Happy Valentine’s Day! Today I wanted to share a few family-friendly activities you can enjoy with your grandchildren. The nice thing about these ideas is that they’re flexible—you can scale them up or down to fit your budget and energy level. I’ve shared similar ideas for other holidays, and these posts are always fun to put together.
Build Your Own Bouquet
This activity can be as simple or creative as you’d like. One approach is to buy inexpensive flowers from a local grocery store and build your own Valentine’s bouquet at home. You can make mini bouquets for each grandchild, create one for each household, or even work together on a single arrangement. Fabric or paper flowers are another good option if you want something reusable or less fragile.
Chocolate-Covered Everything!
This one is usually a hit—and it’s very budget-friendly. All you need is melting chocolate and a selection of fruits. Strawberries, bananas, apples, and cherries are popular choices, but pineapple or melon can work just as well. You can keep it simple with store-bought fruit trays or turn it into a hands-on activity where everyone helps.
Valentine’s Movie Night
A cozy movie night pairs perfectly with Valentine-themed snacks. You can keep it low-key or make it more involved by matching snacks to the movie. There are plenty of family-friendly romantic movies, depending on the ages of your grandchildren. If you want help choosing age-appropriate options, Common Sense Media’s guide to romance movies for kids is a helpful resource for checking themes and suitability.
Spending time together during holidays—big or small—can be a meaningful way to stay connected. We’ve shared similar ideas in our post on ways older adults can stay engaged with family and community, which highlights how shared activities support connection across generations.
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not medical advice. CareBuilders at Home provides non-medical home care services focused on supporting daily living and meaningful family connections.
Happy Valentine’s Day—I hope you have fun celebrating together!
Written by Brigid Stakelum
