Valentine’s Day Events for Kids in San Diego 2025

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Families looking for fun things to do for Valentine's Day will LOVE these San Diego events and experiences! Share the love with a friend by sending them this list of heartfelt happenings!

Science Club: Valentine’s Day. Experience some hot and cold reactions and other Valentine's Day experiments. Girls only, Feb. 9, 10 am–noon; all scientists; 1–3 pm. $18. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

Valentine’s Day Teas. A romantically inspired version of the Cottage Classic Tea. Feb. 13-17. 11:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $19.95–$44.95. Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 2124 Third Ave., Julian. Reservations required: www.juliantea.com

Junior Science Club: Valentine’s Day Science. Experience some hot and cold reactions and other Valentine's Day experiments. Feb. 15, 9–10:30 am & 11 am–12:30 pm. $18. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run. Feb. 16. Fun run, 7:30 am; 10K & 5K, 8 am. $34–$82. Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr. Register: www.valentinesday10k.com

Find more fun ways to celebrate in "14 Sweet Ideas for Valentine's Day."

Updated: January 2025

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