Valentine’s Day 2018 Activities for CT Kids
Valentine’s Day might just be a Hallmark holiday for some, but I love having a special day to acknowledge all my sweethearts. Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to eat chocolate without judgment?
This Valentine’s Day, Connecticut has a few cute activities to enjoy with your youngest valentines!
Kids Cooking Class – Stew Leonard’s Newington
Make special Valentine’s Day treats. Prices and times vary. Call for availability.
February 9-14, 2018
Stew Leonard’s Newington
3475 Berlin Turnpike – Newington, CT
860-760-8100
Storytime – Barnes & Noble
Enjoy a special Valentine’s Day storytime featuring “Click, Clack, Moo I Love You.”
Saturday, February 10, 2018
11 am
Participating Barnes & Noble locations
Valentine’s Day Party – Hungerford Park
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day party at the New Britain Youth Museum’s Hungerford Park location. Meet some of the park’s animals and make a special treat for them. Children ages 2-12. Registration is required. $12 per child for nonmembers.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
1 – 3 pm
191 Farmington Avenue – Kensington, CT
860-827-9064
Valentine’s Day Cards – Michael’s Craft Stores
Decorate special Valentine’s Day cards. Ages 3 -8. $2 per project
Saturday, February 10, 2018
10 am – 12 pm
Participating Michael’s Locations
Chocolate Experience/Tour – Fascia’s Chocolates
Learn all about chocolate and have the opportunity to make your own chocolate bar. $10 per person
February 10 & 11, 2018
44 Chase River Rd – Waterbury, CT
203-753-0515
Valentine’s Family Weekend – Mystic Aquarium
Enjoy one FREE admission with the purchase of a full-price ticket.
February 10, 11 or 14, 2018
11 am – 3 pm
55 Coogan Blvd – Mystic, CT
860-572-5955
Valentine’s Day Family Play Date – Audubon Center in Greenwich
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the whole family. Visit with animals, stories, nature play, and crafts. $5/member, $8/non-member
Sunday, February 11, 2018
10 am – 12 pm
613 Riversville Road – Greenwich, CT
203-869-5272
Zoo Day Trip – Beardsley Zoo
Bring your sweethearts to visit the animals this Valentine’s Day. Anyone wearing red receives 15% off admission (cannot be combine with other offers).
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
9 am – 4 pm
1875 Noble Avenue – Bridgeport, CT
203-394-6565
Family Valentine’s Party – The Little Green Tambourine
Families work together to decorate a sweet chocolate cake and creating special valentines. Suggested ages 1-6 with caregiver. Preregistration required. $20 per child, $10 siblings
Saturday, February 10, 2018
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
166 Albany Turnpike, Suite 3 – Canton, CT
860-352-5504
Valentine’s Painting – The Giggling Pig
Parent and child event to great a Valentine’s Day painting on wood. $25 per craft
Saturday, February 10, 2018
11:30 am – 1 pm
4 Library Place – Bethel, CT
203-919-1153
*Always call to confirm time, day and availibility
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