Whether you’re looking to celebrate on Valentine’s Day or anytime during the month, we’ve got you covered with these great events for families, couples or singles!
2/2
Cupid’s Cuties: A Family Valentine’s Day Event. Families are invited for a night of crafting fun. Intended for children ages 2 and up with a caregiver. 7-7:45 p.m. Berea Branch Library, 7 Berea Commons, 440-234-5475, cuyahogalibrary.org
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“I Love You Because.” A charming love story set to music is a modern twist on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer’s life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. This show is recommended for adults. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, call 330-836-2626 or go to weathervaneplayhouse.com for tickets
2/3
Little Princess Dance. A special Valentine’s Day Dance just for fathers and daughters. Make special memories as you dance the night away. 7-8:30 p.m. Mentor Senior Citizens Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, 440-974-5720, cityofmentor.com
2/4
The Love Run. Presented by Sprenger Health Care Systems. 5K run and one-mile walk. All proceeds benefit Avon Lake High School Athletic Boosters. 8 a.m. Towne Center Community, Campus Clubhouse, 200 Community Drive, Avon Lake, 216-623-9933, hermescleveland.com
2/6
Get Crafty – Love a Mug. Bring a white coffee mug and use your Valentine’s Day inspiration to design a mug with a favorite quote or cute graphic. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., 330-745-1194, barberton.lib.oh.us
Make a Vintage-Style Valentine. An evening of family crafting fun with instructions and enough supplies to make 2-3 vintage-style valentines per person. Recommended for ages 8+. 6:30-8 p.m. Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., Amherst, 440-988-4230, amherst.lib.oh.us
2/8
Craft it Forward: Valentine’s Day. Use your creativity for a cause. Decorate cards for residents of the Medina County Home. 5 p.m. Seville Library, 45 Center St., Seville, 330-769-2852, mcdl.info
2/10
Sweetheart Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School Cleveland East Side. Bring your loved ones to GSS for a night of swimming. We will have sweet treats, a fun craft and a great time. $5/swimmer or $15 max/family. 6:30-8 p.m. 4670 Richmond Road, Suite 100, Warrensville Hts. clevelandeast.goldfishswimschool.com
Sweetheart Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School Fairview Park. Bring your loved ones to GSS for a night of swimming. We will have sweet treats, a fun craft and a great time. $5/swimmer or $15 max/family. 6:30-8 p.m. 21599 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. fairviewpark.goldfishswimschool.com
2/11
Celebrate Valentine’s Day. Make a Valentine Mailbox and Kindness Catcher, write a personalized book about kindness and hear hourly stories. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lakeshore Learning, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, 216-378-9488, lakeshorelearning.com
Be My Valentine. Hear stories and sing songs about friendship and love, especially the love of books. Make a valentine for someone special. For ages 2-8 with a caregiver. 3-4 p.m. South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch Library, 1876 S. Green Road, South Euclid, 216-382-4880, cuyahogalibrary.org
2/11-12
Smitten with Science. It features the Science of Attraction Science Spectacular, a physics show all about attraction and repulsion (of particles of course!), and chemistry comes alive during a special BASF Kids’ Lab hands-on workshop titled Happy Hands. Guests of all ages will see how oil and water can mix in this experiment while making their own hand lotion. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12. Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, Call 216-694-2000 or visit greatscience.com for tickets.
2/13
Valentine Workshop. Families and kids of all ages make a special valentine card and craft. 6-7 p.m. South Lorain Branch Library, 2121 Homewood Drive, 440-277-5672, lorainpubliclibrary.org
2/14
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tasting. Chocolate lovers are invited to sample different types of chocolate, some locally made. Treat your valentine to this delicious evening at the library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., 330-673-4414, kentfreelibrary.org
Yarn Weaving for Valentine’s Day. Happy Valentine’s Day, tweens. Come to the library and make some truly awesome valentines for your parents, best friends, and maybe even someone special. 4-5 p.m. Coventry Village Branch Library, 1925 Coventry Road, Cleveland Hts., 216-321-3400, heightslibrary.org
Monstrous Valentine Jamboree. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with games, crafts and more, all with a monstrous twist. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Eastlake Public Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake, 440-942-7880, we247.org
2/15
Valentines for the Birds. Learn about winter bird survival, play a game, and make a bird treat to take home. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Brecksville Reservation Nature Center, 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive, 440-526-1012, clevelandmetroparks.com
2/16
Valentine Karaoke and Desserts. Come sing karaoke with your friends and enjoy some yummy desserts. Please bring a dessert to share. Program designed for individuals with disabilities. 6-8 p.m. Lakefront Lodge, 30525 Lake Shore Blvd., Willowick, lakemetroparks.com
2/19
Sweetheart Dance. Polish your dancing shoes and come for an afternoon of fun at this annual Valentine dance. Concession stand will be open and Billy J Disc Jockey will provide recorded music. 1-4 p.m. Painesville Twp. Park, 1025 Hardy Road, lakemetroparks.com
