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 on February 13th "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 events to check out. Some are free and some are ticketed events. Most are adult-only events.
Feb. 7 - Ashwood's Galentine's Day Party at Ashwood Manor from 6 PM - 8 PM **adult event
Feb. 9 - 3rd Annual Galentine’s Brunch at The Water Dog from 11 AM - 4 PM **adult event
Feb. 13 - Galentine’s - Sing, Sip, and Sparkle at Waterstone Pizza from 6 PM - 9 PM
Feb. 13 - Galentine's Day Speed Friending at the Aviary from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM **ages 20-35
Feb. 15 - Galentine's Market at Tresca on 8th from 11 AM - 2 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 2025 - 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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