Whether or not you celebrate Valentine's Day with your partner, family, or children, Galentine's Day is a day to celebrate friendship and love, especially between women!
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Galentine's Day is observed every year "as a time to celebrate friendships especially among women."
Here's some ways to celebrate Galentine's Day with your besties (or your daughters, mom, or generations of women)::
- Go shopping together
- Chat and share favorite memories together
- Book a mani-pedi appointment (or do your own at home)
- Go out for dinner together
- Attend a paint night together
- Enjoy cocktails or mocktails together
- Cook a special dinner together
- Create crafts together
- Attend a local Galentine's Day event
Here are some Lynchburg area Galentine's Day and fun Valentine's events to check out. Some are free and some are ticketed events. Most are adult-only events.
Feb. 6 - Galentine's Night at Hometown Finds from 5 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 8 - 4th Annual Galentine’s Brunch at The Water Dog from 11 AM - 3 PM
Feb. 8 - Galentine’s Brunch & Music Bingo at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM - 4 PM
Feb. 10 - Galentine's Day Fun at Spa 4109 from 9 AM - 6 PM
Feb. 11 - Starfire Live Galentine's at The Briar Patch from 6 PM - 9 PM
Feb. 12 - Galentine’s at River Ridge from 5 PM - 7 PM
Feb. 12 - Vintage & Valentine Sip and Shop at Old Soul Vintage from 6 PM - 8 PM
Feb. 13-14 - Valentine's Pop-up Party at Balloons & Company - Feb. 13 from 9 AM - 5:30 PM; Feb. 14 from 9 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 13 - Valentines Giveaway at Lynchburg Regional Airport from 10 AM - 12 PM
Feb. 13 - Pink vs. Red Valentine’s Party at FunQuest from 5 PM - 9 PM
Feb. 13 - 23rd Annual Love at the Maier at 6 PM
Feb. 13 - Starfire Live Galentine's at Loose Shoe Too Brewery from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Feb. 13 - Girly Pop Dance Party at The Music Hall at 7 PM
Feb. 13 - Ghosted: Paranormal Investigation of Historic Sandusky from 7 PM - 9 PM or 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Feb. 13 - Down With Love Dance Party with DJ Saraswati at The Water Dog from 9 PM - 11:30 PM
Feb. 14 - Galentine's Vendor Market at Tresca on 8th from 11 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 14 - Alex Arbaug Live at Blue Toad Hard Cider for Valentine's Day from 2 PM - 5 PM
Feb. 14 - Love at First Sight: Spotlight Tour at the Maier Museum of Art at 3 PM
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Dance at Rustburg Ruritan Club from 7 PM - 11 PM
Feb. 14 - Hearts and Hip-Hop at Big Lick from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Feb. 14 - Valentine's at Vaughan from 8 PM - 11 PM
Feb. 15 - Galentine's Tea at Baine's Books & Coffee in Amherst from 11 AM - 3 PM
Galentine's Day doesn't have the same romantic aura as Valentine's Day, so it's perfect for friends of all ages! Gather up your best girls and have a blast!
Here's some fun ways to celebrate Valentine's Day, too:
Lynchburg Area Top 10+ Valentine's Events for January and February 2026 - Lynchburg Macaroni Kid helps you Find Your Family Fun® - and Date Night Fun!
Lynchburg Area Places to Find Your Valentine's Day Goodies - Celebrate LOVE with sweet Valentine's treats from Lynchburg area businesses!
Valentines Brownies - The whole family will love this simple dessert!
Sweet Valentine's Day Treats for your Sweeties - Simplify your life and let the kids help you make a yummy dessert the whole family will love!
Have Fun with a Valentine's Fun Mini Cupcake Makers Station - Cupcake party lets kids be creative!
Say I Love You With This Easy Valentine's Day Breakfast - Eggs and toast have never been cuter!
You’ll find lots of local family-friendly events in the the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events on our website.
Events are added to our calendar on a continuing basis. If your organization is planning any free or inexpensive family-friendly events, please submit to our calendar of events HERE.
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