There’s something for every kind of Valentine’s Day celebration at Five Below. Whether you’re hosting a classroom card exchange or acting as the hostess for a Galentine’s Day event with friends, shoppers can save a lot of money snagging V-Day essentials at the discount retailer compared to making a Target run.
It’s time to start shopping for these 11 Valentine’s Day must-haves before they’re sold out. While you’re at it, try shopping for these top carry-on items at Five Below.
1. Valentine’s Gift Bag
- Price: $1.00
These Valentine’s Day-themed gift bags are cheaper than similar bags sold at Dollar Tree and just as roomy for packing in everything from exchange cards to presents.
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2. Flower Plush
- Price: $1.00
Put a smile on everyone’s face when you bestow them this cute flower plush. The inexpensive rose is the perfect present for kids to give mom and dad, or can be gifted to your sweetheart as a cheeky spin on the rose ceremony in “The Bachelor.”
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3. Heart Filled Balloons (10-Count)
- Price: $2.00
These heart-filled balloons are the perfect decorations for classrooms and offices. Each set includes 10 helium quality balloons — a steal for just $2!
4. Pink Shades Tissue Paper
- Price: $2.00
Wrap up the sweet gifts you’re giving this Valentine’s Day in gift wrap tissue paper. This 15-count set comes with three sheets of dark pink, light pink and white colors.
5. Mix and Match Bracelets
- Price: $2.00
Give your besties the mix and match bracelet that most aligns with their personality. These inexpensive bracelets are quickly selling out of the 10 available styles, so don’t wait too long to buy your favs.
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6. Plastic Heart Cups
- Price: $3.00
Sip cocktails and mocktails in style in these plastic heart-shaped cups. These retro coupe-style plastic glasses come in a set of two, so you’re only paying $1.50 per cup.
7. Pink Plastic Cutlery
- Price: $3.00
Where else but Five Below can you find a set of pink, glittery cutlery for $3? Each set includes 18 plastic forks, knives and spoons perfect for enjoying Valentine’s Day-themed potlucks, brunches and desserts.
8. Starburst All Pink Gummies
- Price: $3.00
Who doesn’t love pink Starburst? Add a few bags of Starburst all pink gummies to your shopping cart. This classic gummy candy is perfect for adding to Valentine’s Day gift bags and bringing to the classroom as a fun, sweet treat for the kiddos.
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9. Valentine’s Day Party Balloon Backdrop Set
- Price: $5.00
Hosting several Valentine’s-themed parties this year? Grab a few party balloon backdrops for guests to take adorable selfies. Each comes with an inflation paper straw, 40 latex balloons in varying sizes, one connected hearts foil balloon, one hanging ribbon, one plastic balloon chain garland strip, a roll of self-adhesive glue dots and instructions for putting it all together.
10. Hershey’s Valentine’s Day Scented Dough (12-Pack)
- Price: $5.00
Swap out paper Valentine cards for scented dough this year. These individually packaged dough tubes come in a variety of Hershey’s scents, and are accompanied by “to” and “from” stickers for easy labeling.
11. Marine Collagen Lip Masks
- Price: $5.00
Slip a marine collagen lip mask into your bestie’s Galentine’s Day goody bag this year. This five-count set of lip masks come individually wrapped and are ideal for all skin types to soften lips into pretty pouts.
Disclaimer: Prices and availability accurate as of Jan. 24, 2026 and subject to change. All imagery sourced from FiveBelow.com.
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