Valentine’s Day is around the corner! And we’re here to help you celebrate with our Out and About Mom Valentine’s Day Guide for 2020. This year we’ve compiled a list of 10 activities and events for families that will teach, engage, inspire and encourage creativity. From hands-on projects and handmade gifts to snuggly storytimes, get ready to cuddle up with your little lovebirds and create some magical memories in honor of the official day of love
As usual, we’ve tried to keep this list of events to places that we have also been to and blogged about so that you can get a little “venue preview” and all those signature OAAM details before you head out. But if there is an event that you think we should add to our list (whether we have been there or not), please leave a comment on this post or email us at outandaboutmom@gmail.com.
- Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library in Hartford by creating your own teddy bear “quilt” and special valentine cards! You can explore their new exhibit, Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts, for inspiration. This program is great for children of all ages. (FREE!) SATURDAY, 2/1 @10:00AM-1:00PM. OAAM Post; Website
- Make some Heart String Art with your little sweetheart at The Home Depot’s Kids Workshop at participating stores (FREE!). SATURDAY, 2/1 @9:00am-12:00pm. Be sure to check your local store for program availability. OAAM Post, Website
- Get hearts & crafty at Michael’s Stores with an array of special Valentine’s projects at participating stores on SATURDAY, 2/8 @11:00am-2:00pm (many are FREE!). Or check out the Kids Club on SATURDAY, 2/1 @10:00am-12:00pm where your little cupid can make Feather Arrow Pencils ($3/child; recommended for ages 3+). OAAM Post; Website
- Whip up some sweet treats at a kids’ cooking class at Stew Leonard’s (various locations). 2/10-2/14 @various times. OAAM Post; Website
- Paint a lovable monster at Toddler Tuesdays at Glazed Pottery Painting and Art Studio in Glastonbury. TUESDAY, 2/11 @10:00-11:00AM. $18/child includes: Story time, one pottery piece, painted with guidance from Glazed staff, access to fun sensory bins and a tasty, healthy snack! OAAM Post; Website
- Create custom chocolate treats for a special somebody at Chocolate Works in Darien. Drop-in! OAAM Post; Website
- Snuggle up at a special Valentine’s Storytime at River Bend Bookshop in Glastonbury (FREE!). SUNDAY, 2/9 @10:30AM. OAAM Post; Website
- Explore the Fire & Ice Valentine’s Festival in Putnam. SATURDAY, 2/8 @12:00pm-9:00pm. OAAM Post; Website
- Bake cookies for someone special at The Cookie Workshop in Trumbull. Drop-in! OAAM Post; Website
- Make a one-of-a-kind Valentine for your sweetie at Cragin Memorial Library in Colchester. Drop in anytime from WEDNESDAY, 2/12 to FRIDAY, 2/14. All Ages. (FREE!) OAAM Post; Website
***As of the posting date, all information is current. Please be sure to confirm details with each individual venue as you make your plans.***
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