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 6
Little Princess Valentine’s Dance. An evening of dance, music, snacks, a craft and memorable fun. 7-9 p.m. Springbrook Gardenhouse, 6776 Heisley Road, Mentor, cityofmentor.com
February 7
Candy Hearts Painting. Love is sweet and in the air! Children ages 4-6 can create a painting inspired by the classic, conversation candy hearts. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. BAYarts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, bayarts.net
February 7-16
That’s A-Moray. Love is in the air and underwater, so why not bring a date, a friend or family and learn about animals with loved ones. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com
February 10
Storytime for Sweethearts. Themed story time, followed by card making, refreshments and a photo station. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Highland Square Branch Library, 807 W. Market St., Akron, akronlibrary.org
February 11
Red Day. Park the stroller, wear a red-fit, and wander over to learn, play and explore creation stations based on one of our favorite colors: red. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org
February 12
Cupid’s Sweet Treats. Create special one-of-a-kind cookie valentines for the special people in your life. Ages 5-13. 6-8 p.m. Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, cityofmentor.com
February 13
Valentine’s Day Crafts. Make cards, paper flowers, pipe cleaner hearts and other crafts for loved ones. 3-4 p.m. Rice Branch Library, 11535 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, cpl.org
The Grinch Steals Valentine’s Day. Meet & Greet with the Grinch, live DJ, skating and dancing. 6-8:30 p.m. United Skates of America, 30325 Palisades Pkwy., Wickliffe, unitedskates.com
February 14
Muscat Love. Celebrate love on a 1-mile, guided walk searching for muskrats. Learn about their curious and secret lives. 10-11:30 a.m. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron, summitmetroparks.org
Drop-In Family Valentine’s Day Party. Celebrate love with crafts and games. 1-4 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, lorainpubliclibrary.org
Mini Makers: String HeART. Make string art with laser-cut hearts and colorful yarn. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Cleveland Main Library, 325 Superior Ave., cpl.org
Fairmount Novelty Open Studios. Enjoy an annual Valentine’s Day party celebrating love with themed crafts and activities. 1-3 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, fairmountcenter.org
February 14-15
Love Can Melt a Frozen Heart. Enjoy a delightful brunch alongside favorite fairytale couples as they share their stories of friendship, kindness and true love. 9-11 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
Parent’s Night Out
February 12
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special. A live, multi-sensory musical experience. 6 p.m. Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, maltzmuseum.org
February 13
Date Night: Birds of a Feather. Play interactive games, build a bird feeder, and enjoy a feathered guest appearance. 6:30-8 p.m. Tam O’ Shanter Park, 5055 Hills and Dales Road NW, Canton, starkparks.com
Love is All Around. Enjoy fun music and learn how to do a few folk dances. 7-8 p.m. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Ctr., medinacountyparks.com
February 14
Couples Therapy. An unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment as actors bring to life the ups and downs of relationships in a comedic way. 7:30 p.m. The University of Akron, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., uakron.edu.ej
Cleveland Botanical Garden is for Lovers. Cute crafts, animal encounters, live music, playful photo ops and an exclusive first look at Orchid Rodeo. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 11030 East Blvd., holdenfg.org
Date Night Performance: Tasting Notes. Enjoy 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
Stained Glass Red Rose Nightlight. Learn the basics of stained glass using copper foil, assembly and soldering techniques to create a stained-glass rose. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave., cantonsart.org
Valentine Tea: Steeped in Revolution. A valentine tea inspired by women who stirred things up. 11 a.m. The Hickories Museum, 509 Washington Avenue, Elyria, lchs.org
February 15
Valentine’s Soul Jams. An unforgettable evening of classic soul and R&B as three legendary groups take the stage. 7 p.m. State Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
