5 Unique Valentine's Day Ideas To Celebrate Love On Long Island

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Long Islanders looking to celebrate love on Valentine's Day can put a new spin on tried and true traditions like fancy dinners and red roses this year.

In 2025, the day of love isn't just for couples to gaze into each other's eyes. Grab your best friend and try a salsa dancing class, bring a group to a murder mystery, adopt a furry family member, take the kids out for nighttime drive to see Valentine's Day lights, or grab a heart-shaped pizza and watch your favorite movie.

Take your pick from the list below of unique ways to say "I love you."

• Valentine’s Day Salsa dancing: Grab a friend or a spouse for Long Island Latin Movement's Valentine's Day salsa group class for couples on Friday, Feb. 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at 5 Fifth Ave. in Bay Shore. Beginners are welcome. Cost: $45 prepay/$50 at the door. 631-886-4469
• Find your furry forever match: Find a true soulmate at Paws, Pours, and Perfect Matches dog adoption event at Village Vines in Babylon on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m.t o 2 p.m. Adoptable dogs looking for love will visit from the Babylon Animal Shelter and waiting to go home with their new family. The event will feature a gift basket raffle and shopping for pet accessories.
• Murder mystery dinner: Celebrate love with a Valentine's Day murder mystery dinner at the Islip Terrace Fire Department on Friday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by Heather's Helpers Foundation, the $75 admission funds the foundation and honors Heather McNamara, the beloved EMT and childhood cancer survivor who passed away in June. Tickets include dinner, dessert, beer/wine, or soda. Contact Tina McNamara at 631-415-8510 for tickets.
• Extra cheesy V-Day with a heart-shaped pizza: Make your Valentine's Day extra cheesy (literally) with a heart-shaped pizza from Luigi's Pizza in Lindenhurst. Pre-order by calling 631-991-7900. Luigi's will even spell out "I love you" or make a happy face with pepperoni.
• Valentine's light displays: Holiday light displays aren't just for Christmas on Long Island. Take an after dark drive to view yard displays at 5 Namleps Lane in Deer Park; 2509 Yale Place in Merrick; and 5 Eastfield Lane in Melville.