Here are a few ideas for making Valentine’s Day fun for the entire family. From our family to yours; we wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! 

ScreenshotVALENTINES DAY -FAMILY NIGHT

• Date: February 10, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: Silver Diner- Waldorf, MD
• Details: Enjoy a family dinner and complimentary family photos.
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DADDY DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT

Date: February 11, 2026

Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM

Location: Chick-fil-A- California, MD

Details: Dads, it’s time for a special night out with your girl! Join us for Daddy–Daughter Date Night on February 11 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Chick-fil-A First Colony Center. Enjoy quality time, great food, and sweet memories you’ll both treasure!

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PIZZA WITH PARENTS

• Date: February 12, 2026
• Time: 5:00PM- 8:00PM
• Location: Boston Pizza- Waldorf, MD
• Details: Who’s ready for Pizza with Parents? ( formerly known as Daddy Daughter Dinner) Looking for a place to take your kiddos out for a pre valentines date night? Thursday, February 12 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Call to make your reservation we are very limited on seats available for this event!
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SNEAKER BALL DANCE

• Date: February 13, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Location: Dr. Brown Elementary School- University Dr. Waldorf ,MD
• Details: This PTO sponsored event sounds like a lot of fun. Cupid called- he wants YOU on the dance floor! Come on and dance your heart out to an encore of DJ.
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SWEETHEARTS PRESCHOOL PROM

• Date: February 13, 2026
• Time: 6:30PM- 8:30PM
• Location: Somers Community Center
• Details: Join us for a night to remember with your little sweetheart at Sweetheart’s Pre-K Prom on February 13! Begin your night with a red carpet entrance, followed by an evening of dancing, games, and light refreshments!
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VALENTINE’S DAY PAINT PARTY

• Date: February 14, 2026
• Time: 11:00AM
• Location: Joyful Studio- La Plata, MD
• Details: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an easy-going, fun painting session! Join us for a fun-filled, relaxing moment of creativity to celebrate Valentine’s Day! With this Instructor-led painting session, you’ll receive painting materials and one canvas!
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VALENTINE SKATE

• Date: February 14, 2026
• Time: 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM
• Location: Capital Clubhouse- Waldorf, MD
• Details:
• FSCSM invites you to join us at Capital Clubhouse for a Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate! During the event, the FSCSM Junior Board will be on site with a fundraising table.
•  Bring your loved ones, friends, and family for a fun day on the ice
   Stop by the FSCSM Junior Board fundraising table to pick up something sweet for your Valentine
   Support Junior Board activities and leadership opportunities
• We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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VALENTINE’S DAY ICEDREAM SOCIAL

• Date: February 14, 2026
• Time: 4:00PM- 6:00PM
• Location: Chick-fil-A- La Plata, MD
• Details: Join us for dinner and enjoy a complimentary kids IceDream® cup—just our way of adding a little extra joy to your evening. This event is perfect for babysitters, grandparents, or anyone spending the evening with littles while parents enjoy a date night. And for our students and high schoolers—it’s a fun, affordable way to take someone special out for a sweet and simple dinner date. Our IceDream® cups can be topped with Chick-fil-A® favorites like chocolate chunk cookie pieces, brownie, Hershey’s® chocolate syrup, Oreo® crumbs, and cherries.
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VALENTINE’S DAY PARENTS NIGHT OUT

• Date: February 14, 2026
• Time: 6:00PM- 9:00PM
• Location: My Gym- Waldorf, MD
• Details: Event for kids ages: 3yrs 6mos to 10yrs. REGISTER: https://www.mygym.com/waldorf/events
  Kids’ Night Out Drop-Off event: Kiddos will be mixing love potions, growing crystal hearts, making glow valentine cards, and more Fun themed Activities includes: Chemistry Love Potions, Make Glow Hearts, Ninja Obstacle Courses, Games, Relays & Zip Line, PLUS Pizza & Movie.
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VALENTINE’S MAKERS MARKET- DEFROSTED EDITION

• Date: March 14, 2026
• Time: 9:00AM- 2:00PM
• Location: Annmarie Gardens
• Details: Our Valentine’s Market has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 14, due to icy conditions. We’re leaning into the moment and welcoming you to our Belated Valentine Maker’s Market (Defrosted Edition); because you still deserve to treat yourself or your special someone.
• The Valentine Maker’s Market offers a curated selection of handmade and locally produced goods, making it a destination for thoughtful Valentine’s gifts. Shoppers can browse a wide range of products, including small-batch chocolates, jewelry, leather goods, pottery, clothing, and more, from both indoor and outdoor vendors, all featuring homemade, handmade, or homegrown items crafted with care.
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