23 Galentines Day Ideas So Good You’ll Forget Valentine’s Day Exists
Need help planning the perfect Galentines celebration? Here are 23 insanely good Galentines Day ideas that are better than any date night.
Mark your calendars, because Galentine’s is quickly approaching! And I don’t think I’m alone when I say that it might just be better than Valentine’s Day. I mean, does anything beat a holiday dedicated to just you and your girls hanging out?
So in order to make it the best Galentine’s Day yet, it’s time to start planning. Whether you’re going for a more laid back Galentine’s where you and your girlfriends are just hanging out and eating a yummy meal, or you want to go all out this year – I’ve got you covered!
Galentine’s is just too precious to leave up to chance, so this post is going to help you prepare for the special holiday and make it one for the books.
You’re going to find out about all of the best Galentines Day ideas from Galentines Day party ideas, Galentines Day dinner ideas, Galentines Day activity ideas, and more.
I’m not exaggerating when I say that this Galentine’s Day is going to be one that you and your friends won’t be able to stop talking about.
This post is all about Galentines day ideas for every type of friend group.
Best Galentines Day Ideas:
1. Bring Your Own Board Night
Bring your own board night is always such a fun idea that takes the stress off of one person to provide the food for everyone! This is definitely one of the easier Galentines activities to plan – and the yummiest!
You can either assign people to bring different kinds of boards, or you can just let people choose their own (it’s a little more fun this way, just make sure you know who’s bringing what so there aren’t any duplicates).
If there is one thing you can count on when doing bring your own board night, it’s that you’ll have more than enough food! You might even want to have little goodie bags or food boxes on hand for people to bring home leftovers.
Here are some fun board ideas:
- Dessert board
- Charcuterie board
- Fast food board (Chick-fil-A, In-n-Out, etc.)
- Candy board
- Chocolate board
- Fruit board
- Veggie board
2. Coloring
One of the best parts of Galentines is just having a fun night with your friends. It really doesn’t have to be anything extravagant for people to have a good time.
And if you’re looking for something laid back that just allows the group to have a low key night and enjoy each other’s company, coloring is a great way to go.
I mean, if one of my girlfriends invited me over for a Galentines gathering that involved coloring, snacks, and maybe a little bit of wine or a movie – I would be there in a heartbeat!
3. Galentines Bingo
Galentines bingo is always a blast! You can create your own bingo card based off of the girls in your group, or you can easily find one online to print out.
Either way, it’s a super fun activity that doesn’t require a ton of setup or planning.
4. Breakfast Bar
If your Galentines day is taking place in the first half of the day, a brunch is the way to go! I mean who doesn’t love breakfast foods? It’s also really easy to create a breakfast bar with a bunch of different items (some store bought, some homemade).
You can also ask people to sign up to bring different items so you’re not the only one contributing to the feast. Honestly a nice leisurely brunch is one of the best things to do with your girlfriends! And it involves the two most important things: yapping and eating delicious food. 😉
5. DIY Photo Booth
Creating your own Photo Booth is actually super easy! All you need is a blank wall and some cute decorations or a backdrop to take photos against.
You can also add in some props for fun, but they’re definitely not necessary! If anything, just make sure the lighting is good, or your pictures might turn out a lot darker than expected.
A Photo Booth will make sure that all of you get some cute photos together to remember the special night! Everyone always goes crazy over this idea!
It’s also one of those things that you can go all out for or do the bare minimum, and either way it turns out super cute!
6. Friendship Envelopes
This is such an adorable idea and a great way to make your friends feel extra special! In each envelope, you can put a heartfelt message, a picture of the two of you, a cute little sign with their name on it – really anything that feels personal.
An idea like this goes a long way and will be something your friends talk about forever!
7. Happy Hour
If you’re going more for a Galentines party than a gathering, creating your own happy hour is such a fun idea that allows everyone to stay cozy at home, while enjoying the best part of any night out: drinking with the girls, dancing to their favorite music, and eating yummy snacks!
You can also get creative with the cocktails and tweak your favorite classic drinks to fit the Galentines Day theme. The girls will definitely appreciate the attention to detail!
8. Make Your Own Cake
I don’t think it’s possible not to have fun when you’re decorating mini cakes with your favorite people!
I mean let’s be honest, the best part of baking a cake is decorating it anyways, so this just cuts down on the work and goes right to the fun part.
You can also turn it into a competition and have everyone vote on the best decorated cake (if you want to add a little incentive). Or you can just let the girls go wild and see what they do.
Pro Tip: You might want to put more toppings on the table than you think you’ll need. A lot of them will go into peoples mouths before they even make it onto the cake. 😂
9. Paint and Sip
This might be one of the cutest and (I’m willing to bet) one of the hottest Galentines ideas of 2026!
You can create a theme for your paint and sip, or just let everyone have free rein over what they paint. I will say, it’s always a little bit easier when everyone has a little guidance on what to pain – but that part’s up to you.
It’s safe to say that whether or not everyone is artsy is unimportant, because everyone always ends up having the best time!
Pro Tip: This idea can get pretty expensive if one person is providing everything, so at the least, have everyone bring a bottle of their favorite wine.
10. Party Favor Shots
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This isn’t really a Galentines Day activity, but I had to include it in the post because it’s too stinking cute!
Everyone loves a party favor. It doesn’t matter so much what it as, as much as everyone loves taking something home haha.
But it’s safe to say everyone will love this party favor! Create little Galentine’s shots with a cute label, maybe a little bow, and everyone will freak out!
This idea works best with something like Pink Whitney (because of the pink color), but you could really do it with any of your favorite shots.
11. Galentines Girl Dinner
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Is there anything more fitting for Galentines than girl dinner? I mean, if there is one time to have all of your girls over and indulge in the dinner of your dreams, now’s the time!
Girl dinner also tends to be pretty easy to put together, because nothing on the menu is ever really that complicated to make.
And even if different people are bringing different parts of girl dinner, and everyone knows what they’re having, it’s always a fun touch to create a menu like it’s a fancy occasion (because it is).
12. Wine Glass Painting
Painting your own wine glass is great for multiple reasons:
- It’s fun and crafty
- Everyone gets to bring home their wine glass
- You know everyone will get a ton of use out of the finished product
- It’s a really cute way to remember your Galentines celebration
There’s also something so fun about drinking out of a wine glass that you hand painted. Even though you didn’t make the actual wine glass, you still feel proud haha.
13. DIY Flower Bouquets
Instead of waiting for a man to provide the flowers, take matters into your own hands and have everyone create their own flower bouquets!
If there is one thing that every girl loves, it’s a pretty flower bouquet. They’re super fun to make, and taking home the finished product feels like a gift into and of itself!
Pro Tip: This can get pretty messy, so make sure you can just wrap up and throw away the table cloth afterwards. Target has these super inexpensive disposable table cloths that you won’t feel bad about getting dirty.
14. Make Your Own Cocktails
No matter what your Galentines Day plans consist of, creating your own cocktails is a great way to kick off the night! If you need ideas of what to make, you can head over to Pinterest for a ton of different Galentines Day approved drinks to complement the occasion.
There is just something so special about sipping on cute pink drinks with your girls and just having a fun night in. I mean that’s what a girls night is about anyways!
15. Movie Night
No one will say no to a movie night! Get the snacks, drinks, and bring out the blankets and pillows – this is the coziest way to spend Galentines Day with your girls.
And since Galentines Day lands on a Friday this year, a movie night with your best friends is the perfect way to wind down and relax after a long week!
This is such a great low maintenance idea that doesn’t require a ton of planning!
If you need a few suggestions on what to watch, here is a list of the best Galentines Day movies for your and your gals to enjoy!
16. Wine Tasting
Wine tasting is such a clever idea that will make your group chat go crazy! It’s nothing too extravagant, but between the different wines and the delicious food pairings, everyone always has a good time.
There is also something that feels so classy about doing a wine tasting with your girls. It’s also a super fun activity to do at home because you can really go at your own pace and customize the wine pairings as much or as little as you would like!
Here is a little guide on how to put together your very own at-home wine tasting.
17. Pasta Making
I have yet to meet a girl that doesn’t like pasta. I think it’s a love that we all share! 😂
And making your own pasta is actually pretty darn easy! It’s a fun activity that the girls can do together. And it feels so rewarding when everyone had a part in creating their own meal!
You can definitely just make a regular pasta dough, or you can use pink and red dyes to make it Galentines Day appropriate. Either way, the pasta will taste delicious!
18. Candle Painting
Candle painting is another super cute craft idea that doesn’t take a whole lot of artistic ability to turn out well!
I would definitely go with taper candles for this idea, since it gives people more space to paint and add their designs. They’re also a little more aesthetic than your typical pillar candle (so they’re better for cute decor).
This is another activity that allows the girls to go home with their masterpieces!
19. Make Your Own Pizza Night
Make your own pizza night is always a hit! Pizza is one of those foods that pretty much everyone loves (even the picky ones) so it’s a safe bet.
It’s also super fun to decorate your pizza with all of the different toppings!
And if you want to go all out with the Galentine’s theme, you can turn your pizza dough into a heart shape. It still tastes the same, but for aesthetic purposes, it’s more fun that way.
20. DIY Lip Gloss Charms
Lip gloss charms are such a cool craft that the girls will actually use and love! Lip gloss charms are quite literally the perfect way to bring your favorite lippies with you when you don’t have the space to throw them in your bag (or you just want easy access).
21. Tea Party
If you’re feeling a little bit fancy, Galentine’s is the perfect opportunity to throw a tea party.
You can either go all out with this idea and tell people to dress in their best tea-time attire while creating a theme for the whole event, or you can just casually sip teas with your besties while catching up over scones and mini sandwiches.
Whatever direction you decide to go in, I don’t think you’re going to have a hard time getting your friends on board with this one.
I mean, I don’t think there is a girl out there who doesn’t dream of having a tea party with her best friends. It feels like something out of a storybook!
22. DIY Photo Frames
This is the perfect activity to accompany a photo booth! After everyone has taken their pictures and printed them out, have little frames for everyone to decorate and put their photos in.
The decorations could consist of charms, paint, markers, or really anything you think of that will fit on a small frame and look cute. 😉
This post was all about Galentines day ideas for every type of friend group.
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