Looking for Valentine's Day activities families can enjoy in the East Bay? We are excited to share this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities in February. Including family together-time and parents-sneaking-away time. Have fun! Love is love is love is love…
February 10, 2017
FLAX Kids Craft Day - Valentine's
Location: FLAX Art & Design – 1501 Martin Luther King Jr Way Oakland
On Friday, the marvelous Miss Maggie of the Flax Kid's Department, will be instructing the kids on how to create their own hand-made Valentine's! Bring your little ones along for this free event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a FREE family friendly drop-in event!
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Kids Craft Day - Valentine's
Location: FLAX Art & Design – 1501 Martin Luther King Jr Way Oakland
Miss Maggie of the Flax Kid's Department, will be instructing the kids on how to create their own hand-made Valentine's! Bring your little ones along for this free event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This is a FREE family friendly drop-in event, no need to sign up!
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
A Special Parents' Night Out for Valentine's Day
Location: Habitot Children's Museum – 2065 Kittredge St. Berkeley
Date night for parents! Supervised museum play and exploration with cheese pizza dinner included, for your kid, 2-7 years old while you enjoy an evening out. Parent's Night Out events take place every 4th Friday, except in November and December when they are offered on the 3rd Friday. Advanced registration…
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: $39 per child, $29 siblings.
Valentine's Kids Night Out
Location: Twirl – 1424 Park Street Alameda
We'll spend the evening flying to the moon in our rocket ship, dressing up as a pizza chef in the marketplace, climbing the rock wall or meandering through the tree house. We'll gather around the table for dinner time then its off to the art lab for some creations. We'll finish…
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $35/Child
February 11, 2017
A Botanical Valentine Tea
Location: UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley – 200 Centennial Dr. Berkeley
Our annual tradition returns with a lovely botanical tea in honor of Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a celebration of herbs and flowers at this educational walk and tea party. We'll use all of our senses as we explore the nature of these fragrant edibles, with a special opportunity to collect for…
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $22 Adult $18 Adult Members, $17 Child $15 Member Child
Lakeshore Learning Event - Celebrate Valentine's Day!
Location: Lakeshore Learning Center – 1929 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Walnut Creek
Celebrate Valentine's Day! -Explore the joys of caring during this day of kindness -Make a Valentine's Mailbox -Create a personalized Kindness Book -Make a Kindness Catcher
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Valentine Nature Craft
Location: California Academy of Sciences – Music Concourse Drive San Francisco
During the season of love at the Academy, kids can make their own heart-shaped animals that can be used as valentines. The Academy will provide the materials and inspriation; you do the rest! Adult supervision required.
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Admission
Valentine's Day Parents Night Out
Location: Frances Albrier Community Center – 2800 Park St. Berkeley
Parents-enjoy an early Valentine’s Day all to yourself! We have some fantastic Valentine’s activities planned for your kids while you enjoy the afternoon off. Cookie decorating, sports, games, and art projects are all included! Participants must bring a sack lunch. Ages 5-11 Pre-registration is required. Registration Deadline: Friday, February 3,…
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $35/Child
Free Admission at the de Young - Celebration of Art & Community
Location: de Young Museum – 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco
Celebrate love, tolerance, and diversity at the de Young this Valentine’s Day weekend. Join us for FREE general admission, activities and performances as part of our One Love community day. Enjoy music, art making, tours, and more while exploring the many voices reflected in our permanent collections and discovering various…
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Spread the Love: A Valentine's event at The Greenhouse
Location: The Greenhouse at Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm – 1060 Pine Lane Clayton
Join us at The Greenhouse at Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm for a Valentine's event for kids and kids at heart, all about spreading love through acts of kindness in our own homes, community, and beyond! Activities will include: decorating 2 sugar cookies (1 to keep, and 1 to give to…
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Cost: $30/Person
February 12, 2017
Spread the Love: A Valentine's event at The Greenhouse
Location: The Greenhouse at Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm – 1060 Pine Lane Clayton
Join us at The Greenhouse at Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm for a Valentine's event for kids and kids at heart, all about spreading love through acts of kindness in our own homes, community, and beyond! Activities will include: decorating 2 sugar cookies (1 to keep, and 1 to give to…
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Cost: $30/Person
February 13, 2017
Valentines For Penguins
Location: California Academy of Sciences – Music Concourse Drive San Francisco
Cuteness alert! Academy scientists continue the time-honored tradition of offering hearts to the Academy’s most lovable creatures on Valentine’s Day. African penguins make nests by burrowing and collecting any available material to line their nests—including felt valentines. The valentines are collected mostly by male birds, then offered to the females or placed in nests…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Admission
Valentine Play Date for Children with Special Needs
Location: Habitot Children's Museum – 2065 Kittredge St. Berkeley
Habitot Children's Museum opens its doors for an afternoon of fun exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Siblings, extended family and therapists welcome too. Come play with our interactive hands-on exhibits, explore sensory and love-themed art in our Art Studio and enjoy learning, socialization and family bonding…
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
February 14, 2017
Toddler Valentine's Day Party
Location: Small Talk Family Cafe – 1536 Newell Ave. Walnut Creek
Come make valentines and enjoy a special treat! Drop-ins only (no advance RSVP). Free with regular admission.
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $11
Valentines For Penguins
Location: California Academy of Sciences – Music Concourse Drive San Francisco
Cuteness alert! Academy scientists continue the time-honored tradition of offering hearts to the Academy’s most lovable creatures on Valentine’s Day. African penguins make nests by burrowing and collecting any available material to line their nests—including felt valentines. The valentines are collected mostly by male birds, then offered to the females or placed in nests…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Admission
Valentine's Parents' Night Out
Location: Bridges Rock Gym – 5635 San Diego Street El Cerrito
Climbing and slacklining with our instructors. Plus pizza and snacks! RSVP Required: 510-525-5635 Ages 5 - 13
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $45 for first child, $25/extra child for same family
This round-up of Valentine's Day family craft projects and outings is made possible by our events calendar which includes activities from other organizations. Some errors and changes occur. Use common sense.
Leave a Reply