26 Free Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids

Jan 26, 2022 | Family Time, Lifestyle

Valentine's Day may traditionally be a day for sweethearts, but kids love the holiday, too! Make this holiday special for your kids with these clever, fun, and free Valentine's Day ideas!

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Take some time this February to show your kids just how much they mean to you! Giving them their own Valentine's Day celebration is the perfect way to do just that. And no worries for all you procrastinators out there (*slowly raises hand*), these Valentine's Day ideas for kids are so easy and most require no prep at all!

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With such busy schedules, it's easy to fly by the seat of your pants most of the time. Unfortunately, that tends to mean that holidays (especially the cutesy ones) sneak up, resulting in a last-minute scramble. #workingonit

So, if you need some last-minute Valentine's Day ideas pronto… Baby, we've got you covered! Just head on over to our Valentine's Day Pinterest board and you'll be flooded with cupid-covered awesomeness. We really focus on realistic, doable, won't-want-to-kill-yourself-by-the-time-its-done projects and ideas. No Martha Stewart-esque madness over here!

Here are 26 simple and quick ways to make Valentine's Day special without blowing your budget. In fact, you'll soon see that making magical memories with the kiddos doesn't have to cost a thing!! But shhh, don't tell them that—let them think you went all-out!


VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS FOR KIDS

10 Things I love about you printable, from Fun Cheap or Free

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be expensive. Try out some of these activities to make February 14th kid-friendly and loads of fun!

  • Ten Things I Love About You Printable – Get kids thinking about others with this fun 10 things I love about you printable!
  • Make It a Red-Out Day – Wear red and eat red all day long!
  • Take a Family Walk – Point out all the red and pink things along the way.
  • Play Musical Hearts – Place paper hearts in a circle. On the bottom of each heart, write a funny dance move or silly activity (like spin in three circles or jump up 10 times). When the music stops, check the other side of your heart and get moving!
  • Have a Movie Night – Make popcorn and add pink sprinkles. Bonus points for drinking something pink, too!
  • Pass Out Flowers on a Local Street – Buy a cheap bundle of flowers (like carnations) and pass them out to random people you pass by. It might just make their day!
  • Write Love Poems to a Family Member – Glue conversation hearts on the note to fill in words where you can!
  • Family Candle-Light Dinner – Make them feel special!
  • Volunteer at a Local Animal Shelter – What kid doesn't like petting puppies!? Teach them to show love to all creatures!
  • Valentine's Day Bottle Toss – Spray paint six water or soda bottles and line them up like bowling pins. Make a heart-shaped ring with a pipe cleaner and toss away!

However you do it, make the most of your time together by setting aside all distractions. This is what will truly make the day special for you and your kids!


VALENTINE'S DAY TREATS

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It doesn't take much to excite the heart of a child. Make some of these easy and (almost) free Valentine's Day treats for your little sweetie and watch the excitement bubble!

  • Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries – A Valentine's Day favorite! They're so easy to make on your own and so much cheaper, too.
  • Cut Food into Hearts – Sandwiches, fruit, or treats—get that heart-shaped cookie cutter out and get to cutting!
  • Hot Chocolate – Do this one together. Mix cocoa up in the kitchen and top it with whipped cream and pink sprinkles!
  • Heart-Shaped Pancakes – Make delicious homemade pancakes with a heart-shaped twist.
  • Make Heart-Shaped Pizzas – Another round classic made with a twist. Go crazy and cut your pepperonis into hearts, too!
  • Oreo Ladybugs – All you need are Oreos, red candy melts, and sprinkles. Dip ⅔ of the Oreo into the melted red chocolate the cover with sprinkles!
  • Pink Cookies – What kid doesn't love colored food? Add a chocolate kiss on top of the cookie for good measure!
  • Write Notes on Their Fruit – Send your kids to school with a banana that says “I'm BANANAS about you!” or an orange that says “Orange you glad you're mine!?” We promise it'll be a hit!

Make these treats together at home or serve them as a surprise in their school lunch box. Either way, you'll be sure to bring a smile to their face!


CRAFTY VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS FOR KIDS

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Valentine's Day crafts are a perfect way to show someone you care. Here are a few of our favorites your kids can make for themselves or give as meaningful gifts! Plus, you probably have most of these items in your home already, making these crafts totally free!!

  • Make Homemade Valentines for Friends – Markers, glitter glue, stickers—use whatever you have on hand! Deliver or mail them so your friends get them before Valentine's Day.
  • Make DIY Paper Conversation Hearts for Each Other – Cut out hearts from construction paper and write down kind things about one another. Hang them on the recipient's door with tape!
  • Fortune Cookies – Write your own Valentine fortunes and stick them inside of paper or felt fortune cookies you make yourself.
  • Paint Rocks with Hearts – Free-hand these or make thumbprint hearts. Hide them in fun places downtown or at a local park for other people to find!
  • Heart Sponge Painting – Cut a sponge into a heart, dip in paint, and go!
  • Heart Wreath – Cut the center out of a paper plate and glue paper hearts around.
  • Valentine’s Day SlimeMake your own slime, and add color, beads, and glitter—lots of glitter!!
  • Make Handprint Hearts – No matter how old they are, have the kids make a handprint heart and add the date. You'll love having this memory to look back on!
  • Valentine's Day Play Dough – It's so easy to make your own playdough… So much so, we have two easy recipes! Use this recipe if you have cream of tartar. If you have Kool-Aid, then use this easy playdough recipe!

Forget the mess and have a blast! Let your kids go crazy and make those memories—Valentine's Day only comes around once a year, after all!


HAVE FUN AND SHOW YOUR KIDS HOW MUCH YOU LOVE THEM

So, there you have it—26 easy, fun, and FREE Valentine's Day ideas for you and your kids to do together this Valentine's Day. Use these opportunities to really show your kids just how much you love them and help them learn to do the same for those they love as well. Those are the things they'll really remember!

What's your favorite way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids? Tell us in the comments below!

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