Valentine's Day Fun for Philly Kids

2/8/17 - By Kristen Sullivan

Philadelphia is a wonderful place to celebrate Valentine's Day. Known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philly offers lots of fun for families with young children or older ones. Some events are perfect drop off opportunities so parents can grab dinner alone while others offer time to bond as a family. We have rounded up some of our favorite activities throughout the Delaware Valley.  Keep reading to see which events you want to put on your family calendar.

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Valentines in HistoryWorchester
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Children can create valentines as they did in colonial days at Peter Wentz Farmstead.

Parents' Night Out- Wilmington, DE
Friday, February 10, 2017
Enjoy date-night while the kids have a blast at the Delaware Museum of Natural History. Games, crafts, experiments, and a pizza dinner are all included.

Valentine's on Ice- Chestnut Hill
Saturday, February 11, 2017
View the amazing works of art carved into ice by Peter Slavin throughout Chestnut Hill. Afterwards, warm up with hot cocoa and s'mores!

Valentine Workshop for Kids- Schwenksville
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Children 5 years old and up can make special cards for their valentine at Pennypacker Mills.

Dried Flower Valentines- New Hope
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Create a beautiful dried flower ornament with the help of the staff at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve.

Family Movies at Ambler Theater- Ambler
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Learn about the true meaning of love and friendship by watching the movie, Charlotte's Web, at Ambler Theater.

Free Crafts for Kids- King of Prussia
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Use your creativity and imagination to make a Circle of Love Wreath at Lakeshore.

Victorine's Valentine's Day- Wilmington, DE
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Celebrate the life of Victorine du Pont Bauduy at this family-friendly event. Guests can expect to design a candy bar wrapper, create valentines, and taste delicious gingerbread hearts.

Valentine's Kids Night at the Zoo- Norristown
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Drop the kids off at The Elmwood Park Zoo so you and your valentine can enjoy a date night.

Love Never Dies Valentine's Ghost Tour- Philadelphia
Saturday, February 11-14, 2017
Older teens and grown ups can wander the streets of Society Hill and hear the tales of love from beyond the grave.

Lansdowne Sympony Orchestra's Valentine Concert- Drexel Hill
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Expose children to classical music at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center's special concert. The 90-minute show includes works from Richard Strauss, Antonin Dvorak, and CIaude Debussy.

Kennett Square Chocolate Festival- Kennett Square
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Chocoholics unite! Celebrate Valentine's Day by enjoying lots of samples and lots of fun at this annual chocolate festival held at Kennett Square High School. Proceeds from the event benefit the United Way.

Alex & The Kaleidoscope Valentine's Day Family Jam- Ardmore
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Get ready to dance and sing with Alex & The Kaleidoscope band as they lead the audience in a Valentine's Day Family Jam at The Ardmore Music Hall.

Free Family Sunday- Wilmington, DE
Sunday, February 12, 2017
This free family event allows guests to explore the Delaware Center for Contemporary Art. This month's theme is appropriately named, Love Letters- Art with Heart.

Craft & Cooking Valentine's WorkshopNarberth
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Children can make a craft and delicious sweet treat for their loved one at this workshop held at The Handiwork Studio.

Sunday Studio- Wilmington, DE
Sunday, February 12, 2017
No reservations are needed for this drop in opportunity at the Delaware Art Museum. Guests 6 and older can create Tiny Valentine's Day Treasures during Sunday Studio.

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