Love is in the air! Celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids by checking out these fun events in Chicago and the suburbs.
City
Valentine's Day Cookies Baking Class
When: Feb. 2
Where: Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique, 115 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
Kids from the ages of 5-14 will bake and decorate Valentine's Day-themed royal icing cookies.
Valentine's Day Gift Making
When: Feb. 8
Where: Kidcreate Studio, 3709 N. Southport, Chicago
We’ll make heart shaped clay mosaics, paint on real canvas boards, create a Valentine collage, make a jumbo-sized Hersey Kiss, and more in this extremely popular class. These projects will make great gifts for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa or a favorite teacher. This class is recommended for ages 3-6 years.
I Heart Birds
When: Feb. 8
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago
Put on your fancy clothes and your dancing shoes, and join us at a Valentine’s dance—for the birds. Kids and families are invited to party with the nature center and celebrate your favorite feathered valentines. Meet live birds, learn all about their lives and habits, make a birdy valentine and then bust a move on the dance floor. Dinner is included in the ticket price. Recommended for ages up to 8 years old.
Parent and Child Valentine's Dance at West Lawn
When: Feb. 8
Where: West Lawn Park, 4233 W. 65th St., Chicago
Put on your dancin' shoes for a Valentine's Day Dance. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Sweet Saturday
When: Feb. 9
Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago
This drop-in event will let your whole family try some sweet treats while learning about plants in the Garfield Park Conservatory collection such as chocolate, vanilla, banana, papaya and more. This event is open to all ages.
Family Valentine's Dinner & A Movie
When: Feb. 9
Where: Indian Boundary Park & Cultural Center, 2500 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago
Come dressed to impress and enjoy dinner, dessert and the Disney classic "Lady & The Tramp."
Valentine’s Night Out: Spa Chemistry
When: Feb. 9
Where: The Laboratory Chicago, 2349 W. North Ave., Chicago
After a pizza dinner, kids grab safety goggles and put their Spa Chemistry skills to work. With a touch of math, a dab of history, and a heaping helping of science, kids 5-12 design unique scented products perfect for Valentine's Day.
Suburbs
Valentine's Dance with Mickey, Minnie, Donald & Daisy
When: Feb. 7
Where: Chicago Ridge Mall, 444 Chicago Ridge Mall, Chicago Ridge
Enjoy a Valentine's dance in Carson's Court with our favorite Disney couples: Mickey & Minnie, and Donald & Daisy. Bring dancing shoes to move and groove to the music.
Little Sweeties Valentine's Day Party
When: Feb. 9
Where: Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 East Main Street, Saint Charles
Enjoy interactive crafts, activities and treats with a scavenger hunt around various attraction stations within the resort.
We Love Our C.I.T.Y. - A Family-Friendly Valentine's Event
When: Feb. 9
Where: We Rock the Spectrum, 553 E. Dundee Rd, Palatine
A fun indoor playdate at We Rock The Spectrum Sensory Gym with 15 creative obstacle course stations and interactive games. Plus each child receives a valentine while parents receive great info from sponsors. After playing, families can complete a craft and enjoy snacks.
Valentine’s Kinderfest
When: Feb. 10
Where: Hofbrauhaus Chicago, 5500 Park Place, Rosemont
Families can enjoy reduced meals for children in addition to a variety of free activities including face painting, make your own valentine, a balloon artist, a parade and more.
Chocolate Sundae Sunday
When: Feb. 10
Where: Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford
The Rockford Ice Hogs are scooping up fun during this delicious event where you can create your own sundae, take the chocolate trivia challenge, vote for your favorite topping and design a delightful Valentine and enjoy live jazz music.
Valentine Skate
When: Feb. 10
Where: Oak Lawn Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave., Oak Lawn
Enjoy a "sweet" afternoon of skating, a visit from everyone's favorite snowman, raffles and music provided by a DJ.
Rockin' Valentines Party
When: Feb. 14
Where: Rockin' Jump, 485 Mission St., Carol Stream
Jumpers ages 6 and under only are allowed to the party complete with arts & crafts, kids activities, complimentary coffee and sweet treats and pink and red balloons.
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