Valentine's Day Fun for the Kids

It's finally getting a little warmer [at least some of the time], so it seems like a good time to take the family and head out. Our weekly Grab & Go Kids Planner has you covered.

As Valentine's day draws near, it's time for our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out, some with that special heart theme. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five [or more] best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

As always, help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know!

Friends' Book Sale
Where/When:  Feb. 10 to 13 at the  Thursday's hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday's hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Sunday's hours 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Why Go:  Enjoy the comfort of a bargain-priced book and more.  All  for a great cause.
Pricing: 10 cents to $2.00

Valentine's Day Storytime
Where/When:  Saturday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go:  A special storytime and Valentine's Day themed craft will warm children's as well as parents' hearts.
Pricing:  Free

My Sweet Valentine
Where/When:  Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go:  A special edition of Kids in the Kitchen with hand-dipped chocolate strawberries and cakes.
Pricing:  $5 per child, ages 4 and up

3rd Annual Yuletide Bonfire
Where/When:  Saturday, Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. behind the Why Go:  No amount of snow or rescheduling can stop this fun!  Enjoy sleigh riding, a snowman contest, refreshments, entertainment and more ... and ... Oh, a bonfire.
Pricing:  Free

Valentine's Day Horseback Ride
Where/When:  Sunday, Feb. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the .
Why Go:  Enjoy nature and family with a leisurely walk/trot through picture-perfect trails.
Pricing:  $28 for Somerset County residents and $36 for non-residents

So, did we forget anything? Tell us in the comments, or post to our ongoing all-purpose events calendar.