Chicago Events: Valentine's Day Dances and Parties in the Parks

The Chicago Park District celebrates Valentine’s Day in February with numerous dances and parties throughout the city including the traditional daddy-daughter/mommy-son dances.  Most events feature recorded music, refreshments, photo opportunities, games and an arts and crafts station. 

 

Many programs are admission free or have nominal entrance fees.  Please contact each individual park for additional information.   Click here to watch a video about Valentine’s Day events. 

Following are highlights:

 

Valentine’s Day Dance

Thursday, Feb. 2, 7-8:30 p.m.

Durkin Park, 8445 S. Kolin Ave., 773-284-7316

Admission $2, ages 3-5

 

Family Valentine’s Day Dance

Friday, Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m.

Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Ave., 773-685-7235

Admission $5, all ages

The Horner Park Jazz Band will provide live music for this family event.

Tropical Treat Nights

Wednesdays, Feb. 8 and 15, 3-6 p.m.

Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave.,

Admission free, all ages

To honor the red-heart month, this program focuses on the “sweet plants” of the Conservatory.  Fact and flavor stations will be staffed by educators throughout the Conservatory, featuring chocolate, vanilla, banana, cinnamon, chewing gum, and more.  Come taste your way through the Conservatory’s tropical paradise.  Due to extensive hail damage, the Conservatory’s public space is limited.  Tropical Treat Nights are replacing Sweet Saturdays, a regular event which has been cancelled for 2012.

Cupid’s Corner

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m.

Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West, 312-742-7726

Admission $5, all ages

 

Family Valentine’ Dance

Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave., 773-685-3270

Admission $5 per couple, all ages

 

Valentine’s Day Dance

Friday, Feb. 10, 4-6 p.m.

Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave., 312-328-0821

Admission $10, all ages

Daddy-Daughter/Mother Son Dance

Friday, Feb. 10, 6-8 p.m.

Smith (Joseph Higgins) Park, 2526 W. Grand Ave., 312-742-7534

Admission $5, all ages

 

Teen Valentine Dance

Friday, Feb. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave., 773-685-3270

Admission $5, ages 11-13

Family Valentine Dance

Friday, Feb. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Bosley Park, 3044 S. Bonfield St., 312-747-6026

Admission free, all ages

Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance

Monday, Feb. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Skinner Park, 1331 W. Monroe St., 312-746-5560

Admission $5, ages 2-5

Valentine’s Day Dance

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Daley Bicentennial Plaza, 337 E. Randolph St., 312-742-7649

Admission $10 per family, ages 2-5

Valentine’s Day Dance

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m.

Cole Park, 361 E. 85^th St., 312-747-6063

Admission $3, ages 9-17

Valentine’s Day Dance

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 3-6 p.m.

Kennicott Park, 4434 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-747-7138

Admission $5, ages 6-12

Valentine’s Day Party

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 4-5:30 p.m.

Cornell Square Park, 1809 W. 50^th St., 312-747-6097

Admission $1, ages 6-12

 

Family Valentine’s Dance

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6:30-8 p.m.

Eugene Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., 773-478-9744

Admission $4, all ages

 

Daddy-Daughter/Mother-Son Valentine Dance

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside Ave., 773-685-3361

Admission $4, all ages