7 Fun Family Valentine's Day Activities

Valentine’s Day is typically thought of as a holiday for people in love, and many who don’t have a significant other find the day to be depressing. But if you have kids, then you have someone who you can shower with love, no matter your relationship status! It’s another way our children reclaim the holidays and make them special again. If you aren’t planning on celebrating Valentine’s Day romantically, you can turn it into a special holiday with your family. We’ve found some super fun, easy and memory-making ways to spend your Valentine’s, and we hope you enjoy!

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1. Scavenger Hunt

If your kids love adventures and clues, why not host a Valentine’s scavenger hunt? Better yet, the wonderful people over at AdventuresInWunderland.com have already made one for you, complete with clues AND where/how to lay out the hunt. It couldn’t be easier.

Be sure to check out AdventuresInWunderland.com for your free printables, and tons of other family activity ideas!

2. Family Dinner

Make a new tradition of dressing up and having a “fancy” dinner (i.e. whatever your kids will actually eat) at home. Or you can dress up and go out too! Although you’ll probably have better luck staying at home by avoiding the overpriced prix fixe menus and crowds full of love birds. You can light candles and turn down the lights to create the ultimate Valentine’s atmosphere!

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3. Movie Night

I love having movie nights, especially ones with themes! There are tons of great family friendly movies based on love, so you’ll have plenty to choose from! Some favs are the Princess Bride, Lady & The Tramp, Gnomeo & Juliet, and Enchanted. A quick Google search will help you out even more. So pop some popcorn and grab some special Valentine’s candy (or hearts) and settle in for a night with the fam.

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4. Secret Cupids

If you love Secret Santa you’ll love Secret Cupids! With a little planning ahead, your family can draw names and make someone’s Valentine’s Day extra special with a few gifts a long the way. You can create your own “money” and let your kids go shopping in a store you create with some inexpensive items you’ve already purchased. Or you can help the kiddos write notes of encouragement to each other. You can’t go wrong with this special Valentine’s Day activity!

Check out BombshellBling.com for more details on this sweet activity, as well as tons of free printables for Secret Cupids!

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5. Valentine’s Themed Games

If you have kids, you know how long the days can be, and that’s why it’s a great idea to have numerous things planned during your Valentine’s Day to make it special. You can create a bunch of heart and love-themed games that are sure to help the kids get in the spirit. Games like Heart Toss and Heart Race are easy games you can make at home and that the kids will enjoy.

Head over to LittleFamilyFun.com for the low-down on a bunch of Valentine’s themed games for the kiddos!

6. Rose Drop

Everybody loves to get flowers but not everyone has a special someone on Valentine’s Day. Why not bless your neighbor’s with a rose? Buy a dozen BEFORE the big day (have you SEEN the prices on Valentine’s Day?) and then drop a single rose on your neighbor’s doorsteps with a sweet note. What a great way for your kids to share the love!

(Special thanks to OverTheBigMoon.com for this idea!)

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7. Make Some Love Potion

If you have kids that love Harry Potter they will LOVE this idea. Even if they are too young, no kid will turn down the idea of creating some fizzling love potion. All you need is baking soda, some glitter, and vinegar! Check out all the details over at OneTimeThrough.com! You’ll also find great wonderful, positive parenting ideas and great tips for playing with your kids.

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I'm a born and bred Southern California native and currently the managing editor at Red Tri. I get to share my life with my husband of 13 years and our beautiful, 5-year old daughter. In my free time you'll catch me cheering for the Dodgers, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and probably watching a little HGTV!