Love is in the air all month long in the Greater Cleveland/Akron area. Celebrate with your family by making plans to attend one of the following special Valentine’s events.
Family-friendly Valentine’s Day Events
February 2
Whole Lotta Love. You’ll be creating a variety of valentine-themed projects and handmade gifts that you can keep or share with your family and friends. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Bay Arts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, bayarts.net
February 3
Mixed Up Valentine Mailers. Decorate your card and put your address on it. Place it in the library mailbox where it will get mixed up and you’ll receive a card from another kid. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., mentorpl.org
February 7
Nature’s Valentines. Try your hand at crafting some of your own unique valentines from natural items. 1-3 p.m. Swine Creek Reservation, 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield Twp., geaugaparkdistrict.org
Sweets & Treats. Treat your sweets to an evening Candy Land for the whole family. 6:30 p.m. Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Road, Avon, loraincountymetroparks.com
February 8-9, 15-16
Nature’s Valentines. Learn about the different ways animals attract mates. Noon-5 p.m. Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick, medinacountyparks.com
February 10
Spread the Love. A special Intergenerational Valentine’s Day celebration that brings together the wisdom, creativity and joy of all ages. 2-4 p.m. North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation, 7327 Avon Belden Road, North Ridgeville. recdesk.com
February 11
Storytime for Sweethearts: Valentine’s Day Fun for Kids. Themed story time, followed by card making, refreshments and a photo station. 11 a.m.-noon. Highland Square Branch Library, 807 W. Market St., Akron, akronlibrary.org
February 13
Adapted Valentine’s Karaoke. Individuals with disabilities celebrate with music, crafts and more. 6-8 p.m. Jordan Creek Park, 7250 Alexander Road, Concord Twp., lakemetroparks.com
Valentine’s Exchange. Come make and exchange Valentines. 2:30-4 p.m. Rice Branch Library, 11535 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, cpl.org
February 14
Valentine Hike & Humor. Look for valentine shapes in nature and warm up by sharing valentine-themed jokes with one another! 1:30-2:30 p.m. Brust Park, 130 N. Main St., Munroe Falls, summitmetroparks.org
Eco Nights: Love is in the Air. Learn about all the courtship rituals of your favorite Portage Park District organisms. 6-7 p.m. Morgan Park Center, 8505 Nicodemus Road, Ravenna, portagecounty-oh.gov/portage-park-district
The Grinch Steals Valentine’s Day. Meet & Greet with the Grinch, live DJ, skating and dancing. 6:30-9 p.m. United Skates of America, 30325 Palisades Pkwy., Wickliffe, unitedskates.com
Valentine Creation Station. Make a unique, handmade Valentine. All day. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, reedlibrary.org
Concert in the Barn: Spazmatics. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Road, Brunswick, mapleside.com
February 14-17
That’s A-Moray. Love is in the air and underwater. Bring a date, friend and family to learn about the animals you love with people you adore. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com
February 14-March 30
Orchids: Love in Bloom. This year’s show will highlight the classic charm of love with vibrant displays of heart-shaped arrangements and romantic backdrops. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., holdenfg.org
February 15
Paw-Some Valentine Party. Whether you’re celebrating with the whole family or that special someone, visit our animal sweethearts as they enjoy Valentine’s Day enrichment. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
Parent’s Night Out Events
February 8
Self-Love Workshop. Join Keyanna Christian-Ellis, author of the book, “Self-Love Workbook & Journal for Women: 5 Ways to Love Yourself Using Poetry and Activities.” 2-3 p.m. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., barbertonlibrary.org
February 9
Stained Glass 3D Heart. Learn the basics of stained glass using copper foil, assembly, and soldering techniques to create a multi-dimensional stained glass 3D heart. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave., cantonsart.org
February 13
Valentine’s Day Clay Date. Couples are invited to make a mug in the Ceramics Studio. 6 p.m. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, massillonmuseum.org
February 14
Valentine Opera Dinner Night. Celebrate love with a romantic live vocal performance intertwined with a five-course dinner. 6:30 p.m. Cask 307, 7259 Warner Road (St. Rt. 307), Madison, cask307.com
Rock N’ Reels Night: Moulin Rouge! A poor Bohemian poet in 1890s Paris falls for a beautiful courtesan and nightclub star coveted by a jealous duke. 7 p.m. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. North, Canton, cantonpalacetheatre.org
Date Night Performance: Tasting Notes. Immerse yourself in food, cocktails, and music in a supper club environment. 7-9 p.m. Provence at the Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., clevelandart.org
Tribute to Michael Buble. Attention fans of singers & swing, baby boomers, young people with old souls and Michael Bublé fans. 7:30 p.m. Lorain Palace Theatre, 617 Broadway, Lorain, lorainpalace.com
February 15
Cleveland’s Valentine Love Jam. The Jam features the Whispers along with Con Funk Shun and the soulful sounds of Lenny Williams. 8 p.m. State Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
Be My Valentine Couples Brunch. DJ, games, mimosas and more. Noon-3 p.m. If These Walks Could Talk, 1224 Diagonal Road, Akron, allevents.in/akron
