We all know Valentine’s Day is supposed to be the most romantic day of the year, but once you become a parent, getting any alone time with your significant other can seem impossible. Whether you’re struggling to find a babysitter or can’t afford to go somewhere nice, you might find yourself spending the holiday with the whole family. We believe Valentine’s Day should be special, no matter who tags along! That’s why we’ve come up with 14 family dates ideas to help you plan an unforgettable Valentine’s Day the whole family will enjoy!
1. Dessert Tasting
Visit local eateries and try the most popular dessert item on their menu in order to find the very best sweets in town! Your kiddos are sure to love this one, and all that sugar is totally fitting for Valentine’s day.
2. Scavenger Hunt
Test your teamwork skills with a fun-packed Valentine’s scavenger hunt! You can come up with your own creative Valentine clues, or check out these free printables from Play Party Plan.
3. Ice Skating
Ice skating is the perfect Valentine’s activity; it’s cheap, romantic, and tons of fun for the kids!
4. Exchange Valentines
Decorate boxes just like you did in grade school and exchange valentines! This is the perfect way to spend quality time together and to show just how much you love each other.
5. Fancy Dinner at Home
Skip the expensive restaurant and have a fancy dinner at home! You can decorate the table, create a menu for the evening, and have someone play waiter for this super fun date.
6. Paint Together
Using only one canvas, paint a masterpiece with the whole family! You’ll have a blast trying to mix your creative styles together.
7. Campout
Have a campout at home! Lay out sleeping bags in your family room, or pitch a tent in the backyard. You can make s’mores, sing campfire songs, or just gaze at the stars!
8. Family Game Night
Play Valentine-themed games from the comfort of your own home. These Valentine minute-to-win-it games are a great place to start and will have everyone jumping to their feet in no time!
9. Theme Night
Plan activities around one specific theme or country to put a fun twist on your Valentine’s date. For example, if you chose Italy, you could eat pasta for dinner and go out for gelato!
10. Picnic
Cook a meal together and have a picnic! You can pack it up and take it to a park, or spread out a blanket on your living room floor. Either way, your kids will love this unconventional meal!
11.Mystery Date
Present your family with objects that represent different activities and let them unwittingly pick what you’ll do for the day! For example, a bag of popcorn could mean watch a movie at home, or a candle could mean go out to dinner!
12. Cookie Decorating
This is a classic activity the whole family is sure to love! Get heart shaped cookie cutters, pink and red frosting, and decorate to your heart’s content.
13. Make Hand-dipped Chocolates
Make your own Valentine’s treats by dipping all sorts of goodies in melted chocolate! You could buy marshmallows, strawberries, nuts, and more.
14. Drive-in
This is a great twist on a simple movie date! Find a drive-in nearby or make your own by renting an outdoor projector.
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