Love is in the air this weekend! Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance, there are plenty of ways to celebrate love with your family and little ones. Eat sweet treats, have a dance party, or go fencing together!

Feb 13

Fence with Your Family for Free!

Always wanted to try the sport of fencing? Here’s your chance to learn from Northwest Fencing Center coaches. All equipment provided. Free, ages 6 and up, nwfencing.org

Feb 13-14

Valentine’s Day Crafting with Hattie’s Sweet Shop at the Craft Factory

Kick off a weekend full of sweetness by decorating cookies and making a trinket box to fill with treats from Hattie’s (coupon provided)! $12, no RSVP needed, craftfactorypdx.com

Feb 13-14

Small Shops Big Hearts, featuring a kid-run Valentine Pop-Up Shop

Stroll down Mississippi Ave, where bunches of local businesses are having specials to help you shop for your sweeties. Be sure to stop at Black Wagon, where 6-year-old Leo has organized a booth selling valentines, handmade by him and his pint-sized buddies! facebook.com/mississippiave

Feb 14

Family Valentine’s Party at Out of this World Pizza

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the family under disco lights with a DJ, bingo, hourly giveaways, games, and of course, pizza and dessert. $12.99/person (advance tickets recommended), kids 2 & under free, outofthisworld.net

Feb 14-15

Northwest Family & Kids Festival

A resource, information, and fun-packed event for families to learn about nutrition, education, safety, and more – and kids to play, craft, and jump around! $10/family, free parking, kuik.com/events/northwest-family-kids-festival