8 easy and fun Valentine’s Day activities for kids
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Inside: Discover 8 fun and creative Valentine’s Day activities for kids that your little ones will love!
I used to think Valentine’s Day was mostly about chocolates and flowers, but since having kids, I’ve realized it’s really about something much sweeter: little moments of love and connection.
In our house, we keep it simple. No Pinterest-perfect crafts, no elaborate party setups — just fun, easy Valentine’s Day activities for kids that make the day feel special.
Every February, I fill a little box with stickers, paper, and a few fun surprises, and we use it throughout the month for quick, creative play. The kids get excited just seeing the box, and honestly? That’s half the fun.
If you’re looking for simple Valentine’s Day activities for kids that don’t require much prep, here are 8 ideas we’ve done (and actually enjoyed!).

Creative Valentine’s Day activities for kids
1. Valentine’s Day creation station
I love this one because it’s zero work for me and keeps the kids busy for a long time.
Here’s the plan: Grab colored paper, stickers, glue, paint sticks, markers — whatever you’ve got—and toss them in a basket or tray.
Put it on the table and let the kids go wild making their own Valentine’s Day crafts and cards.
No instructions, no rules. Just pure creative fun.
You can find all the details about this activity (including a supply list) here: How to create a simple Valentine’s Day creation station for kids.

2. Playdough hearts
This is one of those classic Valentine’s Day activities for kids that works for different ages.
Set out playdough and heart-shaped cookie cutters, then let the kids cut out hearts and decorate them with beads, glitter, or buttons.
If you have older kids, swap the playdough for air-dry clay so they can make little keepsake decorations instead.
It’s quick to set up, keeps little hands busy, and (bonus) gives you five minutes to drink your coffee while it’s still warm.

3. Bubble wrap heart art
Whenever we paint, I try to mentally prepare myself for the mess, but this one is totally worth it.
Cut a sheet of bubble wrap and place it on the table with the bubbly side up. Hand your kids some paint and brushes and let them cover the entire surface in different colors. Once they’re happy with it, press a piece of paper on top, then lift it up to reveal a cool, textured print.
Let it dry, then cut out heart shapes and use them for decorations or homemade Valentine’s Day cards.

Meaningful Valentine’s Day activities for kids
4. “I love when you…” activity
There’s something really sweet about telling your kids exactly what you love about them, and this activity makes it easy.
Each family member receives a template for every member of the family (except themselves). The template with 8 big rectangles is for adults and older kids, and the template with 4 rectangles is for young kids.
Write (or draw) a few things that complete the sentence: “I love when you…” and then exchange them. Try to be as specific as possible and write unique things about your family members.
Simple. Meaningful. And guaranteed to make everyone smile.

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5. Love notes for your kids
This is one of those ideas that feels small but makes a huge impact.
Write 14 short love notes — one for each day leading up to Valentine’s Day. Share little things you love about your child, special memories, or funny moments you’ve had together.

Each day, hide a note somewhere unexpected — inside a lunchbox, tucked into a book, taped to the bathroom mirror.
If you’ve got younger kids, they’ll love hunting for their note every morning. And older kids? Even if they roll their eyes, they’ll still love it (promise).

Playful Valentine’s Day activities for kids
6. Silly hearts
We do a lot of serious art projects, but this one is pure silliness — which is exactly why I love it.
Cut heart shapes from colored paper. Give the kids googly eyes, stickers, and markers, and let them create the silliest, funniest heart characters they can think of.
You’ll end up with one-eyed monster hearts, hearts with mustaches, hearts that look like they just saw a ghost —and most importantly, kids who are giggling the entire time.
Here are all the details about this activity: Silly hearts: An easy and fun heart art activity for kids.

7. DIY Valentine’s Day cards
This is our go-to for making homemade cards that actually feel personal.
Set out some white cardstock, stickers, watercolor paints, and colored paper. Let the kids design their own Valentine’s Day cards, and if they need a little help, give them some writing prompts to get started.

For older kids, challenge them to design their own envelopes too — it’s a fun way to add an extra creative touch.

8. Heart maps
This one always turns into the best conversations.
Give each child a large heart template (you can print it here or just draw one). Inside the heart, have them write or draw all the things they love — favorite people, places, activities, memories.
Once they’re done, take turns sharing what’s inside. I love seeing what my kids come up with — it’s a little window into what makes them happy.

Valentine’s Day activities for kids: Keep it simple, make it fun
At the end of the day, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be complicated or fancy to feel special. Whether it’s a quick five-minute craft or just an extra hug before bedtime, the little things add up.
And if all else fails? Tape a few heart-shaped notes to the fridge, call it a win, and eat some chocolate.
