Gift ideas · Sunday, February 14, 2027

Valentine’s Day ideas for kids and parents

For children, Valentine’s Day is about telling people they love them. Help them do exactly that.

Make it together, free

A letter from CupidA letter about the love your child actually has: for a friend, a grandparent, a pet. Heart coloring pages as cardsPrint a few and let them sign each one for their class.

Under $20

A heart-shaped breakfast. Pancakes, toast, anything with a cutter. Free, and they talk about it all day.
Handmade cards for the class. Start a week early. One a night is manageable.
A love note in the lunchbox. Every day that week. Keep them short.
A book about kindness. Read it together at bedtime.
A family movie night. Red snacks, a blanket fort, and everyone in pajamas.

$20 to $75

For your partner: dinner after bedtime. A proper meal once the kids are down beats a crowded restaurant.

Questions people ask

When is Valentine’s Day 2027?

Valentine’s Day 2027 is Sunday, February 14, 2027. In 2028 it falls on Monday, February 14, 2028.

What can the kids make for the family?

A letter from Cupid — A letter about the love your child actually has: for a friend, a grandparent, a pet. It is free on Keepers of Childhood.

What is a good Valentine’s Day gift under $20?

A heart-shaped breakfast. Pancakes, toast, anything with a cutter. Free, and they talk about it all day.

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