Spend Valentine’s Day with your Kids in Lansing
LOVE is in the air this month (or is that just the smell of chocolate & roses?!) which means it’s time to celebrate love and friendship.
That’s right, Lansing. It’s Valentines’ Day season. Are you ready to spread the love?
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your little cuties this Valentine’s Day, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to find our big list of sweet event options in Lansing.
Make Valentine’s Day Memories with Your Kids in Lansing
No matter what the activity is, simply spending dedicated time together is a wonderful way to bond and make memories. Add in a fun theme or reason like Valentine’s Day, and you’ve taken ordinary to extraordinary.
Lansing has plenty of fun, family-oriented events going on this month. Daddy/daughter dances, mother/son dances, painting classes, cookie decorating, cooking, crafting, and even roller skating are on this year’s list for Valentine’s Day fun.
Your List For Valentine’s Day Events With Your Kids
Here is a list of Valentine’s Day events going on in the Lansing area this month where you’ll find dancing, crafting, cooking, and treats to make for a sweet holiday:
| Daddy Daughter Dance The Venue by Eleven 11 Event Center 5660 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 Date: February 5, 2024 Time: 7 – 9 PM More Info: $10 per person for Delta Township residents; $12 per person non-residents. Includes the dance, refreshments, a corsage for the young lady, and more! Dinner is on your own. Space is limited so register soon! |
| Kids’ Squishmallow-Themed Cookie Decorating Class The Jefferson Mason 415 S Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854 Date: February 10, 2024 Time: 10 – 11 AM More Info: A fun and interactive class, brought to you by Artfully Delicious Cookies and More, gives kids the chance to unleash their creativity and decorate! Kids – bring an adult, bring your friends, and come decorate 5 Valentine’s cookies to share with your favorite people!! Marbled heart and Squishmallows from under the sea! Ages 4-14. Each ticket sold is for one kid and an adult. No need to buy 2 tix! Kids under 8 must have a parent present. Allergens: milk, eggs, and wheat. |
| Mommy and Me Valentine’s Cookie Class Cornwell’s Turkeyville 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068 Date: February 10, 2024 Time: 11 AM – 2 PM More Info: Join us for a fun-filled afternoon rolling out your handmade cookie dough and cutting out the cookies. While your cookies bake you will enjoy a meal and then come back to decorate your cookies! Reservations are required. |
| Valentine’s Day with Capitol Harp Ensemble Delta Township Library 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing, MI 48917 Date: February 10, 2024 Time: 2 – 3 PM More Info: All ages welcome. Spend the afternoon with Ms. Casellas from Capitol Harp Ensemble, listen to lovely music, and learn a little bit about the harp! |
| Daddy Daughter Dance The Venue by Eleven 11 Event Center 5660 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 Date: February 10, 2024 Time: 5 – 8 PM More Info: Lansing’s Official Daddy Daughter Dance is back! This special event gives dads the opportunity to treat their daughter(s) to a night in style filled with love by sharing a memorable evening of dancing, food, desserts and fun! Dress to impress and enjoy activities like – photo ops, live entertainment, DJ and dancing, crafts, Henna tattoos, and more! Several ticket options available. |
| Kids’ Night Out (K-5th) Hive Teen Center 925 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48846 Date: February 10, 2024 Time: 5:30 – 10 PM More Info: Looking for a fun night out to celebrate Valentine’s Day but not sure what to do with the kids? Sign up for our kids night out and drop the kids off at the Hive Youth & Teen Center for a night of pizza, movies, games, and nerf battles. Cost: $35/child (Resident) / $50/child (Non-Resident) |
| Be Mine | Cookies and Canvas Wine and Canvas Lansing 580 Frandor Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 Date: February 11, 2024 Time: 12 – 2 PM More Info: Step-by-step instructions on how to recreate a beautiful painting while you sip on your favorite beverage, in a relaxed and fun, artsy environment. Ticket price includes use of all necessary paint supplies and aprons, instruction by a professional and friendly local artist. Water, soda, and snacks available for purchase. |
| Take & Make: Valentine’s Day Trees Eaton Rapids Area District Library 220 S Main St, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Date: February 12, 2024 Time: 10 AM More Info: Kits that contain a Valentine’s Day Tree craft will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in our vestibule. No Library Card or registration is required. |
| Valentine’s Day Craft Lyons Township District Library 240 E Bridge St, Lyons, MI 48851 Date: February 13, 2024 Time: 4 PM More Info: Youth and young adults are invited to design and create valentines for their family and friends during craft night at the library! Supplies provided. |
| For The Love of Pizza & Pottery Studio Glazed 318 N Clinton Ave, St. Johns, MI 48879 Date: February 14, 2024 Time: 5 – 7:30 PM More Info: We cordially invite your kids for a delightful evening of creativity and fun at the studio! For The Love Of Pizza & Pottery is exclusively for kids 4 & up. Your kids will get their hands dirty with a pottery and glazing lesson, followed by a pizza party that promises smiles as vibrant as their creations. Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to take advantage of a Valentine’s date night while downtown St. Johns as we assure your child will be enjoying a perfect blend of artistic expression and cheesy deliciousness! |
| Valentine’s Day Skate EDRU 1891 S Cedar St, Holt, MI 48842 Date: February 14, 2024 Time: 7 – 9:30 PM More Info: Roll along hand in hand under the shimmering lights to the rhythmic sound of music and laughter as you roller skate with you sweethearts on Valentine’s night. |
| Parents’ Night Out Impact Church 5330 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 Date: February 16, 2024 Time: 6 – 9 PM More Info: Drop your kids off for a fun evening while you and your significant other go out on the town for a Valentine’s Day date night! Kids will enjoy a pizza dinner, movie, cookie decorating, Legos, games, and making Valentine’s Day cards for a charity. This event is free, but space is limited, so register today! |
| Valentine’s Day Members’ Morning Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum 301 S Superior, Albion, MI 49224 Date: February 17, 2024 Time: 9 – 10 AM More Info: Explore the sweeter aspects of life – the science of Valentine’s Day! Museum members can enjoy Valentines-themed science demos, and enjoy sweet treats and coffee from our friends at the Foundry Bakehouse and Deli. Members only. Please RSVP by calling the museum today: 517-629-8023. |
| Valentine’s At The Zoo Over The Rainbow Zootopia 6270 Steele Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Date: February 17, 2024 Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM More Info: Animal valentines! Each animal will have their own bead. Visit each animal to receive a bead to make a custom necklace. Tickets on sale now. |
| Love Bugs | Cookies and Canvas Wine and Canvas Lansing 580 Frandor Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 Date: February 17, 2024 Time: 3 – 5 PM More Info: Step-by-step instructions on how to recreate a beautiful painting while you sip on your favorite beverage, in a relaxed and fun, artsy environment. Ticket price includes use of all necessary paint supplies and aprons, instruction by a professional and friendly local artist. Water, soda, and snacks available for purchase. |
| Daddy Daughter Dance Graham Banquet Center 8920 Britton Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848 Date: February 17, 2024 Time: 7 – 9 PM More Info: Kids of all ages welcome. Any adult/child configuration welcome as well. Semi-formal attire. Dance the night away while enjoying music. Enjoy refreshments and buffet mac & cheese, chicken tenders, and desserts. Games and a photo booth for great entertainment. Take home a photo and a special surprise for each daughter. Pre-registration required. |
| Daddy Daughter & Mother Son Dance Lansing Center 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 Date: February 19, 2024 Time: 6:30 – 8 PM More Info: An evening for relatives or friends, bring your special someone for a night of fun, laughter, treats and dancing! Make memories to last a lifetime. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture this incredible evening with pictures available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served. $10/person. Pre-registration required. |
| Daddy Daughter Dance Knights of Columbus 868 Maynard Rd, Portland, MI 48875 Date: February 21 & 22, 2024 Time: 6 – 8 PM More Info: Attention all dads, grandfathers, and uncles. Grab your favorite girl and get ready for an unforgettable night! This event will include a live DJ, dancing, and socializing. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration includes one souvenir photo per family. Additional packages will be available for purchase from Reflections Photography. |
| Daddy Daughter Dance Venue 404 404 1/2 W Main St, Ionia, MI 48846 Date: March 2, 2024 Time: 6 – 8 PM More Info: A night Under The Sea is for dads (father figures) and daughters to dress up and have a night full of music, dancing and pictures! This event is recommended for children 3 years and up. No registration required, however, the cost is $20 per couple. Additional children are $5. Light refreshments available for purchase. |
At-Home Ways to Celebrate
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at home with these fun ideas:
- Try your hand at a fun kid charcuterie board.
- Order heart-shaped pizza from Jet’s or Papa John’s.
- Tell your kids how much you love them with Valentine’s door messages! Cut out hearts from colored paper, and tape these on your kids’ bedroom doors to show them how much you appreciate them.
- Make Dollar Tree heart doilies Valentines.
- Make paper roses together.
So, what are we waiting for? Let’s start celebrating!