February 6
Little Princess Valentine’s Dance, 7-8:30 p.m. Dads/grandfathers, treat your daughter/granddaughter to a special evening of dance, music, cookies, punch and fun. Daughters age 4 and older. Mentor residents are $12 per person, nonresidents are $15 per person. Each person must register. Mentor Senior Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, 440-974-5720, cityofmentor.com
February 7
Father/Daughter, Grandfather/Granddaughter Valentine’s Dance, 7-9 p.m. $25 per couple, additional $10 per person. BCC members $20 per couple. Brecksville Community Center, 1 Community Drive, Cleveland, brecksville.oh.us
February 14
Be Mine! Come participate in Valentine’s Day crafts and activities all day. Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway St., Medina, 330-725-0588, mcdl.info
Winter Make and Takes: Valentines, drop in and make a craft to take home. Make and takes are available while supplies last. Parma Branch Library, 6996 Powers Blvd., Parma, 440-885-5362, cuyahogalibrary.org
For the Love of the Outdoors Winter Rendezvous, registration opens at 8:45 a.m. with a 9:30 a.m. start. Celebrate the outdoors by snowshoeing, cross country skiing or running/walking/hiking on a set, non-timed course. Hot cocoa, soup, a mug and a special Valentine’s Day token will be given to each participant. Rocky River Reservation, Big Met Golf Course, 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park, 216-341-1704, clevelandmetroparks.com
Valentine’s Day at Crocker Park, noon-9 p.m. Take your loved one for a romantic ride around Crocker Park in a horse-drawn carriage, 4-9 p.m. (see site for fees). Snow Globe (Feb. 13-15, see site for times). Tickets are $5 per group. Visit Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery food truck noon-6 p.m. Crocker Park, 228 Market St., Westlake, crockerpark.com
Valentine’s Carry Out Craft, 2-3 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Youth Services Department. Make a fun craft out of conversation hearts. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, 440-871-2600, westlakelibrary.org
Make Valentine’s Day Sweet Surprises, 2-3 p.m. Have fun rubber-stamping designs and creating verses for tasty and clever Valentine’s Day cards to surprise family and friends with. For grades 5-12. Parma-Snow Branch Library, 2121 Snow Road, Parma, 216-661-4240, cuyahogalibrary.org
Valentine’s Day Tea Party, 2-3 p.m. Join for stories, crafts, tea and cookies. Registration requested. Firestone Park Branch Library, 1486 Aster Ave., Akron, 330-724-2126, firestoneparkbranch.akronlibrary.org
Library Love Bugs, 2-3 p.m. Children and families are invited to join for a special Valentine’s Day story time and celebration. Garfield Heights Branch Library, 5409 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, 216-475-8178, cuyahogalibrary.org
Make a Valentine, 2-3 p.m. Come and create a custom Valentine card. Learn how to draw an owl, and then create a fun card for Valentine’s Day. North Chagrin Nature Center, 3037 SOM Center Road, Willoughby Hills, clevelandmetroparks.com
Valentine Candy Crafts, 2-3:30 p.m. Make something special for someone special. Crafting with candy and other sweet giveaways for the holiday. Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, 440-884-2313, cuyahogalibrary.org
Valentine’s Day Bingo, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Play bingo with candy hearts and make Valentines for loved ones. For grades K-5. Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch Library, 5642 Andrews Road, Mentor-on-the-Lake, 440-257-2512, mentorpl.org
Hearts and Crafts, 2-4 p.m. Join for chocolate games, a Valentine craft and your chance to sing some silly love songs karaoke-style. Parents, please complete a release form for your child prior to the program. Brook Park Branch Library, 6155 Engle Road, Brook Park, 216-267-5250, cuyahogalibrary.org
Valentine’s Day Wreath Program, 2-4 p.m. Make a beaded Valentine’s Wreath for or with a special loved one. No experience necessary. Registration is required by calling 330-376-2927 or stopping in. Highland Square Branch Library, 807 W. Market St., Akron, highlandsquarebranch.akronlibrary.org
Singles Hike, 3-4:30 p.m. Are you flying solo this Valentine’s Day? Join Naturalist Sarah Putnam to learn about other creatures that are sometimes solitary while meeting others on this beautiful hike. Dress for the weather. Summit Metro Parks, Goodyear Heights, Pioneer Shelter & Trails, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron
Valentine’s Day Family Dinner – Kids ages 10 and younger eat free all day. They can also enjoy a Cupid’s Cup “cocktail” and Valentine’s Day candy. Rusty Bucket, 6025 Kruse Drive, Solon.
Father/Daughter Dance, 7-9 p.m. Gentlemen (dads, grandfathers, uncles and caregivers) are invited to accompany the little girl in their lives to a fun evening of dancing, music and pizza. For girls ages 6-12. Tickets are $9 for members, $11 for non-member residents and $13 for non-member non-residents. Strongsville Rec Center, 18100 Royalton Road, Strongsville, 440-580-3260, strongsville.org
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra – No Need for Words: LOVE in CLE, 8 p.m. Led by Sean Jones. A Valentine’s-themed concert. Tickets: $30-$50. Hanna Theatre, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
Akron Symphony Orchestra presents Classic Valentine, 8 p.m. El amor brujo, Falla’s “gypsy zarzuela,” is music of love and ghosts. Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, dances and delights, soars and swoons. The elegance of Mozart sets up a perfect Valentine night. EJ Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron 330-972-7570
