KC Valentine Events for the Family 2009

I am trying to create a "complete" list of KC Valentine Events for the family (meaning events that include children). If you know of anything I am missing, please leave a comment so I can add it to the list!

Kansas City Valentine’s Day
Events for the Family
2009

Art Classes

♥Arte Children’s Studio: Handmade Cards
When: February 4th from 4:00-5:00pm
Where: Blue Valley Recreation Center 6545 W. 151st Street, Overland Park, KS
Admission: $64/residents, $80/non-residents
Ages: Children ages 4-9
Details: For children ages 4-9, the class meets four consecutive Wednesdays. Various mediums and techniques are explored while creating cards as pieces of art. Watercolor, acrylic, and collage result in projects which can be mailed or framed. Valentine cards will be included in the first two classes.
Contact Information: 913-685-6000
Web: www.bluevalleyrec.org

♥Be My Valentine
When: February 7th at 2pm
Where: Red Bridge Library, 11140 Locust, Kansas City, MO
Admission: Free, Registration required
Ages: Children ages 4 and up
Details: Create special Valentine cards and gifts for your family and friends. Supplies furnished.
Contact Information: 816-942-1780
Web: www.mcpl.lib.mo.us

♥Be My Valentine Art Class
When: February 3rd at 7pm
Where: Walls of Clay, 16625 Midland Dr., Shawnee, KS
Admission: $10/Johnson County Residents, $11/nonresidents. Must pre-register.
Ages: 6-12
Details: Your child can say “I love you” to mom and dad, teachers, and grandparents with a special hand painted ceramic heart box, heart bowl, or heart plate from Walls of Clay. The class offers techniques to make your child’s painting experience fun, educational, and a confidence builder. Pay instructor $4-20 for supplies; cost depends on the materials chosen.
Contact Information: 913-831-3355
Web: www.jcprd.com

♥The Color Red
When: February 5th OR February 6th at 10am
Where: Cedar Roe Library, 5120 Cedar, Roeland Park, KS
Admission: Free
Ages: Children ages 2 and up
Details: Drop in to explore the color Red in celebration of Valentine's Day.Your child will be creative by making Valentines and collages while learning about color.
Contact Information: 913-384-8590
Web: www.jocolibrary.org

♥Creative Kids’ Workshop: Valentine’s Day
When: February 11th from 10:00-11:30am
Where: Blue Valley Recreation Center 6545 W. 151st Street, Overland Park, KS
Admission: $22/residents, $27/non-residents
Ages: Children ages 3-6
Details: Children ages 3-6 develop a love for arts and crafts while enhancing their self-esteem. They will construct a creative and useful art project; enjoy a snack, theme stories and games. Another class is offered from 12:30-2:00pm.
Contact Information: 913-685-6000
Web: www.bluevalleyrec.org

♥Kaleidoscope
When: Monday-Saturday. Visit their Website for specifics.
Where: Kaleidoscope, 2500 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Admission: Free
Ages: All ages may attend Family Art Sessions
Details: Children explore exciting environments creating one of a kind art masterpieces using unique materials and recycled supplies. Kaleidoscope is open year-round, but they offer special projects with Valentine’s Day in mind during the month of February.
Web: www.hallmarkkaleidoscope.com

♥Kamp Wilderness: Valentine’s Day Extravaganza
When: February 7th at 11am
Where: Bass Pro, 18001 Bass Pro Dr., Independence, MO
Admission: Free, pre-reg required by email aracock@basspro.com, or call
Ages: 4-12
Details: Kids can make friendship bracelets for Valentine’s Day.
Web: www.basspro.com

♥Make Valentines for Grandma, Grandpa, Mom & Dad
When/Where: Feb. 13th from 11am-11:45am at Market St. Neighborhood Center, 307 SW Market, Lee’s Summit
When/Where: Feb. 14th from 9-9:45am at the Gamber Center, 4SE Independence Ave. Lee’s Summit, MO
Admission: $5/ea. Must pre-register
Ages: Children ages 3-4
Details: Make homemade Valentines for your family.
Contact Information: 816-969-1500
Web: www.lsparks.net


♥Valentine Card Lab
When: February 13th at 10am OR 3pm
Where: Corinth Library, 8100 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS
Admission: Free
Ages: Children
Details: Drop in and make an original card to give to your favorite Valentine tomorrow. We'll provide all the supplies; you provide your creativity.
Contact Information: 913-967-8650
Web: www.jocolibrary.org

♥Valentine Drop In Crafts
When: February 14th at 1pm
Where: Shawnee Library, 13811 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS
Admission: Free
Ages: Children
Details: Drop in to Shawnee Neighborhood Library between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. to create some fun crafts for the Valentine holiday. There will be different activities to choose from. Take home a special something for a special someone!
Contact Information: 913-962-3800
Web: www.jocolibrary.org

Cooking Classes

♥Creative Cooks: Valentine Treats
When: February 3rd from 4:00-5:30pm OR February 10th from 4:00-5:30pm
Where: Blue Valley Recreation Center 6545 W. 151st Street, Overland Park, KS
Admission: $38/residents, $48/non-residents
Ages: Children ages 6-12.
Details: Kids ages 6-12 participate in a fun-filled cooking class, making and sampling delightful snacks, including valentine chocolate truffles, homemade pretzels, Stromboli and chocolate pizza. Class is held on Tuesday, 2/3 and 2/10.
Contact Information: 913-685-6000
Web: www.bluevalleyrec.org

♥Grandparent-Grandchild Cookie Decorating Party
When: February 7th from 10am-12pm
Where: Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant, Independence, MO
Admission: $3/grandparents and one child ($1/ea additional child)
Ages: Children ages 3 and older with grandparents
Details: Grandparents create lasting memories with that special child in their life. Decorate cookies and celebrate Valentine’s Day together. Each child will decorate six cookies. Supplies and refreshments provided.
Contact Information: 816-325-6200
Web: www.indepmo.org

♥Leawood Valentine’s Day at Corinth
When: February 12th at 4pm
Where: Corinth Library, 8100 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS
Admission: Free, Registration limited to 15
Ages: Children ages 6-12
Details: Sweets for the sweet on Valentine's Day. Decorate "heart shaped" cookies and write a poem. Celebrate the day with fun and sugar. Due to the Leawood Library being closed for expansion, the program will be at the Corinth Neighborhood Library.
Contact Information: 913-967-8650
Web: www.jocolibrary.org

♥Lil’ Kids Valentine Chocolate Candy-Making Party!
When: February 8th from 9:00-11:30 am or 1-2:30pm
Where: Kansas City Culinary Center, 7920 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS
Admission: $65/each
Ages: 5-8 with an adult
Details: Today, it’s Chocolate 101 with a “twist.” In addition to learning how to melt, store, mold, paint, dip, flavor, color and fill chocolate candies you and your budding “chocolatier” will help create a yummy Valentine’s Day chocolate gift to bring home for someone special! We’ll play with caramel, pretzels and marshmallows, too … and everyone gets to do some “dipping” and decorating at our Sprinkle Station. (Includes tastings, snacks, take-home treats that you create [unless you eat ‘em all as you make ‘em] plus a special Valentine’s Day chocolate gift for each team to take home!)
Contact Information: 913-341-4455
Web: www.kcculinary.com

Music & Dance

♥Daddy Daughter Valentine’s Dance
When: February 7th from 7-9pm
Where: Irene B. French Community Center, 5701 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS
Admission: $40/couple (additional daughter $10)
Ages: recommended age 3-12 for girls
Details: Fathers, uncles and grandfathers...escort your favorite daughter, niece or granddaughter to our annual Valentine's Dance. You and your special date will enjoy a very special and memorable evening together. A disc jockey will be spinning some sounds for your dancing enjoyment. Refreshments and fun activities will be available. A photographer will be on hand to capture the moment and provide a free keepsake to take home. Cap off the evening with a FREE limo ride around Merriam Drive! Evening is limited to 50 couples, so sign up early!
Contact Information: 913-322-5550
Web: www.merriam.org/park/Youth/daddy-daughter-dance.htm

♥Family Concert with Mr. Stinky Feet
When: February 13th at 6:30pm
Where: Wonderscope Children’s Museum, 5700 King, Shawnee, KS
Admission: Call 913-268-8130 for admission information.
Ages: Entire Family
Details: Mr. Stinky Feet will perform fun, upbeat children’s music as we celebrate at Wonderscope. Children will enjoy singing along with KC’s Kiddie Rocker!
Contact Information: 913-268-4176
Web: www.jimcosgrove.com or www.wonderscope.org

♥Funky Mama at Wonderscope
When: February 11th at 10am
Where: Wonderscope Children’s Museum, 5700 King, Shawnee, KS
Admission: Call 913-268-8130 for admission information.
Ages: Entire Family
Details: Funky Mama performs a LIVE Children’s Concert to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Contact Information: 913-268-4176
Web: www.funkymamamusic.com or www.wonderscope.org

♥Mr. Stinky Feet’s Love Fest
When: February 14th at 10:30am
Where: Plaza Library, Truman Forum Auditorium, 4801 Main St., KCMO
Admission: FREE
Ages: Entire Family
Details: Mr. Stinky Feet will perform fun, upbeat children’s music as we celebrate at Valentine’s Day. Children will enjoy singing along with KC’s Kiddie Rocker!
Contact Information: 816-701-3481
Web: www.jimcosgrove.com or www.kclibrary.org

♥Valentine Ballerinas
When: February 7th at Noon (this is a 75 minute lesson)
Where: Kozetta’s Dance Studio, 14930 W. 119th St., Olathe, KS
Admission: $22 / Johnson County Residents, $24/nonresidents. Must pre-register.
Ages: 3 ½ - 6
Details: Come celebrate this special day and learn “Daddy’s Valentine Dance.” Students will engage in various fun activities and after they’ve learned their ballet routine, they will perform for parents during the last five minutes of the class. Students may wear leotards. Ballet shoes are required.
Contact Information: 913-831-3355
Web: www.jcprd.com

Valentine Exhibits

♥Love Letters: Harry and Bess
When: February 14th at 11am
Where: Truman Library, 500 W. US Hwy 24, Independence, MO
Admission: $8/adults, $7/seniors, $3/children 6-15, Free/children 5 and under
Details: After a long courtship, Harry Truman married his grade-school sweetheart, Bess Wallace, in 1919. On Valentine's Day, Archivist Tammy Kelly will draw on the Library's extensive collection of Truman letters and photographs to illustrate the couple's decades-long relationship and life together.
Contact Information: 816-268-8200
Web: www.trumanlibrary.org

♥Valentine’s Day at Lanesfield
When: February 7-15
Where: Lanesfield School Historic Site, 18745 S. Dillie Road, Edgerton, KS
Admission: Free
Ages: All
Details: Visit the 1904 schoolhouse decorated for Valentine’s Day, learn about Valentine’s Day traditions, and make an old-fashioned valentine to give to your sweetheart! Event is free, donations accepted.
Contact Information: 913-893-6645
Web: www.jocomuseum.org

Valentine Storytelling & Parties

♥Happy Hearts Valentine Party
When: February 12th from 9:15-10:00am (2-3 yr) OR 10:30-11:30am (3-5 yr)
Where: Blue Valley Recreation Center 6545 W. 151st Street, Overland Park, KS
Admission: $15/residents, $19/non-residents
Ages: Ages 2-3 with adult: 9:15-10:00am Ages 3-5 without adult: 10:30-11:30am (Children without an adult must be potty trained.)
Details: Come make as many Valentines as you like! Listen to a story about loving one another, decorate cupcakes, and paint with valentine cookie cutters and stamps.
Contact Information: 913-685-6000
Web: www.bluevalleyrec.org

♥Nature’s Valentine
When: February 6th from 10-11am
Where: Prairie Oaks Nature Center, 14701 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS
Admission: $6/resident / $7 non-resident. Registration required
Ages: Children ages 3-6
Details: Delightful one-hour story times will be held in the natural resource library at the Prairie Oaks Nature Center. They will include reading a couple stories, discussion, and an age appropriate craft.
Contact Information: 913-681-0902
Web: www.leawood.org/parks/naturecenter.aspx
♥Oh, My Darlin’, Valentine!
When: February 14th at 11am
Where: Blue Springs North Library, 850 NW Hunter Dr, Blue Springs, MO
Admission: Free, Registration required
Ages: Children ages 5 and up
Details: Celebrate Valentine's Day with LOVE stories presented by storyteller Jo Ho. It's not all kissin' and huggin' in Jo's tales of love. There are some big laughs and surprises with tellings of the original love stories of "Beauty and the Beast," "Snow White," "Hans Clodhopper" and "The Wrestling Princess". Girls in the audience will be invited to role-play as Beauty's sisters and the boys will try to outwit, out yell, and out-wrestle a most unusual princess!
Contact Information: 816-224-8772
Web: www.mcpl.lib.mo.us

♥Pint Size Valentines Party
When: Feb. 11th from 10am-noon
Where: Harris Park Community Center, 110 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO
Admission: $4/person including guardians. Must pre-register
Ages: 2-5 years
Details: Dress in red and join us for some Valentine fun. Snacks, crafts, activities and more! Pre-registration with payment required.
Contact Information: 816-969-1500
Web: www.lsparks.net

♥Storytime at Barnes and Noble
When: February 11th at 10am OR February 14th at 11am
Where: Barnes & Noble at Town Center Plaza on the northwest corner of 119th and Roe
Admission: Free
Ages: Children 6 and under
Details: Barnes & Noble offers storytime every Wednesday and Saturday. The theme this week will be Valentine’s Day.
Contact Information: 913-491-4535
Web: www.barnesandnoble.com

♥Valentine’s Day Stories and Crafts
When: February 14th at 2pm
Where: Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Merriam, KS
Admission: Free
Ages: Children
Details: Everyone is invited to a Valentine’s Day Celebration. Drop in for cookies and punch. Make Valentine cards, play games and share this fun holiday with family and friends.
Contact Information: 913-261-2300
Web: www.jocolibrary.org

♥Valentine Party at the Reading Reptile
When: February 12th at 11am
Where: Reading Reptile Bookstore in Brookside, 328 W. 63rd St., KCMO
Admission: $2/child
Ages: 3-6
Details: Valentine themed story-telling with a hands-on craft project.
Contact Information: 816-513-5800
Web: www.readingreptile.com

Other Special Events for the Whole Family

♥Animal Magnetism
When: February 14th at 11:30am-3pm
Where: Martha LaFite Thompson Nature Sanctuary, 407 N. Lafrenz Rd., Liberty, MO
Admission: Members $10/family, Non-members $15/family
Ages: Entire Family
Details: Love letters, candy-grams, and flowers… must be Valentine’s Day! But humans aren’t the only ones who get “twitterpated.” Join us as we explore the strange behaviors some animals exhibit when they become love struck.
Contact Information: 816-781-8598
Web: www.naturesanctuary.com

♥Chocolate Crawl
When: Feb. 7th from 10am-5pm
Where: Downtown Lee’s Summit Missouri
Admission: FREE
Details: Calling all CHOCOLATE lovers… Follow the balloons throughout Downtown Lee’s Summit to shops that will be handing out chocolate treats to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy sweets while you shop for your special Valentine.
Web: www.downtownls.org

♥Chocolate Lovers Festival
When: Feb. 7th from 1-5pm
Where: Harry & David’s at Town Center, 5244 W. 119th St
Admission: FREE
Ages: Entire Family
Details: Enjoy samples of Harry & David’s finest chocolates just in time for Valentines!
Web: www.towncenterplaza.net

♥Family Fun Fest at the Zoo
When: February 14th from 10am-3pm
Where: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO
Admission: Free with Zoo Admission, $5/each while Africa is under Construction, 2 and under are Free, Friends of the Zoo Members are Free
Ages: Fun for the Whole Family
Details: Special Family Activities at the Zoo all day. Vote for your favorite Zoo Animal.
Contact Information: 816-513-5800
Web: www.kansascityzoo.org

♥Valentines for the Animals
When: February 10th at 11am
Where: Martha LaFite Thompson Nature Sanctuary, 407 N. Lafrenz Rd., Liberty, MO
Admission: Members $5/child, Non-members $8/child
Ages: 3-6 yrs
Details: It’s that time of year again! While you’re thinking about your loved ones at home, don’t forget the critters in your neighborhood that your help this time of year! The winter months are hard on Missouri wildlife and in this program we’ll make some tasty treats to show the animals you care!
Contact Information: 816-781-8598
Web: www.naturesanctuary.com

♥Valentine’s Day Weekend – 2 for 1 Skating
When: February 13-15
Where: The Ice at Park Place, 11565 Ash St., Leawood, KS
Admission: $6/ea (Children under 5 free Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, excluding holidays), $3/skate rental
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-3pm and 6-10pm; Fri & Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 12pm-8pm
Details: Johnson County’s only outdoor ice rink.
Contact Information: 913-663-2070
Web: www.destinationparkplace.com

♥Valentine Party at the Zoo
When: February 14th from 7-10pm
Where: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO
Admission: unknown at time of publication
Ages: Fun for the Whole Family
Details: Annual event, past performances have included dueling pianos, live acoustic music, special presentations on animal mating and more.
Contact Information: 816-513-5800
Web: www.kansascityzoo.org

♥Valentine’s Week Special at Paradise Park
When: February 9-14
Where: Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd., Lee’s Summit MO
Admission: varies see website for details
Ages: All
Details: FREE adult admission to the Children's Edutainment Center or Foam Factory with the purchase of a full-priced child admission.
Contact Information: 816-246-5224Web: www.paradise-park.com