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Valentine’s Day might get all the attention, but for many of us, Galentine’s Day is the real star of February. What is Galentine’s Day, you ask? Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating the amazing female friendships in our lives. It’s typically celebrated on February 13th, but any date in that vicinity is fair game.
Whether you’re single, coupled up, or somewhere in between, this day is about love—the friendship kind—and having fun with your favorite gal pals. Not sure how to celebrate? We’ve got you!
How do you throw the best Galentine’s Day party ever? Here are some Galentine’s Day activities that are sure to win everyone’s hearts:
What better way to kick off Galentine’s Day than with waffles, mimosas, and your best friends? Serve classic breakfast dishes like pancakes, eggs, and fruit platters, or get fancy with avocado toast and smoked salmon bagels. Don’t forget to decorate with pink and red accents to set the mood or ask your friends to dress the part by setting a dress code.
Transform your home into a relaxing spa for the ultimate pampering session. Set the vibe with calming music, scented candles, and plush robes. Stock up on face masks, nail polish, and essential oils. For an extra-special touch, create DIY sugar scrubs or bath salts that everyone can take home.
Looking for cozy Galentine’s Day ideas at home? Snuggle up for a movie night featuring your favorite flicks that celebrate friendship, laughter, and girl power. Wear cozy PJs and slippers, and serve fun movie snacks like popcorn, candy, and Welch’s® Fruit Snacks.
Wondering how to host Galentine’s Day for crafty gals? Have a DIY workshop! Whether it’s painting, making friendship bracelets, or decorating wine glasses, crafting is a fun way to bond and create special keepsakes that remind you of the Galentine’s Day meaning. Bonus: everyone gets to take home something they’ve made.
One of our favorite Galentine’s Day ideas for foodies and wine lovers is to have a wine and cheese tasting. Have each friend bring their favorite wine or cheese, then pair them together for a delicious evening. To make it interactive, you can even print out tasting notes or scorecards to rate the pairings.
Similar to the above, we love the trend of bring-your-own-board parties, where everyone brings a different charcuterie-style board to share. One person can bring a meat and cheese board, one can bring a fruit board, one can bring a dessert board, and so on. You can either assign the categories beforehand or let your guests do the choosing.
How do you celebrate Galentine’s Day if your group loves to sing? Karaoke, of course! Create a playlist of everyone’s favorite songs and belt out hits from your favorite divas and girl groups. If singing isn’t your thing, you can always have a fun lip sync battle!
Spend the afternoon baking cookies, cupcakes, or brownies, then let everyone decorate their creations. Provide fun toppings like sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and Welch’s® Fruit ‘n Yogurt™ Snacks. Made with real fruit surrounded by creamy yogurt, they add an unexpected dose of flavor to desserts and are an excellent source of Vitamins A & C.
If you’re up for active Galentine’s Day activities, plan an outing like a hike, escape room, or group fitness class. Not only will you bond over the shared experience, but it’s a great way to make memories while staying active.
Add a twist to the classic Secret Santa by hosting a gift exchange with your friends. Set a budget and let everyone bring a thoughtful, friendship-focused gift. Whether it’s a book, self-care item, or something handmade, it’s the thought that counts.
Take a moment to appreciate your friends by writing heartfelt notes. Share what you love about each person and why they’re so special to you. Galentine’s Day activities like this one are a meaningful way to show gratitude and strengthen your bond.
When it comes to how to plan a fun Galentine’s Day, we like to take things up a notch by choosing a fun theme for the day. Here are some Instagram-worthy Galentine’s Day themes to inspire you:
Bring back the nostalgia with matching pajamas, board games, and 90s or early 2000s movies.
Host a French-inspired evening with croissants, macarons, and sparkling wine. Bonus points if you wear a beret!
Set up a cozy indoor or outdoor picnic with floor cushions, fairy lights, and a grazing table. We like to make sure we have gluten free snacks and nut free snacks on hand for friends who might have food sensitivities.
Dress up in your fanciest outfits and roll out a red carpet for a movie night or photo shoot—complete with paparazzi.
Lean into the Galentine’s Day vibe with everything in shades of pink, from clothes to decorations to desserts.
We love Galentine’s Day party ideas that keep everyone entertained and laughing. Here are some fun Galentine’s Day games to try:
Test your knowledge of friendship-themed movies, TV shows, and pop culture. Create custom trivia questions to make it personal.
Keep it lighthearted with fun, friendship-focused scenarios.
The best Galentine’s Day party ideas always include music. Play snippets of iconic songs and see who can guess the title and artist first.
Create bingo cards with shared experiences or inside jokes unique to your group.
Use Galentine’s Day or friendship-themed prompts for a fun twist.
While romantic dates and Valentines day activities for kids are fun, there are so many other ways to celebrate heart day. We hope we gave you plenty of ideas for how to host Galentine’s Day. Add to the fun and treat your gal pals with Welch’s® Fruit Snacks—the ultimate Galentine’s Day treats!
