Yesterday it was all about romance and a date night to remember (read this date night idea post!). Today is more like a reality check for parents: What are you going to do with the kids? Here are a ton of FREE or inexpensive activities to do on Valentine’s Day in Omaha to make your little lovies feel all special.

Valentine’s Day Activities
When: Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: $9, ages 2 to 59, $8 for ages 60+, free for 2 and younger
Valentine’s Day Party
When: Feb. 14, 10 a.m.
Where: Saddlebrook Community Center, 14850 Laurel Ave.
Cost: FREE
Tip: You’ll make a special craft, play games in the gym and jump in a bounce house. No pre-registration necessary. Ages 5 and under.
When: Feb. 14, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Benson branch of Omaha Public Library (Meeting Room), 6015 Binney St.
Tip: Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.
Sweethearts Brunch
When: Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: $6, members; $8, non-members (register by Feb. 11 at the Welcome Desk)
Valentine’s Day Story Time
When: Feb. 14, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Benson Public Library, 6015 Binney St.
Cost: FREE
Tip: This is geared toward toddlers and preschoolers.
Lowes Build & Grow Workshop – Sweetheart Picture Holder
When: Feb. 14, 10 a.m.
Where: Lowes locations
Cost: FREE (pre-register to avoid standing in line longer than you need to. For more tips, see this post).
Sweetheart Swim
When: Feb. 14, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Mockingbird Hills Community Center, 10242 Mockingbird Dr., and Montclair Community Center and Pool, 2304 S. 135th Ave.
Cost: $2 per person
Valentine’s Day Games
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 West Dodge Road
Cost: FREE
Tip: Bring parents, grandparents, the whole family or just one special person.
Get Crafty: Valentines
When: Feb. 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Florence Public Library, Meeting Room, 2920 Bondesson St.
Cost: FREE
Tip: This is for the whole family, and includes refreshments. All ages are welcome.
Valentine’s Day Craft for Teens
When: Feb. 14, 2 to 3 p.m.
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch – Library Teen Area, 4808 Cass St.
Cost: FREE
Tip: Registration required.
Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids
When: Feb. 14, 4 to 5 p.m.
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch – Library Storytime Area, 4808 Cass St.
Cost: FREE
Tip: Registration required.
Your turn: What are your Valentine’s Day plans? Are you into these sort of planned activities or is it just another day for your family?
Alissa Apel
Thursday 12th of February 2015
We're signed up for the Lowes Clinic. Yay!
Kim
Friday 13th of February 2015
Have fun building and hammering!