Here are our Top Things to do this February.  We found a bunch of sweet Valentine's Day things to do that may trigger other sweet ideas!

1. Sweetheart events throughout NJ Children’s Museums – Feb 11^th at 9:30 Imagine That!! is hosting a Valentine’s Day Breakfast with your Special Guy. Bring your favorite guy this Valentine's Day for a special one-on-one day. Celebrate the day starting with a bagel breakfast for two with your choice of juice or coffee. Create a Valentine's Day pillow craft to take home.  … Don’t miss the sweetheart princess ball in Paramus’ Children’s Miuseum, Feb 10, 5:30-9pm.  You are invited to come dine and dance the night away (in your fanciest ball attire) with your favorite Princesses. Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, Jasmine and Tiana will be in attendance.
2. There’s a Magic Carpet Film Festival - Children’s Movies from Around the World at the Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum. 
3. If your kids like the circus, don’t miss Circus Science.  Circus Science in collaboration with Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus is coming back to Newark Museum this Feb 11 and 12 - all weekend!   Participate in hands-on activities, and discover the amazing science that makes circus performances famous.  Balancing Clowns, Balloon Art,  Face Painting,  Paint with Centrifugal Force,  Treasure Hunt, Try Tightrope/Trapeze Equipment,  Learn Juggling Techniques,  and Plate Spinning. 
4. If they like bubbles, go see Bubblemania! At Liberty Science Center Feb 18^th!  A high energy, artistic, science-rich program loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music and the untamed, often unbelievable beauty of spherical liquids. Casey Carle’s creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble art forms to “trapping” people inside bubbles!  OR go see The Gazillion Bubble Show, off broadway in NYC. 
5. Chocolate yourself out at the Chocolate Festival at Morris Museum. 
6. Try Candy Making with your kids!  Lots of fun sweet recipes online.  We found a Candy Making Camp @ Let's Play In Italian.  Feb 11, 11am-12:30pm.  Hands on no bake workshop for you and your child.  We found out that they will be making fudge, candy and other great Valentine treats!  551 Pak Ave, Suite 6, Scotch Plains.  letsplayinitalian.com
7. Father and Son/Daughter days at the ski slopes.  Snow days are here with more snow at the slopes.  There are so many kid friendly mountains designed for tots, kids and families.  From skiing to park terrains for tubing, you can enjoy an entire day or weekend getaway at these snow resorts, all within traveling distance from NJ.  The best is sipping on that hot chocolate after a long day.  See our snow links. 
8. Create cards and poems for each member of the family and don’t forget friends and teachers. 
9. Visit a new restaurant.  We are collecting family friendly restaurants throughout NJ.
10. Visit NYC! Within an hour, you are so close to a fantastic destination with a wide array of museums and historical sites to visit, not to mention Central Park’s zoo, playgrounds and trails. Go to the top of Empire State Building Conservatory with your sweethearts and take in a different perspective from up high. Go to ground zero and witness the rising of the Freedom Tower – It’s partially up and a great experience.  Get some 50% off tickets to see Broadway Shows, so many shows to choose from. There’s also the Sony Wonder Technology Lab.  See our things to do in NYC.  Also Visit Our Family Shows Link and family getaways for more. 
11. Want to stay home and need a break, check out the mini holiday camps online.  As we get more listings, we update this all the time.
12. Valentine's Day Hot Chocolate Hike?   Essex County Environmental Center is having one on Feb 11, 12-1:30pm.  A fun-filled winter hike around the Environmental Center forest, sip hot cocoa, roast marshmallows, and enjoy a winter campfire with our loved ones. You must dress warmly.  Go check out your own environment center for similar hikes and activities.
13. Visit the malls for Valentine's Events.  Wear red this month! 

MORE TO COME!  Check out our Calendar of Events for daily, weekly and monthly postings! 

From your friendly NJ Kids Team!  Lots of hugs and kisses this Valentine's Day!