Ahh, Valentine’s Day—a time for love, chocolate, and attempting to plan a romantic date night without your kids noticing and demanding to come along. Whether you're looking for a sweet family-friendly event, a rare and glorious night out without sticky fingers on your plate, or just some at-home activities that won’t end in glitter everywhere, we've got you covered.
Check out these Valentine’s Day events and activities happening in Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, and the entire Cumberland Valley!
Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in Harrisburg and West Shore
Let’s be honest, Valentine’s Day changes drastically once you have kids. Gone are the days of fancy candlelit dinners—now you’re knee-deep in construction paper hearts and wondering why glue sticks don’t actually stick. But don’t worry, these local events are fun for the whole family!
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DIY Valentine’s Fun at Home (For When Babysitters Are Scarce)
Can’t find a babysitter? Or let’s be real, don’t want to spend $20/hour just to eat overpriced pasta? Here are some fun, low-maintenance ways to celebrate at home with your little valentines:
- 3 Simple Ways To Say 'I Love You' On Valentine's Day
- 💖 Get crafty with a DIY Valentine’s Day suncatcher! Easy Crafts For Kids: How To Make a Valentine's Day Suncatcher
- 😂 Share the laughs with funny Valentine’s Day puns! My Punny Valentine: 100 Perfect Puns for Valentine's Day
- 💌 Have a Valentine’s Mailbox Party – Let your kids decorate shoeboxes, then "deliver" little love notes to each other. (Just be prepared for complaints if someone only gets one card and a sibling gets ten.)
- 🍪 Bake up some love – Heart-shaped cookies, cupcakes, or even pink pancakes—because you know they’ll eat it if it’s a fun color.
- 🎶 Have a Valentine's Dance Party! – Create a playlist of love-themed songs and have a dance-off (just be warned: kids have unlimited energy, and you do not).
Be sure to check back as we update this guide with more Valentine’s Day events in Harrisburg and West Shore! Have a tip about a local event or special we should include? Submit it here!
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