Years ago I wanted to create additional memories and fun during the Valentine season, knowing how much my children enjoyed our annual 25 Days of Countdown to Christmas I re-invented the same idea into a 14 day countdown to Valentines day with various fun activities each day beginning February 1st and ending with our big heart basket treasure hunt on Valentines day. Over the years we have added new activity ideas, customized activities to our families schedule and enjoyed making Valentine memories.
You can create the same fun in your home with our 27 ideas. Be sure to also check out our DIY Advent calendars to help you countdown with your fun daily activities Click here for simple DIY advent calenders you can create.
27 Valentine Countdown Ideas:
1. Present advent calendars to your children
2. Game Night – play a fun game or game of hearts Click here for details
3. Movie night – watch a LOVE movie such as Lady and the Tramp or Cheaper by the dozen.
4. Create Classmate exchanges or purchase store bought ones and address them
5. Make Valentine treats – Click here for ideas
6. Have a chocolate fondu Click here for details
7. Serve Sparkling cider with dinner
8. Bake Valentine cookies together- even if they are slice and bake
9. Paint Valentine scenes on your windows
10. Make Valentines day cards for family members
11. Decorate your house or kitchen table in Red and Pink
12. Make Valentine gifts for family, friends and teachers. Click here for details
13. Host a Valentine party or tea for moms and kids
14. Red and Pink night….Serve food in these colors, decorate the table in these colors.
15. Make a paper chain garland countdown with red, whit and pink paper.
16. Ice Cream night ..make sundaes or go out
17. Heart hunt – hide heart candies Click here for details
18. Love thy neighbor ( ring and run) Click here for details
19. Host a Sweet Swap. Click here for details
20. Make PINK Rice Krispie treats
21. Make pink or red Jell-O.
22. Have a hot chocolate bar.Click here for details
23. Do a family puzzle.
24. Make chocolate dipped pretzels.
25. Go on a bike ride, play an outside game.
26. Read bible verses that have to do with LOVE.
27. Read Valentine theme books you can borrow from the library.
For simple Advent countdown ideas click here
What fun ideas do you have to count down the days until Valentines day?