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Family Fun Valentine's Day Guide ❤️

Events, crafts, recipes, ideas and more!

By Tessa D'Ippolito, Publisher August 1, 2023

Valentine's Day is a great way to beat the winter doldrums!  Make some Valentine's crafts, show your love with yummy Valentine's treats, and before you know it, Spring will be here!


❤️  VALENTINE'S EVENTS

Saturday, February 3

Valentines Workshop at Munroe Center for the Arts
9am-12pm
Bring your own ideas or find creative inspiration to make valentines as gifts for family and friends this year.

Saturday, February 10

ABFN Sweetie Valentine's Party (register in advance)
Both members and the public are warmly welcomed to join this year’s event. It will be located at Blanchard Elementary School gymnasium. Young children will be sure to love the live music, crafts, activities, and more!

Minnie and Mickey Valentine's Party (register in advance)
4:30 - 6:30pm
Join in for a fun Minnie and Mickey Valentine's Party at The Movement Center! Be sure to bring your dancing shoes and be ready to dance, make a craft and read a story! There will be a special dance performance at the end of class.

In the Moooo-d for Valentine's Fun on the Farm
2 - 6 pm
In the Moooo-d Valentine's Event at Good Pickin' Farm! Breweries, sledding, snow painting, snow crafts, petting zoo, hayrides, music, concessions, and more. Winter activities are weather-dependent.

Tuesday, February 13

Make a Mess: Paint Plops at Discovery Museum
10am - 12pm
Create a unique Valentine’s Day artwork by plopping and pressing paint to make a one-of-a-kind heart to keep or gift to someone special!

Saturday, February 17

Valentine's Day Gingerbread House Decorating for Teens at Acton Memorial Library (register in advance)
1:30 - 3:30pm
Teens only! Build a Valentine's Day themed Gingerbread House with your friends at the library! We'll provide everything you need to construct an awesome gingerbread house from frosting to heart shaped candies!


❤️  VALENTINE'S FREE PRINTABLES

Valentine's Day Card Printable

Valentine's Bingo Card Printable 

❤️  VALENTINE'S CRAFTS

How To Make a Valentine's Day Suncatcher

DIY Fingerprint Heart Art For Kids

Lollipop Photo Valentines

Make a Homemade Crayon Heart Valentine

This DIY Garden Stake Makes a Great Valentine's Gift

Valentine's Day Love Bug Caterpillar Craft


❤️  VALENTINE'S RECIPES

5 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Chocolate This Valentine's Day

Easy Valentine's Breakfast

Valentines Brownies

Easy-to-Create Cute Cupcakes for Your Love Bug This Valentine’s Day


❤️  VALENTINE'S IDEAS & ACTIVITIES

6 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Your Kids

A Romantic Night In: Valentine's Day at Home

My Punny Valentine: 100 Perfect Puns for Valentine's Day

Seven Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Kids

Top 10 Non-Candy Valentine Ideas


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