Valentine’s Day is on the radar, so why not fill the next month with sweet treats, crafts, and memorable things to do with the family? Find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved ones at the 2025 Bell Works Fresh Valentine’s Day Pop-Up in Holmdel, make Valentine’s Day cards inspired by Historical Valentines at Historical Walnford in Upper Freehold, and celebrate the season of love with a Valentine’s Day Family Walk and Campfire in Roseland. And if you’re lucky enough to carve out some alone time, check out our guide to romantic things for the two of you. Scroll down to make this Valentine’s Day week and weekend fun for the whole family. (featured photo credit:istock/RyanJLane)
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events)
Kid-Friendly Ways To Spend Valentine’s Day In NJ
My Little Man and Me: Valentine’s Day Party
February 1 at 3 PM
A Valentine’s Day party that celebrates sons, grandsons, and nephews. Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, punch, and a photo booth area while making special memories.
Cost: $5-$30; recommended for ages 4-8.
Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Asbury Fresh Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Market at Porta
February 2 at 12 PM
Need to shop for V-Day gifts? Visit Porta in Asbury Park, where you can shop among artisans and makers while enjoying yummy drinks and food.
Cost: Free
Porta, 911 Kingsley Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Kissing Booth Photos
February 2-14 at 10 AM
Bring your furry friend and family members for fun photos this Valentine’s Day. All photos are free, and walk-ins are welcome.
Cost: Free
Doggie Sweets, 15 Morris Avenue Unit 119, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Valentine’s Day Family Cookie Decorating
February 7 at 5 PM
Make the day sweet by decorating Valentine’s Day cookies with the whole fam. Cookies and supplies will be provided.
Cost: Free
55 Pemberton Browns Mills Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
Asbury Park Valentine’s Bazaar
February 7 & 8
Don’t have a gift for that special someone yet? Attend this fun event in two locations, where you can buy items from local vendors, enjoy delicious food, visit photo stations, visit a flower bar, participate in kids’ activities, and more.
Cost: Free
Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue N, Unit C-4, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
2025 Bell Works Fresh Valentine’s Day Pop-Up
February 8 & 12
Head to this pop-up market to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved ones. The market will feature handcrafted jewelry, clothing, and more.
Cost: Free
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
The Valentine Plunge
February 8
Brace yourself for fun at the 19th annual Valentine’s plunge—meet up at Manasquan Main Beach and plunge into the icy Atlantic Ocean for a good cause–donations for ALS patients. If you can’t brave the cold, you can come to cheer participants on.
Cost: Free
E Main St, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Historical Valentines
February 9 at 1 PM
It’s the season of love, and what better way to celebrate than by making historical Valentines? Your little ones will discover how penmanship has changed as they view letters from the 18th and 19th centuries before creating their own using historically inspired materials.
Cost: Free
Historic Walnford, 62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, NJ 08501
Kids Can Cook
February 10 at 6 PM
Bring the family together and make a heart-shaped pizza in honor of Valentine’s Day. This event is great for those ages 8+.
Cost: Free
Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
Valentine’s Day Family Walk & Campfire
February 11 at 5:30 PM
Take the family out on Valentine’s Day to experience the wonders of forest life at night. Join a park naturalist for a short walk on the trails and then enjoy a campfire, fire-popped popcorn, and mint tea. Make sure to dress for the weather.
Cost: The fee is $15 per child and $20 per adult
Essex County Environmental Center, 621b Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
Valentine’s Day Cards & Crafts
February 12 at 4 PM
Stop by the library and make Valentine’s Day cards and crafts for your loved ones and friends. All supplies will be available, and you can drop in any time during the hour-long program.
Cost: Free
2600 Bayshore Road, Villas, NJ 08251
Minnie’s Valentine’s Day Party
February 13 at 6 PM
Have a little one who loves Minnie Mouse? Come to this Valentine’s Day party with a holiday-inspired buffet, dessert, a selfie booth, and time with Minnie herself.
Cost: Ticket prices are from $0-$35
The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Valentine’s Day Fun
February 14 at 10 AM
Drop in for some Valentine’s Day fun at the Cape May County Library, which will include holiday-themed crafts and activities.
Cost: Free
4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Old-Fashioned Valentine’s Day
February 15 at 10 AM
Bundle up for a memorable and heartwarming Valentine’s Day ride. Families can ride in a bobsled or hay wagon pulled by a team of drafts as you go past a wintery landscape. Back at the farmhouse, stop in for soup on the stove and a children’s craft starting at 11 AM.
Cost: Free
Howell Living History Farm, 700 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530
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