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Valentine’s Day in Chicagoland 2022


If February is about showing the love, let’s show the love to the Chicagoland small businesses that need our support the most!

Enjoy this list of local businesses to support as well as awesome events

going on this month!

Edible Treats

 

 

  • West Town Bakery & Diner
    • Chicago
    • Delicious Valentine Day creations include:
      • Cookie decorating kit
      • Strawberry cheesecake cookies
      • Cakeballs
      • Mini heart cheesecakes
      • Cupcakes
      • Linzer heart cookies
      • Chocolate Smash Hearts
      • Love Bug cakes (premade or decorate yourself)
      • Mini cheesecake conversation hearts
    • MUST preorder by 2/9
  • Dip & Sip Donuts
    • Preorder your Valentine themed 6 pack and the Valentine DIY donut decorating kit!

  • Sugargoat by Stephanie Izard
    • Chicago (shipping available through Goldbelly)
    • “Whether you’re treating yourself, your gal-pal or your partner, we’re here to make the day as sweet as can be!”
    • Preorder ASAP
    • Valentine’s Day cookies, cake, cupcakes, and “be mine” cookie pie.
  • Goddess and the Baker
    • Adorable cookies and macarons that you can even ship to a loved one!
    • Dine in for a gorgeous Raspberry Cardamom Mocha Latte
  • Bombobar
    • Their seasonal Valentine’s items launch February 1st!!
    • Enjoy the Valentine’s Day Hotter Chocolate and Bombs!
  • XO Marshmallow
    • Heart shaped marshmallows for your hot cocoa would be perfect!
    • Or how about the S’mores Kit For 2?

  • JoJo’s Shake Bar
    • “In preparation for Valentine’s Day, JoJo’s ShakeBAR is debuting its lovable menu featuring our over-the-top Love Shake, extravagant Cupid’s Cocoa, and a variety of other sweet treats and decadent cocktails. Available in JoJo’s heated Candy Land tent until February 20, 2022.”
  • Mollys Cupcakes’
    • Heart shaped chocolate chip cookie or brownie
    • Cupcake assortment of their most valentine filled flavors
    • Valentines cheesecake sampler
    • Chocolate strawberries and truffles
  • Vanille Patisserie
    • All Valentines orders need to be placed by 11 am, Friday the 11th.
      • Macarons
      • French pastries
      • Cutie cakes
      • DIY cookie kits
  • RJK Productions
    • Downers Grove
    • The “beary” cute breakable desserts were the PERFECT way to take this holiday to the next level for the kids. They are really going to get a kick out of this when they wake up to their surprises on the 14th.
    • On top of that, the menu consists of heart shaped chocolate covered oreos, heart hot cocoa bombs, coffee bombs, kid bomb valentines, and teacher gift sets!

 

 

  • Rebecca’s Cakes By Design
    • Bartlett
    • It has become a new tradition to order “Paint & Eat” cookies for each holiday. It’s a dessert and craft in one!
    • On top of that she will be carrying:
      • Conversation heart cookies in mailbox
      • Cake pops
      • 6″ Valentines heart cake
      • Chocolate covered strawberries
      • Cupcake bouquets (6 cupcakes)
    • Baked goods prepared in a nut free kitchen.

 

 

 

  • Olive + Emmental
    • Valentine’s Day charCUTErie box with 3 available sizes / flower combo packages.
    •  Don’t forget a vday kids cuterie board for the little ones!
  • Hey Sugar
    • Geneva
    • Besides the over the top hot cocoa creations, you’ll love the Valentine’s Day selections of cupcakes and cookies!

  • Portillo’s
    • “We’re giving our Famous, homemade Chocolate cake a new shape in this Valentine’s Day edition. Single-layer heart shaped chocolate cakes are now available for pre-order at all Portillo’s restaurants. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from every heart shaped cake purchased will benefit an organization close to our heart – The American Red Cross.”
    • Don’t sleep on the brand new, chocolate covered strawberry shake!
  • Lou Malnati’s
    • “What’s better than a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day? A heart-shaped pizza from Lou Malnati’s, of course!”
    • “9″ heart-shaped pizzas are available at all locations starting February 7th through Valentine’s Day.”
  • Sugar Milk Cafe
    • Naperville
    • This adorable cafe has over the top milkshakes like the new Sweetheart Milkshake for V-Day!

 

 

 

Fun Packages

 

  • Staycation at The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago
    • Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, the Monaco is “suite” for families like you. Why not do something for the whole family this Valentine’s Day? This February package includes:
      • Suite accommodations
      • A bottle of Prosecco
      • A bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine for the kids
      • Do-it-yourself Valentine’s Day cookie decorating kit (includes 4 cookies)
  • Waterlemon
    • La Grange
    • The Valentines Day Balloon Box:
      • All 3 balloon boxes come with a custom-made, oversized candy heart message sticker affixed to the front. All boxes are filled with helium-filled balloons in colors that correspond to the sticker colors as well as air-filled balloons at the bottom of the box.
    • The Valentine’s Day Bash Box
      • 1 set of heart plates
      • 1 set of heart napkins
      • 1 set of matching cups
      • 1 cupcake kit for 2 dozen cupcakes with the sweetest toppers EVER or adorable cookie cutters
      • 1 hard copy of Love Is book by Diane Adams
      • 2 heart pinatas favors
      • 2 large scale + beautiful coloring posters
      • 1 dozen pink + red balloons (includes weight)
  • Dazzling Divas
    • Downers Grove
    • Book your divas GAL-entine spa day or order a valentine bundle! TEXT 1-708-378-2702
      • manicures
      • facials
      • makeup
      • hair sparkles
      • cupid kisses face freckles
      • hot chocolate with whipped cream and sweet heart candies
      • take home heart rings and spa headband

 

 

Clothing

 

 

  • State of Play Kids
    • Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than showing your love for the city you adore! Super simple, but super cute and a size for every member of the family!

  • Makoshey
    • We adore this company for their girl positive clothing. The super soft, comfy, and inspirational clothing is a fan favorite in our household and the perfect tee for February is the Maya Angelou, “Love recognizes no barriers” tee. Order yours today!
    • Use code HELEN20 for a discount!

 

 

 

Crafts & Gifts

 

  • Fizzy Magic
    • These aren’t just your every day bath bombs people!
    • “Educational Bath Fizzies – Fun, Fizz & Learn!. Pure & Safe Ingredients with essential oils to calm kids before bedtime but best of all – each fizzy contains a surprise, clue to guess and fun fact to learn along with bedtime story relates to the surprise.”
    • The Valentine Limited Edition Box has surprises inside the fizzies to match the included valentines for your kids to color and hand out.
    • The perfect, non-candy, valentine! Use in the tub or use in a sensory table!
  • Mama & OG
    • Her handmade resin items are to die for and I am so excited that we scored these adorable chocolates to add to the play kitchen!
    • Also, “Eye Heart You” dough stampers and Valentine hair clips!
    • If you missed this drop, keep an eye out for her St. Patricks Day collection!
  • Colorful Creations
    • Do you surprise your little ones with Valentine gifts? Check out the princess shaker necklaces from Colorful Creations!
  • Confetti FunBy Russell
    • We ordered two of the pink heart confetti to decorate the table with on Valentine’s morning for our annual breakfast!
    • This 6 year old kidpreneur was brought to our attention by the fabulous We Events Chicago!
  • Hopscotch City
    • Hopscotch City can always be counted on for adorable printables and craft ideas and Valentine’s Day is no exception!
    • Check out her etsy shop for a cute Valentines Day Mailbox printable!
  • Pop of Paper Co.
    • “Looking for a simple and fun Vday craft? Pick up one of our Valentine Mailboxes to decorate and collect love notes all month long!”
    • Love is in the air with our Valentine POP Box! Boxes include:· Valentine inspired felt garland· Make your own Valentine bracelet· Paper honeycomb hearts to hang· Meri Meri Valentines Card with glasses· Heart paper chain craft· Meri Meri Stickers

      · Heart wreath craft

      · Valentine treats

      · Hanging heart box craft

      · Valentine monster craft

  • Kido Chicago
    • If you are making Valentine gift bags for your littles, I highly recommend purchasing books and toys from Kido!

 

  • Stacey M. Design
      • Valentine’s Day is about loving others and also, loving yourself!
      • Her inclusive, guided journals, notebooks, and most importantly, the social emotional learning curriculum, are fantastic tools to help children love each other despite our differences, and also love themselves!

 

 

Activities

 

 

  • Ice Castles
    • Lake Geneva
    • Although this event always sells out quick, I have checked for tickets and still found availability intermittently. Possibly as additional dates and times are added.
  • Lake Geneva Winterfest
    • Feb 2nd – 6th
    • “As the only national snow sculpting championship in the United States, Winterfest welcomes the most talented and award-winning sculpting teams from across the country. Be here to witness 15 state-champion teams at work during an epic 3-day competition where their artistry is put to the test in creating remarkable, larger-than-life snow sculptures. The snow sculpting competition runs 11am Wednesday through 1pm Saturday at Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park along the beautiful shore of Geneva Lake. It’s FREE to attend and view, and sculptures will remain on display through Sunday (and until they melt).”
  • Long Grove Cocoa Crawl
    • February 5th 11 am – 3 pm
    • Free event!
    • Free carriage rides from 11 – 4
    • There will be 3 Tents serving complimentary hot cocoa sponsored by Long Grove Village Tavern and Long Grove Confectionery. Many retailers will have cocoa inspired treats for their customers while they shop and restaurants will have chocolate specials for their diners! (see website)
  • Ice Art Walk
    • Downtown Wheaton
    • Saturday, February 5th from 12 PM – 3 PM
    • Brave the cold for a fun day in Downtown Wheaton with the family to tour the custom-carved Ice Art Walk ice sculptures sponsored by and displayed outside sponsoring businesses.
  • Downers Grove Ice Festival
    • February 4th – 6th
    • “Enjoy a fun winter weekend downtown Downers Grove. Nearly 60 unique ice sculptures will line the streets for you to enjoy as you walk downtown Downers Grove! Watch large blocks of ice become art during the live Ice Carving demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm at the Main Street Train Station.”
  • Wauconda Winterfest 2022
    • Wauconda WinterFest is back for 2022 on February 12th & 13th. Held both on Bangs Lake and on land at Lindy’s Landing, with special events through the Wauconda Park District. Fun for all ages!
    • Events include Hockey Skills Competition, Scavenger Hunt and Hike, Burling Tournament, Free Skate on Lake, Kid activities, Soup Smackdown, Tent Takeout, and more!
  • Spring Valley Winterfest
    • Schaumburg
    • February 12th & 13th
    • “Experience and embrace the beauty of winter! This family event features snowshoeing, outdoor games, s’mores and cocoa around the fire, dogsled demonstrations by Adopt A Huskey, Inc., and more!”
    • Admission fee is $3/person or $12/family, purchased at the event.
  • Oak Lawn Children’s Museum Sensory Friendly Valentine’s Play Session
    • February 16th
    • “Join us for a Happy Hearts, Healthy Hearts Sensory Friendly Play Session for children with special needs and their families. Enjoy time at the museum with lowered lights and sounds. Therapist from a.c.e. therapies will be here to help families address everyday obstacles. Event will include themed sensory and motor skills activities and heart health and kindness interactive games and crafts. Come dressed in your favorite Valentine’s Day gear.”
    • Pre-register
  • Bartlett Winterfest
    • February 19th from 12-4
    • “Experience winter on the prairie. Adopt-A-Husky will be at the Bartlett Nature Center with teams of Siberian Huskies and sleds. Watch as they run a mile trail and learn about the history of dog sledding and the equipment they use. Other outdoor activities will be taking place weather permitting, including snow shoeing and snow painting. There will also be an Iditarod slideshow presentation and other indoor activities. To ensure a safe and fun environment, please leave your own dogs at home. This event is and requires no advanced registration.”
  • The Kids Table
      • “We have a full line-up of virtual cooking classes for kids, teens and families. With interactive instruction from our skilled instructors, young chefs get to chop, mix and roll their way to a different delicious dish in each class – with enough to share with the fam! Kids learn valuable culinary skills and new recipes, enjoy a fun hands-on activity, and are inspired to expand their taste buds to discover that “real food” can be really good.”
      • Keep an eye on their February sessions for some fun Valentine themed recipes!
  • Chitown Movies
      • Enjoy a romantic movie the old fashioned way!
      • This Pilsen drive in is showing rom com classics for a date night and family friendly films as well!
  • Bubbles at 900 N Michigan
    • Visit us anytime from 12 – 6 PM daily for drop-in art!
    • Week of 2/7: Valentine plant hangers
    • Week of 2/14: Marble painting trays
    • Week of 2/21: Mason jar aquariums
  • A Fairy Tale Ballet Valentine’s Day Camp
    • Rapunzel’s Wedding Day is the theme
    • 2/14 for 2-3 yr olds
    • 2/11 and 2/13 for 3-6 yr olds
  • National Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day is February 6th!
    • Check out your favorite creameries for special offerings that day or just to support their business and purchase a sweet treat!
    • Kimmer’s
      • Wheaton, St.Charles, Batavia
      • “It’s back! Our breakfast flavors will be in house for National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast day on Saturday, February 5th! Our doors will open early, at 9am.
    • The Milk House Ice Cream
      • Pingree Grove
      • “Join us for a fun weekend of breakfast inspired ice creams…. Maple Blueberry Waffles, Cereal Milk, Magically Delicious, Peach Bellini Sorbet, Coffee & Donuts & a couple more surprises!”
  • Paint The Ice at Gallagher Way
    • February 20th from 3-5 PM (Public skate from 11-3)
    • “We will provide the paint, you bring the creativity!”

 

 

For The Parents (Date Night Ideas)

 

 

  • Scentcerely Yours
    • Geneva
    • Keep an eye out for their Valentine’s Day Special
    • This is also a fantastic place to visit with the kiddos! The kids and I loved creating our own scents for our candles!

  • Girl & The Goat Meal Kits
    • “Experience a meal kit adventure straight from the Goat restaurants to your home kitchen! With James Beard Award-winning chef Stephanie Izard as your sous chef, you’ll be guided through a flavorful, restaurant-quality meal featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients.”
    • Preorder and pick up in Chicago or select suburb locations.
  • Alinea Valentine’s Day Dinner To Go
    • Celebrate Valentine’s Day at home from the cities top, fine dining, restaurant.
    • Pick up your prepaid order in Chicago or various suburban pick up locations.
  • Puttshack
    • Oakbrook Mall
    • Upscale, tech infused, mini golf
  • Pinstripes
    • Oakbrook, Chicago
    • Upscale bowling and bocce
  • Immersive Van Gogh
    • A romantic date night idea if you haven’t made it to this exhibit yet!
  • The Forge Lemont
    • Valentine’s Weekend Globe Dining spots are running out!
    • Make your Valentine’s Day adventurous by exploring the ropes course towers, play laser tag, and / or a romantic jaunt around the ice rink!

Loving Our Chicagoland Businesses For Valentines Day


While last years Valentines round up consisted of a multitude of businesses, play cafes, and parks with fun children’s activities, this year the list is more about supporting our local businesses by purchasing from them and enjoying a fun day with the family at home.

I know we are getting sick of being cooped up at home for nearly a year now, BUT if February is about showing the love, let’s show the love to the small businesses that need our support the most!

 

Edible Treats

 

 

 

  • West Town Bakery & Diner
    • Chicago
    • Delicious Valentine Day creations include:
      • Hot Cocoa Love Bombs
      • Heart Pop Tarts
      • Cakeballs
      • Heart donuts
      • Chocolate Smash Hearts
      • Love Bug cakes (premade or decorate yourself)
      • Mini cheesecake conversation hearts
    • MUST preorder by 2/10 at noon.
  • Sugargoat by Stephanie Izard
    • Chicago (shipping available through Goldbelly)
    • “Whether you’re treating yourself, your gal-pal or your partner, we’re here to make the day as sweet as can be!”
    • Preorder ASAP
    • Valentine’s Day cookies, cake, cupcakes, and giant cookie hearts.
  • Bombobar
    • Their seasonal Valentine’s items launch February 1st!! Stay tuned for some yummy goodies!
  • XO Marshmallow
    • Heart shaped marshmallows for your hot cocoa would be perfect!
    • Or how about the S’mores Kit For 2?
  • Coffee, Hip Hop, and Mental Health
    • Visit the coffee pop up shop at 3243 N. Broadway and enjoy some “Self-Love” from their coffee menu!
  • JoJo’s Shake Bar
    • Make a reservation at the “Love Shack” / JoJos Candyland beginning 2/2.
  • Molly’s Cupcakes Rivereast
    • Order before Feb 7th, and receive 10% off Valentines items for pick up or delivery on Valentines Day weekend 2/11-2/14
    • USE “EARLYBIRD” at checkout!
    • Heart shaped chocolate chip cookie or brownie
    • Cupcake assortment of their most valentine filled flavors
    • Valentines cheesecake sampler
    • Chocolate strawberries and truffles
  • Vanille Patisserie
    • Spread the love and sweetness for everyone in your life with your favorite Vanille treats!
      • Macarons
      • French pastries
      • Cutie cakes
      • DIY cookie kits
    • Check out this amazing Sweetheart Afternoon Tea Special
  • RJK Productions
    • Downers Grove
    • The “beary” cute breakable desserts were the PERFECT way to take this holiday to the next level for the kids. They are really going to get a kick out of this when they wake up to their surprises on the 14th.
    • On top of that, the menu consists of heart shaped chocolate covered oreos, heart hot cocoa bombs, coffee bombs, kid bomb valentines, and teacher gift sets!

  • Rebecca’s Cakes By Design
    • Bartlett
    • It has become a new tradition to order “Paint & Eat” cookies for each holiday. It’s a dessert and craft in one!
    • On top of that she will be carrying:
      • Decorate your own cookie kit
      • Conversation heart cookies in mailbox
      • Assorted valentines cookies $3 each
      • Valentines cake pops (vanilla, chocolate and red velvet)
      • Cocoa bombs
      • Chocolate covered strawberries
      • Cupcake bouquets (6 cupcakes)
    • New location set to open February 3rd!!!
    • Baked goods prepared in a nut free kitchen.

 

  • SmorgasBoards
    • Carol Stream
    • Enjoy with the kids or enjoy a quiet night, post bed time, with your significant other!
    • Offerings include:
      • Hot Cocoa Tray
      • Chocolate Fondue Tray
      • Fan Favorite Charcuterie Board
      • Midwestern Charcuterie Board

 

  • Hey Sugar
    • Geneva
    • Besides the over the top hot cocoa creations, you’ll love the Valentine’s Day selections:
      • Strawberry shortcake cupcakes
      • V-day themed hot cocoa bombs
      • Breakable chocolate hearts available for preorder
      • White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cupcakes

  • Portillo’s
    • “We’re giving our Famous, homemade Chocolate cake a new shape in this Valentine’s Day edition. Single-layer heart shaped chocolate cakes are now available for pre-order at all Portillo’s restaurants. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from every heart shaped cake purchased will benefit an organization close to our heart – The American Red Cross.”
    • “Heart shaped cakes will be available to pick up at your local Portillo’s February 10th-14th. You can pre-order a heart shaped cake now online or by calling 866-YUM-BEEF. Hurry! Pre-order today while supplies last.”
  • Lou Malnati’s
    • “What’s better than a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day? A heart-shaped pizza from Lou Malnati’s, of course!”
    • “9″ heart-shaped pizzas are available at all locations starting February 8th through Valentine’s Day.”
  • Jeni’s Ice Cream
    • Do you know what makes the perfect valentine?! Jeni’s Cone Coins!
    • “Every Cone Coin is good for one kids cone at a Jeni’s scoop shop. You can also buy Cone Coins in bundles at our scoop shops nationwide.”
    • I plan on buying a bundle to include with the valentine cards for my kids classrooms!
    • And don’t forget the adults! Jeni’s is featuring a “Bouquet of Chocolates for Two.”
      • “A Bouquet of Chocolates for Two! Available in our shops February 4–14, the bouquet includes two trios on a waffle cone—Darkest Chocolate, Cookies in Cream, and Dark Chocolate Truffle—plus two bottles of seltzer, for $15.”

 

Our wonderful friend @wheresrubytoday has even MORE fantastic suggestions of Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats. Follow her and check out her list!

 

 

 

 

Fun Packages

 

  • WE Events
    • Balloons fit for every occasion, with proceeds donated to a cause!
    • Purchase a bag of balloons & photo backdrop package for your at home v-day party!
    • Purchase a Be Kind garland to spruce up the mantle or your store front
    • Or purchase a fun valentine wand to surprise your kids on the morning of the 14th!
    • A portion of each package will be donated to One Tail At A Time.

 

  • Flour & Flowers by MK and Kio Creations

    • Naperville
    • Preorder now through Feb 10th for pick-up the 7th – 13th.
    • Bring the party home with this awesome collaboration!
    • The party pack includes:
      • 6 cupcakes to eat or 6 cookies to decorate and eat
      • A balloon cluster & banner to decorate your space
      • Coloring and activity pages

 

  • Staycation at The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago
    • The V-day package includes a POP Valentine’s Day kid’s box, DIY cookies to decorate, sparkling juice/wine, and a free movie rental.
  • Waterlemon
    • La Grange
    • STAY TUNED! Valentine’s Day balloon bouquets and the Valentine’s Day balloon box will be announced any day!
    • These adorable packages always sell out FAST so make sure to subscribe and order as soon as you get the email!
  • Dazzling Divas
    • Downers Grove
    • Dazzling Divas are open for private appointments! Either single appointments or small parties. The perfect way to spoil your little girls for V-day!
    • OR you can order a Diva Valentine Box for a spa day at home!

 

Clothing

 

  • State of Play Kids
    • Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than showing your love for the city you adore! Super simple, but super cute and a size for every member of the family!

  • Makoshey
    • We adore this company for their girl positive clothing. The super soft, comfy, and inspirational clothing is a fan favorite in our household and the perfect tee for February is the Maya Angelou, “Love recognizes no barriers” tee. Order yours today!
    • Use code HELEN20 for a discount!
  • Colorful Creations
    • The Valentines Day collection is too cute for words!
    • Hair bows and head bands with the cutest sparkles, characters, and fun colors!
    • There are also bow ties, straw toppers, and other fun items.

 

Crafts & Gifts

 

  • Fizzy Magic
    • These aren’t just your every day bath bombs people!
    • “Educational Bath Fizzies – Fun, Fizz & Learn!. Pure & Safe Ingredients with essential oils to calm kids before bedtime but best of all – each fizzy contains a surprise, clue to guess and fun fact to learn along with bedtime story relates to the surprise.”
    • The Valentine Limited Edition Box has surprises inside the fizzies to match the included valentines for your kids to color and hand out.
    • The perfect, non-candy, valentine! Use in the tub or use in a sensory table!
  • P.S. You’re The Best
    • Valentine’s Day Card Packs ready for kids to color and send to their loved ones!
    • A fantastic opportunity for children to tell their friends and family how much they love them!
  • Ljacs and JLaur
    • Northbrook
    • “The Valentine’s Mini Sensory Kits have had rave reviews pouring in of kiddos spending hours exploring with our sensory/open ended kits, all while supporting local!”
  • 3D Valentine Card Workshop
    • Chicago Children’s Museum
    • Saturday, February 6th at 3 PM CST
    • “Join Chicago Children’s Museum for a free virtual 3D Valentine’s Day card-making workshop on February 6, 2021. You and your little ones will join Kim Koin, director of CCM’s Tinkering Lab and Art Studio, for a conversation about showing appreciation for loved ones, including parents, friends, teachers, and more. Then, you’ll use your favorite art supplies to create cards that incorporate surprising pop-up features that are sure to make your loved ones smile. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.”
  • Hopscotch City
    • Hopscotch City can always be counted on for adorable printables and craft ideas and Valentine’s Day is no exception!
    • Check out her etsy shop for a cute Valentines Day Donuts Paper Garland and Valentines Day Mailbox printable.
  • Pop of Paper Co.
    • “Looking for a simple and fun Vday craft? Pick up one of our Valentine Mailboxes to decorate and collect love notes all month long!”
    • Kit includes:
      •1 large kraft mailbox
      •Supplies to paint and decorate
      •2 honeycomb Valentines
      •Local drop off or pick up ONLY
    • Email info@popofpaperco.com to order!
    • Pop of Paper Co. will be popping up at Vintage Charm (La Grange) on February 6th selling their kid decor, Valentine’s POP boxes and taking orders for the Feb 14th Paper Balloon Valentine Drops!
  • Le Village Cowork
    • “All you need is love…. and our Valentine’s Day Unboxed! This special edition holiday kit comes with 4 adorable activities that are perfect for your kiddo to have fun learning while expressing their love for Valentine’s Day.”
    • “Make Valentine’s Day slime, Create a heart-filled memento, send a  V-Day card, and a create a piece of jewelry Mom might even want to wear!”
  • The Colorful Co.
    • Mantra Prints:
      • “Mantras are a powerful way for kids (and grown-ups!) to feel a sense of inner strength and take on whatever comes their way with confidence. Our art prints pair colorful affirmations with fully customizable illustrations of your kiddo: choose a hair style, hair color and skin color, and add their name to any print.”
    • Valentine’s Day Cards
      • Download printable Valentine’s Day cards! Available as an add on for Mantra Print orders or as a customized cards just for Valentine’s Day. (Bonus: custom card orders include a downloadable portrait of your kiddo to print and frame!)
      • Pickup and delivery options available for Chicagoans
  • Cozy and Cashmere
    • Hey mamas! Treat yourself to either of these two Valentine’s Day gift sets:
      • A trio of candles whose scents include: Rose, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, and Romance
      • 5 piece Valentine’s Day Gift Set: The above three candles as well as a matte black, wick trimmer, and black canvas bag with cheeky saying.
    • Check out her Zoom Candle Making Parties including a Galentines Night!
      • Cozy and Cashmere provides kits for each participant with everything needed to make a candle, including a reusable double boiler.
  • Kido Chicago
    • If you are making Valentine gift bags for your littles, I highly recommend purchasing books and toys from Kido!
    • They are currently closed for in store browsing but you can shop online and purchase curbside pick up or have items shipped to you directly.
  • Little Babes
    • The cutest surprises for your little girl for V-Day!
    • Choose from the Mommy & Me Sweetheart Bag and Valentines necklaces!
  • Stacey M. Design
    • Valentine’s Day is about loving others and also, loving yourself!
    • Her inclusive, guided journals, notebooks, and most importantly, the social emotional learning curriculum, are fantastic tools to help children love each other despite our differences, and also love themselves!

 

 

Activities

 

  • The Kids Table
    • “We have a full line-up of virtual cooking classes for kids, teens and families. With interactive instruction from our skilled instructors, young chefs get to chop, mix and roll their way to a different delicious dish in each class – with enough to share with the fam! Kids learn valuable culinary skills and new recipes, enjoy a fun hands-on activity, and are inspired to expand their taste buds to discover that “real food” can be really good.”
    • Winter II Session begins February 8th and the menu includes:
      • Heart shaped sugar cookies
      • Fruit pop tarts
      • Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes w/ Berry Coulis
      • Baked Beignets
      • And more!
    • Keep an eye out for the Presidents Day Camp, Feb 15th & 16th!
  • Chitown Movies
    • Enjoy a romantic movie the old fashioned way!
    • This Pilsen drive in is showing rom com classics for a date night or family friendly Lady & The Tramp for some family, valentine, fun!
  • Ice Art Walk
    • Downtown Wheaton
    • Saturday, February 6th from 12 PM – 6 PM
    • Peruse the custom, carved, ice sculptures
    • (The cocoa crawl portion of the event is sold out already)
    • Winter Sidewalk Sales
    • Enjoy the holiday lighting in Adams Park
  • Virtual Enchanted Princess Ball
    • The Enchanted Princess Ball is going virtual!
    • The Princesses will transport you to a palace wonderland, singing & dancing into you hearts!
  • Paulette’s Princess Parties
    • Virtual offerings include:
      • Sweetheart Zooms with BeautyBelle
      • Cinderella Valentine Sing-a-Grams
      • Zoom Birthday Parties
  • A Fairy Tale Ballet
    • Look out for their Valentine’s Day Camps, celebrating love with Rapunzel’s Wedding!
  • Miss Jamies Farm & Nanny Nikki
    • A special team up of two loved, local, children’s performer favorites!
    • The YouTube video premiere will be on February 6th at 10 AM CST
  • Nanny Nikki Music
    • Live Valentines Day Sing-A-Long, Sunday Feb 14th at 10 AM CST
  • Bubbles Academy
    • Bubbles Academy will be weaving valentines / love content and black history month artist features into their virtual classes throughout the month!
    • Bubbles Academy is also a drop off location for Betsy’s Blankets Valentine Drive! Deliver virtual hugs through warm blankets and bedding for those in need.
      • New blankets, any size
      • New twin size bedding
      • Drop off in the lobby!
  • Be Our Valentine
    • Oak Brook Park District
    • Friday, February 12th at 4:30 PM
    • “Bring your family out to the park for a very special night on February 12 and Be Our Valentine! The event runs from 4:30-7:30 pm. Start at Central Park West where Minnie and Mickey Mouse would love to meet you and have a Valentine treat for you! After you meet them you can visit our patio dance party and walk our very special Winter Lights show. Use the camera app on your phone to hover over QR codes throughout the trail, to find special Valentine messages! All children must register to participate. Adults are free.”
    • The cost to participate is $11 for residents and $14 for non-residents
  • Candyland Trail
    • Itasca, Springbrook Nature Center
    • Saturday, February 20th at 10 AM
    • “The beloved children’s game is brought to life in this sweet and whimsical event. Participants will walk the path and encounter familiar characters, play interactive games, and find delicious treats. One adult per child. Masks are required. Dress warm for this outdoor event.”
  • National Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day is February 6th!
    • Check out your favorite creameries for special offerings that day or just to support their business and purchase a sweet treat!
    • Kimmer’s
      • Wheaton, St.Charles, Batavia
      • “It’s back! Our breakfast flavors will be in house for National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast day on Saturday, February 6th! Our doors will open early, at 9am.
        Things will look a little different this year.
        Our breakfast themed Party Packs will be available for pre-order, both online and in shop, Wednesday, January 27th-Sunday, January 31st.”
  • Wauconda Winterfest 2021
    • Save the Date! WinterFest 2021: Feb 5-7
    • Enjoy Wauconda’s winter wonderland for a socially distant celebration that will be fun for the whole family!
    • Events include Hockey Skills Competition, Scavenger Hunt and Hike, Burling Tournament, Free Skate on Lake, Kid activities, Soup Smackdown, Tent Takeout, and more!
  • Winterfest Lake Geneva
    • February 3rd – 7th
    • “As the only national snow sculpting championship in the United States, Winterfest welcomes the most talented and award-winning sculpting teams from across the country. Be here to witness these teams at work during an epic 72-hour competition where their artistry is put to the test in creating remarkable, larger-than-life snow sculptures. The snow sculpting competition is open to all and is FREE to attend and view.
    • Also enjoy an array of more wintery fun during Winterfest, including a downtown ice sculpture tour, s’mores and bonfires on the beach, a cocoa crawl, fire & ice bar, hovercraft rides and more for the whole family.”

 

 

For The Parents

 

  • Scentcerely Yours
    • Geneva
    • Valentine’s Day Special
      • Two 11oz signature tumbler candles (one red and one white, or one pink and one white), a rose, and a chocolate.
      • Call or book a reservation online for Feb 10th – 14th
    • This is also a fantastic place to visit with the kiddos! The kids and I loved creating our own scents for our candles!

  • Girl & The Goat Meal Kits
    • “Experience a meal kit adventure straight from the Goat restaurants to your home kitchen! With James Beard Award-winning chef Stephanie Izard as your sous chef, you’ll be guided through a flavorful, restaurant-quality meal featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients.”
    • “Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with your friends, family and loved ones with sweet treats by Sugargoat, Meal Kits by Stephanie Izard and hand-selected beverage packages!”
    • Preorder and pick up in Chicago or select suburb locations.
  • Alinea Valentine’s Day Dinner To Go
    • Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a 5-course tasting menu from Alinea.
    • Pick up your prepaid order in Chicago or various suburban pick up locations.
  • Common Good Cocktails
    • Glen Ellyn
    • Let’s face it, most of us are going to order take out for Valentine’s Day so why not pick up “to-go” cocktails as well if you are in the west suburbs!
    • May I recommend, “Partners In Trying,” or “I Love It When You Call Me Big Paw Paw.”
  • Justice of the Pies Galentine’s Day Virtual Workshop
    • A Virtual Culinary Workshop to celebrate Galentine’s Day!

    • Gather up your girlfriends and join us for an amazing virtual class where we’ll learn how to make a STRAWBERRY LEMONADE PIE while sipping on STRAWBERRY LEMONADE WHISKEY SOURS.

    • The Workshop will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 4 PM CST/5 PM EST.

    • One week prior to the workshop, you’ll receive a Grocery + Pantry List , a recipe card, and a link for the class.


What To Do To With Your Kids on Valentine’s Day In Chicagoland?


Were you asking yourself, “What is there to do with the kids for Valentine’s Day?”

Well, we’ve got you covered with over 40 events spanning the city to the suburbs! Enjoy these fun events with your kiddos, or choose one of the drop off events

and have a date night!

Events In Chicago

Friday, Feb 7th

 

5:00 PM: Paper Hearts, Flowers and Garlands

  • Lillstreet Art Center
  • 5-7 pm
  • “Cut, paste, paint, print and decorate cards, garland, and gifts for Valentine’s Day. Make it a family event and co-create handmade tokens of love to keep close to your loved one’s hearts for a lifetime. Make memories and gifts together in this one-day family workshop. At least one child and one adult must register for family workshops.”

6:00 PM: Valentine Family Dinner at The Kids Table

  • The Kids Table: Wicker Park location
  • 6 – 7:30 PM
  • Menu: Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce, Garlic Bread Soup & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
  • “In our Family Dinners, adults and kids work side-by-side to make a meal, and then enjoy it together! It’s the perfect combination of a fun activity, hands-on cooking instruction, a delicious dinner, and recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home.”

 

Saturday, Feb 8th

 

6:30 PM: Valentine’s Night Out: Spa Chemistry

  • The Laboratory Collective
  • 6:30 – 8:15 PM
  • 5 – 12 yrs old
  • “While parents have a night out, kids can spend their Saturday night with The Laboratory.
    Our Science Nights out include a pizza dinner and unique hands-on science activities based on kids’ favorite themes or movies.”

6:30 PM: Parent & Child Create Night – Valentine’s Day Craft

  • Kidcreate Studio – Lakeview
  • “Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your child! Prepare for an evening filled with love! You and your child will enjoy getting messy with clay! Air-dry clay and paint will be used to create a lovely heart-themed trinket box. Each parent and child will create their own craft. What a great keepsake!”

 

Sunday, Feb 9th

 

 

9:00 AM: V-Moji Workshop at Little Goat Diner

  • 2nd floor of Little Goat Diner, 820 Randolph Street
  • “Join Kidcreate Studio at Little Goat Diner for a fun Valentines Day Project! What’s a V-Moji? It’s a Valentine’s Day Emoji, of course! Nothing says “I love you” better than a hand-made gift and what could be better than a personalized V-Moji!?! Register early for this class, it will fill up fast! Come ready to get messy while you play right along with your child. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Please register each child, no need to register the caregiver.”
  • If you plan to stay for brunch, we ask you make a 10:15 reservation

1:00 PM: DIY Valentine’s Day For Kids

  • Foxtrot Market (Southport)
  • 1 – 4 PM
  • “Decorate Valentine’s Day cards, enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate bar, and build your own festive candy bags. See you there!”

 

Tuesday, Feb 11th

 

 

6:00 PM: Family Valentine Dinner & Movie at Indian Boundary Park

  • Indian Boundary Park
  • “What says I love you better than a Dinner & a Movie in the park? Join us for a classic Disney animated flick “Sleeping Beauty”, which is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. We will be serving a buffet meal along with the film presentation. space is limited.”

 

Wednesday, Feb 12th

 

 

10:30 AM: Valentines “Chocolate Box”

  • Be Kids Cafe: 2800 W North Ave
  • “During this class we will be making salt dough valentine chocolates!
    Mommy and me art classes are great for 2-7 year olds! During mommy and me classes your child will explore a variety of art and recycled materials and experience new textures as well as work on fine motor skills and learn to be creative in a group setting. Your child will be introduced to sustainable arts and crafts. They will be inspired to look at nature and everyday raw materials in new interesting ways. We pride ourselves on using as many recyclable and sustainable materials as possible for all the activities we do.”

Thursday, Feb 13th

 

 

5:30 PM: Valentines Day Party w/ Stages Performing Arts

  • Purple Monkey Playroom
  • “Join us for our magic combination of pizza, playtime, and Stages-led singing-and-dancing in our Valentine’s clad Bucktown playroom.”

 

Friday, Feb 14th

 

 

Valentines Day Craft and Cookie Decorating – Little Beans Cafe & Playspace

  • Little Beans Cafe Chicago & Evanston
  • “Join us and celebrate love and valentines day with a cute craft and cookie decorating. This will be offered all day and is included in regular playspace admission.”

9:00 AM: Spring Flower Show at The Lincoln Park Conservatory

  • “Explore the Spring Flower Show: Renaissance features plants and flowers arranged in a way to replicate the still life paintings produced during the Renaissance period. The displays will feature a spring array of plants such as tulips, dragon lilies, Persian buttercups, roses, and peonies in a rich tapestry of colors such as lavender, chocolate, pink, and scarlet.The show will also feature a soundtrack of period music.”
  • February 14th to May 10th

9:00 AM: Spring Flower Show at The Garfield Park Conservatory

  • “Explore the Spring Flower Show: Understory: Layers of Light and get to know the plants that thrive below the forest canopy. See understory trees arching upwards toward the light, our historic azalea collection, and flowers blooming at the first light of spring. Observe fallen trees, hanging vines, and even mushrooms! What else will you discover?”
  • Show will run from Thursday, February 14 through Sunday, May 12.

11:00 AM: Valentine’s Day at Monica + Andy

  • Lincoln Park Guideshop: 2052 N Halsted St.
  • 11 am – 1 pm
  • “MONICA + ANDY INVITES YOU & YOUR MINI SWEETHEARTS TO COME CELEBRATE AT OUR ANNUAL VALENTINE’S DAY EVENT!
  • Join us for Instagrammable mini sessions by Photographer Tracy Dyer, custom backdrops and heart crafts by Sweet Jory’s, sweet treats and more! Complimentary Music by Tunes with Tim for all ages.”

3:00 PM: Valentines Crafting & Open Play Party

  • Be Kids Cafe: 2800 W North Ave
  • 3 – 5 PM
  • “Parents will have two options: for $10 your child can drop in from 3 – 5pm and make valentines from all sorts of fun supplies as well as paint their own clay hearts. We will also have a fun photo back drop for the kids to use. For an additional $12 your child will enjoy open ‘Play for the Day’ when you sign up in advance, here. It is going to be tons of FUN and we can’t wait to see you there!”

 

Saturday, Feb 15th

 

 

12:00 PM: Sweet Saturday at Garfield Park Conservatory

  • Noon to 3 pm
  • “This drop-in event will let your whole family try some sweet treats while learning about plants in our collection. From chocolate and vanilla, to banana and papaya, your family will love this Valentine’s weekend event.”

5:30 PM: Date Night – Valentine’s Candy Mosaic

  • KidCreate Studio – Lakeview
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM
  • “Do you have plans that don’t include your little ones? Do you want to see a movie that isn’t animated or enjoy a dinner that doesn’t include french fries? Sign your kids up for their own night out. It’s Valentine’s Day, and romance is in the air. Sign your kids up for some fun of their own while you enjoy an evening out with your Valentine. The kids will create a heart-themed mosaic made out of frosting and Skittles®. Art doesn’t get any sweeter than that!”

6:00 PM: Valentine Family Dinner at The Kids Table

  • The Kids Table: Lakeview location
  • 6 – 7:30 PM
  • Menu: Heart Shaped Pizza, Balsamic Glazed Strawberry Salad & Strawberry Milkshakes
  • “In our Family Dinners, adults and kids work side-by-side to make a meal, and then enjoy it together! It’s the perfect combination of a fun activity, hands-on cooking instruction, a delicious dinner, and recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home.”

 

 

Events In The Suburbs

Saturday Feb 8th

 

 

10:00 AM: Kid’s Valentine’s Day Party

  • Compass Mortgage: 27755 Diehl Rd., Warrenville
  • 10 – 11:30 AM
  • “Join us for a fun morning filled with games, prizes, crafts, treats and a special Princess appearance from Princess Fairytale Parties!! Please RSVP with the eventbrite link above so we have enough goodies for all.”

1:00 PM: Victorian Valentines

  • Dupage County Historical Museum
  • Feb 8th 1 – 3:30 pm
  • Feb 9th: 1:30 – 3 pm
  • “Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, afternoon workshop.”

5:00 PM: Valentine’s Day Parent’s Night Out

  • Naperville Yard Indoor Sports Complex
  • 5 – 9 PM
  • “Enjoy a night away from the kids with the Naperville Yard Valentine’s Day Parent’s Night Out. We will keep them busy with arts & crafts, sports, bouncy houses and our playtower while you enjoy a night out on the town. All children will be served dinner. All children must be potty trained.”

6:00 PM: Sweetheart Ball

  • White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville
  • 6 – 9 PM
  • “Have a sweet time at this year’s candy themed Sweetheart Ball. Enjoy a decadent evening which includes a delicious dinner (choice of chicken fingers, chicken breast, or vegetarian pasta), dancing, entertainment, and a magnificent sweets table. For boys and girls ages 4-12 with parent. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center by Feb 5, $22 | $27 per person.”

Sunday Feb 9th

 

 

10:00 AM: Be Our Minnie Valentine

  • Playroom Cafe Two – Naperville
  • 10 – 12 PM
  • “Minnie will arrive at 10am sharp for a meet and greet and to take pictures with all at our beautiful Valentines Day themed backdrop. Valentines arts and crafts to follow after Minnie’s departure!”

10:00 AM: Kids Cooking Class – Valentine’s Day Brownies

  • Maggiano’s Vernon Hills
  • “Come join us in the fun as one of our outstanding chef’s teach your little ones how to make brownies for Valentine’s Day!
    They will enjoy them so much more knowing they made them themselves 🙂
    Following this chef guided activity; a wonderful brunch will be served for the kids and the parents alike.
    Don’t forget, if your child participates in 7 classes, they will receive a complimentary chef jacket in their own size!”

10:30 AM: Valentines Party with Rapunzel

  • It’s A Girl Thing, Geneva
  • “One of our favorite princesses is coming back..Rapunzel will be joining us for a fun Valentines Day party! Come enjoy a fun time decorating a valentine craft to take home. We will have yummy valentine goodies for everyone to enjoy. Rapunzel will sing, dance and play games with all of her friends!
    There will be time for everyone to get their own picture with Rapunzel and she will have a special gift to give everyone!”
  • Call 630-234-2000 to reserve your spot

11:00 AM: Induo’s Mom & Mini Day Out

  • Abbington Banquet Hall, Glen Ellyn
  • 11 AM – 2 PM
  • “We admire moms for their hard work and we want to celebrate moms and their daughters at our Mom & Mini Day Out™ Event – VALENTINE’S DAY EDITION! This event is styled like an expo, but to make things easier for moms and their little ones, we’ve separated it into 5 different “corners”: CRAFT, GAME, SNACK, PAMPERING & SHOPPING!”

12:00 PM: Sweetie Sweets Valentine’s Day Event

  • Bock Neighborhood Center, Schaumburg
  • 12 PM – 2 PM
  • “Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Bock! We will make fun candy creations, do Valentine’s Day experiments, make a craft, and embark on a scavenger hunt to find the missing heart in the park!”

12:30 PM: Hearts & Crafts: A Princess Valentine’s Party

  • Fitz’s Spare Keys, Elmhurst
  • “Love is in the air and your favorite Princesses Belle & Ariel want to share it with you! Join us for a very special event full of arts, crafts, games, singing, dancing and much more with your family, friends and little ones!”

1:30 PM: Victorian Valentines

  • Dupage County Historical Museum
  • Feb 8th 1 – 3:30 pm
  • Feb 9th: 1:30 – 3 pm
  • “Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, afternoon workshop.”

 

 

Wednesday, February 12th

 

 

10:00 AM: Love Bugs: A Valentine’s Day Celebration

  • Cantigny Park, Wheaton
  • “Celebrate Valentine’s Day! This celebration of family and friendships will include stories, songs and Valentine Day inspired crafts-plus a special Valentine’s sweet treat! Bring your little love bugs and join us!”

6:00 PM: Kid Rock’s Swingin’ Sweethearts

  • Cantigny Park, Wheaton
  • “Bring your special Valentine to our sweetheart music and dance Kid Rock Party! Enjoy musical activities about Valentine’s Day, hearts, friendship, chocolate candy, flowers and more! Our upbeat music, and child-friendly rhythm instruments and movement props will tickle your little Valentine’s heart and make this an event you will remember forever!”

7:00 PM: Water Color Painting on Sugar Cookies

  • Art & Events at Delish, Bloomingdale
  • “Create an edible assortment of edible water color paintings on sugar cookies by Delish Cakes. This class will be held in the Art Studio and is a BYOBorW class! We will show you how to make each one beautiful with a valentines color pallete and some edible gold leaf. Take home 12 edible pieces of art in an adorable valentines day cookie box.”
  • Perfect for a Galentines Day or Mommy and Me!

 

 

Thursday, Feb 13th

 

3:30 PM: Lezzas Valentines Heart Cake Decorating Workshop

  • Lezza Spumoni & Desserts Inc, Elmhurst
  • “Show your special loved one just how much they mean to you by decorating your very own Valentines Heart Cake here at Lezza!
    Each participant will receive one red velvet heart shaped cake, iced in your choice of white or pink buttercream, or chocolate ganache. Each cake includes multiple colors in piping bags, a wide variety of sprinkles, assorted valentines day candies, one red buttercream rose and a decorative box to gift your masterpiece!
    So think out side the box of chocolates this year and create something not only with your hands but your whole heart too.”
  • Ages 8 and up
  • *Please call ahead to book your reservation , before Wednesday, February 12th, at (630)530-0630

5:00 PM: Kids Club Valentines Day Party

  • Kids Club & Party LLC, Schaumburg
  • Join us for our special Valentine’ Day Party with Princess and Prince Charming!
  • Admission $15 per child (0-7 yeras old only). To make a reservation call us at 224-653-8623 or send us a message on Facebook. Please make sure one of our staff confirms your reservation.
  • Dancing, music, singing, and much more fun. Snacks, water, and jucie will be offered.

5:30 PM: Love Bug Dance at the Dupage Children’s Museum

  • Naperville
  • “You’re invited to celebrate an evening of love, friendship, and family with your little “Love Bugs” at the Museum’s Valentine’s Dance. Groove out with Bach to Rock’s family-friendly DJ, indulge in tasty treats from Fiammé, remember the evening with special photo ops, explore a variety of special activities, and play in the Museum’s exhibits.”

Friday, Feb 14th

 

 

9:00 AM: Valentine’s Day Event at Rockin Tots

  • Rockin Jump Buffalo Grove
  • “Come join us for a Valentine’s Day celebration! Valentine Arts & Crafts! Coffee & Sweet Treats! Tattoo Station! Jumping, Bouncing, playing all over the trampolines!”

9:00 AM: Valentine’s Day Event at Rockin Tots

  • Rockin Jump Carol Stream
  • “Come join us for a Valentine’s Day celebration! Valentine Arts & Crafts! Coffee & Sweet Treats! Tattoo Station! Jumping, Bouncing, playing all over the trampolines!”

9:30 AM: Valentine’s Day Free Mini Photo Session

  • Fit4Mom Oak Brook / Hinsdale
  • 4500 Belmont Rd, Downers Grove
  • “Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a free mini photo session, Stroller Strides Class and a quick discussion on pelvic floor health! MegCal.Photography will be offering 5-minute free photo sessions throughout the duration of class (9:30-10:30am). You will receive one FREE digital photo. All other photos from your mini session will be available in digital format for purchase. Megan is also a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and will give a brief discussion on pelvic floor health! This event is open to the public, and you don’t need to attend the Stroller Strides class to participate in the mini photo session. However, moms who attend the class will be first in line for photos and after that they will be offered to ANYONE on a first come, first serve basis (until 10:30am). So tell your friends and join the fun!”

5:00 PM: Valentine’s Day – Science & Movie Night

  • 5 – 8 PM
  • Funday: 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie
  • “We are planning a fun night with some science experiments – think Candy experiments :), and we will wrap with a movie night: we will be watching LADY AND THE TRAMP – a Valentine’s Day Classic. Science, Movie and Pizza! Isn’t it awesome?”

5:45 PM: Valentine’s Day Kids Night Out

  • River Forest Park District
  • 5:45 – 8 PM
  • It’s Valentine’s Day! Parents want a date night! Drop your kids off with us for an evening of Valentine’s Day art, movie, pizza, and more.
    Ages: 4-12
    $10 per child
    Code: 4220.3120
    Pre-registration required

Saturday, Feb 15th

 

 

10:00 AM: Oswego Chocolate Walk

  • Downtown Oswego
  • 10 AM – 3 PM
  • “Join us for the Chocolate Walk in downtown Oswego on Feb. 15th. Only 350 tickets will be sold. $20 a ticket includes treat box and Hot Chocolate Taster Ceramic Mug. Every participating location will have a chocolate treat and hot chocolate for you to taste. 50% of the net profit will be given to Fusion Project.”

11:00 AM: Valentine for the Birds

  • The Morton Arboretum
  • 11 am – 3 pm
  • The Children’s Garden
  • “Celebrate your love for nature on Valentine’s Weekend  in the Children’s Garden!  We will make some tasty treats to hang on the trees for our favorite feathery friends!”

5:00 PM & 8:00 PM: The Best of Second City

  • McAninch Arts Center at College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn
  • “Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for nearly sixty years! From the stages that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more comes the next generation of comedy superstars. This laugh-out-loud, must-see production features some of the best sketch comedy and songs from The Second City’s comedy vaults updated for the modern era, plus trademark improvisation performed by The Second City’s best and brightest…and funniest! It’s the perfect date night out with your loved one or friends! Enjoy a Fannie May chocolate heart and drink specials from your Valentine – the MAC!”

5:30 PM: Parent Night Out!

  • Rockin Jump Buffalo Grove
  • 5:30 – 10 PM
  • “Let Rockin’ Jump take the kids and you take some time for yourself! Includes a Rockin’ Jump T-shirt for your kiddo! Plus food & drink to keep them energized and happy! The kids will have a fabulous time bouncing, flipping, battling it out on the X-Beam, climbing the Vertical Ops Challenge Wall and showing their skills! Includes 2 slices of pizza, drink, and Unlimited good times! We will return them to you exhausted & ready for bed!”

Sunday, Feb 16th

 

 

11:00 AM: Valentine for the Birds

  • The Morton Arboretum
  • 11 am – 3 pm
  • The Children’s Garden
  • “Celebrate your love for nature on Valentine’s Weekend  in the Children’s Garden!  We will make some tasty treats to hang on the trees for our favorite feathery friends!”