20 Things To Do On Valentine’s Day With Kids

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Oh, Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air and there is so many awesome things we can do on Valentine’s Day with kids. After all, they are basically our hearts walking around on this earth, whether they realize it or not.

Things To Do On Valentine’s Day With Kids

If you are looking for a few fun things to do on Valentine’s Day with kids, here are a few things to get you started.

Valentine’s Day Recipe: All you need is a little bit of time, ingredients, and a whole lot of love to put a smile on a child’s face when you invite them to bake with you.  Let your kids pick out a Valentine’s Day recipe they like and have fun in the kitchen.

Make Valentine’s Day cards. Whether you help them make Valentine’s Day cards for their dad or some friends at school, this is a great way to be sure they feel loved on this day built for couples.

Don’t forget to make Valentine’s Day Cards for the kids too: YES, put a little time into creating a speical handmade card for your kido!

Valentine’s Day Shopping: Valentine’s Day outfits are great, but even if you cannot afford an outfit, you can get them something special or let them pick something cute out for one another that is small.

Flower or Balloon: If you stop by the store to grab some flowers, why not grab an extra flower or a balloon for each one of the kids to brighten their day?

Valentine’s Day Gift: There are some great inexpensive Valentine’s Day gifts for kids: pencils, notebooks, etc.  I always get my kids those little pieces of chocolate.  They love it, I don’t allow them to eat candy often so when they get their own, they feel extra special.

Valentine’s Day Treasure Hunt: What kid doesn’t enjoy a treasure hunt, Even something small done inside will put a smile on their face and make them feel included?

Valentine’s Day Crafts: My favorite thing to do with my kids is do crafts.  I am actually get much more creative, too.  I think it’s one of those things: the more you do it, the more comfortable you are and the better you get.  There are tons of fabulous ideas on Pinterest. 

Movie: Catch an early movie or watch one together.  You could even find some fun Valentine’s Day videos to watch.

Special Breakfast: Make a special Valentine’s Day breakfast for everyone.

Valentine’s Day Outing: Get out and do something.  Go to the park, the zoo, ice skating, or something the kids will enjoy.  It might not be warm enough to spend time at the park for some of you, but where I live, it’s almost 70 so the park is perfect.

Makeover: If you have girls, chances are they love to play makeover, and it’s probably fun for you as well.

Educate—I know, but kids love Valentine’s Day, but do they know the real meaning behind it.  Do they know why we celebrate it? Spend a little time talking about why we celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Early Family Game Night: We always have fun playing something on the Wii.

Make Them the Talk of The Class. My kids always have a party for Valentine’s Day. This is the perfect time to get them info the kitchen to help bake some awesome cookies, cupcakes or make some super fun Valentine’s Day treats that will be talk of the class.

Have Fun Together: Take the kids out to ride bumper cars, go bowling, put-put golf, or whatever your family enjoys.  Being active in the early evening means tuckered-out happy kids!

Play Twister. This is a great game that everyone will get a few laughs out of.

Have a Tea Party—I say tea party because my girls always want to have a tea party with mom super cool glassware.  I NEVER let them, but I was thinking about letting them use it this year.  If I am lucky enough, they will invite me, and I can keep an eye on everything.

Build A Fort – Why not build an AWESOME fort!  Make sure it’s huge, and takes up most of the living room, let the kids go crazy, and help them. They might be in shock for the first 7 minutes, but after they get over the shock I am sure they will have a blast lol.

Ask – Ask your kids what they want to do.  If they are anything like mine you will have 29 ideas to choose from, and they are all something the kids have picked.  Which makes them feel a little more special, after all that is what Valentine’s Day is about.

In the end it is about making your kids feel special to, they deserve it.  I know with my kids are easy to please, they don’t expect a dozen roses, or an expensive gift.  They just want a little of mom and dads time, attention, hugs and love.