Valentine's Day is traditionally known as a day of romance for couples [1]. But since your kids can be the great loves of your life [2] too, why not celebrate them with a parent-child date night? Say goodbye to gifting chocolates and flowers [3] or going out for a fancy meal, and say hello to spending quality time with your kids doing things they love! Whether you settle in at home for the evening or head out for a special treat, these Valentine's Day date ideas for your kids are bound to show them the love.
Have a Dance Party
For families big and small, a dance party can be a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day! Put on a selection of your and your kids' favorite music and dance the night away in your living room.
Visit a Petting Zoo
Do your kids love animals? Treat them to a trip to the petting zoo on Valentine's Day to show them you love them.
Have a Girls' Day Out
Celebrate Galentine's Day [6] with your daughter (or daughters) and have a girls' day out! Mani-pedis, some light shopping, and a trip to their favorite bakery make for a perfect Galentine's Day treat.
Go Skating
Getting outside in the dead of Winter can be tricky, but skating can be a fun Valentine's Day activity for you and your kids. Head to your local rink, whether it's indoor or outdoor, and have some hot chocolate to round out the date!
Visit a Museum
Check out your local museum on Valentine's Day with your kids. Some museums have special themed activities for kids on certain holidays, but just heading to a natural history museum or an archaeological museum can be a big hit.
Play a Sport
Does your child have a favorite sport? Take them out for a one-on-one game of soccer, basketball, or whatever activity they enjoy.
Visit the Park
If you're lucky enough to live somewhere with mild Winters, something as simple as a trip to the park can be a great date idea for you and your kids! Pack some snacks and make an afternoon of it.
Bake Cupcakes
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with baked goods? Turn it into a date night with your kids by making them from scratch and letting your kids decorate them!
Make Valentine Crafts
Nothing says Valentine's Day quite like some heart-shaped crafts. Grab some pink, red, and white construction paper, crayons, markers, glitter, or your kids' favorite crafting materials and whip up something special together.
Make Their Favorite Meal
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach — and the same can be said for kids! Treat them to a special Valentine's Day meal by making their favorite food, even if it's breakfast for dinner!
Go to the Library or Bookstore
Nothing gets kids excited quite like a trip to the library or bookstore. Let them lose track of time while perusing their favorite titles and let them pick out one or two to take home with them.
Have Family Movie Night
Valentine's Day is the best day of the year for snuggling! Get curled up on the couch with your kids and plenty of pillows, blankets, and snacks, put on their favorite movie, and settle in for family movie night.