Thinking about what to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year?
Celebrate Early with the Family!
- Enjoy a themed story time!
- Hearts Galore Chatham Library’s family evening storytime on Feb. 8 and Preschool storytime on Feb. 9
- Click, Clack Moo I Love You story time at Barnes & Noble on Feb. 10
- Valentine’s Day evening story time at Rochester Library on Feb. 12
- Valentine’s Day morning story-time and craft at Rochester Library on Feb.14
- Valentine’s Story Time offered two times on Valentine’s Day – 10 am and 3 pm at Jacksonville Library on Feb. 14
- Self-Love Story Time special story time for girls and those who appreciate the girls in their family at Barnes & Noble on Feb. 14
- Shop ’til you Drop! Ten local businesses in Springfield offer an afternoon of local vintage shopping at their Vintage Love Tour on Feb. 10.
- Enjoy an active Saturday morning! Hot Chocolate 5K and Indoor Carnival for Kids in Jacksonville on Feb. 10 – check our the Cupid’s Package!
- Treat the family to live entertainment!
- Vitaly: A World of Wonders at Sangamon Auditorium Feb. 11
- The Great Adventures of Alladin at Hoogland Feb. 9-11 & 16-18.
Get Crafty!
- Pages of My Heart craft class at Decatur Library on Feb. 8
- Valentine’s Craft Night at Jacksonville Library for teens and adults at on Feb. 8
- Fingerpainting for Grown-Ups – Canvas & Cocktails at Springfield Art Association on Feb. 9
- Happy Hearts class for kids ages 2-5 at Urban Sassafras on Feb. 10
- Valentine’s String Art Class Crafternoon class at Rochester Library on Feb. 10
- Valentine’s Day Gifts MAKEBreak at Michael’s on Feb. 10
- Make something fun! Couple’s Terrarium Class at Greenview on Feb. 10
- Have a furry loved one? Paint your pet! Class for adults and kids. Your finished painting will let you show your love of your pet forever! On Feb. 16.
Date Night or Galentine’s Night Out?
- Chocolate and Wine Flight Night get together at Simply Fair on Feb. 9
- Valentine’s Dinner and Dance an evening out, sponsored by Jacksonville Rotary on Feb. 9
- Dance for Hope ballroom dance night on Feb. 9
- Valentine’s Day Ballroom Dance two options, timed so you can go out to dinner before or after the dance, at Springfield Dance on Feb. 10
- HSHS St. John’s Hospital’s Girl Talk: Invite Your Valentine on Feb. 16
- Galentine’s Day Dance Party at Pixie Power Fitness Studio on Feb. 16
- Springfield Art Association is offering two opportunities for a Clay Date Night on Feb. 16 and 17
- Valentine’s Dinner and Dance at Hill Prairie Winery on Feb. 17
- LLCC’s Story Festival – What We Talk About When We Say Love on Feb. 17
Springfield Moms offer these suggestions for Valentine’s Day:
- “Love letters shared through the family with mailboxes. And a big surprise for the kids on Valentine’s Day, surprising them with a family activity and a dinner date.” – Amanda G.
- Head to the library or book store for a new book. Check out our Valentine’s book suggestions.
- “Make a sweet treat for the family.” – Laura C. Check out our recipe suggestions!
- “I like surprising your date with a scavenger hunt throughout the day… Hide things the day before at work… Around the house, in their laptop bag/purse…in their car and then text clues throughout the day to find the treats… the last treat can be left at a restaurant where they meet you for dinner!” – Kim L.
- “Have an early Valentine’s Day lunch, then go to grandma’s house.” – Mandy M.
- “Spend the night in. Make a fancy dinner for the hubby and watch a good movie when the baby goes to sleep. – Sarah H.
- Stop by Washington Park and listen to a Carillon Concert.at noon.
Valentine’s Day pinterest ideas here!
