WON’T YOU BE MY VALENTINE?
Events for you and your loved ones.
Chocolate Lovers Festival
February 1 & 2
This festival features a 3 day chocolate celebration. Among the events
planned each year are the Taste of Chocolate, where vendors sell their
wares to taste and purchase, the Chocolate Challenge and many more events.
Old Town Hall, Fairfax, VA. festivalnet.com
Maple Sugaring
February 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23 & 27
Experience the tradition of maple sugaring! Watch the maple sugaring
process. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch us boil down the sap
into sweet maple syrup. Then, sample the finished product. The tastiest
family fun ever! Maple Sugaring Days programs run every Thursday, Saturday
and Sunday in February. Brookside Nature Center, Montgomery Parks, Wheaton,
MD. montgomeryparks.org
Textiles: Valentine’s Heart Pillow
February 2
10:30-11:30 a.m. K-2nd Grade. Create the perfect Valentine’s gift while you
learn to sew! Sew, stuff, and decorate a heart-shaped pillow for yourself
or as a gift. Kid Museum, Bethesda, MD. kid-museum.org
Handmade Valentine Card Workshop
February 8
1 -2:30 p.m. Create one-of-a-kind valentines for someone special! Sign up
the whole family for this fun workshop led by GRACE staff to make some fun,
creative ornaments. (Please note: Parents will need to assist children with
the creation of ornaments, and children must be accompanied by a
participating adult). Greater Reston Arts Center, Reston, VA.
restonarts.org
Make & Take Valentine’s
February 10
10:30-11:15 a.m. Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Come by and make
some creative, fun and different valentine’s for family and friends.
Southern Community Center, Lusby, MD. co.cal.md.us
Tiny Tot Celebration: Little Hearts Valentine’s Day
February 11
Calling all little hearts with lots of love! Join us for our fun-filled
Valentine’s Day event. Little hearts will enjoy the morning exploring
different hands-on stations, such as cookie and card decorating, while
enjoying other activities. A small snack will be provided. Adult assistance
and pre-registration are required. Thomas Farm Community Center, Rockville,
MD. rockvillemd.gov
Twilight Tuesdays – Valentine’s Day Cards (with a message)
February 11
5-8 p.m. Friday is Valentine’s Day. Artist educator, Alma Robinson leads a
family art workshop on designing valentine cards on the theme, Why I Love
My Community. This program is part of the museum’s new Twilight Tuesdays
series of drop-in programs. The museum is open until 8pm every Tuesday. No
registration required. Light refreshments. Something is always happening on
Twilight Tuesdays! Anacostia Community Museum, Washington, DC.
anacostia.si.edu
Valentine’s Day Skate
February 14
4:45-6:15 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Cabin John! Registered skaters
can participate in the afternoon public skate session and join us in the
party rooms to make valentines for their skating friends and family.
Skaters under the age of 6 should have a parent participate in the public
skating and craft portion of the program. Please register the child only.
Fee includes skate rental, public skate admission, and crafts! Cabin John
Ice Rink, Rockville, MD. facebook.com
Valentine’s Day Handi-hour Pop-Up
February 14
5-7 p.m. Celebrate friendship, love, and fun at our annual Valentine’s Day
Handi-hour pop-up in SAAM’s dazzling Kogod Courtyard. Paper, scissors,
stickers, glue, and more are provided for you to make the perfect sweet or
snarky valentine. Free; registration recommended. Registration will open on
January 24, 2020. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC.
americanart.si.edu
Leesburg- Valentine’s Day Cookie Deco
February 15
4-6 p.m. Ages: 13+, tweens ages 10-12 accepted if accompanied by an adult
who is also enrolled in the workshop. Roses are red, violets are blue,
sugar is sweet… and so are Valentine cookies! In this class, Mayra
Garcia from celebrateMe!, will teach you how to make the perfect Royal
Icing consistency to fill and outline your Valentine Cookies. Each student
will receive 10 pre-baked cookies ready to be decorated. Some of the
designs include: Hearts, Flowers, Cupcakes and Teddy Bears. The workshop
will last for 2 hours and will include a box to take your treats home in.
All items and tools needed to decorate will be provided for use during the
workshop only. This class can be a little messy so you’re encouraged to
bring your own apron. ChefScape, Leesburg, VA. facebook.com
Families Unplugged: Nailed It! Valentine’s Treats
February 22
Children must register with an adult. Ages 5 and up. Test your sweet treat
decorating skills at this fun and exciting Families Unplugged event. You
and your family will bake cookies in a variety of Valentine’s Day shapes
and participate in 3 fun decorating challenges. We request that you arrive
on time as Families Unplugged is designed for families to participate in
activities for the entirety of the program. To reduce waste we will utilize
all designated supplies and materials during the class time. Walter Reed
Community Center, Arlington, VA. parks.arlingtonva.us
