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Valentine's Day Guide

By By Makayla Silva, Editor & Publisher of Macaroni Kid New Haven/Milford January 26, 2020

Make your child's Valentine's Day a little sweeter with some of these lovable family traditions that they can look forward to every year. Whether Cupid leaves them surprise treats in a special mailbox to reward good deeds throughout the month or you and your kiddos always fill out family love trees, your child will be seeing nothing but hearts. Making special Valentine's Day traditions will not only get your kids excited for Feb. 14 but will also fill their childhood with sweet memories for years to come. Get inspired by these activities and events and show your smallest valentine just how loved they are year after year!

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Toddler Valentine's Day Cards - Hamden
Saturday February 1, 2020
Join Faith Art Studio in our valentine days gift making party. Nothing says I love you. Like a homade gift! Let your young artist show their hand or foot print Valentine card activity for babies to 3 years old. Perfect time to bond with your child!

Create Heart String Art - Orange
Saturday February 1, 2020 Create a loving memory with your child at our Heart String Art Workshop. As you help your child piece together the symbol of Valentine’s Day, they will develop hands-on skills by sanding, nailing, painting and more!

Valentine's Day Painting Event - Shelton
Sunday February 2, 2020
During this class students will be guided step by step through an adorable Valentine's Day painting.  You and your family can work together on one canvas or individually. 

Valentine's Day Kids Print and Craft - Branford
Sunday February 2, 2020
Bring your little one to Fired Up! on Sunday, February 2nd from 10-11:30am for their Valentine's Day Kids Prints and Craft! 

Kids' Paint Night at Picasso Parties: Valentine's Day - West Haven
Friday February 7, 2020
Join Picasso Parties for a Valentine's Day-themed paint night where each child will go home with a unique canvas painting of an owl.

Valentine's Day Hike - North Haven
Saturday February 8, 2020 
Hike the Rock with Peter’s Rock Association on a Valentine’s Hike.  Hikers will be treated to mulled cider and snacks! 

Storytime and Activities Featuring Always More Love - Milford
Saturday February 8, 2020
Discover a heartwarming story in this interactive book that shows us how love grows for our dearest friends and family. This special Storytime features fun activities following our reading!

Kids’ Valentine Drop-Off Class - Branford
Saturday February 8, 2020
Check your kids’ classroom Valentines off your to-do list with this drop-off session at Gather.

Valentine's Maker Fest - Milford 
Saturday February 8, 2020
Head to Michael's to MAKE four different Valentine projects. Buy the t-shirt, and the rest of the supplies to decorate it and the other projects will be provided.

Be my Valentine | Kids' Workshop - Milford
Sunday February 9, 2020
What better way to show your friends and family how much you love them than by learning how to prepare them a cozy and decadent meal? In this colorful celebration, The Fight Cooking School invites children ages 10-17 to learn to make a variety of Valentine-inspired treats (including more than a little chocolate)!

Greeting Card Station - Milford
Friday February 14, 2020
It's a School Vacation Day! Show your appreciation for someone special and make them a greeting card from the heart.  Supplies will be provided.
Valentine's Parents' Night Out - Orange
Friday February 14, 2020
You're invited to drop off your kiddos, ages potty-trained to 9 years old, for an evening of Valentine-themed games, activities, and music at My Gym! They even have dinner covered: PIZZA! 🍕

Valentine's Day Open Jump - Milford
Saturday February 15, 2020
Cartwheels is offering a three hour drop off open gym. Perfect for a date night!