Looking for sweet ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids? From crafts and treats to playful parties and family-friendly fun, these Austin-area events are all about spreading the love with your little Valentines.
— STEM Saturdays: Valentine’s Day @ Girlstart STEM Center
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | $35 here
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a hands-on STEM adventure at the Girlstart STEM Center. This heart-themed workshop invites 4th through 6th graders to build a glowing Valentine’s card using circuits and code an Ozobot to explore the circulatory system. STEM Saturdays run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and cost $35. This is a drop-off program, and advance registration is required.
— Blanton All Day: In Love and In Art @ The Blanton Museum of Art
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 10 am – 8 pm| Admission is $20 for adults; $10 for kids 6-7; free for 5 and under
Bring the kids and let them explore art their way during Blanton All Day, a full day of family-friendly fun at the museum. Along with gallery time, families can enjoy hands-on activities, interactive tours, music, and creative experiences designed for all ages. Come for a few hours or make a full day of it with food and drinks for sale or a picnic on the grounds. Blanton All Day runs from 10 am to 8 pm, with free admission for kids 5 and under and discounted tickets for ages 6 through 17.
— Sunday Funday Family-Friendly Craft Activity @ Neill-Cochran House Museum
Sunday, Feb. 8 | Activity from 11 am – 2 pm | FREE for kids with adult’s museum admission
At this all-ages craft activity, there’ll be plenty to LOVE. Use markers, stickers, stamps, and more to decorate handmade Valentine’s postcards for America’s brave heroes. All supplies will be provided, and there will be staff at the event to help when needed. There are no reservations for this event, and admission is free for kids with a paying adult. The museum is open during the activity. Get more info here.
— Valentine’s Party @ Toybrary
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 10:30 am – noon| $20 for kids, pay at the door
Toybrary is hosting a Valentine’s Day Party for little ones that includes story time, sensory play, card making, and seeing a real ballerina dance! The cost is $20 per child, and you can check out even more V-Day events for kids at Toybrary here.
More Valentine’s Events at Toybrary:
- Valentine’s Singalong | Feb. 11 | 10:30 am – 11 am
- Valentine’s Cookie Decorating | Feb. 13 | 10:30 am
More V-Day Activities:
- Date Night Ideas and Valentine’s Specials
- Valentine’s Pottery Date Night at The Art Garage
- Valentine’s Special at Dart ‘Em Up | Unlimited Nerf Battles, arcade play, and glow dodgeball
Valentine’s Day Food Specials:
- Torchy’s Tacos | $20 dinner for two, free churros for rewards members
- Amy’s Ice Creams | Chocolate-covered strawberries and more
- MOD Pizza| Buy one, get one free No Name Cakes for loyalty members
