Celebrate love in all its forms this Valentineās Day! Whether youāre planning a romantic date, a fun outing with friends, or a heartfelt family gathering, this is your chance to make magical memories with the special people in your life. Check out our guide for festive Valentine’s Day Events before, during, and after February 14, 2026.
Valentine’s Day Events in Edmonton
Michaels Valentine’s Makebreak & Kids Club Events
š February 1, 7, 8 & 14 | Michaels Makebreak and Kids Club events are back with fun, themed activities for Valentine’s Day. Kids can make a Valentine’s Card or Keychain for free at the Saturday Kids Club. On Sundays, you can buy a canvas and get all the materials and instructions for free to create your own masterpiece, like a Valentine’s Pollock Painting or a Valentine’s Mason Jar.
Staples Kids: Paper Roses Valentine’s Day Cards
š February 4 | Register via Eventbrite to make your own Paper Roses Valentine’s Day Cards. This event is FREE through local Staples stores.
Celiac Kids Connect for a Valentineās Jump
š February 7 | Join Celiac Kids Connect for a Valentineās Jump at Launchpad Trampoline Park! Register in advance, wear red or pink, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of jumping and Valentineās fun.
RONA Kiddos Workshops ā Valentine’s Wish Box
š February 7 | Children ages 5-12 are invited to assemble and make a Valentineās Wish Box in-store! Beverages and snacks are also served at these FREE events ā first-come, first-served.
In Love with Local: Galentineās Market
February 7 & 8 | Clear your weekend plans and get ready for the In Love with Local: Galentineās Market by Malla MRKT at Kingsway Mall. Shop for gifts or treat yourself with local goodies from over 35 amazing makers. Whether you want a fun place for a mother-daughter outing or retail therapy with your girl friends, this event has all the girly Valentineās vibes you could want!
Tours for Tots: Be My Valentines
š February 11 | Families with children ages 3-5 are invited to join the Art Gallery of Alberta for free Valentine’s-themed art exploration, where children can make their own Valentine’s cards with oil pastels and collage materials.
Sweet Treats & Latte Festival
February 12-22 | Spread the love by treating your loved ones to specialty baked goodies and lattes from various coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants in Old Strathcona. There are even dog-friendly treats, so no family members feel left out!
Valentineās Workshop at The Makery
February 13 | Kids ages 7 to 12 can unleash their inner creativity at The Makery’s Valentineās Workshop. This 3-hour kids-only event includes decorating gourmet chocolate strawberries, crafting a heart-shaped keepsake box, designing custom bracelets, and delicious red velvet mocktails. Reserve your spot in advance!
Cupids & Castles at The Brick Bin
February 13 | Build your own castle creation at Cupids & Castles at The Brick Bin! Learn new building techniques from a local Lego master and bring home your unique creation. This event is open to everyone ages 8 and up, and all skill levels are welcome.
Indigenous Valentine Workshop at Leduc Arts Foundry
February 13 | Get creative with the Indigenous Beaded Valentine Heart Workshop at Leduc Arts Foundry! Kids 10 and up will explore the vibrant history of indigenous beadwork and make their own Valentineās creation using a variety of techniques and materials.
Build a Penguin Mailbox at The Home Depot Kids Workshop
š February 14 | Be sure to register ahead of time online to build and paint an adorable Valentine’s Penguin Mailbox with your 5-12 year old. Don’t miss out on this fun and FREE activity!
Penguins: A Love Story in IMAX 3D
February 14 | Celebrate love in all its forms with the latest featured film, Penguins: A Love Story in IMAX 3D at TELUS World of Science ā Edmonton! This heartwarming tale about a colony of Penguins in South Africa hits the big screen on Valentine’s Day.
Valentineās Cookie Decorating at Tesoro
February 14 | Get creative with Valentineās Day Cookie Decorating at Tesoro! Each ticket comes with a box of six cookies, all the decorating supplies you need, and a FREE donut for kids once they are done decorating.
Rings of Love Games at City of Edmonton Recreation Centres
February 14 | Celebrate Valentineās Day with the Rings of Love Games at City of Edmonton Recreation Centres! Enjoy a pool party, crafting, and some friendly competition at this Olympics-inspired event at participating Rec Centres.
Valentineās Candlelight Painting Night
February 14 | Get creative with your loved ones at the Valentineās Candlelight Painting Night at Pottery Clay CafĆ©. Whether youāre celebrating with a partner, family, or friends, enjoy delicious Valentineās-themed treats, photo props, and a two-and-a-half-hour painting session surrounded by candlelight.
Rosslyn Community Valentineās Day Dance
š February 14 | Take part in a family-friendly evening of music and dancing at the Rosslyn Community Valentineās Day Dance. Whether you want to celebrate love, family, or friendship, this is sure to be a great event.
Valentineās Party at Salto Gymnastics
February 14 | Looking for a few hours of kid-free time on Valentineās Day? Drop your kids off for a Valentineās Party at Salto Gymnastics. This event for kids ages 6 to 12 will include games, crafts, gym activities, and, of course, gymnastics! Sign up now to reserve your spot.
Vintage & Vinyls on Valentines
February 14-15 | Head to Be Coffee and celebrate love at the Vintage & Vinyls on Valentineās Day pop-up event! Take a picture at the Emerald Vintage Photo Booth, enjoy themed drinks and treats, and shop vinyl records in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Family Day Weekend at Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
š February 14 & 15 | Enjoy the free, family-friendly festivities during Family Day Weekend at Old Strathcona Farmersā Market! The event features live music, maple taffy, Valentineās Olaf, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, Valentineās bannock and tiramisu, giveaways, and more!
Parentās Night Out at Ortona
February 21 | Drop your kids off for Valentineās-themed fun at the Parentās Night Out event at Ortona! The kids will enjoy themed games and gymnastics, a candy land obstacle course, cookie decorating, and a movie, while you enjoy a well-deserved night off. Register in advance to reserve your spot.
Kids Night Out Events for a Parents Night Off
Book a fun night for the kids and get some much-needed one-on-one time with your favourite adult – or some time for yourself! We love that so many of our favourite kid-friendly businesses offer up these win-win childcare options. For more information, click here.
Valentine’s Day leads right into Family Day Weekend.
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