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Great Lakes Mall announced it will host several family-friendly events this February to help Lake County and surrounding areas spread the love.

The Mentor mall issued a news release stating that its Valentine’s Day-themed events, including Shop with Your Pet Valentine Edition, Bestie Bash Hearts & Crafts and #PostYourLove, will offer ways to celebrate friendship, love and positivity through creative expression and acts of kindness.

Great Lakes Mall’s KidX Club will host a Hearts & Crafts Bestie Bash celebration from 2 to 4 p.m., Feb. 6, at the top of the Fuji

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To celebrate friendship, Bestie Bash will give children and their families the opportunity to pick up a to-go kit of crafts to create meaningful gifts and Valentines for their loved ones and best friends from the comfort of home, the release stated.

In addition to the kit of crafts, guests will receive a sample from GoGo Squeez, all while supplies last.

KidX Club is a program that sponsors free events to inspire children to connect with their families and explore their surrounding world.

Great Lakes Mall will also host a Shop with Your Pet event from noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 13, just outside of Macy’s. This Valentine’s themed edition of the Shop with Your Pet event allows guests to bring their well-behaved dogs on leashes to the mall with them to shop and get some exercise, the release stated.

Guests will receive a free goodie bag with treats for their dogs, while supplies last. The mall will also be accepting donations of non-perishable pet items. Guests should register ahead at https://bit.ly/39wcYk1.

Just like in years past, Great Lakes Mall will host the interactive art display #PostYourLove, where guests are encouraged to

Just like in years past, Great Lakes Mall will host the interactive art display #PostYourLove, where guests are encouraged to handwrite notes of love, affirmation, encouragement or even just a simple “I love you” on sticky Post-It notes near center court, the release stated.

handwrite notes of love, affirmation, encouragement or even just a simple “I love you” on sticky Post-It notes near center court, the release stated.

Guests are also encouraged to share their notes virtually by using #PostYourLove.

All Valentine’s Day events will follow the mall’s COVID-19 safety protocols, including rigorous disinfectant and cleaning practices. And patrons must wear masks and practice social distancing.