Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boise with your kids? Whether you’re planning something festive, cozy, creative, or active, there are so many sweet ways to make memories together this weekend.
Here are 10 family-friendly Valentine’s ideas in Boise — from special events to simple traditions you can start at home.
1. Boise With Kids Preschool + Kindergarten Fair
Find your child’s perfect pre-k and kindergarten match. Walk around, meet amazing educators, and get the information you need to make confident decisions about your child’s early education journey. Find more info and RSVP here for this free event!
2. Plan a Dessert Crawl
From ice cream to donuts to macarons and more! Let each family member pick a place and grab a sweet treat from each location. Try Flourish Bakery, Pastry Perfection, The Stil, Janjou Pâtisserie, Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe, and so many more great local spots for some tasty treats.
3. Phil the Love: Boise Phil Family Concert
Join the Boise Phil and Music Director Eric Garcia for their second annual family-friendly concert for all ages, Phil the Love! Enjoy an unforgettable Valentine’s afternoon of classical music with a full orchestra as they present a one-hour condensed performance perfect for all music lovers! Find info here.
4. Mommy & Me – V-Day Family Day Painting Class
Join Painting With a Twist for their family day paint class, an upbeat and welcoming event designed especially for families with kids ages 7 and up. Whether you’re a young artist or just young at heart, this guided painting experience is all about creativity, connection, and having a blast. Find info here.
5. CBH Hearts Across the Valley Love Run
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in an active and meaningful way at the Hearts Across the Valley Love Run! Choose between a 5K run or a 1-mile run/walk along the scenic Boise Greenbelt. Find info here.
6. Valentine’s Crafts at the Library!
Every second Saturday of the month, the Library! At Cole and Ustick offers a kids crafts program from 11:00-12:00. On Valentine’s Day, they will be making valentines. You can also check the library located nearest you to see if there’s a craft near you.
7. Free Pottery Saturdays
Every Saturday, the Art Room Coffee House serves more than just coffee. They open their doors to their pottery studio and let anyone create for free! The Art Room provides the clay, glaze, firings, and instructions – you just need to show up. If pottery isn’t your thing, no worries. They also have a house full of art supplies that you can use to paint, draw, or color. Saturday @ the Art Room is a great place for kids as well – they always have kid friendly crafts and a room upstairs with chalk walls! Find info here.
8. Random Acts of Love
This Valentine’s Day, try a random act of love as a family! You can leave kind notes at Camel’s Back Park, deliver cards to a senior center, pay for someone’s coffee, bring treats to a neighbor, or donate your time at an animal shelter to spread the love! If you want some Idaho-specific Valentine’s Day cards to give out, find some here!
9. Cozy Valentine’s Day at Home
Keep the love at home with a cozy Valentine’s Day with just the fam. You could do some Valentine’s Day crafts making cards for each other, grandparents, or friends. Watch a movie like Lady and the Tramp, Beauty and the Beast, or Enchanted. Make some dessert fondue by melting some chocolate and dipping some graham crackers, fruit, or marshmallows! Let kids help decorate the table or living room with paper hearts. Sometimes the simplest nights become the sweetest memories.
10. Parents Night Out
Let the kids have fun while you have a night out for dinner by taking part in a Parent’s Night Out event! Wings Center and Sound and Stage have Parent’s Night Out events so the kids can play while you get a night out. Or, bring the kids with you! Little Cupid’s Celebration at The Melting Pot with Kids is a way to include the kids on your night out. This special family-friendly Valentine’s experience includes a rose upon arrival, a keepsake photo at our photo area, and a fun get-to-know-you quiz during your dining experience – all paired with a delicious three-course fondue meal. Find info here.
Valentine’s Day in Boise doesn’t have to be extravagant to be special. Whether you choose a fun run, a painting class, or a cozy night at home, what kids remember most is time together. Which one will your family try this year? Did we forget something? Let us know!