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7 Things to do on Valentine’s Day: Unique Local Activities + Ways to Celebrate at Home

Last Updated: 5/13/2025

Valentine’s Day is just one day of the year you can show your family how much they mean to you. There are countless of unique activities to do all around Ohio, both as a date or with the whole family. It doesn’t have to cost a lot or be an over-the-top celebration, just set some time aside to focus on your family and share how much you love them.

Chocolate for Valentines Day
Chocolate for Valentines Day

Below are some Valentine’s Day-themed activities and some other fun ways to celebrate the holiday with your children. Head out to participate in local events and activities happening across the area or simply enjoy Valentine’s Day fun at home.

Eat Heart Shaped Pizza

heart shaped pizza
Fun heart shaped pizza to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Pick up pizza dough from the store or make some in the bread machine, shape it into a heart, add your favorite toppings – and viola! – a fun Valentine’s dinner everyone will enjoy!

Don’t want to make your own pizza? Order one instead! On Valentine’s Day, many different pizza shops offer a heart shaped pizza. Enjoy dinner out or order one to pick up and eat at home! Below are some spots that offer heart shaped pizzas (note: the special pizza shape should be available to order through their websites closer to Valentine’s Day)

  • Rocco’s Pizza in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow
  • Antonio’s Pizza with locations in Cleveland, Akron, and Canton
  • Pizza Hut multiple locations
  • Papa Johns

Wondering if your favorite pizza shop has heart shaped pizza? Give them a call to find out. 

Make Custom Candles at Sense by the Falls

Sense by the Falls in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
Candle-making station at Sense by the Falls

Make an appointment to visit Sense by The Falls with the family, as a date, or for a Galentine’s Day celebration! They offer a huge selection of fragrances to make your own custom candle and an instructor will walk you through the process of combining the oils, pouring the wax, and creating a perfect custom scent. They offer specialty drinks and delicious tea as well!

Sense by The Falls
1749 Front St., Unit C, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Website

Tour a Chocolate Factory

Harry London's Chocolate Factory Tours Canton Ohio
Getting ready to tour Harry London’s Chocolate Factory

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to tour Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory? Fannie May Chocolate Factory in Canton, Ohio offers tours daily (Mon-Thurs), and you can get an up-close view of how their chocolates are made. You have to book a tour date by reservation, so if you can’t get one on Valentine’s Day, try to find a time close to the holiday. During the tour, you’ll enjoy samples of chocolate too! Make sure to stop by the gift shop on the way out to purchase some treats to enjoy at home!

Fannie May Chocolate Factory
5353 Lauby Rd., North Canton, OH 44720
Website

You may be interested in: Other factory tours in Ohio

Enjoy an Ice Cream Treat

Almost Heaven Ice Cream, Canal Fulton Ohio
Delicious homemade ice cream at Almost Heaven

Miss having ice cream dates in the summer? You’re in luck. Many ice cream shops stay open year-round, and you can enjoy a special treat celebrating this special day. Be sure to check out the seasonal flavors – they can be quite delicious! Our family favorite is Almost Heaven, they have an amazing selection of flavors with some seasonal surprises as well.

Check out the best ice cream shops in Ohio here.

See Flowers at Rockefeller Park Greenhouse

Flowers inside Rockefeller Park Greenhouse in Cleveland
Flowers inside Rockefeller Park Greenhouse in Cleveland

The flowers may not be blooming outside, but there are always plants to enjoy at Rockefeller Park Greenhouse. Walk through the greenhouse to see the tropical plants, flowers, fruit trees, and seasonal displays. There are various water fountains inside the greenhouse as well. Admission is FREE!

Rockefeller Park Greenhouse
750 E. 88th St., Cleveland, OH 44108
Website

You may also be interested in: More botanical gardens in Ohio

Hike to a Frozen Waterfall

Frozen Blue Hen Falls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Frozen Blue Hen Falls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

In mid-February the temperatures are typically very cold, which means you can see a frozen waterfall. Our top picks for easy-to-access waterfalls include Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek at Viaduct Park, Chagrin Falls, Brandywine Falls, and the Gorge Metropark. 

As always, make sure to wear appropriate shoes or boots for hiking in the winter, and if the ground is icy we recommend wearing micro-spikes. 

Take a Trip to b.a. Sweetie Candy Company

B.A. Sweeties Candy Store, Cleveland Ohio
So many candy options at B.A. Sweeties!

Explore aisle after aisle of candy, from retro candy options that will bring back childhood memories and 100s of Pez dispensers to all the best candy. Pick up some yummy Valentine’s treats before heading home to watch a movie or play board games together. 

b.a. Sweetie Candy Company
6770 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44129
Website

Start a New Valentine’s Day Tradition

Write and share Valentine’s Day letters with your family. This wonderful tradition helps you express your love for one another in writing. It’s a fun way to watch your child’s written expression skills grow throughout the years and the letters will quickly become keepsakes for everyone to enjoy for years to come!

And don’t forget to share the love. Many people are lonely and miss their loved ones this time of year. Share your love for friends, family, and even strangers by practicing random acts of kindness and making someone’s day. 

No matter how you choose to celebrate the day this year be sure to tell the ones you love how much you appreciate them. 

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

You may also be interested in:

  • Romantic Getaways in Ohio – We’ve found all the best spots for you to choose from
  • Weekend Getaways in Ohio – Celebrate Valentine’s Day for the entire weekend!

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  1. Naomi says

    February 26, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    Wow! Thanks for sharing all these great events.

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