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Celebrating Valentine's Day in the Hartford Area
When you have young children, it is only a matter of time before red roses, champagne, and fancy menus are replaced by balloons, pink lemonade, and heart-shaped lollipops on Valentine's Day. This, however, doesn’t mean you have to stay in watching Nick Jr. specials. Many Valentine-themed activities are scheduled to take place in the Hartford area. Whatever you decide, there are ample opportunities to celebrate love on Valentine's Day. If you decide to keep the celebration at home, check out this fun Valentine's craft perfect for little ones.
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Happy Hearts: Little Explorers Program - West Hartford
Wednesday, February 8
The Children's Museum offers a weekly program for kids 4 and under. On Feb. 8, the theme will be "Happy Hearts." Kids can learn about how the heart works and talk about what the heart looks like. Free with admission.
950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119 860-231-2824
Valentines Day Coooking Classes - Newington
beginning on Thursday, February 9
Stew Leonard's will be offering V-Day cooking classes for kids beginning on February 9. Enjoy chocolate covered marshmallows and strawberries. Classes are available for toddler age kids through 12.
Stew Leonards, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 860-760-8100
Chocolate Making at The Little Green Tambourine
Thursday, February 9
Children ages 5-10 will have a blast making their own fancy chocolates and packaging them in a fancy box.
166 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 860-352-5504
Mommy-Son Valentine's Dance at the Boys & Girls Club
Friday, February 10
Put on your best dress and dance shoes, and enjoy a special Valentine's dance designed just for mothers and sons. Special features include games, a photo booth, and desserts. Dance is geared to boys ages 5-12. Must register by February 9.
255 West Street, Bristol, CT 06010 860-583-4734
Michael's Stores Valentines Cookies - multiple locations
Saturday, February 11
Come and decorate cookies at Michael's stores on February 11. Kids 3 and up will decorate cookies while mom shops. Supplies included!
Michael's, 1520 Pleasant Valley Road Plaza, Manchester, CT 06042
Michael's, 5 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118
Victorian Valentines - Bristol
Sunday, February 12
Discover the history of Victorian Era valentines, then make and take one home. In addition, guests can tour the museum and ride the carousel.
New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010 860-585-5411
DIY Valentines for Teens - Bristol
Friday, February 10
Make your own crafty Valentines to give to friends. This program is run by the Teen Librarian at Manross Library.
Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, CT 06010 860-584-7787
Photo Credit: McNamee
Originally Published on 1/30/2016.
Places featured in this article:
Connecticut Historical Society
Stew Leonard's
Little Green Tambourine
Children's Museum
Prosser Library
Bristol Public Library
Michael's
