Celebrate your friendships this Galentines with our eleven fun activity ideas. From exchanging Jelly Cat gifts and book bedazzling to hosting the ultimate Galentine’s pyjama movie night, you’re sure to feel the love this February.
Get together with your friends and choose a romance book to read for the month of February. Put all of your suggestions into a hat and pick one out at random. Some good reads include One True Loves - Taylor Jenkins Reid, A Thousand Boy Kisses - Tillie Cole, and Once Upon a Broken Heart - Stephanie Garber.
Make Galentine’s Day less stressful for the host by opting for a bring-a-board night. Have each of your girlfriends create a themed board that you can all tuck into throughout the evening. Some delicious options include a classic charcuterie board, a chips & dip board, and a dessert board.
Like Secret Santa but make it Galentine’s. Each person secretly buys a Jelly Cat for another member of the group. On Galentine’s Day, exchange your Jelly Cats as a little token of love. Handy tip: have each friend provide a list of Jelly Cat options to choose from.
Host a paint and sip with your best girls and enjoy a night full of love and creativity. Whether you’re painting portraits of each other, or creating adorable Galentine’s Day paintings to hang up, it’s a super fun activity to do. Use Pinterest for inspiration if needed, and don’t forget some bubbly.
Bring your favourite books and cosy up for an evening of book bedazzling. This one is an easy and enjoyable activity that allows you to get creative without any artistic skill. You can shop for bedazzling kits on Amazon and Etsy.
Get your favourite Galentine’s Day pyjamas on (Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Primark are great places to start!) and wind down for the evening. Have each person suggest a Galentine’s movie and pick one out of a hat. Chill out with some delicious movie snacks and you’ll be good to go.
Try something new and book a pilates class to do with your friends. Wear your cutest or most aesthetic workout set and test your strength. Follow up with a matcha and a pastry at a local coffee shop.
Galentine’s is all about appreciating yourself and your friendship. Book a spa day with the girls as the ultimate act of self-love. Relax and unwind in your preferred way, and celebrate each other with a treatment or two.
Host an at-home pamper night and give yourself an excuse to slow down with your friends. Grab your favourite loungewear set, light some candles, and chill out for the evening. Some great pamper activities include taking a walk, journaling, meditation, and reading.
Get out and about by taking a trip to the theatre with the girls. Keep an eye out for what’s on – whether you’re going to watch something new, or rewatching a personal favourite, it’s a wholesome and fun Galentine’s Day activity.
Book a staycation for the perfect Galentine’s Day getaway. From luxury glamping to a cosy cottage in the Cotswolds, enjoy some quality time with the women in your life. Make a Galentine’s special itinerary so you feel the love all weekend long.