What could be better than a holiday that’s all about ladies celebrating ladies? Galentine’s Day is a day to celebrate your favourite gals no matter your relationship status. Not an anti-Valentine’s Day, it’s really just an excuse to get your best girlfriends together and do what you love best. From having a spa day to drinking wine, watching chick flicks, or having a mimosa brunch, there are plenty of ways to celebrates your besties. Ready for the best Galentine’s celebration you’ve hosted to date? Take a look at 13 Galentine’s Day ideas we absolutely love!
What is Galentine’s Day?
Galentine’s Day is all about showing love to your best girlfriends. It occurs on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, and is celebrated by those who are both single or taken. It was first introduced in the TV show Parks and Recreation, where the fictional character Leslie Knope gathers a group of her closest gal pals for a brunch of waffles and love, in an episode appropriately named “Galentine’s Day”.
As she puts it, Galentine’s Day is “only the best day of the year. Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies.” Since then, the unofficial holiday has become widely popular, to the point where it is recognized and marketed by companies and celebrated by women of every age group.
13 Galentine’s Day Ideas We Love
1. Host a Mimosa Brunch
Brunch is the quintessential Galentine’s Day meal. What’s better than eating canapés and sipping on mimosas midday? Create a mimosa bar with different juices (orange and grapefruit are our favourites), and pair it with fun brunch finger foods like muffins, hash browns, scones and egg bites.
2. Get Your Karaoke On
Get your group of gal pals together for a karaoke night. Allow everyone to give a list of their favourite songs and you can all choose whether you want to sing alone or in a group. Round up fun songs from your pre-teen years to take everyone back in time.
3. Take a Virtual Mixology Class
If you can’t be together in person this Galentine’s Day, an online mixology class is such a fun way to celebrate with a group of your nearest and dearest. You’ll make delicious cocktails while learning some awesome mixology tips and tricks. Check out online mixology classes or look into local bars that may be offering this service.
4. Go for a Hike
If you and your gal group are the outdoorsy type, a scenic hike is a great way to spend Galentine’s Day. You’ll all get to unplug and enjoy some fresh air, just make sure to dress for your climate! Enjoy nature while walking and chatting the day away, and warm up with some hot cocoa afterwards.
5. DIY Waffle Bar
Do you and your friends love to brunch? What could be more scrumptious than a DIY waffle bar? Get out your heart-shaped waffle maker, whip up some batter, and provide everyone’s favourite toppings. While some like to keep it simple, others like to get creative with unique toppings like pineapple, hot chillies and fried chicken. Have sweet and savoury options to satisfy all taste buds.
6. Have a Wine and Cheese Night
There’s nothing better than getting together with your besties and catching up over cheese and wine. Have everyone bring their favourite item for the cheese board (you can fill it with dips, spreads, nuts, fruits, crackers and chocolate) and their choice of wine. Watch your favourite movie or spend the night chatting away.
7. Cookbook Club
Do you and your group of girlfriends love to cook? Host a cookbook club night where everyone brings a dish from a chosen cookbook. Potlucks are always a great idea to split up the work, and this way you’ll get to taste multiple delicious dishes. Make sure to plan it out so that appetizers, mains and desserts are all covered!
8. Online Paint Night
Paint nights are so much fun and you can find a number of companies that host them online. Make sure to choose a painting that will suit all your friends’ experience levels so the night is as fun as possible! Set up individual paint stations and have finger foods and drinks out for everyone to enjoy.
9. Galentine’s Bake Off
A bake off is such a fun idea for you and your favourite ladies. Host a bake off to see who can get the most creative in the kitchen and give your bake off a theme. Perhaps you’ll all bake Galentine’s themed treats or sweets inspired by your favourite chick flick. Create scoring categories such as best taste, best appearance and most creative for some friendly competition.
10. Have a Movie Night
There are so many classic movies that would be so much fun to watch with your group of gals. Think films like Mean Girls, Bridesmaids, Clueless, Ocean’s 8, Spice World and John Tucker Must Die. Pick two or three movies to watch and have a girls’ night movie marathon! Don’t forget the popcorn and lots of cozy blankets!
11. Relax with an At-Home Spa Day
Are you and your gals in need of some rejuvenation? Create a fun, at-home spa experience for the ultimate self care day. You’ll need spa essentials like robes and slippers, face masks, a manicure kit and nail polish, jade rollers and eye gel pads. Turn up the spa vibes with nice smelling candles or soothing essential oils.
12. Host a Game Night
Game nights aren’t just for kids. There are plenty of adult-friendly games out there that you and your friends will love. Some of our favourites? Cards Against Humanity, Who in the Room, and the ladies-only version of What Do You Meme? Stock up on a bunch of yummy snacks and candies, and get your game face on!
13. Plan a Weekend Getaway
If one day just isn’t enough to celebrate Galentine’s Day, plan a weekend away for you and your bests. Find an Airbnb that will fit your group and spend the weekend doing all the fun things you love to do! Use some of the ideas above for a weekend full of fun!
Ready for a Galentine’s Day you won’t soon forget? Try some of these ideas to celebrate your favorite ladies!
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