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Valentine's Day evokes images of candlelit moments, red roses, and romantic dinners. However, the holiday is about all types of love, whether it's romantic, familial, or platonic. When considering ways to make Valentine's Day memorable for your children, why not incorporate a variety of activities? This includes baking Valentine's Day desserts, having a Valentine's Day movie night, creating Valentine's Day crafts, and, of course, playing the best Valentine's Day games!
Maybe you're planning a quiet night at home with the family or you're throwing a Valentine's Day party for your kids. You could even be looking for something sweet to do during a Galentine's Day shindig with your BFFs. No matter how you're honoring this love-filled holiday, playing family-friendly Valentine's Day games will make the celebration a lot more memorable. You can DIY a board game or themed bottle toss for your family to play, or download a few simple printables if you're short on time. Then there are games that are a bit more active, like a silly balloon pop challenge or a fun spin on Twister. It doesn't matter who you'll be hanging out with on the holiday, we've got you covered with these Valentine's Day game ideas.
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Valentine's Day Bingo
Sure, conversation hearts make for a pretty great snack, but they also work quite nicely for a game of bingo! The first person to mark five Valentine’s Day icons in a row with their conversation hearts wins!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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Table Topics: Valentine's Day Edition
For a game that works for date nights, a family game night, or Galentine's Day, play Valentine's Day Table Topics, a conversation starter game. It'll help you learn new things about each other while maintaining the lovey-lovey Valentine's vibe with on-theme questions and cards.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
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Human Tic-Tac-Toe
Forget using a pint-sized board and markers to play tic-tac-toe. This life-sized V-Day version of the classic game uses the players as the Xs and Os and a tape-marked floor as the board. The 'kisses' and 'hugs' are so fitting for Valentine's Day!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
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Valentine Memory Game
Matching games are always a fun memory challenge, and this one uses cards featuring adorable Valentine’s animals and symbols. Playing is simple—just flip over two cards and find a match!
Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects.
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Valentine’s Day Would You Rather
Would you rather have a boring Valentine's Day or spice things up with this fun game? The free printable features a Valentine's Day-themed 'Would You Rather' questionnaire that you can ask friends, classmates, and family members at Valentine's parties or dinners.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
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Minute To Win It Valentine Tournament
This Valentine's Day-themed 'Minute To Win It' tournament features six fun games using conversation hearts that range from very easy to difficult. The kids can face off in these games, which include Valentine Heart Stack, Water Bottle Shake Down, Heart Stand Up, and more.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
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Valentine’s Day I Spy Game
Here's an I Spy game you can play right at home for Valentine's Day. You just choose a heart graphic from the bottom key and count how many of them are in the main image box.
Get the tutorial at Over the Big Moon.
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Valentine’s Day Secret Message
Anonymous love letters aren't the only secret messages you'll be decoding this Valentine's Day. This simple game features three secret message printouts and one decoder printout the kiddos can use to decipher a sweet Valentine's message.
Get the tutorial at Over the Big Moon.
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Valentine’s Day Word Search
Kids and adults alike can exercise their brains with this sweet printable Valentine's Day word search. It features 21 Valentine's words and phrases like "Love," "Hearts," and "Candy" hidden horizontally, vertically, diagonally, forward, or backward. Challenge participants to race against the clock for an added layer of fun, and reward the winner with Valentine's candy.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
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Famous Besties and Couples Memory Game
Valentine's Day is just as much about bestie couples as it is about couple couples—hello, Galentine's Day! In that spirit, this fun memory game has you matching famous duos.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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Mittens and Kisses Game
This game is such a cute one for a group of little ones! The central goal: see which team can unwrap and eat their kisses first. The central foil: they're wearing mittens!
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
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Valentine's Day Mad Libs
To anyone who says Mad Libs isn’t a game, we beg to differ! This special festive version is just the silly activity you need to get everyone cracking up.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
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Valentine’s Day Word Scramble
Have everyone work those brain muscles with this word teaser game. Either have everyone unscramble the words on their own or set a timer and see who can get them all first!
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
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Crack the Code
Can you crack the code? These adorable monster printables have secret notes that bring the idea of Valentine's Day to the next level.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
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Bean Bag Heart Game
This blogger learned this game from a grandma who called it "heart attack," but don't worry—it's simply about tossing the bags! She has three different ways to play that are suitable for people of all ages.
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
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Valentine Candy Relay Race
Get everyone up and moving! A relay race involving candy is a classic indoor party game, and it can accommodate either your family or a larger group of people.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
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Don't Eat Pete!
A game that requires eating candy? Sign us up! Just beware—you lose if you eat the candy that belongs to “Pete” the Valentine’s monster!
Get the tutorial at Landeelu.
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Valentine's Day Ring Toss
Perfect for a party or just a fun night at home, this Valentine’s Day ring toss in candy-colored hues is sure to delight your whole family.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
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Personalized Valentine's Day Memory Game
For a sweet Valentine's Day gift you can give to your little one, look to this personalized memory game. It can be customized with their name, and who can resist that adorable sloth?
