Looking for something fun to do with your friends before Valentine’s Day? Celebrating Galentine’s Day is a fantastic way to do so! Held every year on February 13th, Galentine’s Day can be celebrated by anyone, as this day is all about honoring friendships and the amazing people in your life. Continue reading this article for ideas on how you could spend this special day!

One fun idea is to get together with your friends to make Valentine’s Day-themed treats. This could be anything from baking heart-shaped cookies, decorating pastries like donuts and cupcakes with pink frosting and festive sprinkles, or making a heart-shaped fruit pizza. Not only are all of these recipes easy to make, but you’ll also end up with delicious treats to enjoy with your friends!

Another activity you could do to make this day memorable is to have an arts and crafts session with your friends. Since Galentine’s Day is centered around friendships, there is no doubt that making friendship bracelets would be fitting for this occasion! You can also decorate objects like candles, mugs, or tote bags by painting them with different Galentine’s Day-related patterns, such as hearts, flowers, and bows. Overall, these crafts allow you to be creative while celebrating your friendships, which is what Galentine’s Day is all about. Moreover, because you’re making them with friends, they’ll serve as a sweet reminder of the time you spent together.

Since another key aspect of Galentine’s Day is about showing appreciation for the people around you, having a gift exchange is a brilliant way to celebrate! This activity can be carried out similarly to Secret Santa, where all participants are assigned a person to give a gift. Then, the gift-giver can put together a basket filled with the recipient’s favorite things, such as their favorite snacks, candles, and drinks. This is a super thoughtful way of showing your friends that you cherish them and it makes everyone feel valued!

Last but not least, I got some insights from Apex High students on how they’re planning to spend Galentine’s Day this year. Saaranga Prapin said, “After school on Friday, my friend and I are walking over to Starbucks, and we’re getting Valentine’s Day drinks. After that, we’re going to bake brownies and watch movies together.” If you want to spend a more cozy and laid-back Galentine’s Day, then this might be the perfect idea for you! On the other hand, Nafeesa Hussaini has a different way of celebrating. “We are hosting a Galentine’s Day this Friday at my friend’s house and we’re going to be making a hear-me-out cake and a candy salad. We are also going to do fun activities like Just Dance and painting candles. I am very excited because it would be very fun and cutesy.”

These are just a few ways you could celebrate Galentine’s Day with your friends. No matter what you choose to do, I hope you spend a day filled with love and appreciation for the incredible friendships in your life!