NJ Valentine’s Day Events Near Me for Kids, Teens, & Families 2023

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in New Jersey with one of these Local NJ Valentine’s Day Events for kids, teens & families.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 is Valentine’s Day!

We love love love Valentine’s Day! The time to celebrate your love for those around you is VALENTINE’S DAY! Sprinkle some love wherever you can and these great ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in New Jersey with kids and teens will help you do just that.

Start with these simple Valentine’s Day activities

While your kids are making valentines for their classmates it is a great chance to discuss what they love about their friends.

Talk about your love for your family pets and your pet’s love for your kids. Pets are the best examples of unconditional love – take yours for an extra walk or give some special belly rubs to show your love and appreciation!

Grandparents love to be reminded of the love their grandkids have for them, so pick up the phone and let them know! You should love your neighbors too, so drop off a special treat or just give them a hug when you see them in the neighborhood.

What else can you do to get the kids in the Valentine’s Day mood? Whether you have a fancy dinner or just order in pizza, go out to do something or stay in for the night, celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family with these low cost or free NJ Valentine’s Day events near me and you from the Jersey Family Fun Calendar of Events or one of our other family date night ideas below.

We share with you loving storytimes, beautiful ice carving celebrations, chocolate spectaculars and of course crafts and card making. The events below appeal to all ages and start before Valentine’s Day so don’t delay! Mark your calendars soon for the events you want to attend and register for the ones that require registration. Tis the season to get out and celebrate LOVE!

Which of these New Jersey Valentine’s Day events will you attend with your kids?

Calendar of Free or Almost Free NJ Valentine’s Day Events

See this month’s NJ Valentine’s Day events at a glance. Click on any day’s dot for a complete listing of that day’s Valentine-themed events. Click on any event title for more information. Or keep scrolling for more nearby Valentine’s Day events listed by region and county.

Local New Jersey Valentine’s Day Events for kids

We’re currently working to update our Valentine’s Day in New Jersey guide for 2023.

START HERE >>> New Jersey Valentine’s Day events happening in your favorite stores.

• Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshop Valentine’s Day Project confirmed for 2023
• Michaels Make Break Crafts – February events will have a Valentine’s Day focus.
• JCPenney Kids Zone Events – At February events kids will create your own Panda or Sloth Valentine.

Visit one of the following NJ Valentine’s Day events in North Jersey

These New Jersey Valentine’s Day events for kids are happening in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties. Head to your local library, store, or park for some celebrations of love!

Bergen County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Fair Lawn – Valentine’s Day Party in Fair Lawn at Fair Lawn Library
• Glen Rock – Valentine’s Day Craft at Glen Rock Library
• Hawthorne – Valentine’s Day Craft in Hawthorne at the Hawthorne Library
• Hasbrouck Heights –
  • Valentine’s Day Craft in Hasbrouck Heights at Hasbrouck Heights Library
  • Valentine’s Day Teen Celebration in Hasbrouck Heights at Hasbrouck Heights Library
• Ho-Ho-Kus – Valentine’s Day Story Time in Ho-Ho-Kus at Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library
• River Vale
  • Valentine’s Day Craft with Story Time in River Vale at River Vale Library
• Saddle Brook – Valentine’s Day Crafts in Saddle Brook at Saddle Brook Library

Essex County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Belleville – Valentine’s Day Take Home Kit in Belleville at Belleville Public Library
• Nutley – Valentine’s Day Anti-Valentine Party at Nutley Library

Hudson County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Hoboken – Valentine’s Day Story Time in Hoboken at Hoboken Library

Morris County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Lake Hiawatha
• Madison
  • Valentine’s Day Craft in Madison at the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
• Parsippany – Valentine’s Day Craft in Parsippany at Parsippany-Troy Hills Library

Passaic County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Wayne – Valentine’s Day Story Time and Snack in Wayne at Wayne Library

Sussex County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Newton
  • Valentine’s Day Craft in Newton at Dennis Branch Library
  • Valentine’s Day Craft in Newton at Main Library
• Sparta – Valentine’s Day Story Time and Craft in Sparta at Sparta Library
• Stanhope – Valentine’s Day Craft in Stanhope at Louise Childs Branch Library
• Vernon – Valentine’s Day Craft in Vernon at Dorothy Henry Branch Library

Union County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Elizabeth – Valentine’s Day Pop Up Shop in Elizabeth
• Westfield – The February 5, 2023 Story Time and Craft in Westfield at Miller-Cory House Museum will have a Valentine’s Day focus.

Warren County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Blairstown – Valentine’s Day Party in Blairstown

Visit one of the following NJ Valentine’s Day events in Central Jersey

These New Jersey Valentine’s Day events for kids are happening in the central or middle part of New Jersey such as in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Hunterdon, and Somerset County. Head to your local library, store, or park for some celebrations of love!

Mercer County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• East Windsor – Valentine’s Day Party in East Windsor at Hickory Corner Branch Library
• Ewing
  • Valentine’s Day Story Time and Craft in Ewing Township at Ewing Branch Library
  • Valentine’s Day STEM Activity in Ewing at Ewing Branch Library
• West Windsor – Valentine Storytime at West Windsor Branch Library

Middlesex County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Middlesex – Valentine’s Day Party in Middlesex at Middlesex Public Library
• Monroe – Valentine’s Day Crafts at Monroe Township Library

Monmouth County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

Valentine’s Day Bazaar in Asbury Park

Don’t miss the Asbury Park Valentine’s Bazaar. Celebrate local love in the City by the Sea! This is the 7th year for this annual Valentine’s event in Asbury Park!

• Atlantic Highlands – Valentine’s Day Party in Atlantic Highlands
• Upper Freehold – Valentine’s Day Craft at Historic Walnford
• Marlboro – Valentine’s Day Craft in Marlboro at Marlboro Branch Library
• Spring Lake – Valentine’s Day Story Time in Spring Lake at Spring Lake Library

Hunterdon County Valentine’s Day Events

Somerset County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Bound Brook – Valentine’s Day Craft in Bound Brook
• Hillsborough – Valentine’s Day Celebration in Hillsborough
• Montgomery – Valentine’s Day Craft in Montgomery
• North Plainfield – Valentine’s Day Party in North Plainfield

Visit one of the following New Jersey Valentine’s Day events in South Jersey

Last but not least these New Jersey Valentine’s Day events are happening in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem County. Head to your local library, store, or park for some celebrations of love!

Atlantic County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Hammonton – Valentine’s Day Craft in Hammonton
• Mays Landing – Valentine’s Day Craft in Mays Landing
• Ventnor – Valentine’s Day Craft in Ventor City at Ventnor Branch Library

Burlington County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Medford – Valentine’s Day Free Child Admission with Valentine in Medford at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Camden County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

Cape May County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Cape May Court House
  • Valentine’s Day Craft in Cape May Court House
  • Valentine’s Day Dance Party in Cape May Court House
• Lower Township – Valentine’s Day Dance in Lower Township at Lower Township Library
• Upper Township – Valentine’s Day Dance Party in Upper Township
• Woodbine – Valentine’s Day Craft in Woodbine

Cumberland County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

Gloucester County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Glassboro
  • Valentine’s Day Family Craft in Glassboro at Glassboro Public Library
  • Valentine’s Day STEM in Glassboro at Glassboro Public Library
• Greenwich Township – Valentine’s Day Craft in Greenwich Township at Greenwich Township Library
• Mullica Hill
  • Valentine’s Day Craft for Teens in Mullica Hill at Mullica Hill Library
  • Valentine’s Day Reading Party in Mullica Hill at Mullica Hill Library

Ocean County NJ Valentine’s Day Events 2023

• Barnegat – Valentine’s Day Chocolate Making in Barnegat
• Berkeley – Valentine’s Day Teen Party in Berkeley
• Point Pleasant – Valentine’s Day Bingo in Point Pleasant
• Point Pleasant Beach – Valentine’s Day Storytime in Point Pleasant Beach
• Toms River
  • Valentine’s Day Bingo in Toms River
  • Valentine’s Day Preschool Storytime and Craft in Toms River
• Tuckerton – Valentine’s Day Dance Party in Tuckerton
• Waretown – Valentine’s Day Craft in Waretown

Salem County NJ Valentine’s Day Events

Plan a Valentine’s Day date with the kids at one of these great Attractions

These family-friendly attractions are open over Valentine’s Day weekend and would make for a great family date on Valentine’s Day. Use our affiliate links to learn more and get discount tickets.

Valentine’s Day family activity ideas in New Jersey

If you’re looking for more ideas for Valentine’s Day family activities near me in New Jersey try one of these family activity ideas, all would make for a ‘love’ly family date night.

Take a walk among the animals

Valentine’s Day weekend the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is offering free admission to children who bring in a handmade Valentine’s Day card for the animals. The cards are going to be on display in the Nature Center for all to enjoy! Learn more about this sweet Valentine’s Day activity in our event listing.

Build a memory together

At the Legoland Discovery Center New Jersey you can build more than sculptures, build memories with your kids as you take a Lego-building class together, train to be a NINJAGO master ninja, go on a ride made out of Legos, or watch one of their 4D movies. Buy your discount Legoland Discovery Center New Jersey tickets with us and save time and money on your Valentine’s family date.

Have a dance among sea creatures

When you visit Sea Life Aquarium New Jersey you can walk hand in hand with the kids watching seahorses, eels, turtles, fish and more. Make sure you stop by the jellyfish exhibity where the neon lights overhead make for a fun disco dance party. Don’t visit though without buying your discount tickets to Sea Life Aquarium New Jersey through us.

Get treated like a queen with a family date to Medieval Times New Jersey

Time being treated like a queen. A meal you don’t have to cook. A knightly battle the whole family will enjoy. All of these reasons make for why a trip to the Medieval Times New Jersey can be a memorable way for your family to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Just as we do for Legoland Discovery Center we can offer our readers discount tickets to Medieval Times New Jersey.

Valentine’s Day Family Activity Ideas in New York City

Stop for something sweet for your Valentine’s

NYC Candy Stores: Sweeten your visit to New York with gifts from around the City. At M&M’s World Times Square, create customized M&M’s candies with your own image and personal message for special someone. Make a stop at the Hershey’s Chocolate World location in Times Square! And with two locations in NYC, Dylan’s Candy Bar offers everything your sweet tooth could want in a bright, fun and memorable store. It’s a sweet family date in NYC.

How about a little comedy?

It’s not often that you hear the phrases “family friendly” and “improv comedy” in the same sentence, but that’s exactly what you get with this fun and funny show. Improv 4 Kids comes to the Broadway Comedy Club with an entertaining production that has impressed audiences of all ages in New York City and nationwide. No two versions are ever the same as the high-energy troupe Eight Is Never Enough creates songs and skits on the spot based on audience suggestions. Lots of audience volunteers get to join the action on stage, too. The troupe has played off-Broadway at the Lambs Theatre in New York City and presented more than 1,000 performances at the Laugh Factory in Times Square and the New York Improv. Get your tickets for one of their February performances. Tickets are less than $10 each.

More New York City Family Date Ideas

• See the Blue Man Group
• Enjoy a cruise taking in sites of the Statue of Liberty and the NYC Skyline