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❤️ 19 Local Kid-Friendly Events to Celebrate Valentine's Day

There are tons of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day around Downers Grove, Elmhurst, & La Grange!

By Erica Alhorn, Macaroni KID East DuPage January 26, 2025

Celebrating Valentine's Day looks a lot different once you have kids. Luckily, we have lots of ways for you to celebrate the day of love with your littlest loved ones! We've rounded up the best local Valentine's Day Events and Activities around East DuPage County. They're listed in chronological order, so keep checking back over the next couple weeks! Many of these events sell out quick so don't delay on registering early!

(Looking for events near Wheaton, IL? Check out the guide on our sister site!)

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See below for all the local Valentine's events, storytimes, crafts, sweethearts dances, and more near Downers Grove, Elmhurst & La Grange, IL!
The list will automatically update as more events get added to the calendar, and they will automatically be removed as the date pass so you can easily stay up to date all the upcoming local events!

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Want to celebrate Valentine's Day at home?   Here are some fun & creative (but simple) DIY ideas for you! 

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Looking for more fun in and around East DuPage County, IL? 

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