Top 5 Local Events to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day falls on a Tuesday this year–why not celebrate the special day early with these local events? Tote the kids along to one of these events or take your sweetheart alone. Either way, fun and love will be in the air.

1. Make and Take Valentines

Where/When: , Saturday, Feb. 11, at noon.

Why Go: Surprise your special someone with valentine cards made by you and your kids. All supplies provided. You bring the creativity!

Pricing: No registration required, free.

2. Marple Library Loves You Back

Where/When: , Monday, Feb. 13.

Why Go: Marple library is showing their love and appreciation to residents and library patrons all week long by offering free DVD and videogame rentals as well as free coffee and tea. Cozy up with your special someone on Valentine's Day and make it a movie night.

Pricing: Free.

3. Make and Mold Valentines

Where/When: , Sunday, Feb. 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Make your valentine a unique and edible gift with these valentine's candy pops. Candy making demonstrations will be available on Sunday for making marbled heart pops.

Pricing: Free.

4. Wine, Chocolate, and Music

Where/When: , Tuesday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Burlap and Bean presents a special Valentine's Day event hosted by Craig Bickhardt and special guest Lizanne Knott. Wine sampling provided by Black Walnut Winery. Spend the night with your loved one enjoying a relaxing night with music and wine.

Pricing: Reservations required, $25.

5. Make It a Movie Outing With The Vow

Where/When: Regal Edgmont Theatres or , Friday, Feb. 10.

Why Go: The Vow hits theatres on Friday. Make it a dinner and a movie night and rekindle that romance with a movie to remind you. A newlywed couple recovers from a car accident that puts the wife in a coma. Waking up with severe memory loss, her husband endeavors to win her heart again.

Pricing: Movie ticket discounts available through the Marple Newtown Recreation Center and .