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.
February 2
Heart Pendant Take Home Kit. Make a wire-wrapped heart pendant using a red stone heart and gold-plated wire. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, 440-871-2600, westlakelibrary.org
February 8 through February 13
Teen Grab & Go: Heart Luminaries. While supplies last. South Lorain Branch Library, 2121 Homewood Drive, 440-277-5672, Lorain Public Library, lorainpubliclibrary.org
February 10
Origami Valentines. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with these quick, easy beginner’s origami projects through this virtual program. 4-5 p.m. Geauga County Public Library, divi.geaugalibrary.net
February 10 through February 27
Monthly Makers: Love Bugs. Take the opportunity this winter to get creative and showcase your artistic endeavors along the trail. Every registered household will be provided an outdoor space to display what it makes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Ctr., medinacountyparks.com
February 13
Papercraft: Valentine Cards. Layer on the love as you create multiple valentine cards using creative paper cutting techniques and collage. Ages 5-7 with an adult. 10-11 a.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, 440-338-3171, fairmountcenter.org
Owl Be Your Valentine. Visit animals who are enjoying guest-built Valentine’s Day enrichment. Enjoy keeper talks and make your own valentine. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org
Cupid’s Crush Craft & Vendor Show. Are you looking for something special, something unique, something one of a kind for your special loved one for Valentine’s Day or a birthday? 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The 8820 Event Center, 8820 Bender Road, N. Ridgeville, hometownvendors.org
Happy Hearts. Inspired by the work of Chris Upheus, students will create a happy heart while exploring techniques in painting, cutting, drawing and printmaking. Ages 4-6. 10:30 a.m-noon. Bay Arts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, bayarts.net
UnValentine’s Day. Think Valentine’s Day is just meh? Join us as we throw a virtual party where no hearts or romance will dare grace the screen as we celebrate friendship and self-worth with crafts and games. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Akron Public Library, akronlibrary.org
February 3 through February 28
Sweetheart Hike. Bundle up and bring your sweetheart to enjoy a stroll on the trails at Brunswick Lake. There will be valentine facts and trivia along the way. Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick, 330-722-9364, medinacountyparks.com
February 10
Whimsy Workshop. Join Denyse from Artist at Heart to get your creative juices flowing. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sapphire Creek Winery, 16965 Park Circle Drive, Chagrin Falls, sapphire-creek.com
February 11
Galentine’s Day Wine Pairing Event. Ladies celebrating ladies. Gather your girlfriends for a fun wine pairing event led by Gervasi’s expert wine steward in The Villa Grande ballroom. 6-7 p.m. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330-497-1000, gervasivineyard.com
February 13
Valentine’s Dinner Featuring Little Steve-O Live. Toast your guest with champagne and enjoy an intimate and safe three-course dinner. 5-10 p.m. Thorn Creek Winery and Gardens, 155 Treat Road, Aurora, 330-562-9245, thorncreekwinery.com
Dance Me To The End Of Love. Artists will ignite the audience to feel passion, excitement, desire and ultimately feelings of love that at one point or another we have all experienced in our lives. 8 p.m. Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org
February 14
Share the Love Couples Yoga. Bring your sweetie, friend or family member to this partner yoga event featuring fun for all levels. 6:30 p.m. LifeCenter Plus, 5133 Darrow Road, Hudson, lifecenterplus.com
February 17
Tango Lessons. Lesson 7:15-8:15 p.m. Continue dancing until 10:30 p.m. Genesis Studio, 26335 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, neotango.net
