Spend some time with your favorite sweethearts taking advantage of the local Valentine’s Day ideas in the Twin Cities starting the last weekend of January. Here are some ideas to get you started, including (if you stick with us ’til the end) inspiration for crafty gifts
Linden Hills Valentine Card-Making
Date: 02/04/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Linden Hills Park, 3100 W 43rd Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55410Kids ages 6+ can let their imagination loose and craft a valentine card for someone special at the Linden Hills recreation center. Cost is $10/resident & $15/non-resident.
Museum of Illusions Valentines Fun
Date: 02/06/2026 - 02/15/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Museum of Illusions - Mall of America, 60 E Broadway Level 2, Bloomington, MN, 55425The Museum of Illusions is getting the Valentines treatment with themed décor through February 15th. Advanced tickets encouraged. Family of 4: $99.75+.
Gibbs Farm Collage Valentines
Date: 02/07/2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Gibbs Farm, 2097 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN, 55113All ages can enjoy crafting homemade collage valentines in the red barn at Gibbs Farm. All supplies are included in the fee: paper doilies, sequins, glitter, modpodge and stickers. Get creative and, best of all, leave the mess at home (but perhaps dress for one?). Two sessions 1:00 PM-2:30PM or 2:30pm-4:00PM. $7 or $5 for RCHS Members.
Kids Club Valentine's Event (FREE)
Date: 02/07/2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369Drop-in Kids Club events are typically held in the store space next to Pottery Barn at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Typically, these events are reserved for those with kids ages 4-12.
Valentines Day Party
Date: 02/07/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Minneapolis Gymnastics Northeast, 801 SE Ninth Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55414Valentines Day Party
Date: 02/08/2026 3:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Minneapolis Gymnastics South, 4038 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55407Valentine Card Making
Date: 02/09/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Brackett Field Park, 2728 S 39th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55406Still need to make your valentines? Register to make yours at Brackett Park – all supplies included in the program fee and all members of the family welcome to join in. Cost is $10 per person.
Spring Lake Park Sweetheart Dance
Date: 02/11/2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: VFW Club Kraus-Hartig Post, 8100 Pleasant View Dr NE, Spring Lake Park, MN, 55432Parents, bring your little sweetheart to celebrate the day of love, friends and hearts! This event will have snacks, dancing, crafts and a fun goodie bag to take at the end of the night. All ages welcome. Pre-registration required, $4/pp.
Elliot Kids Valentines - Dinner & Movie (FREE)
Date: 02/12/2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Elliot Park, 1000 E 14th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55404Family valentine date night? Come to Elliot Park for a free spaghetti dinner and a screening of the Disney classic movie “Lady and the Tramp”. Please register at the link.
Kenny Park Valentine Scavenger Hunt
Date: 02/12/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Kenny Park, 1328 W 58th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419The game is on: scout out hearts of candy, plastic and paper around the rec center, playground and fields of Kenny Park. How many can you find? Getting chilly? Head inside for some hot chocolate. Dress for the weather and please register ahead. Cost is $8/resident, $12/non-resident.
Webber Toddler Valentine's Day Party
Date: 02/13/2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Webber Park, 4400 Dupont Ave North, Minneapolis, MN, 55419Toddlers and preschoolers under age 6 are invited, with their caregiver, to attend a special Valentine’s Day party complete with music and games. Event is free, but pre-registration is required.
Valentines Day - Cookies & Cards (FREE)
Date: 02/13/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Audubon Park, 1320 29th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418Register for your spot to decorate and enjoy cookies while crafting homemade valentines for loved ones. Ages 6+ welcome. Free, but registration is required.
Valentine's Day Snowshoeing
Date: 02/14/2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Rd, Elk River, MN, 55330Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a snowshoe trek around the trails of the historic Oliver Kelley farmstead. Then enjoy warm drinks by the fire of the Visitor Center. For an additional fee, families can help make Truffles to take home. Tickets $8-$12/pp.
Eastman Family Valentine Trail Adventure
Date: 02/14/2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Eastman Nature Center, 13351 Elm Creek Rd, Maple Grove, MN, 55369Anyone you love can enjoy this Valentine’s themed scavenger hunt at Eastman Nature Center. Take to the path to hunt for your heart clues and enjoy a story trail along the way. When it’s time to warm up, there’s a bonfire outside and valentine-making indoors. Plus a sweet treat! Register for a time between 10am-3pm. Cost is $6 per person.
MTM Love Train
Date: 02/14/2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Jackson Street Roundhouse, 193 Pennsylvania Ave E, Saint Paul, MN , 55130Grab your ticket for the “Love Train” at the historic Jackson Street Roundhouse. Your ticket includes a real train ride plus family valentine treats, live music, a scavenger hunt and a family photo booth. Plus, kids will love to tinker around this very hands-on museum. Tickets $11-$27 per person or $64.20/family of 4.
Bingo: Valentine's Day Theme
Date: 02/14/2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Morris Park, 5531 39th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55417Parents and children together are invited to play some Valentine’s Day BINGO plus an art activity for kids, snacks and refreshments. Prizes included! Please register ahead. Cost is $2 per person.
Raptor Valentine's Day
Date: 02/14/2026 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: University of Minnesota Raptor Center, 1920 Fitch Avenue, St Paul, MN, 55108
Valentine's Day "Love Birds" Walk (FREE)
Date: 02/14/2026 5:00 pm
Location: Lyndale Park Gardens, 4125 East Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55409Whether you are “love birds” or just love birds, the Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary invite the public to a Valentine’s Day stroll through the Sanctuary at dusk. Visitors can listen for owl calls and enjoy the quiet of winter in this beautiful park space. Cookies and cocoa provided.
Finger Puppet Follies: A Valentine's Day Puppet Slam!
Date: 02/14/2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: In The Heart of the Beast Puppet Theatre, 2411 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55405A silly Finger Puppet cabaret for Valentines weekend. Fabulous MCs will host, and musicians will provide additional entertainment. Ticket $10-$25/pp.
Showtimes: February 13 & 14, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Works Museum Engineer a Valentine
Date: 02/15/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave South, Bloomington, MN, 55402
During visits to The Works Museum this weekend, visitors can craft their own LEGO-style Valentine. This fun seasonal craft is included with daily admission.
Eagan Art House First Friday (FREE)
Date: 04/03/2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Patrick Eagan Park & Eagan Art House, 3995 Lexington Avenue South, Eagan, MN, 55123Drop in for some artsy family fun on the first Friday of the month. This free, monthly program offers a different project to exercise your creativity.
Meet at Mia: Art In Motion (FREE)
Date: 04/09/2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55404Weather permitting, Meet at Mia takes place outdoors in Mia’s Target Park during the summer. Drop in Thursday evenings for live performances and art making opportunities. Bring a blanket to spread and a picnic or grab a bite to eat from a food truck.
Song & Dance - Seward Concert Band
Date: 04/10/2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: South High School, 3131 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55407
Seward Concert Band presents an evening of music inspired by song and dane. Suggested Donation: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 students and children.
North Mississippi Nature Art: Nature Into Art (FREE)
Date: 04/11/2026 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 North Mississippi Drive, Minneapolis, MN, 55430
There is almost always free family fun to be had at North Mississippi Regional Park. Some programs require registration and have a limited amount of space, others invite visitors to come by on a drop-in basis. If you’re not interested in a structured activity, the Kroening Interpretive Center has animal and nature materials and self-guided activity ideas. Staff can get you started on your own outdoor exploration, too. There’s a nature playground steps from the door, a super splashy (and free) wading pool, and trails to hike or bike that bend close to the river.
Mall of America Toddler Tuesday (FREE)
Date: 04/14/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Mall of America, 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425
The longtime Mall of America Toddler Tuesday program is a free event for the stroller set typically held on the second Tuesday of the month. It often involves live performances, character meet-and-greets, seasonal entertainment and promotional sneak peeks. Meet at the Rotunda and make sure to check the time before heading out; it can vary slightly depending on the program. Tip: When you visit, “take along” our MALL OF AMERICA FAMILY GUIDE.
Fleet Farm Kids Crafts: Build a Birdhouse (FREE)
Date: 04/18/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Twin Cities Fleet Farm locations, Twin Cities Fleet Farm locations, Twin Cities Metro Area, MN, 55014Fleet Farm often offers free drop-in crafts and occasional events for kids at their stores across the Twin Cities. No need to register or make a purchase. Parents will need to stay and supervise their kids while they work on the craft or activity. Appropriate for kids of all ages.
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