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Grab & Go: Valentine's Day Activities for the Kids

Here are your best bets for things to do with your lil' ones to mark the romantic holiday—or not.

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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

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You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

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Love is in the air! This weekend, check out loads of great Valentine’s Day activities for you and your family.

Many events require advance registration, so be sure to check out links for more details.
 
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
 
• Snow White Party at Enchanted Dreams
Where/When: Enchanted Dreams on Feb. 11 and 18, 4:30 to 6 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Snow White at Enchanted Dreams in Haddonfield is the perfect Friday night playdate for princesses in South Jersey. The event includes dancing, crafts, snacks, and a photo and autograph opportunity with Snow White. Enchanted Dreams has the best princesses outside of Disney World.
Pricing: $30/child. Reservations required; call 856-429-9909
 
• Y Kids Club Third Annual Valentine's Day Ball With Clifford the Big Red Dog
Where/When: WHYY Studios, 150 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to noon
Why Go: What kid doesn’t love Clifford the Big Red Dog? This amazing event includes a dance party, a meet-and-greet with the big dog, story time and fabulous treats from Pretty Sweet Bakery in Haddonfield. Bonus: Join the Y Kids Club to get discounted admission to the party, plus discounts at area attractions all year long.
Pricing: $5 for Y Kids Club members; $15 for nonmembers
 
• Love Bites—The Anti-Valentine's Day Event

Where/When: M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library (Voorhees) of the Camden County Library on Monday, Feb. 14, 6 to 8 p.m.
Why Go: For grades 6-12, enjoy a paper heart-free, anti-Valentine’s Day celebration. Event includes food, crafts and other fabulous (nonromantic) activities.
Pricing: Free
 
• Valentines Around the World at the Garden State Discovery Museum 
Where/When: Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill, Saturday, Feb. 11, and Sunday, Feb. 13, noon to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Spend the day exploring the museum and make a great multicultural Valentine's Day present for a loved one.
Pricing: Free for museum members; $10.95 for adults and children over 12 months
 

Where/When: Michaels in Sicklerville, Saturday, Feb. 13, 1 to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Make a fabulous and free Valentine’s Day Card; great for ages 3 and up.
Pricing: Free

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