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Celebrating Valentine’s Day is not just for couples! It’s all about celebrating love, so what better people to spend it with than our families? We do love a good date night or weekend away. But if you want to spend this Valentine’s Day as a family, we have you covered.
Here are 8 unique ways to spend Valentine’s Day this year!
Family Thankfulness/Love Jar
For the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, fill up a family thankfulness/love jar! Have a jar out with bits of paper ready nearby. Encourage everyone in your family to write things to put in the jar as it comes to them during the week. Focus on how you are thankful for different family members and why you love them! On Valentine’s Day, read them as a family as you celebrate each family member.
Tea Party
A favorite for families with younger children! Host a special tea party for Valentine’s Day. Invite only members of your family or extend the invitation to friends! Remember that a tea party doesn’t have to be just tea! Put lemonade, hot chocolate, or milk into your tea kettle. We love this tea set for families with toddlers! It’s dishwasher-safe, well-made, and provides hours of fun for your kiddos.
Looking for an easy recipe to make for tea time? This Easy Valentine Brownie Recipe is sure to be a hit!
Family Movie Night
It’s a classic for a reason! Have a family movie night with your favorite treats! Candy and Valentine’s Day go hand-in-hand, so grab plenty of treats to enjoy together.
Trying to have less screen time? Check out our Favorite Family Board Games! We also have a list of 25 Family-Night Activities that are Screen-Free!
Family Olympics
Host a family Olympics night! Set up an obstacle course, play favorite games, or make up silly challenges for everyone to complete. Hold an opening and closing ceremonies focusing on your family’s love.
Adventure Day
Plan an epic family adventure day! Brave the cold with a family hike or ski session outside. Plan an extra epic day trip or overnight adventure.
Family Dance Party
Valentine’s Dances are not just for school kids! Host your own family dance party! Add some disco balls or strobe lights for extra dance party fun. We love this party light! It’s surprising how many times you will pull it out for dance parties, birthdays, New Year Eve’s parties, and just general fun.
Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Make a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt for your home. Hide themed treats for the prizes along the way.
Give Back
Take the time to give back! Valentine’s Day is all about love. Let that love flow out by giving back to your community.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
