12 Parent-Child Valentine's Day Date Ideas That Are So Much Sweeter Than Candy

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.

Do your kids love animals? Treat them to a trip to the petting zoo on Valentine's Day to show them you love them.

Celebrate Galentine's Day 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.

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!

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.

Does your child have a favorite sport? Take them out for a one-on-one game of soccer, basketball, or whatever activity they enjoy.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.