Valentine’s Day isn’t all about couples. The whole family can get in on some love-themed activities in metro Detroit with stories, Valentine arts and crafts and so much more!
In fact, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties are packed full of fun Valentine’s Day events for families in February 2024. Take a peek at this list and head out to the perfect activity to celebrate love!
Macomb
Teen Heart Wreaths
Feb. 6, 2024
- Address: MacDonald Public Library, 36480 Main St., New Baltimore
- Cost: Free | Register
Teens come can out to the library to create paper heat wreaths, using pomp oms and card stock. All materials will be provided. Registration required.
Valentine Crafts
Feb. 7, 2024
- Address: Romeo District Library – Graubner, 65821 Van Dyke, Washington
- Cost: Free
Families can drop in at the library to make Valentine’s crafts. This event is for all ages. No registration required.
Kids Take & Make Craft: Valentine’s Snail
Feb. 9, 2024
- Address: Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse St., Suite A, Harrison Township
- Cost: Free
Drop by the library to grab a paper snail craft to take home with you. Available while supplies last.
Valentine Cards & Crafts (All Ages)
Feb. 10, 2024
- Address: Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
- Cost: Free
All ages are welcome to come decorate a card for residents of a local assisted living facility.
Valentine Wreaths
Feb. 10, 2024
- Address: Romeo District Library – Kezar Library, 107 Church St., Romeo
- Cost: Free | Register
Ages 4-12 can come by the library to create a Valentine Wreath for a gift to someone or to keep for yourself for Valentine’s Day. Registration required.
Take & Make Craft – DIY Valentine’s Card
Feb. 12, 2024
- Address: Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, Utica
- Cost: Free
Kids of all ages can drop into the library all day long to pick up a DIY Valentine’s Card, while supplies last. Only one card per child.
Teen Valentine Suncatchers
Feb. 13, 2024
- Address: MacDonald Public Library, 36480 Main St., New Baltimore
- Cost: Free | Register
Teens come can out to the library to create sun catchers using different colored glass gems and glue. All materials will be provided. Registration required.
Oakland
Drop-In Craft: Heart Edition
Feb. 1, 2024
- Address: Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Cost: Free
All ages are welcome to come out to do a heart craft for Valentine’s Day. This is a drop-in activity.
Mystery Valentine’s Day Rom-Com at Royal Oak Public Library
Feb. 14, 2024
- Address: Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Cost: Free
Teens can stop by the Royal Oak Public Library to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a rom-com movie.
Washtenaw
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bottles
Feb. 3, 2024
- Address: Ann Arbor Public Library – Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free
Kids in grades preschool-third grade can come out to Traverwood Branch to create a glittering sensory bottle for Valentine’s Day.
Be My Valentine Mosaic Ornament Workshop
Feb. 4, 2024
- Address: River Raisin Distillery, 480 West Main St., Manchester
- Cost: $45/participant | Get tickets
Come out to River Raisin Distilleries Broken China Mosaic Workshop to create heart-shaped mosaics using your own creativity. Each participant will go home with three hearts. All materials are included.
Chocolate Extravaganza in Downtown Chelsea
Feb. 10, 2024
- Address: Downtown Chelsea area
- Cost: Free admission
Shop Chelsea’s annual Chocolate Extravaganza and get treats and goodies, just in time for Valentine’s Day. There will be events for kids, too.
Ladybug Valentine’s Cards
Feb. 10, 2024
- Address: Ann Arbor Public Library – Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free
Grades K-5 can come out to Westgate Branch to create a Valentine’s card in the shape of a ladybug with a special Valentine’s message written inside.
Make Valentine’s Day Cards
Feb. 11, 2024
- Address: Kerrytown Market & Shops, 407 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free
All ages can enjoy making Valentine’s Day card at Kerrytown Market & Shops using materials provided. Meet in the common area by the elevator.
Family Maker Night: Resist Art
Feb. 14, 2024
- Address: Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti
- Cost: Free
Families can come out to the library to create a patchwork heart resist art for Valentine’s Day using oil pastels and watercolors to create patterns. All supplies will be provided.
Wayne
LEGO Printed Valentine’s Cards
Feb. 6, 2024
- Address: Romulus Public Library, 11121 Wayne Road, Romulus
- Cost: Free
Families can use LEGOs at the library to build a printing press and print original Valentine’s Day card designs! This event is first come, first serve.
Hearts & Crafts
Feb. 10, 2024
- Address: Detroit Public Library, Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Join Parkman Branch for fun Valentine’s Day activities and crafts. For all ages.
Winter LoveFest
Feb. 10, 2024
- Address: Palmer Park, 910 Merrill Plaisance St., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a pre-Valentine’s Day even that celebrates love and Black History in and around the historic Palmer Log Cabin. There will be live music, African dancing and drumming, art-making, hot cocoa, treats, games and prizes.
Valentine’s Day Stamping Art
Feb. 14, 2024
- Address: Detroit Public Library, Jefferson Branch, 12350 Outer Drive East, Detroit
- Cost: Free
Families can stop by Detroit Public Library – Jefferson Branch to use rubber stamps to create cards and a room ornament.
This post was originally published in 2017 and is updated regularly.
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