15 Fun Valentine’s Day Events in Los Angeles

Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids

Updated for 2026

Valentine’s Day, the day of love and friendship, is always celebrated on February 14^th. In honor of this special day, we’ve compiled a list of Family Events in Los Angeles happening on Valentine’s Day and/or during Valentine’s Week. 

Valentine’s Day Kandi
Paramount Library
16254 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, CA, 90723

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity and color! Learn about the holiday’s traditions and discover the history of kandi culture. Then make your own beaded bracelets or keychains to share with friends and show a little love this Valentine’s Day. This event will be held in the meeting room on Saturday, February 7^th from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Teens are welcome.

Related: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home

Neon Hearts Greeting Card
Culver City Julian Dixon Library
4975 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA, 90230

“Join us for a fun and creative, heart-themed arts and crafts program! Make a neon heart greeting card, then share your handmade artwork with someone special this Valentine’s Day. All supplies are provided.” This event will be held in the meeting room on Saturday, February 7^th from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Adults are welcome.

Decorate Your Own Valentine’s Day Box
Willowbrook Library
11737 Wilmington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90059

“Ever wonder why Valentine’s Day exists?! And why do we give out little cards with goodies?! Come join us to learn about the history, myths and facts about Valentine’s Day and then create your own Valentine’s Day box!” This event will be held in the meeting room on Monday, February 9^th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Children ages 5 – 12 with a parent are welcome.

DIY Science: Valentine Light-Up Card
East Los Angeles Library
4837 East 3rd Street, East Los Angeles, CA, 90022

Children will learn how to create an electrical circuit on paper using copper tape, a battery, and an LED light in this fun STEAM activity. All supplies are provided. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. This event will be held in the meeting room on Tuesday, February 10^th from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Children ages 5 – 12 with a parent are welcome.

Valentine Rose Cookies
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library
4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Have you ever wondered how to make cookies? Then this is the workshop for you. Come and try your hand at making rose cookies for Valentine’s Day and learn about the history and traditions of the holiday. This event will be held in the meeting room on Wednesday, February 11^th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Children ages 5 – 12 with a parent are welcome.

Decorate Your Own Valentine Box
Lomita Library
24200 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA, 90717

“Join us for this mindful craft and learn the history of the Valentine’s Day holiday. Then decorate your very own art box using a variety of different materials and techniques.” This event will be held in the meeting room on Wednesday, February 11^th from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Children ages 6 – 12 with a parent are welcome.

Love Modern Art Canvas for Adults
San Fernando Library
217 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando, CA 91340

Celebrate American artist Robert Indiana’s iconic Love pop art piece by recreating the image on your own canvas and mini easel. This event will be held in the meeting room on Wednesday, February 11^th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Adults are welcome.

MakMo: LED Greeting Cards
East Rancho Dominguez Library
4420 East Rose Street, East Rancho Dominguez, CA, 90221

Brighten someone’s day—literally! In this hands-on program, kids will design and create their own greeting cards that really light up! This event will be held in the meeting room on Thursday, February 12^th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Children ages 5 – 12 with a parent are welcome.

Foil Transfer Valentines
Atwater Village Branch Library
3379 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Create a fun valentine with paper, markers, aluminum foil, and water. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 10^th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Children ages 5 – 12 with a parent are welcome.

Valentine’s Day Storytime & Crafts
Angeles Mesa Branch Library
2700 W. 52nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Love is in the air, and Valentine’s cards are waiting to be crafted for family and friends. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 11^th from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Children ages 5 – 12 with a parent are welcome.

Kids Crafternoon: Valentine’s Day Cards
Valley Plaza Branch Library
12311 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605

Let’s get crafty! Make a sweet Valentine’s card for your family or friends. This event will be held on Thursday, February 12^th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Children ages 5 – 12 with a parent are welcome.

Happy Valentine’s Day Storytime
Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Celebrate love and friendship with stories, songs, and more! This event will be held on Saturday, February 14^th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Children ages 3 – 8 with a parent are welcome. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Annual Valentinemania!
Big Sunday
1741 N. Cherokee Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028

Big Sunday is hosting its annual Valentinemania celebration on Saturday, February 14^th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This fun Valentine’s Day party will once again be a chance for volunteers to come together at a local senior center to celebrate this special day. They’ll get to help make Valentine’s for others who may also be struggling, plus Pop Rocks Band will provide live band karaoke. And if you can’t make it to the party, join afterward to deliver them around town. Details and sign-up information are available online.

Valentine’s Day
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Pretend City Children’s Museum on Saturday, February 14^th. Children will also have the opportunity to participate in heart-filled activities and enjoy sweet surprises. Space is limited, with ticket information is available online.

Victorian Valentine Tour
Grier Musser Museum
403 S. Bonnie Brae St., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Families are invited to visit the Grier Musser Museum on Sunday, February 2^nd for the museum’s Annual Victorian Valentine Tour. Visitors will have the opportunity to see antique Valentines, Teddy Bears, and Kewpie Dolls on display. Tours are offered at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission fee includes tour and refreshments. ($18 per adult, $6 per child) Call for reservations (213) 413-1814. 

Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website WendyKennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).

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