You may have heard of celebrating friendship with Galentine’s Day on February 13 or the eve of Valentine’s Day with the concept for this celebration started on a little TV show known as “Parks and Recreation.” The comedy TV series starring Amy Poehler playing the overzealous and loving character Leslie Knope celebrated the friendship-loving holiday in the 2010 episode “Galentine’s Day” that becomes more popular every year since.
Galentine’s Day is a fun celebration between close friends and can also be an alternative celebration for those who aren’t into Valentine’s Day. You can show your love with your friends by hosting a Galentine’s Day party with a couple of fun activities to choose from.
For fans of games, you can host a Galentine’s Day game night with romantic themed games like the classic Mystery Gate board game or the modern comical Red Flags card game. Red Flags: The Game of Terrible Dates is a card game similar to Cards of Humanity with players using the white cards to make the best date for another player then ruin the date for everyone else using hilariously embarrassing red cards. You can also play traditional games incorporating pink and red colors like cornhole with the toss bags.
Everyone loves spending time getting pampered whether going to a spa or staying home that can be a fun theme for a Galentine’s Day celebration. You can have a spa day with the girls or host an at-home spa day that can be more affordable.
You can treat your friends with at-home spa treatments while sipping on wine and you can gift your friend with a cute self-care basket with spa products. Another fun activity for an at-home spa day is making DIY beauty products that can be customized for each of your friends that they can enjoy more than a store-bought product.
Another fun way to celebrate Galentine’s Day is by hosting a crafting party to make Valentine’s Day cards for each other and loved ones. Making your own Valentine’s Day cards with friends can give you the chance to learn some crafting tips while having a fun get-together.
You can host a simple Galentine’s Day party with a winetasting paired with sweet and savory bites with a customized charcuterie board that is sure to be enjoyed by all. For a festive Galentine’s Day party, you canmake it a costume party with Valentine’s Day-themed outfits.
Another fun activity for your Galentine’s Day party is having a heart-shaped pinata with the traditional one that smashes open or using a safer, less messy option like a pull string pinata. Getting a pull string pinata is less of a mess and is easy to do in nearly any space as you simply pull the bottom strings to break the pinata rather than hitting it.
A fun trending activity is creating a work of art during a paint and sip class. You can go to a local paint and sip location that will provide all the materials along with an instructor or you host your own painting session at home. Depending on your local paint and sip studio pricing, it might be more affordable to go to a studio rather than buying all the supplies needed.
These are just a couple of ways to celebrate with your friends on Galentine’s Day but there are other activities you can choose from if you get creative. Have a happy Galentine’s Day!
