37 Best Valentine's Day Games for Kids That Will Keep Them Entertained
Students of all ages will love these activities.
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For kids, Valentine's Day is about so much more than the chocolate and candy. February 14th is a day full of fun for the little ones, complete with all the games and crafts they can imagine—not to mention the gifts. It's no surprise they look forward to it every year! From class parties to fun with the family, Valentine's Day games and activities are a highlight of the holiday for kids. We've included DIY ideas and printables in case you don't have time to wait for shipping.
From preschool to preteens, Valentine's Day games can be fun for all ages and different group sizes. We included tons of Valentine's Day games on this list that are perfect for a small group as well as activities that'll keep a classroom of kids busy for quite a while. From classics like a piñata and ring toss to games you may have never tried before, like a Valentine's escape room or kindness countdown, this list is packed with activities they'll love to play.
This Bingo set has 32 cards—enough to get the whole classroom involved.
Great for a small group, this escape room set includes different puzzles and games for kids to play to get clues to make their way out of the room.
No, they don't have to be multi-lingual to play this game. It's perfect for kids who are learning a second or third language to recognize what other languages look like just at a glance.
Perfect for little ones, this simple game has kids match descriptions to common red objects like a ladybug, stop sign, and rose.
Make these paper airplanes into a game by letting each child launch and see who can fly the farthest. Between crafting their planes and the competition, they'll stay busy for a while.
Elf on the Shelf, who? This kindness countdown is a great way to get kids in the Valentine's Day spirit with activities you'll be happy to see them do.
Why play one game when you can play four? This bundle comes with a photo scavenger hunt, cupid name game, alphabet coder, and a Valentine's A-Z game all in one.
Even the older kids will enjoy this emoji guessing game.
Make this game a bit easier for little ones by giving them the different candies or putting a picture up to help them visualize.
Toss the heart shaped rings onto the unicorn's horn for a fun filled holiday.
Mittens and Kisses Valentine's Day Game
All you need is a pair of big, chunky mittens and a bag of Hershey's Kisses for this game. The kids will be roaring with laughter by the end!
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
"Kiss"-ing Booth Valentine's Day Game
Set up a "kissing booth" by having each kid guess how many Hershey Kisses are in the jar. Winner takes all!
Get the tutorial at Charisa Darling.
Valentine's Day Word Scramble Game
Challenge your kids to see who can unscramble these Valentine's Day-themed words the quickest.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
This game is super simple, as it only requires dice and Skittles. Whoever gets the most points in their "box of chocolates" first is the winner.
Cupid's Cups Valentine's Day Game
A Nerf gun comes in super handy for this game that challenges your kids to see how long it takes to knock all the cups off the table. Maybe loosen up on the "no Nerf guns in the house" rule just for one day...
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
For some of us, Valentine's Day is all about eating chocolates! Fill a piñata to the brim with all your favorite treats, and let everyone take a whack at it!
Valentine's Day Memory Game
This cute card game will keep your little ones entertained for hours as they try to get as many matches as possible.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
The classic game gets a loving update with hearts in place of Os.
Valentine's Day Roll and Cover Game
This game is easy to follow but still tons of fun, so kids of any age will have a blast playing.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
DIY Valentine's Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Create these cute, colorful cookies for a tasty spin on a tic-tac-toe game. In a pinch? Try two different kinds of candy instead (for example, candy hearts and chocolate kisses).
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
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