Knowing how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with kids can be tricky. Throw a Valentine’s pancake party this February, complete with a walk-up pancake bar. That’s right! A walk-up, buffet style, pancake bar. BOOM. My mouth is watering as I type. This is a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and switch up your traditional routine. No time in the morning? Make this dinner!
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with pancakes!
This memorable meal is a way to create a family tradition. Make the pancakes ahead of time or the morning of brunch. Add some fun toppings, and you have an epic walk-up pancake bar!
These pictures are from the first year I made this walk-up pancake bar for my children. Over the years, it has gotten a little simpler.
My point? Make it as glamorous or as simple as you like. The novelty lies in the fact that you can walk up and add your toppings.
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Set up
I set it up ahead of time to make this Valentine’s party a little more exciting for my kids. And most of the time, celebrating a child’s party can be used with many of what you already own.
First, I went around the house, collecting my white dishes and the pink paper we used for this Valentine’s memory game. I even found some pink ribbon to glue around the drinking glasses. With a quick house tour, you may be surprised by what you find!
Make it a Buffett.
After each child makes their special Valentine’s pancake, they return to their seat to celebrate.
I’ve noticed that meeting for breakfast sets the tone for the day. It allows everyone to connect, which also helps those around us feel wanted and loved.
Now that the boys are older, we’ve done this Valentine’s pancake party for dinner. It is one of the many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family.
Supplies
We are a peanut-free family, so all of the treats are nut-free. These suggestions also make good treats for class parties.
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Heart Cookie Cutter Set
Use these cookie cutters for your pancakes or sugar cookies.
Yum Earth Candy
This allergy-free candy is great for class parties.
Valentine’s Day Pajamas
Of course, you can wear these all year long.
More Valentine activities
Want to keep the celebration going even when Valentine’s Day is over? Why not? Here are a few more ideas.
- Make these rainbow hearts valentines.
- Use dying flowers in a sensory bin.
- Sticker cups for the Valentine’s table
Who’s ready for a Valentine’s pancake party for your kids? This is a fun family tradition that families adore!
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This is so cute, what a great idea.
Thanks, Tiffany! I appreciate you checking it out!
Awww I love this idea. It’s too cute. Gonna do this with my kiddos for Valentines this year.
Hooray! That sounds fun!
I love how you decorated with all the pink, hearts and the pancakes. I’m sure the kids LOVED it. Such a cute idea. <3
Thanks, Rebecca! I appreciate you stopping by!
How cute! I love the pancakes and the decor!
Thanks for stopping by, Leighann!
What a fun idea! I’ll have to do this soon with my little ones!
That looks like such a fun party! Thanks for sharing.