Love is in the air, and we’re here to celebrate! This family-friendly guide rounds up the best Valentine’s activities and kids events happening across Seattle throughout the month — including weekend highlights, library programs, dances, zoo fun, and creative workshops.
February 7
Kids Invite Someone Special Valentine’s Dance | Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 6-8 p.m. | Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village | Cost: $15-18, register here | Ages: 4+, children must be accompanied by an adult, both adults and kids must register |Join in a special evening for dads, daughters, moms, sons, grandparents, or anyone else that is special in a child’s life! Enjoy music, dancing, refreshments, crafts, photo opportunities, and more!
Father Daughter Dance | Saturday, February 7 & Saturday, February 21, 2026| 5:30-7 p.m. & 7:30-9 p.m. | Cedarcrest Middle School cafeteria (6400 88th St NE Marysville) | $30 per couple and $5 for additional daughters | Ages: All | Marysville Parks, Culture, and Recreation invites fathers and daughters of all ages to the Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance. Make this a special night creating lasting memories as you dance with your daughter! Enjoy light refreshments and receive a 5×7 photo to commemorate your evening!
Caturday Crafts | Saturday, February 7 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Federal Way Library | Free | Ages 6+ | Come for cat-themed arts and crafts in the Makerspace!
Meow! (Image: Jessica Hughes, Senior Makerspace Specialist)
February 10
Valentine’s Day Photo Holders | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 6-7 p.m. | Burien Library | Free | Ages 6+ | Decorate a wooden block and attach a mini-clothespin to display a photo of yourself or a loved one. Bring your own photograph or have your photo taken with an Instamatic camera.
Member Only Valentine’s Day Science | Tuesday, February 10 | 3 to 6 p.m. | KidsQuest Children’s Museum | Free for members | Tickets | Spread the love through STEAM-centered activities, as a playful bonus add on our Circuit Card Creations workshop
February 11
Kids’ Art Club, Clay Chocolates | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Kirkland Library | Free | Ages 5+ | Join us in our monthly after-school art program for kids aged 5-10! Participants will make “chocolates” from air-dry clay and a small box to put them in. All materials will be provided, while supplies last– supplies given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Weaving Cedar Hearts With the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 and 4:30-6:30 p.m. | North Bend Library | Free, currently full but you can register for the wait list here | All ages | Join the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s Culture Team to discover how to weave a cedar bark heart to keep or give away for Valentine’s Day. Two sessions are available. In the 3:30-4:30 p.m. session, use printed instructions to weave a heart at your own pace. The 4:30-6:30 p.m.session is a structured class taught by Culture Team members.
Card Making and Letter Writing Workshop | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Woodmont Library (Des Moines) | Free | All ages welcome with adult | Do you still need to make a valentine? Or 20? Make cards or stationary with us using stamps, ribbon, stickers, and other art supplies. All materials provided.
February 12
Valentine’s Ikebana Workshop | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village | Cost: Free, currently full, join wait list here | Ages: 14+ | Want to learn a new artistic skill? Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement, uses branches, flowers, and leaves to create elegant arrangements emphasizing artistic lines, colors, and mass. This art form emphasizes the importance of balance and form, where every flower and branch used is carefully placed to create the perfect Valentine’s arrangement. In this Ikebana workshop, participants create and personalize a custom holiday floral Ikebana design to take home. All materials are provided. All skill levels are welcome. No prior experience necessary.
February 13
Night Before Valentine’s Day Couple/Family Picture Day | Friday, February 13, 2026 | 6-9 p.m. | Triton Towers Two, Renton | Free Reserve a spot here | All ages | Get ready to capture some lovely moments at our super fun Valentine’s Day Picture Day! It’s all happening in person, so bring your best smile and loved ones along.
In My Valentine’s Era, Beaded Accessories Workshop | Friday, February 13, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village | Cost:$10-$12, register here | Ages: 5+ | Enjoy a Valentine’s Day beading party with a special child in your life! All supplies will be provided. Create bracelets, necklaces, keychains, and more while enjoying a fun playlist!
February 14
Valentine’s Day Painting for Kids at Edway Tap House | Saturday, February 14 | 1-2 p.m. | Edway Tap House, Edmonds | Cost $23.18 | Ages All, but kids must be accompanied by a parent, parents do not have to buy tickets unless they want to paint. | Please join us for a fun Valentine’s Day paint event just for kids (and their friends, family, or parents, too!) at Edway Tap House. For February, we will be painting some heart balloons!
Family Story Time: Love and Friendship | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Vashon Library | Free | All ages | Enjoy stories, music, movement, and rhymes that celebrate love and friendship. Help develop your child’s early literacy skills. Afterward, make a simple craft together.
Valentine’s Day Card Making With the Newcastle Arts Council | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Newcastle Library | Free | All ages | Unleash your creativity and make Valentine’s Day cards with Newcastle Arts Council. Card-making supplies will be provided.
Card-making with KCLS. (Image: Jessica Hughes, Senior Makerspace Specialist)
Love You a Latte Valentine Coasters Family Event | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Wine & Design | $39 per ticket | Register | Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative, family-friendly experience! Each participant will paint two wood-slice coasters featuring sweet Valentine designs — perfect as a handmade gift or a keepsake for your home.
PDZA Love at the Zoo | Saturday, February 14 & Sunday, February 15 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Free with zoo admission | Tickets here | Show your love for the furry, feathered, and finned friends by joining the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium for Love at the Zoo! Bring Valentins and find hidden hearts throughout the weekend. Love at the Zoo is free for members. You will get to watch animals enjoy Valentine-themed enrichments like heart-shaped ice treats, bamboo hearts, whipped cream, watermelon, and more!
Valentine’s Day Party | Saturday, February 14 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | My Gym Kent | $25 per child, $12 for siblings | Register here | Join us for an epic Valentine’s Day Party! Activities include games, gymnastics, obstacle courses, playtime, themed activities, puppet shows, and a Valentine’s decorating station for kiddos – plus treats to take home! Designed for kids ages 6 months to 10 years, 8 months. Parent supervision required.
(Image courtesy My Gym)
February 15
Sweet Valentine Cookie Decorating Workshop | Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 2-4 p.m. | The Beer and Wine Vault, Gig Harbor | Cost: $60.22 general admission, buy tickets here | All ages, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult | Come fall in love with a buttery, sweet cookie decorating workshop by More Butter! Cookie Co. at The Beer Vault & Wine Bar!
(Image: Rochelle Kopicki)
