 VFW Valentine's Party (Sat evening) ❤️

🍬 Sweet as Candy Craft Show (Sat all day) ❤️

🎭 Crimes of the Heart theater (Sat evening) ❤️

🌱 Let's Get Growing Workshop (Sat morning) - FREE

WINCHESTER

🎬 Frozen Family Movie Night (Mon evening) - FREE

💕 Galentine's After Hours (Thu 5-7pm) - FREE ❤️

🖌️ Mother/Daughter Paint & Tea Party (Sat 10am) ❤️

SHELBYVILLE

🏗️ LEGO Club (Thu 3pm) - FREE

💕 Galentine's After Hours (Thu 5-7pm) - FREE ❤️

🌹 Date Night on the Square (Fri evening) - FREE ❤️

💍 Resin Pendant Workshop (Fri 5:30pm)

📅 COMING UP (Plan Ahead!)

🇺🇸 Presidents Day - Monday, February 17th (watch for special programming)

🎉 February Break Activities - Coming in the next few weeks

🌸 Spring Program Registration - Many programs opening soon!

💡 PLANNING TIPS FOR THIS WEEK

📆 Saturday is PACKED - Valentine's Day on Saturday means lots of options! Plan your day strategically if you want to hit multiple events.

💕 Galentine's Parties Thursday - Perfect opportunity for mom's night out at TWO different locations!

🌹 Date Night Options - Friday's Date Night on the Square is perfect if you want to avoid Saturday crowds, OR Saturday offers theater, ballet, and dinner options

💰 Free Activities Galore - Great week if you're on a budget with library programs, workshops, and free admission events

🍽️ Make Reservations Early - If you're dining out Saturday, book NOW to avoid disappointment

❤️ Support Local - All the Valentine's shopping events benefit small local businesses - shop with heart!

📲 SAVE & SHARE

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✅ Check our Google Calendar - Valentine's events are marked in RED!

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Happy Valentine's Week, Middle Tennessee! May your week be filled with love, laughter, and beautiful memories!

Last Updated: February 8, 2026

Serving families in: Tullahoma, Manchester, Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, Winchester, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities including Coffee County, Bedford County, Rutherford County, and Franklin County.

Disclaimer: Event details are subject to change. Please verify times, dates, and registration requirements with event organizers before attending. Tullamama is not responsible for event cancellations or changes.