February 6th, 6-8pm

Valentine Dance at Peninsula Park

Join Peninsula Park Community Center for their annual Valentine’s Day Dance at the Peninsula Park Community Center! A FREE all-ages event that will be a great way to get your heart and your feet moving to some funky music. portlandoregon.gov/parks/

February 14th, 1pm

Valentine’s Day Party with author/illustrator Christa Pierce at Green Bean Books

Join Green Bean Books for a cheery Valentine’s Day Party with author/illustrator Christa Pierce. Christa will read her adorable new picture book, “Did You Know That I Love You?” and a craft for kids plus Valentine’s treats will follow! This event is FREE! greenbeanbookspdx.com

February 14th, 5-9pm

Parent’s Night Out at OGA

An OGA Parent’s Night Out is full of safe and fun activities that keep your children busy, while you enjoy a great Valentine’s Day night out. Go out and have a good time; leave the childcare to us. Pizza, juice, and snack are provided. PNOs are for children 4–12-years-old. Check website rates and more details.

February 14th, 6-10pm

Valentine’s Day at WeVillage

WeVillage is hosting a kids Valentine’s Party at all of its centers. This is sure to be one of our biggest parties of the year. The event will be filled with playtime, activities, and love! 4 hours of childcare, Pizza Dinner, treats, Valentine’s Craft included. For rates and reservations, head to wevillage.com

Friday, February 13 | 10 am–5 pm

Saturday, February 14 | 9 am–1 pm

Trinket Boxes & Valentine’s Day Cookies at the Craft Factory

Join the Craft Factory and Hattie’s sweet shop in decorating a Valentine’s Day cookie, crafting trinket boxes and more. Kids can fill their trinket box with treats and enjoy a story at 10:30 am on Friday and Saturday. $12 with no RSVP necessary. craftfactorypdx.com

Feb. 14, 11 am–1 pm

Feb. 14, 2–4 pm

Make your own valentines at the Multnomah County Library

Kids old enough to use glue and scissors or accompanied by an adult can head to the library to craft their very own valentine cards. All materials will be provided, but bring your own collage materials if you’d like to personalize your cards more. First come, first served. Join book artist Sarah Fagan in making fun pop-up cards at the Central Library, or head to the North Portland Library for collage cards.

Pop-Up Cards
Feb. 14, 2–4 pm
Gresham Story Room
Online: multcolib.org

Collage Valentine’s Day Cards
Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
North Portland Libray Online: multcolib.org

Feb. 14, 10 am–12 pm                                                                                                          

Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Treats in The Merry Kitchen

What do Red Velvet Cupcakes, Cupid’s Arrow Pretzels and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries have in common? You guessed it, Valentine’s Day. Kiddos aged 5-10-years-old can join Julie Merry in her sweet home to make treats for the whole family. Classes are small with lots of personalized instruction. Register soon. Classes fill quickly! $35, the merrykitchen.com