Family Valentine's Day Celebration

Family Valentine’s Day Celebration Ideas

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion for expressing love and affection to those closest to you, and what better way to do so than with your family? We are sharing family Valentine’s Day celebration ideas for your family!

Family is an important aspect of our lives, and spending quality time with them on Valentine’s Day can help strengthen relationships and create lasting memories.

Here are some ideas to make Valentine’s Day special with your family.


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Family Valentine’s Day Celebration

Here are 11 family Valentine’s Day celebration ideas to make your day extra special!

Cook a Special Dinner

Spend the evening cooking a special meal together as a family. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a family-style feast, cooking together is a great way to bond and create memories.

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Plan a Movie Night

Nothing beats spending a cozy evening with your family watching a heartwarming movie. Choose a movie that the whole family will enjoy, and make sure to have plenty of snacks and treats on hand.

Valentines Themed Food

Your family Valentine’s Day celebration is an excellent opportunity to get creative and enjoy fun food activities. Here are some fun Valentine’s Day food ideas for kids that will surely bring a smile to their faces.

Pro Tip:  Use natural food coloring and sprinkles to avoid artificial dyes.

Heart-shaped Sandwiches

Cut slices of bread into heart shapes using a cookie cutter, and fill with your child’s favorite sandwich ingredients. Decorate with raisins, fruit, or cheese cutouts to make it look extra special.

Pink Lemonade

Turn ordinary lemonade into a special Valentine’s Day treat by adding a few drops of natural food coloring to create a pretty pink hue. Serve in red glass and garnish with a fresh strawberry.

Chocolate-covered Strawberries

Teach your kids how to dip strawberries in melted chocolate, then let them decorate with sprinkles, nuts, or coconut flakes. These are delicious and healthy alternatives to store-bought treats.

Sweetheart Pizzas

Create mini pizzas using store-bought dough or English muffins as the base. Let your kids add their favorite toppings and cut them into heart shapes for a fun and tasty meal.

Heart-shaped macaroni and cheese: Cook macaroni and cheese according to package instructions, then use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create fun and festive pasta shapes.

Valentine’s Day cupcakes

Bake or buy cupcakes, then let your kids decorate them with red and pink frosting, candy hearts, and other fun toppings.

Love-ly Fruit Salad

Cut fresh fruit into heart shapes and mix it with other colorful fruits to create a fun and healthy fruit salad. Top with a drizzle of honey or yogurt for added sweetness.

Heart-shaped Cinnamon Rolls

Shape the cinnamon rolls into a heart shape and bake as directed (shown here).  Drizzle with frosting and enjoy with a side of sausage or bacon for breakfast!

Play Games

Put away the electronics and spend some quality time playing games with your family. Board games, card games, and even video games can be fun to spend the evening and enjoy each other’s company.

Have a Picnic

If the weather is nice, pack a picnic basket and head to a local park for a romantic outdoor meal. Enjoy the fresh air and scenic views while spending time with your family.

Create Crafts

Spend the evening making homemade Valentine’s Day crafts together. Whether it’s decorating cards, creating gift baskets, or making decorations, creating something together is a fun and unique way to bond as a family.

Volunteer

Share the love by volunteering together as a family. Visit a local nursing home, soup kitchen, or animal shelter and spend some time helping those in need.

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Have a Dance Party

Put on your dancing shoes and have a family dance party in the living room. Turn up the music and let loose for a fun and playful evening with your family.

Pro Tip: Add glow sticks!

Write Love Notes

Write love notes to each other, expressing your appreciation for one another. Place the notes in a unique location for everyone to find and read, and reflect on the love and appreciation that is shared within the family.

Do Something Active

Your family Valentine’s Day Celebration is the perfect opportunity to take a family walk or hike, go ice skating, or try a new outdoor activity together. Physical activity is a great way to bond and create memories, and it’s also a healthy way to spend Valentine’s Day.

Share Your Stories

Spend the evening sharing stories about your past, present, and future. Talk about your hopes and dreams, your favorite memories, and what you love most about each other.

Family Valentines Day

A family Valentine’s Day celebration is the perfect opportunity to show your love and appreciation to your family. Whether it’s through a movie night, special dinner, or volunteer work, there are countless ways to make Valentine’s Day special with your family. So, choose an activity that everyone will enjoy, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Co-Founder

Kacey Queen is a co-founder of Nevada Moms

Kacey received her bachelor's in Psychology while cheering for the University of Oregon. They moved to Reno in 2014 and have loved it ever since. She is a dedicated homeschooling mother to her three children.

She serves on the hospital board for Northern Nevada Health Systems and is passionate about her community.

Kacey loves exploring with her family and finding family-friendly events and activities! A few of her favorite things include family adventures, traveling, working out, coffee, and dessert!