Galentines Party Ideas
If you ask me, there’s nothing quite like a day to celebrate the women who lift you up, keep you sane, and never judge you for eating an entire tub of ice cream after a long day. That’s where Galentine’s Day comes in – the unofficial, but oh-so-important holiday for celebrating your girlfriends.
Whether you’re hosting a small gathering at home or planning an all-out bash, a Galentine’s party is all about showing love to the incredible women in your life. And let’s be honest – it’s also the perfect excuse for good food, fun drinks, and endless laughs.
Here are some creative, unique, and downright fabulous Galentine’s party ideas that will have your besties talking about this night for years to come.
What is Galentines Day?
Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating the incredible women in your life. Coined by Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation (bless her waffle-loving heart), it’s celebrated on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day. But here’s the twist: it’s not about romantic love. Nope! Galentine’s is about showering your besties with love, appreciation, and maybe a mimosa or two.
Think brunch, heartfelt laughs, and all the fun you can squeeze into one day. It’s the perfect excuse to remind your friends just how much they mean to you, no significant others needed, just snacks, stories, and sisterhood. Cheers to the ladies who lift you up!
Fun Party Ideas To Celebrate Galentines Day
DIY Brunch Buffet
You can’t spell Galentine’s without b-r-u-n-c-h! Okay, you can, but brunch and girlfriends go hand-in-hand like pancakes and syrup. Set up a DIY brunch buffet with all the crowd-pleasing favorites:
- Waffle Bar: Make a batch of waffles and let your gals go wild with toppings. Think whipped cream, Nutella, fruit, sprinkles, and even bacon.
- Mimosa Station: Set out bottles of sparkling wine (or a non-alcoholic option), different juices like orange, peach, and pomegranate, and fresh fruit for garnish.
- Bagel and Cream Cheese Spread: An assortment of bagels with flavored cream cheeses, smoked salmon, avocado, and other toppings will keep everyone happy.
Pro Tip: Use heart-shaped cookie cutters for pancakes or waffles for that extra festive touch!
“Sip and Paint” Night
Nothing brings out laughter like a little wine and some wobbly paintbrush strokes. Host your own “Sip and Paint” night right at home. You don’t need to be the next Picasso – the fun is in the process.
- What You Need: Canvases, paint, brushes, aprons, and paint palettes. You can grab inexpensive supplies at any craft store.
- The Twist: Choose a theme for the painting that matches the Galentine’s vibe. Maybe it’s hearts, friendship quotes, or even a fun self-portrait.
Pair this activity with some bubbly or mocktails, and you’ll have a night full of masterpieces (and a lot of hilarious fails) to take home!
Self-Care Spa Night
Turn your living room into a haven of relaxation with a DIY spa night. After all, what’s better than pampering yourself while chatting with your girlfriends?
- Face Masks Galore: Set out a variety of face masks – sheet masks, clay masks, or even homemade ones with ingredients like avocado and honey.
- Nail Polish Station: Lay out a selection of polishes, nail art stickers, and tools for some DIY manicures.
- Cucumber Water & Herbal Tea Bar: Fancy but simple, this adds that spa-like touch.
- Relaxing Music: Create a calming playlist filled with chill tunes or light jazz to set the vibe.
Pro Tip: Hand out cute fuzzy socks or headbands as party favors. They’re useful, adorable, and your guests will love them!
Bake-Off Competition
Channel your inner baking diva and challenge your friends to a bake-off! This is perfect if your friend group loves a little (friendly) competition.
- The Rules: Set a time limit and provide basic baking supplies like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Guests can bring a special ingredient they want to use.
- Judging: Once the baking is done, everyone gets to taste the results and vote for their favorite.
- Prizes: Offer fun awards like “Best Tasting,” “Most Creative,” and “Most Likely to Burn the Kitchen Down” (hey, it happens!).
Bonus: You’ll have loads of sweet treats to snack on for the rest of the night.
Galentine’s Movie Marathon
You can never go wrong with a cozy movie night. Create the ultimate Galentine’s Day movie lineup with films that celebrate friendship, love, and strong female leads.
Some crowd favorites include:
- Bridesmaids
- Legally Blonde
- Clueless
- To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
- Pitch Perfect
Set up a “concession stand” with popcorn, candy, and drinks. For a fun twist, make personalized popcorn bags with your guests’ names!
Themed Photo Booth
Every good party needs a photo booth – because if there aren’t photos, did it even happen?
- Backdrop: Use pink and red balloons, streamers, or even a shimmering sequin curtain as the backdrop.
- Props: Include fun props like heart-shaped glasses, boas, crowns, and signs that say “Gal Pal Goals” or “Besties for Life.”
- Instant Prints: If you have a mini photo printer or Polaroid camera, guests can take home printed keepsakes.
Galentine’s Game Night
Game night, but make it fabulous! There are so many games you can play that will have everyone giggling:
- “Who Knows Her Best?”: Prepare questions about each guest (favorite food, biggest fear, first concert) and see who knows each other the best.
- Charades: Create a Galentine’s-themed version with movies, songs, and quotes about friendship or love.
- Truth or Dare – Friendship Edition: Make it lighthearted and fun with questions and dares that celebrate your friendship.
Don’t forget to include prizes for the winners – chocolate, candles, or cute Galentine’s swag!
Craft Night
If your group loves getting creative, a craft night is a fun and practical party idea. Plus, everyone gets to take something home!
- DIY Friendship Bracelets: Bring back those middle school vibes with colorful beads, string, and charms.
- Painted Wine Glasses: Let each guest design their own glass to take home as a keepsake.
- Love Letters to Yourself: Set up a station with pretty paper and pens, and encourage everyone to write a letter celebrating themselves.
This is the perfect activity for keeping your hands busy while catching up on life.
Make Your Own Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards are all the rage, and for good reason. But here’s a twist: let each friend create their own mini board.
- Supplies: Provide small wooden boards (you can find them at craft stores or online) and bowls for toppings.
- Food Options: Offer a mix of meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, nuts, and dips. Throw in chocolates or heart-shaped cookies for a festive touch.
- Show Off: Once everyone is done, display the boards for a mini photo op before digging in.
Letter Writing Exchange
This one is a little sentimental but so meaningful. Set up a letter-writing station where each guest writes something kind about everyone else at the party. They can write about their favorite memory, something they admire, or just share words of encouragement.
Collect the letters and hand them to each guest as a takeaway. It’s a beautiful reminder of the power of friendship.
Galentines Party Games
Grab your favorite snacks, clear the living room, and get ready for these unique and entertaining Galentine’s party games that are guaranteed to make it a night to remember.
“Who Knows Her Best?” Trivia
This is such a fun way to celebrate each other while also uncovering some hilarious surprises.
How it works:
- Before the party, have each guest fill out a short questionnaire about themselves. Questions can include things like:
- What’s my go-to Starbucks order?
- What’s my most embarrassing moment?
- If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, what would it be?
- At the party, read the answers out loud and let everyone guess who wrote what.
Why it’s a hit: Not only will everyone learn a few new things about their friends, but it also sparks some side-splitting laughter—especially when the wild guesses start rolling in!
Tip: Keep score and offer a prize for the “Best Friend Extraordinaire” who gets the most correct guesses. A cute prize could be a box of chocolates, a mini candle, or a “Queen of the Night” sash.
DIY “Galentine’s Pictionary”
We’ve all played Pictionary, but this one has a fun Galentine’s twist.
How it works:
- Instead of the usual topics, create your own Galentine’s-themed word list. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Rom-com movie titles (think: 10 Things I Hate About You or Legally Blonde)
- Girly inside jokes (like “spa day,” “wine night,” or “bottomless brunch”)
- Popular phrases like “Girl power,” “Treat yourself,” or “Sisterhood”.
- Divide everyone into two teams and start sketching!
Why it’s a hit: Even the worst artists can have the biggest laughs, and everyone gets involved in guessing.
Rom-Com Movie Charades
Is there anything more perfect than rom-coms and Galentine’s Day? Nope. This game will bring all those beloved movie moments to life.
How it works:
- Write down popular romantic comedy movie titles on slips of paper (examples: Bridget Jones’s Diary, Crazy Rich Asians, Love Actually).
- Each guest takes turns drawing a slip and acting out scenes or themes from the movie without speaking.
Why it’s a hit: Watching your friends act out a tearful airport goodbye or a clumsy makeover montage is pure comedy gold.
Tip: Up the stakes by timing each round and giving small prizes like cute lip glosses or mini bottles of bubbly for the best performers.
Lip Sync Battle: Girl Power Edition
Ladies, it’s time to unleash your inner diva and belt out those feel-good anthems!
How it works:
- Choose empowering songs from iconic female artists. Think Beyoncé’s “Run the World”, Spice Girls’ “Wannabe”, or Lizzo’s “Good as Hell”.
- Set up a “stage” area (bonus points for props like sunglasses, boas, or microphones).
- Guests take turns performing their best lip-sync rendition.
Why it’s a hit: There’s something magical about watching your friends own the “stage,” whether they nail the moves or totally fumble through them.
“Pass the Love Notes”
This game is sweet, sentimental, and perfect for ending the night on a meaningful note.
How it works:
- Have everyone sit in a circle and hand each guest a blank card and pen.
- Each person writes something they admire or appreciate about the friend sitting to their right.
- After a minute or two, the cards are passed to the next person, and the process repeats until the cards make it all the way around.
- By the end, everyone will have a card full of kind, heartfelt messages from their friends.
Why it’s a hit: We all need those little reminders of how loved and valued we are. Plus, these cards make for beautiful keepsakes.
Chocolate Tasting Challenge
Chocolate and Galentine’s go hand in hand, so why not turn it into a game?
How it works:
- Grab an assortment of chocolates, the fancier, the better! Include some with unique fillings (like chili, lavender, or sea salt).
- Blindfold one guest at a time and have them guess the flavor of the chocolate they’re tasting.
Why it’s a hit: It’s indulgent, fun, and might just result in some funny taste-test reactions.
Tip: Make it feel like a true tasting event with small labels for each chocolate and glasses of sparkling water to “cleanse the palate.”
Photo Booth Fun with DIY Props
Okay, not technically a game, but this one is essential for any Galentine’s gathering.
How it works:
- Set up a simple photo booth using a festive backdrop (think pink, red, hearts, or sparkly curtains).
- Provide fun props like heart-shaped glasses, feather boas, and cheesy signs that say things like “#SquadGoals” and “Love You Like XO.”
- Guests can snap pics to their hearts’ content.
Why it’s a hit: Photos are the perfect way to capture memories from the night. Plus, there’s always one friend who strikes the best poses.
Tip: Use a Polaroid camera or phone with a portable printer so everyone can take home physical copies of their favorite snaps.
Tips for Hosting the Perfect Galentine’s Party
- Dress the Part: Encourage your guests to wear pink, red, or cozy pajamas – whatever fits your party vibe.
- Playlist Perfection: Create a mix of feel-good hits and girl-power anthems. Think Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé.
- Small Touches Matter: Add little details like heart-shaped name cards, pink napkins, and fairy lights to elevate the decor without breaking the bank.
- Don’t Stress: Remember, it’s about spending quality time together. No one will notice if the pancakes aren’t perfect or the balloons aren’t symmetrical.
At the end of the day, a Galentine’s party is about celebrating the women who make life so much sweeter. Whether you’re laughing over waffles, crying during a sappy movie, or competing in a bake-off, the memories you create will be the best gift of all.
