Love is the air! We can all use some more love in our lives and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
In Chicago and suburbs, many businesses are finding fun ways to spread the love. We shared some of our Valentine’s Day picks below and you can find even more family events listed in our calendar.
Service Project: Valentine’s Day Cards
Jan. 14-22, 2023
- Address: Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove
- Cost: Free
Teens in grades 7-12 can stop into Teen Central to create cards for Valentine’s Day and bookmarks to be included in Home Services deliveries. All supplies will be provided.
Valentine’s Day Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Jan. 17, 2023
- Address: King Branch, Chicago Public Library, 3436 S. King Drive, Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 6-12 can help brighten a hospitalized child’s day this Valentine’s Day. Cards will be sent for you. Registration required.
Creativity Corner: Valentine’s Day Cards
Feb. 2, 2023
- Address: McKinley Park Branch, Chicago Public Library, 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 3 and up can get creative at McKinley Park Branch with guided crafts and open art activities.
Quilling Fun: Valentine’s Day Cards
Feb. 4, 2023
- Address: West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library, 4020 W. 63rd St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 10-13 can join the library for quilling with paper to make flowers and other things in time for Valentine’s Day. Registration required.
Valentine’s Day Craft
Feb. 4, 2023
- Address: Scottsdale Branch, Chicago Public Library, 4101 W. 79th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 6-13 can head to Scottsdale Branch to create a special Valentine for someone you love. The projects vary by degrees of difficulty.
Valentine’s Greeting Cards
Feb. 4, 2023
- Address: Roden Branch, Chicago Public Library, 6083 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens can create unique Valentine’s Day greeting cards for their family and friends with instructor, Barbara Pisciotto. All supplies will be provided.
Victorian Valentines
Feb. 4, 11, 2023
- Address: DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton
- Cost: Free; $3/suggested donation
Create a Victorian style Valentine for someone special using feathers, beads and bits of fabric. Registration required.
Hearts a Plenty
Feb. 6, 2023
- Address: Garfield Ridge Branch, Chicago Public Library, 6348 S. Archer Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 3-12 can drop by and make a valentine for someone special. Supplies are available in the Children’s area. No registration required.
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Feb. 6, 2023
- Address: Thurgood Marshall Branch, Chicago Public Library, 7506 S. Racine Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 6-13 can join Ms. A and Mrs. Lina for crafts, treats and fun for Valentine’s Day. Registration required.
YOUmedia Crafternoon: Valentine’s Day Cards
Feb. 6, 2023
- Address: Harold Washington Library Center Branch, Chicago Public Library, 400 S. State St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
High School teens can create their own Valentine’s Day cards. Supplies and instructions will be provided.
Valentine’s Day Celebration
Feb. 7, 2023
- Address: Gage Park Branch, Chicago Public Library, 2807 W. 55th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 3 and up can come out to Gage Park Branch to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the library with Valentine’s Day stories and activities. Registration required.
Valentine’s Day Stories and Craft
Feb. 7, 2023
- Address: Clearing Branch, Chicago Public Library, 6423 W. 63rd Place, Chicago
- Cost: Free
Children of all ages can join the Clearing Branch for stories about Valentine’s Day and make a craft to take home. All materials are provided. Registration required.
DIY Valentines
Feb. 9, 2023
- Address: Lozano Branch, Chicago Public Library, 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens in grades 8-12 can drop into the Lozano Branch to make their own special valentine for someone special.
DIY Valentines
Feb. 9, 2023
- Address: North Pulaski Branch, Chicago Public Library, 4300 W. North Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens in grades 8-12 can drop into the North Pulaski Branch to make their own special valentine for someone special.
Family Valentine Dance at Gompers
Feb. 10, 2023
- Address: Gompers (Samuel) Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $5/person, $25/family max fee
Come out to the park for the annual Family Valentine’s Day Dance. It will have dancing, crafts, a DJ and photo opportunities. Food and beverages will be available to purchase. For all ages.
Sweetheart Valentines Dance at Eugene Field
Feb. 10, 2023
- Address: Field (Eugene) Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $25/couple
Bring your sweetheart to Eugene Field to dance the night away. Light refreshments will be served. For all ages.
Tots Valentine Party
Feb. 10, 2023
- Address: Brainerd Park, 1246 W. 92nd St., Chicago
- Cost: $5
Ages 1-5 can enjoy some Valentine’s Day fun, specifically for their age.
Valentine’s Day Dance at Lake Shore
Feb. 10, 2023
- Address: Lake Shore Park, 808 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
- Cost: $5
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day Dance with your family where there’s dancing, treats and crafts. Also, bring a camera for the photo booth.
Origami at Archer Heights
Feb. 11, 2023
- Address: Archer Heights Branch, Chicago Public Library, 5055 S. Archer Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens can enjoy creating an origami heart this Valentine’s Day at the Archer Heights Branch. Registration required.
Valen-Slime Time
Feb. 11, 2023
- Address: West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library, 4020 W. 63rd St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 6-13 can come out to West Lawn Branch to celebrate Valentine’s Day by experimenting and making valen-slime. Registration required.
Cocoa and Crafts
Feb. 12, 2023
- Address: Lozano Branch, Chicago Public Library, 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Enjoy making Valentine’s Day crafts with your family while sipping on hot cocoa. For ages 3-13.
Valentine’s Sock Hop
Feb. 12, 2023
- Address: Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park
- Cost: Tickets go on sale in January
This Valentine’s Day Sock Hop features children’s activities including disco ball dancing, crafts, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt and an appearance by Ursa the Wonder Polar Bear.
I Love You To Pieces Craft!
Feb. 14, 2023
- Address: Geneva Public Library District, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva
- Cost: Free
Families can come to the Geneva Public Library District will trace and create their own heart shaped Valentine’s Day craft.
Make a Valentine Treat Bag
Feb. 14, 2023
- Address: Jeffery Manor Branch, Chicago Public Library, 2401 E. 100th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Come out to Jeffery Manor Branch to create your own Valentine treat bag made of fabric. Supplies will be given for this make and take activity.
(No)Worry Hearts
Feb. 14, 2023
- Address: Manning Branch, Chicago Public Library, 6 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 5 and up can create handcrafted worry hearts, which are small enough to fit in your pocket. Registration required.
Valentine’s Day Candy Making
Feb. 14, 2023
- Address: Thurgood Marshall Branch, Chicago Public Library, 7506 S. Racine Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens ages 12-18 can come out to Thurgood Marshall Branch to make their own Valentine’s Day candy. Make whatever flavor or color you want.
Valentine Day Celebration for Teens!
Feb. 14, 2023
- Address: Woodson Regional Branch, Chicago Public Library, 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens can enjoy a Valentine’s Day celebration with food, fun and card making. For ages 13-19.
Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts at Eugene Field
Feb. 14, 2023
- Address: Field (Eugene) Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $10
Ages 3-5 can enjoy making Valentine’s Day crafts at this event at Field (Eugene) Park.
Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Feb. 14, 2023
- Address: Edgebrook Branch, Chicago Public Library, 5331 W. Devon Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Stop by the reference desk at Edgebrook Branch to participate in the library’s scavenger hunt. Win a prize, while supplies last. For ages 4-plus.
Valentine’s Day Storytime & Craft
Feb. 14, 2023
- Address: Palatine District Library – Main Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine
- Cost: Free
Ages 2-6 can enjoy a Valentine’s story time with songs, stories and a special craft. Registration required.
Candy Bar Bingo
Feb. 16, 2023
- Address Scottsdale Park, 4637 W. 83rd St., Chicago
- Cost: $5
Ages 8-12 will play for a chance to win Bingo. Participants must bring two regular-sized candy bars in exchange for two bingo cards.
Love Bug Dance
Feb. 16, 2023
- Address: DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton
- Cost: $12/members, $17/non-members
Groove out with Bach to Rock’s family-friendly DJ, indulge in tasty treats from Fiammé, remember the evening with special photo ops, explore a variety of fun activities and play in the museum’s exhibits.
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