27 Best Galentine’s Day Ideas: Fun Ways to Celebrate
Looking for the best ways to spend February 13th with the girls? This is the ultimate list of Galentine’s day ideas!
If you’re a girl’s girl… then you already know that Galentine’s Day is one of the BEST days of the year. A special day that celebrates the magic that is girlhood? Such a good idea and so much fun. It’s the perfect excuse to show your appreciation for your female friendships, shower your gal pals with so much looove, and indulge in all your fav girly things. There’s no better way to truly embrace ~platonic love~ than by spending quality time with your best friends!
Honestly, female friendships have made a huge difference in my life! There’s something that’s so special about women supporting women and creating a safe space where we feel seen. These friendships are truly everything to me – which is why I absolutely love Galentine’s Day.
So – whether it’s your first year celebrating or a new favorite tradition, the Galentine’s Day ideas are endless. I’ve compiled a huge list of fun ideas to help you out! Below, you’ll find everything you need from Galentine’s Themes to activities.
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PARTY THEMES IDEAS FOR GALENTINE’S DAY
The perfect Galentine’s Day celebration isn’t really about recreating everything you see on social media… it’s about finding the best way to celebrate with your girl group! Whether it’s cozy night in with face masks and movies or an all-out pink affair with a dress code and rose, the goal is just to have a great time with your best girlfriends.
To inspire you, I’m breaking down ideas for themed parties to help you plan the perfect at-home celebration. For each theme, I’ll share aesthetic inspo, food, and decor ideas to match the vibe 🙂 Let’s dive in!
1. Pink & Red Everything
This is the ULTIMATE Galentine’s aesthetic! Think hearts, pink, red, super romantic vibes. The perfect way to celebrate if you love all things girly 🙂 Every detail is sweet, feminine, and a Pinterest-worthy dream.
Food & Drink Ideas:
- Pink and red colored chocolate-covered pretzels and strawberries
- Strawberry mimosas rose, and pink lemonade (click here for 15 pink cocktail recipes!)
- Dessert board with red velvet cupcakes, pink macarons, and sweethearts
Decor:
- Foil balloons (either heart-shaped or spell out “Galentine’s”)
- Pink garland (hearts)
- Girly plates, napkins, and cups
- A table runner with red roses or fresh flowers
- Fairy lights and candles
2. Cozy Netflix & Chill
Looking for something lowkey? This is the perfect Galentine’s party!! Have your girlies roll up in their fav PJs, and blankets, and queue up the best rom-coms 🙂
Food & Drink Ideas:
- Popcorn bar (all the butter and seasoning options please! or microwave is good too ;))
- Classic movie candy and snacks (have everyone bring their favs)
- Hot cocoa (with Bailey’s if you’re feeling spicy), mulled wine / cider
Decor:
- Fluffy blankets and throw pillows everywhere
- Fairy lights or candles
- Pillows and bean bags
3. Brunch & Bubbly
If your ideal Galentine’s Day has mimosas, pancakes, and an aesthetic brunch spread, this theme is made for you! A Galentine’s Day brunch is the perfect mix of laid-back and fancy.
Food & Drink Ideas:
- Mimosa bar with different juices (orange, cranberry, strawberry)
- Heart-shaped waffles, pancakes, french toast, or cinnamon rolls
- Fruit bar (strawberries, watermelon)
- Coffee bar with fun syrups and toppings
Decor:
- Pink pastel table settings
- Fresh flower centerpieces
- Personalized name cards
- Cute drinkware (champagne flutes, girly mugs, cute straws)
4. Self-Care & Glow-Up Night
If you know your girls need a night full of rest, relaxation, and pampering – this is is a great way to give everyone just that! It’s all about prioritizing your well-being. Spend a night dedicated to self-love and TLC.
Food & Drink Ideas:
- Herbal tea bar
- Fruit-infused water
- Chocolate-covered strawberries and sweet treats
- Charcuterie board with cheese, crackers, and fruit
Decor:
- Candles and fairy lights
- Blankets and pillows
- Essential oils and diffusers
- Relaxing playlist setup
GALENTINE’S DAY ACTIVITIES
Once you have your Galentine’s theme down, it’s time for figure out what you want to do together. Whether you’re looking for more relaxing activities or want something more interactive and hands-on, this is THE list!
The best part about this is you can choose what fits your group the best. Don’t feel like you have to stick to one theme or overthink it – just choose the ones that resonate most with you.
5. Pamper yourselves with face masks, lip scrubs, and more
Set up a DIY spa day with all the best beauty products – face masks, lip scrubs, jade rollers… anything your girls love for pampering! Light some candles and pour your favorite drink while you all relax and chat.
6. Make vision boards together
I’m a BIG vision board girl, so this is one of my favorite Galentine’s Day ideas! It’s such a great opportunity to learn more about what your friends value and want out of the next year!! Grab a bunch of magazines, scissors, glue, Pinterest prints, and start filling out a blank board with all your goals and dreams together 🙂
7. Do a favorites exchange
This is one of the best Galentine’s Day ideas because it’s such a unique way to not only spoil your besties but also learn more about each others’ favorite things. Have each person bring one of their all-time favorite things (could be a lippie, snack, etc) for everyone and then talk through why you love them so much!
8. Play conversation starter card games
We’re Not Really Strangers or For The Girls are GREAT conversation starter card games that will definitely bring you and your girls closer together! Even if you’ve been friends for eveeerrr, you’ll be surprised at how many new things you can learn about your besties.
These reusable tumblers are GREAT gifts for anyone who loves to bring a festive spirit to their day-to-day activities!
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11. Marathon rom-coms
I LOVE a good movie marathon with the girls, and Galentine’s Day is perfect to binge all the best rom-coms! Some of my fav picks are: How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Proposal, She’s The Man, and of course… Love Actually.
10. Write cute cards of appreciation for each other
Take a moment to tell your best girlfriends how much you love them by writing thoughtful lil notes of appreciation for them. Bonus points if any of your friends’ love language is words of affirmation!
11. Paint candles or mugs
If you’re looking for creative ways to celebrate, paint candles or mugs! I love this idea because you’ll all have a custom keepsake from the night. For candle painting, most folks I’ve seen will use melted-colored candle wax (vs paint). Definitely do your research first.
12. Decorate cakes or cookies
This one’s definitely a tried and true classic Galentine’s Day idea, but that doesn’t make it any less sweet (lol). Grab lil personal cakes or sugar cookies from the store and decorate them w frosting, sprinkles, and edible glitter!
13. Bake a sweet treat
Who doesn’t love a sweet treat?? Bake something delicious with the girls like red velvet cupcakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, or even heart-shaped brownies.
14. Do a surprise gift exchange
Christmas isn’t the only holiday you can do a surprise gift exchange! This one will take a little more coordination beforehand. Set a budget and have everyone bring a thoughtful present for their assigned Valentine ;).
15. Set up YouTube karaoke
I’m a huge believer that music truly brings us all together… so turn your living room into a karaoke bar for the night! From Taylor Swift to Nicki Minaj, Youtube has a huge repository of free karaoke videos that your friend group can sing along to 🙂
16. Have a dance party
Feeling like dancing but don’t have it in you to get dressed up and go to a sweaty club? Why not just have a dance party at home? Create a group playlist that everyone can add to and just groove together!
17. Do a paint and sip
Grab a few canvases, paints, brushes, and set up a cozy art studio for the girls! Whether you all follow a painting tutorial (Bob Ross episodes are always soo comforting) or just freehand, this is definitely a fun way to get creative while sipping on your favorite drinks.
18. Play your favorite board games
Host a Galentine’s game night and ask everyone to bring their favorite games! Codenames is one of my favs – also a good choice to really test how well you know the way your friends think.
19. Do your nails together
This is such a classic Galentine’s Day activity, because who doesn’t love a fresh mani at home? Doing your nails with the girls is nostalgic – the ultimate slumberparty vibes.
20. Do an at-home wine tasting
Have everyone bring a bottle of their favorite wine (or a new wine they want to try) and do a blind wine tasting. You could even go the extra mile and set up cute tasting cards for people to take notes on and bring out chocolates, cheeses, and fruits to pair.
21. Have a fondue night
A fondue night is the ultimate interactive, cozy, and YUMMY way to celebrate Galentine’s Day. Set up a mini chocolate fondue station with strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, and cookies or a cheese dip with bread, crackers, and veggies! If you don’t have a fondue pot, you could totally make do with a simple stove setup.
22. Take cute photos with a DIY photo booth
Okay is it just me or does everyone also not have that many photos with their closest friends? That’s why I love the idea of setting up a DIY photo booth for Galentine’s – perfect excuse to get those pics! Grab a backdrop (fringe curtains, balloons, fairy lights), bring some props (heart-shaped sunglasses and fun signs), a camera (or your phone), and you’re ready!
23. Bring your own drink/spread night
If you’re looking for unique Galentine’s Day ideas, this might be the one! The concept is super simple: choose a “theme” and have everyone bring a drink or spread interpreting it. You can get so creative with it! For example, the theme could be “your favorite memory with the girls” and someone might bring some margaritas and nachos to represent the time you went to Cabo together.
24. Make heart-shaped pizzas
There’s just something about making heart-shaped pizzas that just feels more special than a regular pizza LOL. Honestly the perfect mix of an activity to do AND good food 🙂 All you need is pre-made dough, pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
25. Decorate claw clips
Grab some paint, rhinestones, pearls, and stickers, and personalize your own claw clips together! Great option if you’re looking for a low-key craft that you can do while chatting.
26. Arrange flower bouquets
Pulling together a DIY flower arrangement station is such a creative Galentine’s Day idea. You can either ask your friends to each bring a bouquet of flowers or just hop over to your local grocery store (Trader Joe’s is super affordable) and pick up a mix of flowers. YouTube has some great tutorials if the girls need direction – or you can just let the creativity flow!
27. Make custom charm bracelets or necklaces
This is such a fun Galentine’s Day idea — elementary school me LOVED these. So nostalgic! Spend time picking out beads, charms, and letter blocks to make a piece that resonates with you.
FAQ (People Also Ask): GALENTINE’S EDITION
What is Galentine’s Day?
As founder Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) in Parks and Recreation, says so herself, Galentine’s Day is the best day of the year. It’s the ultimate celebration of female friendships and girlhood! It’s a day to show your gal pals all the love and appreciation. There’s really no wrong way to celebrate – you can go big with a themed event or keep it lowkey with a movie night. The whole point is just to enjoy the day with your best girlfriends 🙂
When is Galentine’s Day celebrated?
February 13th! A day for embracing girlhood before all the spotlight goes to Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between (situationships, we’re looking at you), Galentine’s is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the friendships that have supported you through it all!
How do you host a Galentine’s Day party?
Hosting a Galentine’s Day party can be a lot of work! Here’s it broken down into a few easy steps:
1. Choose your theme (lots of good ones above ;))
2. Pick out the food, drinks, and decor.
3. Decide on all the fun activities you want to do!
The key is just to make it feel right for your friend group and to plan activities that everyone would be excited to do.
What are some cute Galentine’s Day gifts?
Galentine’s gifts don’t have to be big or expensive – it’s truly about thoughtfulness and making your friends feel special! Some fun ideas:
- Self-care items: face masks, candles, fuzzy socks, bath bombs
- Personalized gifts: initial necklaces, monogrammed mugs, friendship bracelets
- Sweet notes: simple notes of appreciation, photo printouts together
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