Warm Hearts by the Fire: Valentine’s Day Campfire Tales

Gather around the campfire & celebrate Valentine’s Day with sweet, heartwarming stories the whole family will enjoy. From tales of friendship & kindness to stories about sharing love, this cozy campfire experience is the perfect way to slow down, snuggle up, & make special memories together under the stars.

The Marshmallow Share

One chilly Valentine’s night, two campers reached into a bag of marshmallows to find only one left. The fire crackled softly as they looked at each other, unsure what they should do next. After a moment, they smiled & decided to split it in half, stacking it with chocolate & graham crackers to make an extra-special s’more. As they shared it by the fire, the flames flickered higher, as if cheering them on for choosing kindness.

Get kids involved:

• Ask kids: What would YOU do with the last marshmallow?
• Let them suggest other ways the campers could share.
• Have everyone pretend to build the “perfect s’more” with their hands.

The Heart-Shaped Ember

As the campfire sizzled & crackled, a tiny ember floated into the air & glowed in the shape of a heart before disappearing into the night sky. The campers gasped & gathered closed, feeling warm & happy. One by one, they whispered kind thoughts & loving wished into the fire, believing the embers would carry them into the stars.

Ways kids can join in:

• Have kids whisper gentle “ember wishes” into the night air
• Ask: Who would you send your wish to?
• Let the kids describe what shape the next embers might be

The Lantern of Love

A family sits by a campfire with a lantern glowing softly beside them. Each person takes turns holding the lantern & shared one kind thing about someone else in the circle. With every sweet word spoken, the lantern seemed to shine brighter, lighting the campsite with warmth & smiles. By the end, everyone felt closer & wrapped in love.

How kids can participate:

• Pass around a real or paper lantern
• Let the kids say one nice thing about someone near by
• Ask: What makes the lantern glow brighter?

Tips for the the storyteller

Encourage kids to:

• Add sound effects
• Make up characters
• Change the ending
• Tell part of the story themselves

However your celebrate, we hope these campfire stories help create cozy memories, spark imagination, & fill your family’s Valentine’s Day with warmth & love.