When you think about Valentine’s Day, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Flowers, hearts, romance, chocolates, or a romantic date night with your special someone? Valentine’s Day is a wonderful day to celebrate all the love in your life. And, once you’ve build a family, you may not be able to find a way to have the same kind of romantic evening on Valentine’s Day. You may instead choose to celebrate your love of your amazing family. Here are some fun and festive ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day as a family this year!
- Jump Start Your Heart: There is no better way to spend Valentine’s Day in Southern California than enjoying the beautiful outdoors! Where else could you spend the entire day outside in the middle of February? The Jump Start Your Heart 5K Run and Walk starts in Mission Bay Park in San Diego and benefits the Children’s Heart Foundation. Children under 9 years old can participate for free and receive a t-shirt and even get a goodie bag. There is also a kids 1 mile fun run if a 5K is too long for your crew. So, you can run or walk as a family and celebrate your health and your love on Valentine’s Day!
- Head to a local San Diego museum: February just happens to be Museum month in San Diego! What a great way to spend time together this Valentine’s Day but to take the kids to one of the 45 unique museums in the city. Most are kid friendly including the New Children’s Museum, the Birch Aquarium and the San Diego Air and Space Museum. To get your ½ price coupon, visit one of the 14 local Macy’s Stores in San Diego. 1 pass gets you up to 4 people into your favorite museum at ½ price!
- Make your own Valentines! Nothing is better than a handmade valentine from a loved one. The New Children’s Museum of San Diego hosts Von’s Handmade Holidays all the way through February 23, 2015, so there is plenty of time to get this activity in before Valentine’s Day! This activity is free to members and only $12 for non-members. Recycled paper is even used for this festive event and it promises to be loads of fun!
- Take a Walk on the Beach: With over 70 miles of coastline, you and your family could spend the entire day enjoying the San Diego beaches this Valentine’s Day. Some favorites are Ocean Beach, La Jolla, Del Mar and Oceanside. Check out this website that gives you all the information you will need about the beautiful San Diego beaches! Take a picnic, some chairs, a football and enjoy a beautiful day with your family.
- Valentine’s Day Tea: Enjoy a sweet Valentine’s Day Tea with your family at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead in Escondido. The teas are held each Saturday in February and cost only $12 per person. Reservations are recommended and seating is limited for this popular Valentine’s event.
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