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Family Fun Valentine's Day Guide ❤️

Events, crafts, recipes, ideas and more!

By Tessa D'Ippolito, Publisher January 15, 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 4

Kids Workshop at Home Depot: Valentine's Vase (Age 5-12) ~ register in advance
9am - 12pm workshop teachs children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, and a Workshop Apron.

Parents Time Out: Valentine's Craft (Age 5-13) ~ register in advance
Kids have fun at Good Pickin' Farm while parents get some much needed time out! Parents' Night Out runs from 5 - 8PM. $35 per child. Spaces fill quickly. 

Wednesday, February 8

Valentine's Slime at Dracut Library(Grades K -5) ~ register in advance
Join Dracut Library to make some valentine's day inspired slime! Slime will be yours to keep following the program.

Thursday, February 9

Valentine Preschool Storytime with Miss Lizzie (Ages 3-5) ~ register in advance
Join Miss Lizzie at Dracut Library for Valentine Preschool Story Time! Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes & more

Friday, February 10

Valentine's Day Make-N-Take at Billerica Library
Visit the Billerica Library and make a fun Valentine's Day craft!

Saturday, February 11

Parents' Night Out: Valentines Edition ~ register in advance
The perfect babysitting solution for Valentine's Night Out! One Stop Fun has the kids covered with unlimited fun and pizza for dinner. Parents' Night Out runs from 5:30-8:30pm. $35 per child or $45 for siblings. 

Valentine's Day Craft Party (Grades K-2) ~ register in advance
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Groton Library at 11am!

Valentine's Day Make-N-Take at Billerica Library
Visit the Billerica Library and make a fun Valentine's Day craft!

Tuesday, February 14

Valentine's Day at Groton Library
We invite you to a Valentine's Day celebration with staff and library lovers! Visit our cafe area for hot chocolate and homemade treats! Stop by to enjoy some goodies, chat with other book lovers, write a valentine to the library, and take a book home on a blind date!

Teen Program - Take and Make Mini Gingerbread Valentine Cottages (Grades 5-12) ~ register in advance
Stop by the Billerica Library from 11-6 to pick up a mini, gingerbread, Valentine's Day cottage to make at home!

Saturday, February 18

Valentine's Fun at the Farm (All ages) ~ register in advance
In the Moooo-d Valentine's Event at Good Pickin' Farm! Breweries, ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing, snow painting, snow crafts, petting zoo, hayrides, music, concessions, and more. Winter activities are weather-dependent.


❤️  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

Make a Homemade Crayon Heart Valentine

Stick with Us: This DIY Garden Stake Makes a Great Valentine's Gift

Valentine's Day Love Bug Caterpillar Craft


❤️  VALENTINE'S RECIPES

Say I Love You With This Easy Valentine's Day Breakfast

Valentines Brownies


❤️  VALENTINE'S IDEAS & ACTIVITIES

A Romantic Night In: Valentine's Day at Home

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

5 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Chocolate This Valentine's Day

Where to Dine In or Take Out for Valentine's Day

Seven Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Kids

Daily Appreciation Hearts




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