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18 Fun Events to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Wheaton

💌 Crafts, science experiments, cooking classes, parties and more! 💌

By Macaroni Kid Wheaton January 25, 2024

Celebrating Valentine's Day looks a lot different once you have kids. Luckily, we have lots of ways for you to celebrate the day of love with your littlest loved ones! We've rounded up the best local Valentine's Day Events and Activities around Wheaton, IL. Many of these events sell out quick so don't delay on registering early!

Get Some Heart Shaped Food!

There are so many local businesses offering heart shaped food, desserts and more! What a fun way to celebrate the holiday, your kids are sure to get a kick out of it!

Valentine's Day Party!

We LOVE our customers so much, that we’re throwing a party! Stop by between 3 & 6pm and have some fun with us! We’ll have experiments, face painting, DIY puzzles, games, prizes, light refreshments and more! Free and all ages. 

American Science & Surplus
33W361 Roosevelt Rd (Route 38), West Chicago, IL

Tuesday February 13th | 3:00 - 6:00 pm




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Make a Victorian Valentine 

Free Event! Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, afternoon workshop. 

DuPage County Historical Museum
102 E. Wesley St. Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 510-4941

Saturday February 3rd | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Saturday February 10th | 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Can't make it in-person during these times? Pick up an at-home craft kit at the DuPage County Historical Museum's front desk for $15/kit anytime until February 13th, reserve your kit HERE


Valentine's Day Family Night at Chick fil A!

Join us for a FREE special Valentine themed craft/activity. Don't forget to pickup your heart-shaped tray of cookies or brownies to take home to your Valentine!

Chick-fil-A Bloomingdale
354 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale IL 60108
(630) 980-5088

Tuesday February 13th | 5:30 - 7:30 pm


Hooray for Valentine's Day! (Ages 3-K +Guardian)

Come to our special Valentine's Day program where we will enjoy stories, activities, and a treat! Registration opens February 1st at 9:00 am

Glenside Library
25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights IL 60139

Wednesday February 14th | 10:30am - 11:15am



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Enjoy a Sweet Sparkle Valentine's Day Ice Cream Cone

Free Valentine's Sparkle Cone with the purchase of any scoop! One per customer. Must mention Valentines day promo.

Kimmer's Ice Cream
109 E. Front St. Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 765-7704

Wednesday February 14th, 12pm-9pm

Free Studio Passes at Mucci World - Yorktown Mall

Join us on Valentine’s Day where we will be offering FREE standard studio passes in BOTH locations! Pre-registration + $10 deposit required. Does not include cost of item, firing, or gloss.

Arts and Crafts Studio by Mucci World
201 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 785-3070

Wednesday February 14th, all day




Sweetheart Swim at Goldfish Glen Ellyn

Join us for a Valentine's Day-themed Family Swim. Light refreshments and a craft will be provided (can be done in the facility or taken home for later)! $10 per swimmer, pre-registration required.

Goldfish Glen Ellyn
545 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Friday February 16th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM






Jr. Young Chefs Valentines Sugar Cookies w/ Sanding Sugar

Jr. Chefs work together in groups to mix up cookie dough. They will cut out their own heart cookies and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Each chef will bring home heart cookies to share! $22 per child, if you're new to The Kitchen Table, your child will receive an apron and bag at your first class!

The Kitchen Table
301 W Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 384-9034

Saturday February 17th 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM



Decorate Valentines for Veterans

Decorate a Valentines Day card for our Veterans to show your appreciation! Valentines can be dropped off before Wednesday, January 31st. All valentines will be delivered to Illinois Veterans Homes and Veterans Hospitals before the holiday.

Glendale Heights Sports Hub 
250 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights IL 60139

Drop off Valentines before Wednesday January 31st



feathers, beads, and bits of fabric for victorian valentine craft


Make a Victorian Valentine 

Free Event! Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, afternoon workshop. 

DuPage County Historical Museum
102 E. Wesley St. Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 510-4941

Saturday February 3rd | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Saturday February 10th | 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Can't make it in-person during these times? Pick up an at-home craft kit at the DuPage County Historical Museum's front desk for $15/kit anytime until February 13th, reserve your kit HERE





Make a Valentine's Basket

The free Home Depot workshops are back to being in-person, every 1st Saturday of the Month. This month's craft is a cute basket, the perfect gift for anyone this Valentine's Day!

The Home Depot
475 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream IL 60188
(630) 462-8607

Saturday February 3th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Make Valentines Day Cards

Come in-store for a come and go event that takes about 15 minutes to make. All supplies included! Free, register online to save your spot!

Michaels 
Bloomingdale Square and Finley Square

Sunday February 4th, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm




My Gym Valentine's Day Party

You're invited to our My Gym Valentine's Dance for Valentine's treats, themed games, special dances, a Valentine's craft, and lots of My Gym fun! Feel free to dress up for this special date night, or come as you are! We will have photo opportunities too. This event is sure to be popular, don't wait, register today! This event is for adults and kids age 2 and up. Each child must have a ticket, adults are free. 

My Gym Wheaton
43 Danada Square E, Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 221-0555

Friday February 9, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm




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Love Bug Dance

Groove out with Bach to Rock’s family-friendly DJ, indulge in sweet treats, remember the evening with special photo-ops, explore a variety of fun activities, and play in the Museum’s exhibits. $22/non-member ($10/member)

DuPage Children's Museum
301 N Washington St, Naperville IL 60540
(630) 637- 8000

Thursday, February 8, 2023 | 5:30 – 8:00 pm


Hunt for the Hearts

Are you on a hunt for love? Join in an adventurous hunt across the Park District as you solve clues to find hearts we’ve  hidden throughout the Glen Ellyn parks. Hearts can be traded for prizes at Spring Avenue  Recreation Center. The more hearts you find, the better prizes you win. 

Friday February 9th - Sunday February 11th | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm





Make Butterfly Painted Rocks

Come in-store for a come and go event that takes about 15 minutes to make. All supplies included! Free, register online to save your spot! This week you are making painted rocks that look like butterflies.

Michaels 
Bloomingdale Square and Finley Square

Saturday February 10th, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


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WeGo Workshop - DIY Bath Bombs

Engage your STEAM skills and showcase your imagination as you create fun projects! Every month there will be something exciting and new to make and take. Supervised and assisted by ARC staff. Make your own bath bombs with all-natural ingredients and choice of scents and colors. Keep them to enjoy this fizzing science project for yourself or gift to your favorite Valentine!

ARC Center - West Chicago Park District
201 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-9474

Saturday February 10th | 10:00 am - 11:30 am




Make a Cactus Valentine Bag

The JC Penney monthly kid's zone is hosting an adorable craft this month to help celebrate Valentine's Day - kids get everything they need to craft and decorate these valentines bags, along with a lanyard and pin to keep track of their crafting successes, while parents get a special coupon to spend!

JC Penney
175 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard IL 60148

Saturday February 10th | 11am-12pm 




Make a Chalkboard Message Center & Vase

Your mini-DIYer will love this special Valentine's workshop as the build a chalkboard that doubles as a vase. It's the perfect way to say I Love You all year long. Reservations required - register early as it fills quickly!

Lowe's
400 West Army Trail, Carol Stream, IL 60188

(630) 456-9004

Saturday February 10th | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Valentine's Dance for Parents & Kids

Bring your little sweetheart/s for a night of fun including two live DJ's, El Show De Shaggy and DJ Gigi, dancing and dinner (chicken strips and mac n cheese), provided by Catering with Elegance. Fee: $15R/$20NR

Addison Park District
120 E Oak St Addison, IL, 60101

Friday February 9th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Grab and Go Craft Kits- "Love You to Pieces" Valentine Puzzle Wreath

Make an adorable Valentine wreath made with a recycled cardboard box, paint and puzzle pieces that will be treasured for a long time. Kits limited, as long as supplies last.

Winfield Public Library 
0s291 Winfield Rd, Winfield IL 60190
(630) 653-7599

Tuesday January 30th, All Day

Sweethearts Ball

Come dressed in your best party outfit to celebrate love and friendship with a little dancing, stories and a simple craft. For ages 2-6.

Warrenville Public Library
28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville IL 60555

Monday February 12th, 10:00 - 11:15 AM


Ready for even more fun?   Your kids will LOVE the surprise of celebrating Valentine's Day with a heart shaped pizza or sweet treat! Check out our list of local restaurants and places around Wheaton, IL offering heart shaped food HERE.


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