With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you might be looking for fun ways to celebrate with the whole family. On Long Island, there are great fun and family-friendly Valentine’s Day events.
You can get crafty and make some adorable Valentine’s decorations together, which is always a fun way to spend an afternoon. There are also some special Valentine’s Day skating events happening at local rinks. And a trip to a museum is always a good idea. Long Island has some fantastic museums, and some of them are offering special Valentine’s Day programs or exhibits.
So, instead of just the usual chocolates and flowers (although, those are good too!), why not create some lasting memories with your family this Valentine’s Day? These Long Island activities are perfect for spending quality time together and celebrating the season of love.
At a Glance:
- Create hand crafted Valentine’s for someone special at Long Island Children’s Museum, Roosevelt Public Library, Children’s Museum of the East End, Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center, and Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Reichert Planetarium.
- Enjoy Valentine’s themed storytimes at Seaford Public Library and at the Bellmore Memorial Library.
- Interactive experiences at Green Acres Mall, United Skates of America, The Whaling Museum & Education Center, Long Island Museum, and more.
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Check out these Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events on Long Island!
Nassau County
Sweetheart Necklaces
Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Friday, Feb. 6, Feb. 10 – 13, Tuesday – Friday, 2:30 – 4 pm
Ages 3 and older
Included with admission: $18
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making a lovely heart necklace. This is a drop-in activity that takes approximately 10 minutes and is yours to keep.
Valentine’s Day Sip & Sew
Green Acres Mall, 2034 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 – 4 pm; Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5 – 7 pm
All ages
Free
Advanced registration required
Celebrate love in style with a cozy, hands-on Valentine’s Day Edition Sip & Sew with Kat LeBlanc, the Wardrobe Therapist. This family-friendly workshop invites kids, teens, and adults to enjoy a fun and creative crafting experience together. Participants will rotate through beginner-friendly activity stations to sew heart-shaped pillows, create Valentine’s Day cards, and design custom bracelets. No prior sewing or crafting experience is needed. All materials, tools, and guided instruction are provided. This event is sponsored by Black Pearl Bubble Tea and Granny’s Table Bakery, and each participant will receive a special treat, including a Pink Bliss bubble tea drink and freshly baked cookies, while supplies last.
Snacks N’ Stories
Seaford Public Library, 2234 Jackson Ave., Seaford
Thursday, Feb. 12, 4 – 5 pm
Ages 5 – 9
Free
Advanced registration required
Join the Library for Valentine’s stories, a film, and a slice of heart-shaped pizza to enjoy.
Valentine’s Day Storycraft
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore
Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 – 11:30 am
Ages 3–8
Free
Advanced registration required
Join the library for picture books and a craft to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Light-Up Bottle Craft Program
Roosevelt Public Library, 27 W Fulton Ave., Roosevelt
Saturday, Feb. 14, noon – 1 pm
Ages 8–14
Free
Advanced registration required
Get ready for a craft that truly glows! Create a personalized decorative bottle with enchanting fairy lights. Decorate your jar with hearts, shells, butterflies to light up your room or give a unique Valentine’s gift!
Stitch & Angel Valentine Skate
United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford
Saturday, Feb. 14, 3 – 5 pm
All ages
$15.50 in advance; $17.50 at the door; $6 non-skating adult; $7 skate rental
Stitch & Angel are bringing the love to the rink this Valentine’s Day. Join them for this special skate session and roll to the sounds of Disney hits!
Suffolk
Hidden Hearts Scavenger Hunt
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
Thursdays – Sundays, 11 am – 4 pm, through Feb. 28.
All ages
Free with $6–$8 admission
Find the hidden hearts in the museum and snag a prize!
Valentine’s Day DIY Crepe Paper Surprise Balls
Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 – 11 am
All ages
$45; $25 members
Children will select from small items at CMEE, like erasers, mini rubix cubes or crystals or can bring their own items like small socks or candies and will create their own surprise ball. Each child will leave with two surprise balls, one to keep and one to gift.
Valentine’s Day Crochet With Ms. Noelle
Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Ages 6 and older
$45 per grown-up/child pair
During this workshop, kids and grown ups will learn basic chains and stitches to create their own Valentine’s Day garland.
Crafty Kid’s Valentine’s Brunch at Claude’s Restaurant at the Southampton Inn
Claude’s Restaurant at the Southampton Inn, 91 Hill St., Southampton
Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 am – 2 pm
Ages 3 and older
$10 workshop fee per child; Á la carte brunch for purchase
Advanced registration required
Make a Valentine’s Day picture frame with the ColorPop Team. Mimosa Bar available for adults. Claude’s award winning brunch and more special surprises!
Valentine’s Crafts for Kids in Pajamas
Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station
Saturday, Feb. 7, 1 pm
Ages 10 and younger
Free
Advanced registration required
Kids can do fun Valentine’s crafts in their pajamas while also donating new pajamas to local charity EJsPJs. WWBA is partnering with EJ’sPJs for an event where kids, preferably dressed in their favorite pajamas, can make some fun Valentine’s Day crafts. Each family is asked to bring a pair of brand-new pajamas, sized newborn to adult, to donate to this wonderful charity.
LIM’s Enchanted Valentine’s Ball: A Magical Princess Experience
Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook
Sunday, Feb. 8, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Ages 3 – 7
$35 per child (includes 1 adult); $30 per member child (includes 1 adult); $20 additional adult ticket
Come dressed in your royal best and join the Enchanted Rose Princess and two of her princess friends for stories, songs, and an exciting, interactive Sweethearts Scavenger Hunt that will send you on a journey around the Carriage Museum to meet the Princesses! Snacks and a small gift included, plus individual photo opportunities with all 3 Princesses during the scavenger hunt.
Baby’s First Valentine’s Day
Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11 am – noon
Ages 3 and younger
$25; $5 members
Advanced registration required
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with music, crafts, free play and more!
Sweetheart Saturday
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 am – 4 pm
Ages 3 and older
Free with Admission: $6 – $8
Bring your sweetie or bestie—it’s 2-for-1 admission today! All visitors can create a “love-message-in-a-bottle” charm to wear.
HeARTS for Art
Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington
Feb. 14 – 15, Saturday and Sunday, noon – 5 pm
Ages 3 and older
Free
Spread the love with Hearts for Art this Valentine’s Day Weekend! Fall in love with a work of art and place a heart in front of your favorite work of art for all to see! Then post on social media with #heartsforart. All visitors will receive a heart to decorate and place in the galleries in front of their favorite work of art.
Mini Valentine’s Inspired by the Sea
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
Saturday, Feb. 14, noon – 2 pm
All ages
Included with admission: $8 – $14
In the 19th century, sailors brought home souvenirs known as Sailors’ Valentines to their loved ones. Most Sailors’ Valentines were made by women in Barbados and were created using tiny local shells enclosed in a hinged octagonal wooden box. Designs were symmetrical and often featured a heart at the center, accompanied by a message such as “Remember Me” or “Forget Me Not.“ Create one of your own inspired by these Valentines from the past.
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