Valentine’s Day Fun: Top FREE Activities for Westchester Kids

2/4/17 - By Susan Miele

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love and creativity are in the air! If those Pinterest valentines are making you envious—but the mad dash of daily living has you resorting to pink and red construction paper with crayons and stickers—we propose the perfect solution: Take it on the road.

Our Event Calendar includes numerous ways to get ready for Valentine’s Day. Below, we’ve culled our top FREE events that allow kids of all ages the opportunity to whoop it up at celebrations and make gifts for their special sweetheart—all without getting any glitter on your rug!

Happy Valentine’s Day from Mommy Poppins!

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DIY Lil Love Monsters – Mount Kisco
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Depart from tradition: Instead of creating a traditional token of affection, make a charming love monster! FREE

Valentine Pretzels - Tarrytown
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Chocolate, pretzels and red and pink sprinkles combine for a festive holiday treat—as a gift or for yourself. FREE

Old-Fashioned Valentines – Pound Ridge
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Get old-school at this vintage valentine workshop led by a guest from a local design shop. FREE

Animal Embassy: Love Is in the Air – Pound Ridge
Saturday, February 11, 2017
The birds and the bees … and chinchillas and porcupines and tortoises and love birds will be the focus of this presentation on coupling in the animal kingdom, with live representations present. FREE

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Archie & Friends - Mamaroneck
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Go retro at this throwback to classic comic-book fun in the style of Archie & Friends comics—including, fittingly, root beer floats. FREE

Anti-Valentine’s Day Party – Peekskill
Monday, February 13, 2017
There’s even an event for those who aren’t fans of this holiday—which is especially fortunate for those who are sweetheart-less. Defy the occasion in like company with assorted activities and “snarky cookies.” FREE 

Consult our Event Calendar for more events and follow us on Facebook

Photo by the author.