It’s Valentine’s Weekend! While I am sure most of you have dinner with your love figured out, don’t forgot your little loves. There are lots of fun activities to do with them! (Most are FREE)
Valentine’s Day Weekend Breakfast Along the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Start Valentine’s Day Weekend with your family. Enjoy a delicious four course breakfast served over a three hour train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Each passenger over the age of 21 will receive a complimentary glass of champagne served with their breakfast! CVSR.com
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9:00 AM
Cost: $35 for adults and $25 for children (12 and under)
Rockside Station, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
1630 West Mill Street
Peninsula, Ohio 44264
Green Family YMCA Date Night
Drop off your kids for a night of fun including swimming, games, pizza, popcorn, gym, and movie on the big screen while you and your sweetie go out for date night. (This is a monthly program at YMCA Green.) RSVP by noon on February 13th by calling 330-899-9622
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 5:30 – 10PM
Cost: $35 (members) $40 (non-members) for 1st child, $10 for 2nd child, $50 for additional children.
Green Family YMCA
3800 Massillon Rd.
Uniontown, OH 44685
Winterfest at Cafe O Play
Kids love Disney’s FROZEN, enjoy the evening with your favorite characters including the Snow Princess, Snow Queen, and Ice Harvester for photos, play, sing-alongs, food (includes pizza, snacks, treats, & drinks), and fun! Buy tickets.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 5-8pm
Cost: $15 per child, $7.50 per adult
Cafe O Play
911 Graham Rd, STE 27
Stow, OH 44221
Lowe’s Build & Grow Kids Clinic: Valentine’s Day Picture Frame
Take your kids to Lowe’s to build a special Valentine’s Day picture frame. Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10am
Cost: FREE
All Lowe’s locations
Valentine Tea & Craft Day at Odom Branch library
Enjoy a time of Valentine Tea and crafts for the whole family at the Akron Public Library, Odom Branch. Preregistration required by calling 330-434-8726
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 1-2PM
Cost: FREE
Odom Branch Library
600 Vernon Odom Blvd
Akron, OH 44307
American Girl Valentine’s Day Event
Bring your American Girl doll with you to enjoy fun Valentine’s Day crafts, snacks, and drinks as you learn about tea party etiquette from the 1900’s. This event is at the Hudson Library. Registration is required, sign up.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 2pm
Cost: FREE
Hudson Library
96 Library St
Hudson, OH 44236
Valentine’s Day Parents’ Date Night
Drop off your kids at Christ Episcopal Church while you and your sweetie go on a date night. There will be pizza, snacks, movies, crafts, games, and more for your kids! RSVP 330-322-1236 or online.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 6pm
Cost: $20 for 1st child, $10 each additional
Christ Episcopal Church
118 South Mantua St
Kent, OH 44316
Dinner and a Concert
Enjoy a dinner of fettuccine Alfredo and more with a concert with Justin Other Band. Dinner includes fettuccine Alfredo pasta, baked chicken, salad, rolls and dessert. All proceeds will support the church’s heating fund. For details, go to www.trinucc.org, call 330-376-7186 or email trinucc@att.net.
When: Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 4:30 to 7:30PM
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 10+
Trinity United Church of Christ
915 N. Main St.
Akron (North Hill), OH
Preschool Valentine Pool Party at the Westlake Recreation Center
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day Pool Party just for preschoolers ages 3-5 in the tot pool at Westlake Recreation Center. Play pool games, splash, and swim, make a craft and enjoy a snack. Registration is required, ages 3-5 only sign up here!
When: Friday, February 12, 2015, 10am-11:30am
Cost: $10
Westlake Recreation Center
28955 Hilliard Boulevard
Westlake, OH 44145
Kids in the Kitchen: Valentine Sweets at the Westlake Recreation Center
Kids ages 6-9 can learn how to decorate sweet treats just in time for Valentine’s Day. Participants are encouraged to wear a “work” shirt as we will be working with frosting and other edible materials. Kids will take home all of the treats that they create. Cost includes all supplies. Register here!
When: Friday, February 12, 2015, 11am-12pm
Cost: $20
Westlake Recreation Center
28955 Hilliard Boulevard
Westlake, OH 44145
FREE Kids’ Valentine’s Party at Southern Park Mall
Plan a visit to Southern Park Mall for aKids’ Valentine’s Party with crafts, costume characters, and more from the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Teams.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10am-1pm
Cost: FREE
Southern Park Mall (in front of JcPenny’s)
7401 Market St.
Youngstown, OH 44512
Science Has Never Been So Sweet at Great Lakes Science Center
Enjoy a family-friendly Valentine’s Day celebration with science! Learn how to write secret love notes, uncover the science of (magnetic) attraction, creating your very own “cupid” crossbow, and much more. Most activities are FREE with admission but you need to RSVP and pay extra for some activities like Dissection Workshop.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10am-5pm
Cost: Most activities are FREE with general admission.
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
FREE Hearts & Stars Planetarium Special
Listen to the fascinating stories of love and water that are written with the stars at this portable planetarium. Space is limited. Registration is ful but walk-ins are welcome.
When: Sunday, February 14, 2015; 1pm-1:45pm, 2pm-2:45pm, 3pm-3:45pm
Cost: FREE
Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek
2277 West Ridgewood Dr.
Parma, OH 44134
Valentine’s Day DIY
The nature center is the perfect place to take your valentine. Come in this weekend for Valentine’s Day themed crafts and DIY gifts. Open to all ages, Instructor Nichole Houze. Register here.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 and Sunday, February 14th 12pm-5pm
Cost: FREE
Susan Hambley Nature Center
1473 Parschen Blvd
Brunswick, OH
Valentine’s Day Event at Castaway Bay
Enjoy Valentine’s Day events now through February 14th at Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark. Enjoy making Valentines for Charlie Brown and Snoopy, gifts, cookie decorating, scavenger hunt, and more.
Castaway Bay
2001 Cleveland Rd W
Sandusky, OH 44870
