Daddy-daughter events planned throughout the suburbs

Valentine's Day might mostly celebrate romance, but it's also a great time to share your love by doing something special with your kids. Many local communities schedule daddy-daughter date nights for February, where dads or granddads can treat their little girls to an evening featuring dinner, dancing and games. Much like restaurants on Feb. 14, these events tend to fill up fast, so make your reservations now.

Fishing With My Father Westmont Park District Administrative Offices, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont, (630) 969-8080, wpd4fun.orgTime: 6 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12Price: $15 for residents, $18 for nonresidentsFisherman Curt Strulz teaches children about fishing with a show that combines ventriloquism, comedy, props and audience participation. The girls will also play games, color, go on a scavenger hunt for seashells and take home a gift. Dinner features fish sticks, pizza, juice and dessert.Belle's Enchanted Castle Ball Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake, (847) 546-8558, roundlakeareaparkdistrict.orgTime: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27Price: $35 per couple, $19 for each additional daughterA "Beauty and the Beast" themed party features costumed actors playing characters from the Disney movie including Belle, Mrs. Potts and Lumiere. Girls will paint ceramic magic mirrors, get their picture taken with dad and dance to tunes from a DJ. A treasure hunt features puzzle pieces hidden in bags throughout the area, which the girls can put together to win a prize. They'll also get to feel like a princess themselves with party favors including tiaras."It's just a really fun evening with dad," recreation supervisor Christi Nicholson said.The Castle of Magical Music Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle, (630) 894-4200, roselle.il.usTime: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21Price: $25 per couple, $10 for each additional daughterA DJ plays music, teaches kids line dances like the electric slide and runs games including a hula hoop contest at the annual daddy daughter date night. Each couple gets to take home a professionally taken photo, and the party includes dessert and drinks. Last year's event sold out with more than 100 people participating. "It's a great night out," said Dee Kaiser, aquatics and recreation supervisor. "All the girls get dressed up and the dads put on ties."Daddy Daughter Date Night Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, (847) 960-7460, lith.orgTime: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7Price: $35 per couple for residents, $42 for nonresidents, $20-$24 per additional daughterDads and daughters can get their picture taken, then girls can make a picture frame for it and get manicures before dinner. After everyone's filled up at the buffet, dads and daughters can head to the dance floor while a DJ plays dance music. At the end of the night, the girls can take home their craft, a copy of the picture and a goody bag.Night in ParisNorton Creek Elementary School, 2033 Smith Road, West Chicago, (630) 231-9474, we-goparks.orgTime: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5Price: $48 per couple for residents, $54 for nonresidents, $25 for each additional daughterDads and daughters dress in formalwear and start the night by getting a professional photo taken next to a 61/2-foot model of the Eiffel Tower. A dinner buffet features lasagna and chicken, with chocolate #233;clairs and chocolate mousse with whipped cream served in fancy cups for dessert. Tables are set with little Eiffel Tower centerpieces, and the walls are lined with art and other French-themed decorations. A DJ plays tunes for dancing.Daddy Daughter Date Night Community Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison, (630) 889-2150, addisonparkdistrict.orgTime: 6:30 to 8 p.m. for girls ages 4 to 8; 8:30 to 10 p.m. for ages 9-13 Friday, Feb. 5Price: $15 per couple, $6 for each additional daughterCouples get their pictures taken at a party featuring snacks and a DJ playing dance music. The girls will also receive gifts.Daddy/Daughter Winter Luau Ranch View Elementary School Gym, 1651 Ranch View Drive, Naperville, (630) 848-5000, napervilleparks.orgTime: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6Price: $15 for residents, $22 for nonresidentsDads and daughters are encouraged to dress in tropical attire for the annual party. Couples get a photograph together and can dance to tunes from a DJ and compete in limbo and hula hoop contests. Feast on Jersey Mike's subs, nachos, lemonade and sundaes from Cold Stone Creamery.False13332000Dads and daughters dance the night away at the Daddy/Daughter Winter Luau in Naperville.Courtesy of Naperville Park DistrictFalse