Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away and there are so many fun things to do and experience in Columbus!
I have found and organized a lot of Valentine’s fun in ONE PLACE! I will update this list as events are added so check back often.
Am I missing your event? Please email me at [email protected] and let me know!
*Please note – While I make every effort to crosscheck links and event details, I encourage you to do the same before making final plans.
KIDS CRAFTS
Home Depot Kids Craft Workshop: Valentines Basket
February 3rd | 9am-12pm
Join us between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Valentine’s Card Making For Kids
February 3rd | 1pm-2:30pm | Beyond Arts & Music
Come enjoy making Valentine’s cards for your classmates and teacher in this creative and fun card-making class for beginners. All materials will be provided and you will walk away with a hand-made by you classroom set of Valentine’s cards to hand out! Ages 7-14.
Valentine’s Printmaking
February 8th | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Marysville Library
Make your own stamp and use it to stamp out your own Valentine Cards! Recommended for ages 5-9.
Make a Friend Day
February 10th | 3pm-4pm | Canal Winchester
Let’s celebrate National Make a Friend Day! We will create a heart-shaped ornament for you to keep or give to a dear friend. All ages welcome.
Valentine’s Day Crafts
February 12th | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Northwest Library
If you like to be creative, you’ll love our fun paper crafts! For families.
Valentine’s Day Craft Drop In
February 14th | 12pm-3pm | Orange Branch Library
Love and crafts are in the air! Bring your little Love Bugs into the library and enjoy a variety of Valentine’s Day-themed crafts. Crafts will be available throughout the day while supplies last. Adult supervision is recommended for memory-making fun. Please limit one of each craft per child.
TEENS ONLY
DIY Valentine Coaster (Ages 12-18)
February 9th | 4-5pm | Westerville Library
Add some pizzazz to an ordinary coaster and create a gift for yourself or someone else. All supplies provided. While supplies last.
Teen Craft: Hot Chocolate Jars!
February 12th | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Liberty Branch Library
Decorate a jar and layer hot cocoa mix, sprinkles, chocolate chips, and marshmallows for a fun Valentine’s Day gift at the Liberty Branch. Ages 13-18, register in advance, limited spots available.
Galentine’s Archery (Ages 8+)
February 12th | 5:30pm-7pm | Blacklick Woods Golf Course
Celebrate Galentine’s day with your gal pals with a free archery program! Archery will take place inside the Pro Shop at Blacklick Woods Golf Course! All archery equipment provided. Enjoy a sweet treat too! Ages 8+.
Teens Create: Self-Care Affirmation Potions
February 14th | 3pm-4:30pm | Main Library
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with us while creating your own Self-Care Affirmation Potion. What affirmation will you add to the mix this year?
FAMILY FUN
Cupid’s Family Shuffle
February 2nd | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Westerville Community Center
Valentine’s Day Kids Party
February 5th | 3pm-5pm | Playa Bowls New Albany
Kids Valentine’s Day Party
February 9th | 6pm-7:30pm | Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop
Our kid-focused New Year’s party was so fun, we are doing it again for Valentine’s Day! Join us for a fun evening of crafts, games, snacks and drinks. The cost per kid is $15 and includes all of the above. We hope to see you there!
Valentine’s Day Celebration
February 13th | 10am-11:30am | KSM Sports and Fitness Indoor Facility
Exciting Activities:
Yoga with The Balanced Child Method, song and sensory stations with The Play Spot, capture memorable moments with photos on valentines backdrop, special visit from Mickey and Minnie Mouse, engaging Valentine’s Crafts, and open play for the little ones! Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat if you have one, or extras are available!
Limited Spots Available! MUST PRE-REGISTER to secure your child’s spot. Hurry, don’t miss out on the fun-filled day!
Valentine’s Day Play + Stuffed Puppy Adoption Event
February 13th | 10am | Bug & Bear Play Cafe
Love is in the air! Join us for our Valentine’s Day celebration and a special (stuffed) puppy adoption event! Kids can give their new furry friend a name, receive an official adoption certificate, and get creative by making a personalized collar. We’ve got a day full of fun planned, including snacks, crafts, a photo booth, and much more! Don’t miss out on this paws-itively delightful day! Snag your spot now!
Valentine’s Day Photo Booth
February 14th | 4:30pm-7pm | Westerville Library
Drop in to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a free souvenir photo print in our Innovation Lab. (Digital photos may be shared on the library’s social media profiles).
Valentine’s Day Skate
February 14th | 6pm-8:30pm | Skate Zone 71
Pick from TWO Admission Options:
- Skate & Play $14 – includes Admission, 20 Game Credits & 1 Game of Laser Tag
- Skate Fun $6 – Admission
$5 Skate Rental
Valentine’s Day Party
February 14th | 11am | Picture Perfect Ranch
Valentine Exchange, Baby Animal Encounter, Treats, Bingo wtih Prizes and Storytime
Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides
February 9th | 5pm-9pm, February 10th | 5pm-9pm, February 11 | 3pm-7pm, February 14th | 5pm-9pm | Easton Town Center
Mother Daughter Belle Valentine Party
February 18th | 11am-1pm | The Shops at Worthington Place
Enjoy singing and dancing with Belle and her friends Snow White and Cinderella ! Enjoy some tea and a french pastry and some sweet crafts !
VALENTINE'S STORYTIMES AND VALENTINE'S CAMPS
Hugs & Kisses Storytime
February 6th | 6:30pm-7pm | Plain City Library
Bring the whole family to this Valentine’s Day-themed storytime featuring stories, rhymes, songs, dancing, and parachute play.
Valentine’s Day Dance Camp
February 10th | 1pm-3:30pm and February 11th | 9:30am-12pm | New Albany Ballet
Bring kids ages 4-7 to this fun and festive dance camp! Camp will include ballet and tap instruction, arts and crafts and conclude with a performance!
Parents Night Out
February 10th | 6pm-9pm | KSM Sports and Fitness Indoor Facility
Craft, Nerf War, Pizza, Sports, Games, and a Movie!
The Gab Lab Class
February 13th | 9:30am-10:15am
The next TGL Babes pop up class will be held February 13th – with a special Valentine theme.
Date Night (Drop the Kids Off to Play)
February 16th | 5pm-8pm | Better Together Playnasium
Are you in need of a date night? Want to celebrate Valentines Day, kid free? We got you!! Drop your kiddos off at BTP for a special parent’s night out open play!! (ages 3-8 ONLY) This is an event where you drop your kiddos and go! We will provide the following:
– Lots of open play in the Playnasium ONLY
– Games for the kiddos
– A movie playing in the background
– Snacks
💵 $27/1st child (discounted for each additional child)
GALENTINE'S EVENTS
Galentine’s Day Celebration
February 3rd | 9am-4pm | Centre Wellness
Massages, Facials, Manicures, $25 Services, and so much more! Register online or call today!
Galentine Sugar Cookie Decorating
February 6th | 6pm-7:30pm | Our CupCakery
“Galentine” Sugar Cookie Decorating $120/pair or $69/single
Tuesday 2/6, 6-7:30pm
Grab your favorite Gal Pal and come create some heart-felt cookies. We’ll have the cookies baked and ready for you to focus on decorating about a dozen elegant custom sugar cookies using the much-requested royal icing flooding technique. Adults or teens 13 years and older.
Galentines at Revive
February 8th | 6pm-8pm | Revive Skin & Wellness
Save the date and join us Thursday, February 8th, between 6 and 8pm, for our Galentines event at Revive! Enjoy complimentary light bites, wine & giveaways. Plus exclusive special pricing and more. Can’t wait to see you!
Galentine’s Sip and Paint
February 9th | 7pm | Beyond Arts & Music
Grab your best gal pals and join us for a sip and paint night, just in time for Valentine’s Day! All paint supplies and materials will be provided. Please bring your own beverages and snacks to eat and/or share! Class may run longer than the 2 hour registration, so plan to stay anywhere from 2-3 hours.
Galentine’s Party: Made Local’s 5th Annual!
February 11th | 10am-3pm | The Exchange at Bridge Park
Ticket link in event page. All tickets must be purchased online.
Ladies Night Out: Mosaic Painting
February 11th | 5pm-6pm | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio
Join The Bees at the hive for a mosaic paint and sip. During this class you will be working with acrylic paints, mosaic tiles & pebbles of your choice. You will be able to choose your own colors and decorations! This is an adults only crafting night, additional pieces can be purchased and painted during the event.
Your piece will be ready to go home with you at the end of the event! Cost is $25.
Galentine’s Day Celebration – Free Stroller Strides Class
February 13th | 10am-11am | Polaris Fashion Place
Making mom friends is hard! Making time for yourself is hard! Is one of your goals to make time for yourself in 2024? To make new friends? But childcare is challenging?
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Meet Stroller Strides! Where you’ll get a 60-minute total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training, all while engaging the little ones in a stroller! You’ll leave class feeling strong, empowered, connected, and energized—no matter your stage of motherhood.
Galentine’s Day at Homies Suite
February 15th | 7pm-8:30pm | Homies Suite
Let’s celebrate the amazing women in our lives! Bring your bestie and come hangout!
Sip and Shop Galentine’s Market
February 16th | 4pm-7pm | The Grind Garage
Join us for a fabulous evening of fun and shopping at The Grind Garage in Grandview, OH. Indulge in some retail therapy with your Galentines and support local women-owned business, while sipping on a Rosé Spritzer! Our event will feature a wide range of vendors offering trendy fashion, curated holistic beauty products, artisan handbags, hair tinsel, micro tattoos, handmade and permanent jewelry, and much more! Sweet treats and charcuterie snacks available for purchase. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift or just treating yourself, this is the perfect opportunity to find something special. So, gather your girlfriends and mark your calenders for the Galentine’s Sip and Shop Market.
We can’t wait to sip, shop and celebrate with you and your Galentines!
ADULTS ONLY
Valentine’s Card Making For Adults
February 3rd | 3pm | Beyond Arts & Music
Grab your gal pals and enjoy some Valentine crafting! Have you heard about the trend in using wax seals for card making? This is an old technique that has really made a comeback! In this class you will learn how to create wax seal embellishments to add to your cards. All students will create their own wax seal for a very special Valentine they create in class. We will also create 2 other valentines suitable for friends or family. All supplies included. You will leave class with lots of new crafty knowledge as well as some beautiful, hand crafted cards.
Couples Craft Night
February 9th | 7pm-10pm | The Five Party & Event Center
DATE NIGHT DINNERS
Valentine’s Dinner
February 9th and 10th | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Ohio Wildlife Center
Pre-registration is required. This event sells out every year and spots are limited- secure yours today!
Couple’s Valentine’s Dinner
February 14th | 5pm and 7pm | Oak & Brazen Wine Co.
Come enjoy an elegant and amazing evening with us! This evening includes: a 3-course dinner (expertly crafted by gourmet chefs), 4 included beverages (our bar will also be open for extras), live music, sales tax and gratuity and LOADS of romance! This is sure to make any heart jump a beat! We will be doing 2 seatings for this evening so please purchase the time slot that works best for you. This is a fun-filled romantic evening that is tied up with a bow and ready for you and your sweetheart! Everything is included in your ticket cost, what could be easier? This is a 21+ event.
Valentine’s Day Fondue Night
February 14th | 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm | Coast Wine House
Coast Tastings are an intimate but relaxed way to gather with friends, experience Coast and learn about wine. For this special occasion, we are offering a one-night-only version of our winter Fondue Night featuring some of the most “lovely” wines on the market today. Service includes a seated & guided tasting of 4 wines, fondue pot with melted cheese and assorted snacks for dipping plus French macarons from Paris 75.
Cocktail Celebration
February 16th | 6pm | Columbus Museum of Art
This Valentines Day, celebrate your love at the Columbus Museum of Art. Tickets for this event include a cheesecake and wine pairing, light bites, live music by Andy Shaw Duo, cash bar, and exploring the open galleries at night. Cheesecake offerings are provided by The Cheesecake Girl and Schokko Café.
Intimate Dining Experience
February 16th | 6pm | Columbus Museum of Art
For those seeking a unique fine dining experience, an intimate 4-course meal with a wine pairing will be served under the stars. Tickets for this event include a plated dinner, wine pairing for each course, live entertainment by pianist Doug Hare, and access to to cash bar with time to explore the open galleries before or after your dinner.
Tickets are $285 for member couples, $300 for nonmember couples.
DANCES
Someone Special Dance
February 10th | 4pm-4:50pm | Dublin Dance Centre
Young dancers are invited to bring their special someone for an evening of dancing, crafts, games, snacks, and more! $15/couple ($10 for one additional guest)
Contact 614-761-2882 to reserve your spot.
Valentines Dance
February 17th | 6pm-8pm | Ohio Weslayan University
This Valentines themed event provides a great opportunity for families to spend some very memorable quality time together. You are cordially invited to attend the City of Delaware Valentines Day Dance. Please join us for an evening of refreshments and dancing. An ice cream bar will also be available. Seating is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED! No tickets at the door.
Enjoy February with your friends, families + loved ones!
I’ll be updating this list over the next couple of weeks so check back for updates!
