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Valentines Day Activities

Post Date:02/10/2021 12:00 PM

Valentine’s Day is here and it’s time to show a little extra love to ourselves, our significant others, friends, children and pets. So whether you are looking for ideas for a romantic date night at home or a fun family activity to celebrate love, there are many festive and safe ways to celebrate this Valentine’s Day.

Printable Valentines Cards from Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services

♥ Valentine's Day Resources ♥

Valentine's Day Family Storytime

Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 @ 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Join the Palo Alto City Library online for an all-ages storytime featuring stories, songs and more to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Smooches for Pooches Valentine's Drive-Thru Event

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 @ 12 - 2 p.m. | 8323 Baldwin St., Oakland, CA 94621 

East Bay SPCA is hosting a FREE, family-friendly, drive-thru event at their Oakland Animal Shelter. Drive-thru and enjoy sending some socially-distanced love to the animals, a fun activity book to take home, and candy and non-food treats will be available for children.

Virtual Valentine's Day Painting Event

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 @ 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Starry Nite Studios is hosting a FREE Virtual Valentine’s Day Event. Grab your significant other, household members and/ or favorite wine for a FUN paint night at home.

Visit the studio’s website for more information and to RSVP.

A Romantic Virtual Cooking Class

If you're looking for a fun and festive way to safely celebrate this Valentine's Day, participate in one of Homemade's FREE Virtual Cooking Classes.

From tahini chocolate cake to a romantic wine night in with lamb chops, Homemade has a variety of classes to choose from this Valentine’s Day weekend.

Valentine's Day Arts & Crafts

Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family or find a fun activity for the kids to do while you enjoy a special date night. Thirty different Valentine’s Day craft and art activities to try at home. 

Penguin Valentines

Tune in to the California Academy of Sciences’ Facebook page for the annual tradition of Penguin Valentines! You’ll see waddling African penguins nab felt hearts to line their nests (great for pair-bonding) and learn about the important husbandry work done by our Steinhart Aquarium biologists.


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