Share the love! February means Valentine’s Day fun, and it’s a great excuse to celebrate love for your family. Show your kids how much you love them and take them to a fun Valentine’s event in Calgary!
Staples Kids’ Event | February 4, 2026
Take the kids to Staples for this free Valentine’s event. They’ll be making Paper Roses Valentine’s Day Cards.
Michaels Kids’ Club | February 7 and 14, 2026
Grab the kids for these fun crafts! Michaels Kids’ Club will be making a Valentine’s Card for the first week and a Valentine’s Keychain and Mardi Gras Mask for the second week. If you have older kids, check out Michaels MakeBreak.
Calgary Jazz Orchestra: Art of Romance Art of Soul | February 8, 2026
There is no show like the Calgary Jazz Orchestra: Art of Romance, Art of Soul concert that resonates for the perfect Valentine’s night out. The dynamic and high-energy concert features music in the classic style of the swinging ‘50s and ‘60s.
cSpace Marda Loop Love Letters Art Showcase | February 12, 2026
Head to cSPACE Marda Loop for their Valentine’s showcase, Love Letters. It’s a celebration of the arts that extends beyond Valentine’s Day, featuring free activities, creative demonstrations, live music, and more.
Roller Palace Valentine’s Day on Wheels | February 14, 2026
Roller Palace (formerly House of Skate) is a terrific place to go roller skating. You can rent skates or bring your own and enjoy an active skating session at their wonderful facility. Grab your wheels and get rolling for Valentine’s Day on Wheels!
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Valentine’s Brunch | February 15, 2026
Safari Lodge, in the heart of Destination Africa at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique Calgary brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a themed Valentine’s brunch.
WP Puppet Theatre’s Puppet Pop-Up Studio | February 16, 2026
Head to the Bowness Community Association on Family Day for a FREE Puppet Workshop. You can create your own heart puppet, inspired by Valentine’s Day.
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest | All Month
While not specifically Valentine’s themed (but chocolate!), the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest is a great opportunity to take a little one on a date.
Dessert Destinations
It’s often the afterthought at the end of the meal, but sometimes, it should be the main event. Often less expensive than going out for a full meal, it’s a delightful way to still splurge and add some celebration to your life. Meet up with friends, treat your kids, or plan a date night: these delicious and decadent treats will add some sweetness to your life!
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Local Candy Stores
There’s something iconic about a candy store. It’s a child’s wonderland, with sugary sweet delights that are often colourful and always delicious. Even adults can’t always resist the lure of the candy store, especially when they find nostalgic sweets that bring back those happy, carefree days of childhood. Sure, you can buy candy at any corner store or supermarket, but check out one of our favourite local Calgary candy stores for something really special.
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February Date Night
Ah, Valentine’s Day, when the thoughts of parents turn to leaving their kids at home with a babysitter and going out for an evening that doesn’t involve sippy cups and colouring sheets. I don’t know about you, but when I had young kids, I was happy to grab a coffee at Tim Hortons, as long as it was sans kids. It meant I didn’t have to share my doughnut. Let’s plan a February Date Night!
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