Families looking for fun things to do for Valentine's Day will LOVE these San Diego events and experiences! Share the love with a friend by sending them this list of heartfelt happenings!
Science Club: Valentine’s Day. Experience some hot and cold reactions and other Valentine's Day experiments. Girls only, Feb. 9, 10 am–noon; all scientists; 1–3 pm. $18. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org
Valentine’s Day Teas. A romantically inspired version of the Cottage Classic Tea. Feb. 13-17. 11:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $19.95–$44.95. Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 2124 Third Ave., Julian. Reservations required: www.juliantea.com
Junior Science Club: Valentine’s Day Science. Experience some hot and cold reactions and other Valentine's Day experiments. Feb. 15, 9–10:30 am & 11 am–12:30 pm. $18. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org
Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run. Feb. 16. Fun run, 7:30 am; 10K & 5K, 8 am. $34–$82. Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr. Register: www.valentinesday10k.com
FREE 5th Annual City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love. Feb. 22, 11 am- 5pm. This one-of-a-kind event brings together people from all backgrounds in a joyful, inclusive setting. The festival offers residents the opportunity to connect, learn from each other, and celebrate the neighborhood's multicultural fabric. Join us for an exciting day of live performances, delicious food, arts and crafts, and a fun-filled zone for all ages! www.facebook.com/events/1405017104215801
Love is in the Air Tour at Wild Wonders. Feb. 14-16. Celebrate with sweet treats and memorable animal interactions. Book your tour now! 5712 Vía Montellano, Bonsall. www.wildwonders.org
My Fuzzy Valentine Day Weekend. Feb. 8-9. Treat your little love to a Valentine’s Day celebration at Sesame Place San Diego. Enjoy a scrumptious buffet meal at Sunny Day Café with themed desserts, special Valentine's Day crafts and sing-alongs with your favorite characters. Guests will also enjoy a themed photo opp and a Valentine's Day-themed Sesame Storytime. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com/san-diego
Little Chocolatiers Valentine Workshop. Feb. 8-9, 11 am-12:30 pm. In this 90-minute class, kids will decorate a chocolate bar and a chocolate-covered Oreo cookie. They’ll learn about chocolate and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience. All materials and equipment are provided, and each child takes home everything they make. Advance reservations required. A parent or guardian must accompany each child throughout the class. Parents can join and decorate a chocolate bar for an additional $35 or observe at no extra cost. Seabreeze Chocolates, 3840 Valley Centre Dr. #604. www.seabreezechocolates.com/chocolate-classes
FREE Hearts of Carlsbad Village. Feb. 8. Join this village-wide hunt for 100 beautifully crafted glass hearts created by artists at Barrio Glassworks. New this year: Pick up your boundary map at Barrio Glassworks on event day to begin your hunt. This map also gives you access to sweet specials from local village retailers and restaurants. Each heart is yours to keep once found, but don’t forget to register it to be entered into a drawing for local prizes. Carlsbad Village. www.carlsbad-village.com/events/hearts
FREE Valentine Movie at the Pier. Feb. 14, 5-8 pm. Featuring WALL-E at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater. Make sure to dress warm and bring your own chairs if you sit near the movie screen. Includes crafts, popcorn, music and vendors for food and dessert. Movie will begin at 5:30 pm. Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater, Oceanside. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1969/96710
Make a Valentine with a Ranger. Feb. 8, 1-2 pm. Inclement weather may cancel. $3 parking fee. Call the park for more information: 760-728-2303. Live Oak County Park. www.sdparks.org/calendar
FREE Cupid's Post Office. Feb. 11, 5 pm. Create your own valentines to give to family and friends. For kids ages 6 and older. Otay Ranch Library. www.facebook.com/chulavistalibrary
Valentine's Day Ceramic Painting. Feb. 15, 5-6 pm. Ages 5-11. Join the Parkway Community Center for a fun and creative ceramic painting event! Paint a ceramic jewelry box or a cute Valentine’s monster. All supplies are provided.
Space is limited, so make sure to sign up ASAP. Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way, Chula Vista. www.facebook.com/cvrec
Find more fun ways to celebrate in "14 Sweet Ideas for Valentine's Day."
Updated: February 2025
