Special Events in RVA: Valentine's Day 2025

Ready to shower your family with love this Valentine's Day? I've got all the scoop on the best activities and events to celebrate Valentine's Day in Richmond, Virginia with your family.

Since having children, my husband and I have been planning Valentine's Day family dates, and my children love them so much. I've rounded up some of our favorite spots to grab a bite and special activities to do as a family, and these Richmond restaurants and local businesses are pulling out all the red and pink stops! From love-themed pop ups and heart-shaped pizzas to Valentine's Day Lovie Adoptions , there is something for everyone!

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Things to do with kids in Richmond to celebrate Valentine's Day

Here are some of my favorite Richmond restaurants that have Valentine's Specials:

1. Superstar's Pizza: This locally owned restaurant has been serving the Richmond community “take and bake” pizzas since 1994!

On Valentine's Day, they have heart shaped “take and bake” pizzas. Just call ahead on Valentine's and request the heart shape for pick up. Pizzas start at $11.99.

*Check here for my review. 

2. Cameo Cakery & Cafe: Located on Libbie Ave., this full service cafe serves breakfast, lunch & dinner… plus it has carryout window! You can order hot beverages, adult beverages, croissants, cinnamon rolls, charcuterie boards, savory cakes, or cupcakes, cookies & ice cream sandwiches. Cameo also offers vegan & gluten free option.

Cameo goes all out for holidays - it's decked out in pink and red flowers, pink trees, and Valentine's desserts each February. They even have heart-shaped sprinkles for your hot cocoa!

3. SB's Love Shack: Located in Lakeside, this locally owned restaurant serves brunch until 2pm on Tuesday-Sunday. It is first come, first serve - no reservations! Arrive early because it is popular (they open at 7). Besides having love in its name, you'll find our RVA love shacks with eclectic decor and lots of hearts.

SB's Love Shack is right down the road from Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, one of our favorite places to take a stroll. It's the perfect spot to visit after brunch to get some fresh air and exercise. Plus RVA's newest art exhibition -- Rich Soil -- is on display in the garden now through March 9, 2025.

*Check here for my review. 

4. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: This is one of our favorite treat spots on rainy days & special occasions. I like it because we can watch doughnuts being made - easy entertainment for kids! I also love the mini doughnut options - these are perfect for little hands! There are two locations in Richmond: one on Broad Street & one in Midlothian on Tim Price Way.

February 1 through February 14, you can pick up Valentine themed donuts.

*Check here for my review. 

5.Triple Crossing Midlothian: On February 16, Triple Crossing Brewery is hosting a Kids Pizza Party from 12pm-4pm. Children can make their own personal pizzas - vegan options available too! Triple Crossing's popular Falcon Smash will also be on special for all who are 21 and older.

*Check here for more information on Triple Crossing Midlo!

6.Gelati Celesti: All Gelati Celesti locations in Virginia are celebrating Valentine's Day with a special ice cream flight! Between February 7 and February 16, you can order an ice cream flight - you get 6 mini scoops to share with your date!

Looking for more restaurants to visit with your family? Here are my favorite places to "eat and play" around Richmond, Virginia!

Valentine's Day Theme Events for babies, toddlers & preschoolers:

1.Toddling Around's Adopt a Lovey Event: This local children's play space always has the cutest holiday events, and they've planned a special love-themed one for February. Kiddos can come to adopt a stuffie (aka a lovey) to take home. Children will make and decorate a cute collar for their lovey, complete an official adoption form, and pack up some treats for it! Children can also play in sensory bins created by Britt’s Sensory World, a local RVA business!

Date/Time: February 15 at either 9-11, 11-1 or 1-3

Cost: $15 per child (only children need tickets)

Address:12260 Branders Creek Drive, Chester, Virginia 23831

*Reserve your spot as soon as you can! It's filling up quickly!!

2.Attend Miss Anne's Music and Movement class in February. Miss Anne’s class is a 30 minute parent & me style music class for little kids. Babies (3 mo+), toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance & play instruments to classic children’s songs, like the “Hokey Pokey,” and to hits, like Frozen’s “Let it Go.” Miss Anne incorporates directions, counting & colors in her seasonally themed classes. 

In February, Miss Anne's infuses her class with hearts, love and all the Valentine's Day themed songs.

Date/Time: Mondays @ 9:30, Tuesdays @ 10 or 11, Wednesdays @ 9:30 or 10:30, or Fridays @ 10 or 11.

Cost: $10 per child, $5 for siblings

Address:All Saints Church, 8787 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229

*Check here for my review of Miss Anne's music and movement class!

Valentine's Day Family Date Ideas for elementary children:

1.Play indoor putt putt at The Park RVA: Located in Scott's Addition, this indoor wonderland spans 55,000 square feet with food, treats, drinks & entertainment! You can play Wonderball - 18-hole indoor putt putt with Insta-worthy decor. The 18 lanes of Duckpin Bowling comes with full service, so you can eat & drink while playing. Adults can also enjoy the self-serve drink stations in the beer garden, karaoke & virtual golf. It also has the longest bar in Virginia - 60 feet! The best part? You can visit for just one activity or make an entire day of it! Tweens and teens will also love this spot!

Serves: Dinner on weekdays, and Lunch and Dinner on weekends

It's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. After 7pm on Thursdays-Saturdays, its 21+ up only.

*Check here for my full review.

2.Go bowling at Uptown Alley: This is so much more than a spot to bowl! Besides the 38 bowling lanes, Uptown Alley has a restaurant & sports theater, an arcade, billiards and virtual reality arena. They offer daily specials so you could create a family date on a budget or go all out! They also hosts birthday parties & school events.

Hours: It’s open Monday-Thursday from 11am-12am, Friday from 11am-2am, Saturday 10am-2am and Sunday 10am-12am.

*Check here for my review. 

3.Unplugged Games Cafe: Located in Midlothian, Virginia, this cafe serves up snacks, lunch, dinner & drinks. But what makes this one of the most unique cafes in town is the games! Unplugged Games Cafe has play passes that allow you access to over 900 board & card games. You can play as many games as you want for as long as you want! Games range from low complexity to high complexity, so it’s perfect for a family date night or a grownup one!

Serves: Lunch and Dinner

It's closed on Tuesday.

*Check here for my review.

4.Spa-Tacular Kids Spa: Spa-Tacular Spa offers mini manis & pedis, glittery makeovers, and you can even create your own lipgloss & sugar scrubs! You can book appointments for a Personal Spa Day, Besties Day Out, and for The Perfect Spa Party!

Spa-Tacurlar just announced their Valentine's Day celebration - this special event is on February 9th! Children and tweens can sign up for pampering - mini manis, mini make-overs, and everyone gets to make their own lip gloss. Call 804-516-4411 to make your appoitnment. It cost $45 per child.

*Check here for information about the Valentine's Day event, and check here to learn more about Spa-Tacular!

5.Tea Time at Floris: Located at The Virginia Fine Arts Museum, Floris serves afternoon tea from Saturday to Wednesday each week. Their signature tea service has a delicious, rotating menu! You’ll get to try a variety of tea selections, house-made scones, savory sandwiches & sweet treats! Reservations are encouraged between 11:30am-2:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome between 2:30-4pm when Floris offers an á la carte menu. 

Tea service has one menu, and it costs $45 per adult & $35 per child 10 & younger. Hot cocoa is available for children.

Tea time at Floris is perfect for a multigenerational celebration, young children to teens and tweens, or a special mommy and me date.

*Check here for my review of Floris at The Virginia Fine Arts Museum!

Valentine's Day Family Date Ideas for Tweens and Teens:

1.Visit The Quirk Hotel: The Quirk Richmond is a gorgeous, modern hotel in the heart of the city. The lobby is decorated with pink, modern decor, and there's plenty space to grab the perfect snap! The Lobby Coffee Bar is open daily from 7-1, and it's perfect for a create your own Valentine's Day Tea or girls day out!

Cost: It is free to visit. Coffee Bar's prices are very reasonable - we ordered 2 hot chocolates for $3.25 each & coffee cake for $6.

2.Play indoor putt putt at Hotel Green: Located in the heart of downtown, Hotel Green is a restaurant, bar and indoor putting green. The Lobby Bar has sandwiches & shareable plates, snacks and desserts. Known as Highfalutin' mini golf, the indoor mini golf has quirky & fun decor that's perfect for a date night with your tweens and teens!

Putt putt is walk-in only except for Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 2pm. A round of golf costs $16 per person.

Just so you know: Hotel Green has a strict 21+ after 5pm. Make sure to start your round of putt putt prior to 5pm.

3.Unplugged Games Cafe: Located in Midlothian, Virginia, this cafe serves up snacks, lunch, dinner & drinks. But what makes this one of the most unique cafes in town is the games! Unplugged Games Cafe has play passes that allow you access to over 900 board & card games. You can play as many games as you want for as long as you want! Games range from low complexity to high complexity, so it’s perfect for a family date night or a grownup one!

Serves: Lunch and Dinner

It's closed on Tuesday.

*Check here for my review.

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