The Top Free Valentine's Day Activities in Hamilton County, Indiana
- FreeTimeFamily
- Feb 7
- 3 min read
Valentine's Day is one week away, and we have rounded up the top FREE Valentine's Day activities happening in Hamilton County, Indiana.
From Play-Doh to teen crafts and nature hikes, there is something going on for everyone in the family!
Click on the title to learn more about each event.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
All ages
Don't miss this opportunity to get out in nature AND celebrate Valentine's Day with your family! Our kids love searching through the trails every year for nature heart images.
While you're there, read the featured StoryWalk book "The Boy Who Loved Everyone" by Jane Porter as you walk.
Check out our post for more information.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
5:00pm-7:00pm
Cicero Library
All ages
Attention Chocolate Enthusiasts! Bring your best chocolate creation to the library for judging. Prizes will be awarded. All are welcome to join in the fun by tasting and voting for their favorite with their spare change.
All proceeds go to the HNPL Friends of the Library for the Summer Reading Program and other library programming.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
3:00pm-4:00pm
Cool Creek Nature Center
Best for ages 6+. Register here
Bring your family to Cool Creek Nature Center and explore the fascinating world of animal courtship in Indiana. Through engaging activities and games, discover how animals sing, dance, and even joust to find their perfect match in the wild.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
10:30am and 11:30am
Carmel Clay Library
Ages 4 and up
Read stories about hearts, then use Play-Doh to make hearts to take home. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time. A ticket will be required for each person attending the program. Children ages 4 and older will attend on their own without younger siblings.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
1:00pm-3:00pm
Taylor Center of Natural History
Best for ages 6-14. Register here
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating art inspired by American artist Jim Dine. You will observe the forest in winter and practice drawing trees using various materials, including pens, charcoal, graphite, and oil pastels. Then, the class will choose a favorite landscape sketch to create a finished work. Last, collage techniques will be combined with blending skills to create a heart-shaped masterpiece!
Saturday, February 8, 2025
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fishers Library
Teens in grades 6-12 only. Register here
Gather your friends and watch a movie together while decorating cupcakes and eating pizza & snacks. Yum! All supplies provided.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
3:30pm-4:30pm
Sheridan Library
All ages
Meet at the library for a fun afternoon making Valentine's Day-themed crafts.
In addition to the events above, Free Time Family created Valentine's Day projects for your family to complete together.
Crystal Hearts
The first project is crystal hearts. We were inspired by the crystal snowflakes we made at Cool Creek Nature Center a few weeks ago.
Our kids LOVED making their own heart shapes and watching the crystals grow.
Simply boil water and mix with Borax, about a 3:1 ratio. Lower your felt heart into the hot mixture, making sure the heart doesn't touch the sides of the container. Let sit 24 hours.
Check out our video making the crystals.
Full instructions can be found here.
***Make sure children do NOT ingest any Borax.
Rosewater Facial Toner
The second activity is making rosewater toner from fresh roses. Save the petals from your bouquet and make this quick and easy facial toner with tons of skincare benefits, including:
Natural hydration
Soothing irritated and red skin
Balancing skin’s pH levels
Tightening pores
Anti-aging properties
Enhancing skin radiance
Preparing skin for better absorption of skincare products
We distilled our rose water to get the most pure and potent product. And we did not use just any water. We used mineral-rich groundwater from an aquifer deep beneath the Earth's surface at the artesian well at Flowing Well Park in Carmel.
Have a great week celebrating Valentine's Day with your family!
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