Love is in the air but it doesn’t necessarily have to be that romantic kind of love. Galentine’s Day celebrates friendships, rather than Valentine’s Day. You can pretty much think of it as Valentine’s Day but with the letter “G” to stand for the gal pals in your life. To celebrate this holiday, we’ve rounded up fun Galentine’s Day party ideas that you are your besties will for sure love and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Candle Making
For a cozy, intimate party idea, celebrate Galentine’s Day with a candle-making session. This activity is perfect for all experience levels. Different colors, scents, and shapes can be used to craft the candles of your choosing. Since it is Galentine’s Day, use signature colors like pink and red for your candles.
Karaoke Night
Whether you and your squad consider yourselves pro singers or not, hosting a karaoke night offers a fun opportunity to sing your hearts out. Local venues often permit guests to pre-book karaoke rooms, but the song selection and room reservation durations may vary from place to place. If you prefer to skip the reservation process, bring the karaoke night to the comfort of your home. Enhance the lively atmosphere with a purchased karaoke machine or microphone, or keep it simple by using phones to search for instrumental music with lyrics.
Wine Tasting
For any wine enthusiasts out there, having a wine-tasting-themed Galentine’s Day party is just what you need. You and your besties can head to a local winery or create a wine-tasting experience at home. This party idea allows everyone to enjoy different kinds of wines — be sure to pair your wine drinks with a charcuterie board or other finger foods for the perfect mix.
Brunch Date
There’s nothing like eating delicious food all while in the great company of your besties. If looking to eat out, level up the brunch date experience and dress up with cute themed outfits for the holiday. There are also local restaurants that have drink specials, food specials, or Galentine’s Day-themed events. So plan accordingly if you want to celebrate at a local restaurant. This idea can also be done at home to skip the hassle of making reservations.
Spa Day
Everyone needs a little TLC in their lives no matter that time of year. Instead of going for a solo spa day, invite your friends to come along this Galentine’s Day. Book massages, facials, and other treatments that will have you feeling your best selves.
Cooking or Baking Class
For a hands-on experience, consider taking a cooking class this Galentine’s Day. Online and in-person cooking classes are available. Some classes offer to learn how to cook savory dishes like pizza or pasta. For a sweet tooth enthusiast, dessert-making class choices include macarons, croissants, cookies, and more. This makes a great group activity as everyone can be assigned a kitchen task to make sure the cooking or baking experience runs smoothly.
Movie Night
For a low-cost activity, movie nights are easy to coordinate. You can browse for movies through a streaming platform like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu. Since we’re in the season of love, some movie options to choose from are The Notebook, Clueless, Mean Girls, or Pitch Perfect. To make it feel like you’re in a movie theater, purchase snacks like chips, cookies, and candy — or prepare some finger foods of your own with your squad.
Dinner Party
Whether you opt for a home-cooked meal or decide to explore a local restaurant, a Galentine’s Day dinner party can celebrate both friendships and the delicious taste of yummy food. Start with appetizers and drinks and then end the night with a sweet dessert. While eating dinner, share the reasons why you love your best friends and which memories you hold close to your heart — a heartwarming way to celebrate Galentine’s Day.
Game Night
If you and your besties love a friendly competition, a game night is the perfect idea. Choose to play a card game like UNO or Spades or a board game like Monopoly or The Game of Life. While playing the game of your choosing, play “girl power” songs in the background and craft a charcuterie board for some quick bites.
Tea Party
For a classy Galentine’s Day vibe, have your gal pals dress up in cute dresses for a tea party. Prepare an assortment of teas and gather a small banquet of small finger sandwiches and pastries.
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