Looking for some cute Valentine’s Day activities and crafts to do with your kids this year? Look no further, because I’ve got a big list to inspire you!
Kids pretty much universally love Valentine’s Day. What’s not to love? It’s full of candy and cute toys and treats, and it’s colorful and fun! I always try to spend some time doing some things to celebrate every holiday and make it feel special. So, here are a few ideas for things to do with your kids this Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Activities + Crafts
Let’s start with a few things from my archives. There are lots of ideas and inspiration right here for you!
- Valentine’s Day Art Projects
- Traditions to Start With Your Family This Valentine’s Day
- The Cutest Valentine’s Day Box Ideas
- Valentine’s Day PJs for Kids
- Valentine’s Day Dessert Board

Valentine's Day Activities and Crafts
This is a great science experiment for kids of all ages, but I love that this is one that is sure to keep the older kids interested too!
Kids LOVE building things with toothpicks and marshmallows. It's a scientifically proven fact. Make 'em heart shaped, and it's even more fun!
Let your kids learn about oil and water density while making some really cool looking designs!
This is a really cool science experiment that kids will want to do over and over! It's one that's sure to capture the attention of both older and younger kids.
This is an age-old science experiment that kids have been having a blast with forever. By adding some designs to the balloons, they'll look like conversation hearts, which makes it even more fun!
This is the perfect science experiment for preschoolers and young kiddos! It can be hard to find activities simple enough for them to keep up that are still interesting, and this is a great example.
Lovely Valentine Painting Idea for Toddlers to Scratch, Roll, and Resist a Heart
This fun art project is perfect for toddlers, and but it's a really fun activity that older kids (and even you!) will enjoy doing.
This is a really fun activity that your kids could complete over the course of a few days! Tape up a big piece of butcher paper and let them work on it here and there when they need a moment of entertainment.
This cute Valentine's Day card is perfect for grandparents, friends, or anyone else they want to show some love to!
Your kids will love watching these candies dance in the cup! This is a great science experiment for little kids and bigger ones alike!
This little arrow toss game is perfect for toddlers or preschoolers who are still at home and need to be entertained! It's also one your bigger kids will love to play after school!
Kids adore slime. If you're a brave parent who doesn't mind a mess, this would be a really fun activity to do with them!
The perfect little craft to do with your preschooler on Valentine's Day!
This is a game your kids will love to play all month long, and it's so cute that you'll want to pack it up and save it for next year, too!
Your kids will be absolutely delighted if you surprise them with some heart shaped "ice" cubes in their morning milk on Valentine's Day!
This window cling idea is really cute and will be adorable to display on your windows all February long! It's also an activity that kids of any age will have a great time with.
These crayon hearts are so beautiful, and a bunch of them would be absolutely stunning hanging in front of a big window! This is a display you and your kids would be proud to have up all month long.
This post has several different physics-focused Valentine's Day activities for your kids to try in February.
Your preschooler will love making this "love potion" - be sure to listen to the song while you make it!
These simple tie dye hearts are made from coffee filters, and your kids are sure to want to make dozens of them!