- 25 Valentine Games For Kids To Bring The Fun
On Valentine's Day, the air is filled with giggles and the sweet scent of friendship. This makes it the perfect time for kids to engage in games that celebrate love and togetherness.
Valentine Games For Kids
Looking for some fun ways to entertain kids this Valentine’s Day? While adults may enjoy romantic dinners, kids need games, crafts, and activities that keep their energy high and their creativity flowing. I’ve rounded up 25 Valentine’s Day activities that are perfect for kids.
1. Spread the Love Scavenger Hunt
Get the kids excited with a scavenger hunt searching for hidden hearts, love-themed messages, and little treasures scattered throughout your home or classroom.
This activity is not just fun—it encourages teamwork as children work together to find the items on their Valentine’s checklist. Hide colorful heart-shaped cutouts, notes embodying kindness, or small candy treats to keep the kids engaged and smiling. This scavenger hunt blends adventure with spreading the spirit of love.
2. Cupid's Arrow Balloon Pop
Make Cupid proud by setting up this action-packed activity. Simply fill balloons with small treats, confetti, or a love note, then challenge the kids to pop them by sitting on or squeezing them.
Hearing the "POP!" is thrilling, but the surprise item inside the balloon is where the real magic lies. Children will love the suspense of discovering their prize, and it’s a sure way to bring laughter to the group.
3. Sweetheart Musical Chairs
Turn the ultimate party classic into a Valentine’s Day-themed game. Use heart-shaped cushions or pillows instead of typical chairs and play love-themed music, like "Sugar, Sugar" or “Love Is All Around.”
Children will be scrambling for a seat and laughing with each round. Musical chairs never fail to entertain, and its competitive excitement (alongside the Valentine’s vibe) makes it a standout activity.
4. Heart Relay Race
Burn off some energy with a heart-themed relay race! Divide the kids into teams, hand out heart-shaped objects, and have them race to pass the items from one teammate to the next—whether they’re carrying it, balancing it, or tossing it back and forth. Activities like this encourage teamwork, physical movement, and lots of giggles.
5. Love Bug Memory Game
Flex those memory muscles with a Valentine twist. Create cards featuring adorable "love bugs" or colorful hearts, and challenge kids to find matching pairs. Memory games not only improve concentration but provide kids with plenty of "Aha!" moments as they successfully figure out matches. Make it fun by using heart-shaped card stock and cheerful bug drawings!
6. Valentine's Day Bingo Bonanza
Who doesn’t love Bingo? Create custom Valentine’s Bingo cards featuring heart-shaped drawings, love-themed words like “hug” or “kiss,” and small prizes for winners. Kids will absolutely enjoy listening closely to mark their cards, plus they’ll have fun shouting “Bingo!” when victorious.
7. Heart Hopscotch
Transform the traditional sidewalk game into a Valentine masterpiece! Draw hopscotch grids with chalk in the shape of hearts, and create a path full of love symbols (like cupid arrows or small candy zones). Heart Hopscotch gets kids moving and helps blend imaginative design with physical challenge.
8. Love Letter Writing Station
Boost creativity and thankfulness by setting up a love letter writing station. Provide colorful paper, festive markers, stickers, and envelopes for the children to write heartfelt messages to loved ones. Whether it’s for friends, family, or teachers, this meaningful activity encourages gratitude and verbal expression in a fun, crafty way.
9. Candy Heart Tower Challenge
Let the kids show off their building skills by stacking candy conversation hearts into sturdy towers. The goal? Build the tallest candy tower without it toppling over. It’s a perfect combo of a STEM-inspired challenge and sweet treats! Plus, when the activity is over, the kids get to snack on their creations.
10. Dance Party Disco Love
Turn up love-themed tunes and let the kids groove during an epic Valentine’s dance party! Songs like "We Found Love" or “Can’t Stop the Feeling” will have them showing off their best moves while burning off energy. Add disco lights or pink/red balloons for ambiance that screams Valentine’s fun.
11. Heart Necklace Making Workshop
Unleash their inner artist with a necklace-making station. Provide heart-shaped beads, colorful strings, and charms so they can design wearable jewelry. Activities like this encourage fine motor skills and boost creativity. Children love showing off their creations—and they leave with a keepsake!
12. Love Song Karaoke
Ready for some singing stars? Set up a karaoke station and let the kids belt out popular love-themed songs for fun and laughs. Whether their performances are sincere or silly, karaoke is always a hit. Bonus points for kids who make up their own Valentine lyrics!
13. Valentine's Day Cupcake Decorating
Bring out the inner chefs in children by offering plain cupcakes and a variety of frosting colors, candies, and sprinkles. Decorating Valentine’s Day cupcakes allows kids to showcase their creativity and enjoy a yummy reward at the end.
14. Heart Toss Game
Make points-counting fun with a heart toss challenge. Place targets (like small buckets or hoops) marked with different point values and let the kids take turns tossing heart-shaped bean bags or cutouts. Competitive yet friendly, this activity encourages focus and precision.
15. Valentine Craft-a-Palooza
Create a crafting bonanza with endless Valentine art supplies! From glitter to stickers, kids can design cards, posters, or love-themed decorations. This free-flowing activity fuels creativity while giving kids the chance to express their feelings in inventive ways.
16. Love Story Mad Libs
Bring on the laughter with Valentine-themed Mad Libs! Hand out story templates where kids can choose silly words to fill blanks, producing hilarious love stories. It's a great way to sneak in some grammar practice while delivering uncontrollable giggles.
17. Pin the Arrow on Cupid
Put a Valentine’s spin on the classic blindfold game. Hang up a big picture of Cupid and give the kids paper arrows to stick while blindfolded. You’re guaranteed rounds of laughter as everyone watches wildly misplaced arrows landing on Cupid’s stomach or toes instead of their target.
18. Valentine's Day Charades
Divide the kids into teams and act out love-themed words or phrases they draw from a bowl (like “hug,” “candy,” or “heart-shaped pizza”). A fun group activity, charades lets kids act silly while building confidence in public speaking.
19. Heart Matching Game
Cut out pairs of hearts using colorful paper, then shuffle and place them face-down. The kids take turns flipping over two cards, hoping to find matches. This memory game blends Valentine’s cheer with cognitive fun, plus it’s simple enough for any skill level.
20. Love Bug Race
Organize a speedy race, but with a Valentine’s theme! Kids can “race” while holding love bug toys or complete challenges to win hearts along the way. It’s fast-paced fun that calls for teamwork or friendly competition.
21. Valentine's Day Pictionary
Add artistic flair with Valentine’s Pictionary! Write cute concepts like “chocolate box” or “Cupid” on scraps of paper and let the kids draw them while teammates try to guess. It’s silly, creative, and a little chaotic in the best way.
22. Heart Hunt Relay
Hide multiple heart-shaped objects around the space, then divide kids into teams. The goal? Collect as many hidden Valentine’s hearts as possible within a set time. Heart Hunt Relay combines scavenger hunting with teamwork and a race-against-time thrill.
23. Love Potion Science Experiment
Bring Valentine’s Day into the science lab! Provide safe ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, food coloring, and glitter for bubbly “love potions.” Kids will be delighted as their concoctions fizz and foam while they learn about chemical reactions.
24. Heartfelt Story Time
Gather around for a cozy Valentine’s story time! Choose books about friendship, kindness, or love (like “The Day It Rained Hearts”) and let the kids listen or read along. Sometimes the simplest activities—like storytelling—are the most meaningful.
25. Valentine's Day Photo Booth Fun
Create a Valentine’s photo booth by decorating a corner with heart garlands, funny props (like heart-shaped glasses or Cupid wings), and a backdrop. Kids can pose solo or with friends, creating forever keepsake moments—while channeling their inner models!
With these 25 fantastic Valentine games, you’re all set to host an unforgettable and love-filled celebration for the kiddos. Let the laughter, joy, and love flow as the little ones embark on these delightful activities. Happy Valentine’s Day, and may your day be filled with lots of love and fun!
