Valentine’s Plans Worth Falling for ♡

February 6, 2026

Roses are red, violets are blue,
We planned the fun…all that’s missing is you!

Fri, Feb 13 ♥︎ 10-11:15am

Petals & Pastries

Location: West Ridge Center (636 Ridge Road)

Whisk the morning away with us in this delicious Valentine’s Day-inspired class — come in clothes that can get messy, and be prepared to have a fun-filled morning with your little one!

Registration is per child, and all children must be accompanied by a non-registered adult.

Ages 3-5 with an Adult

Price: $15/18 (Resident/Non-Resident)

Fri, Feb 13 ♥︎ 11am-1pm & 3:50-4:50pm

Public Skate

Location: Centennial Ice Arena (3100 Trail Way)

Grab your love or your bestie and go on a skate date! Whether you’re an experienced skater or a beginner, our rink is the perfect place to glide, twirl, and create unforgettable memories.

Price: $7 | With skates: $11

Fri, Feb 13 ♥︎ 4-5pm

FREE! Community Yoga at Park Fitness

Location: Park Fitness (1207 Park Avenue West)

Join your friends and neighbors in a FREE yoga class overlooking the natural beauty of The Preserve of Highland Park! Open to all levels. Class is led by rotating instructors who bring their own unique style. Instructor schedules will be updated weekly on our website.

This is a drop-in class. No registration required! We encourage you to arrive a few minutes early to check in. Late arrivals will not be admitted once class begins

*Participants under 18 must have their parent sign a waiver.

Ages: 13+

FREE

Fri, Feb 13 ♥︎ 6-9pm

Valentine’s Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament

Location: Club Pickle & Padel (2205 Skokie Valley Road)

Celebrate Valentine’s season on the courts! Join us for a fun evening of a mixed doubles pickleball tournament. Must sign up with a partner (all pairings must be one man and one woman). Enjoy great matches, a festive atmosphere,  and plenty of laughs to kick off the holiday of love pickleball style.

Level: 3.5+

Price: $25/player ($50/team)

Fri, Feb 13 ♥︎ 6-9pm

Romantic Bonfire Date Night

Location: Heller Nature Center (2821 Ridge Road)

Join us at Heller Nature Center for a romantic bonfire and candle-lit walk on our beautiful winter trails. Each participant will receive a gourmet s’mores kit. We’ll have two cozy fires to warm your hearts and your marshmallows! Walk our wintry trails, illuminated by glowing luminaries, find conversation hearts, and get to know your partner all over again!

Pre-registration required. All participants must register for the program. This is an adults-only event. Program is outdoors so please dress for the weather.

Ages 18+

Price: $14

Program is full!

Sat, Feb 14 ♥︎ 6-8pm

Kids’ Night Out: Snow Glow | PROGRAM FULL

Location: Rosewood Beach (883 Sheridan Road)

Drop the kids off at Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center to explore science and nature with our naturalists, while you enjoy a nice dinner or anything else you might have planned for Valentine’s Day. We’ll create glowing experiments and crafts, to have our very own glow party. We’ll even feed them pizza!

Pre-registration required. This is a drop-off program, so parents are not required to register or attend.

Ages 5-12

Price: $28