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The Best Galentine's Day Ideas For 2025

Add Some Pink With These Taylor Swift Fuzzy Dice

Pink is always a good idea when it comes to Valentine's Day decor, so for any of your Galentine's Day parties this year, DIY these Taylor Swift fuzzy dice inspired by "Cruel Summer"! (via Brit + Co)

Make DIY Galentine's Day Candy Boxes

Have A Bachelor Marathon

Calling all Bachelor fans! Catch up on new episodes from your favorite season by hosting a marathon viewing party. Not a Bachelor fan? Try one of these Netflix originals that are perfect for Galentine's Day. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Galentine's Day Fort

Camp out with your BFFs in this homemade fort that's just as much fun to make as it is to relax in! It's the perfect Galentine's Day idea at home. (via Brit + Co)

Host A Nail Pampering Galentine's Day Party

Pamper yourself and your BFFs with a nail design party! Put out bottles of their favorite polishes and create a fun playlist of your favorite love songs. (via Brit + Co)

Host A Galentine's Day Bake-off

BFFs stand together even when they're single or happily taken. Host a delicious bake-off with your gals to see who can get the most creative in the kitchen! (via Brit + Co)

Make Conversation Heart Care Packages

For friends who live near and far, make these sweet care packages filled with their favorite things. (via Brit + Co)

Host a Galentine's Day Party Game Night

Play Gin Rummy with your favorite gin cocktail, dominoes, charades, whatever floats your game-loving boat! Don't forget the candy charcuterie! (via Brit + Co)

Plan A Girl's Getaway

Here are the happiest cities in the world. Grab your girls and escape winter for an amazing Galentine's Day weekend you'll never forget. (via Brit + Co)

Take a Class Together

Film photography is cool again. One reason to get creative with your gals with a day of fun learning and doing. (via Brit + Co)

Host a Brunch

Our epic Galentine's brunch menu has everything from red velvet heart waffles to DIY centerpieces to Galentine's card writing stations. Thisgem-inspired brunch is a fun idea, too! (via Brit + Co)

Have A DIY Party With Planters

Get a jump on spring decor with an easy DIY planter party! With a few basic steps, you and your girls can create living wall decor to decorate your space for February and even all the way through the summer months. (via Brit + Co)

Host a Cookie Party

Check out our list of 30 Valentine's Day cookie recipes and start a holiday cookie tradition, G-Day style! (via Brit + Co)

Go On A Road Trip With Your Gals

You don't have to spend your Galentine's Day party inside. If you're not near the beach, you can take a day trip instead. Some ideas include visiting a ski resort, going for a hike, or exploring that small town you've been meaning to hit. (via Brit + Co)

Have A Puppy-Love Play Date

Galentine's Day isn't just for humans. Invite your BFFs and their furry friends over for a puppy-love playdate. If you want to keep things a bit more relaxed, host a movie night and ask your friends to bring their dog beds, too.

Host A Mean Girls Movie Night

Prepare for a cozy night in with your ladies by catching up on one of the most classic flicks (or the newmusical update!). Set the tone for the night with a DIY burn book vase that doubles as a hilarious take-home treat. (via Aww Sam)

Have A Beach Day Picnic

If you live on the coast, host your Galentine's Day gathering at the beach. Make sure you bring your favorite beach bag, a pair of sunglasses, and perhaps some bubbly!

Have A Wine Tasting

You and your girls love your wine, so use the day as an excuse to host your very own rosé tasting party.

Hit The Slopes

An adventurous way to get outdoors and spend time with your ladies is to take advantage of the snow. Go skiing or snowboarding, or build a snow(wo)man. Then enjoy après ski cocktails!

Have A Pool Party

If you live in a warmer climate (or have a heated pool), throw a fun G-Day pool party complete with all of the essentials like vino, floaties, and sunhats.

Host A Parks & Rec Marathon

The best way to celebrate Galentine's Day is by honoring the creator, Leslie Knope, with a Parks and Rec marathon viewing party. Ask your ladies to supply the booze, and you can serve up the snacks and the show — or any of our other favorite feel-good TV shows.

Host An Outdoor Dinner + Movie

Your ladies deserve a get-together that's sure to give each gal the much-needed fun she deserves. Host a movie and dinner for your ladies, outdoors if the weather permits. Step up your party with favors, swag bags, and a night of unlimited drinks.

Have A Karaoke Party

What better way to start off your Galentine's Day shindig than by belting out a few tunes with your favorite ladies? Yep, we didn't think we'd have to tell you twice.

Go on A Hike

Keep up with your health goals with an active day outdoors. It's a great way to bond with your girlfriends and with nature.

Book A Spa Day

What better way to show self love than to book a much-deserved spa day with gal pals. You'll feel refreshed and recharged.

Zoom With Surprise Takeout

Bestie live in another state? Plan an evening Zoom call and send each other dinner delivery for a fun gab session and thoughtful Galentine's Day gift. Oh, what a night!

More Galentine's Day Party Ideas

A pom pom and lantern wall is literally the perfect way to add some texture to any Galentine's Day party! Plus, you can reuse them for upcoming bachelorette parties and baby showers.

Take a simple white table cloth (bonus points if it's paper) and paint "XOXO" across it for a personalized, romantic addition to your table.

Never underestimate the power of gold letter balloons. They're our favorite!

In lieu of flowers, fill some of your favorite vases with all kinds of red and pink candies.

If a pure candy charcuterie board is overwhelming, opt for a mix — supplement chocolate, marshmallows, and strawberries with meat and cheese for a board that's both lunch and dessert.

Mix up your Galentine's Day party mimosa bar by providing different juices and different garnishes that your guests can choose from.

Letter boards are a super easy and super fun way to add spunk to your party. Plus, they don't take up a lot of room, so that's a win-win for us!

Grapefruit juice is the perfect addition to your Galentine's Day party's pink cocktails — or to sparkling water for a low-key mocktail.

Candlesticks, jars, cake trays, oh my! The more dishes, the better as far as we're concerned.

It's easier than ever to find super cute, super sassy napkins. It's a small touch that goes a long way!

Mini bottles of champagne aren't just good for your Galentine's Day party — have everyone write a goal on their bottle, and wait to pop it until that goal is achieved!

Find heart-shaped plates to add extra romance to your tablescape.

Galentine's Day Party Favor Ideas

Miniature potted plants are as cute as can be, and when they're wrapped in pink napkins? To die for.

Cupid would totally approve of these red candy kabobs.

If you have a collection of white bags for your Galentine's Day party favors, go crazy with the designs! Draw hearts, arrows, or write a little note to each of your friends.

Nothing says "I love you" like knowing your friend's favorites — which means you'll knock beauty product gift bags out of the park.

Red lollipops get a fruity upgrade when you wrap their sticks in green tape. Voilà!! The cherry on top of all your Galentine's Day festivities.

Wall envelopes are the perfect place to stash all your candy — or a super artsy Galentine's Day note.

Less is more with a Galentine's Day party favor that lets your BFF know how much she means to you.

A little bit of thoughtful wrapping makes a colorful bouquet even more beautiful than it already is!

Add tiny bows to all your champagne bottles for a true coquette party theme.

Use a pair of scalloped scissors to turn regular gift bags into something even more eye-catching!

Galentine's Day party favors don't *just* have to be candy and cards — celebrate your friends' hobbies with thoughtful gifts, too!

We'll literally never say no to chocolate, especially when it includes flower petals!

Apple Cider Shooter

That caramel vodka you bought on a whim once can finally be put to good use with this spiked apple cider shooter. Whip it up as a shot or a large punch that will last all night long. (via Brit + Co)

Root Beer Float Shooter

This soda shop classic gets an adult upgrade with ROOT, a traditional alcoholic Native American tea. And tea is healthy, right? ;) (via Brit + Co)

Rainbow Shots

Meet your new party trick! All five of these shots come out of one shaker. Prepare to amaze your guests with your bartending skills this NYE. (via Brit + Co)

Champagne Chantilly Shooters

Be sure to add these cake-inspired shooters to your after-holiday to-do list to start 2016 with a little bit of deliciousness. (via Sprinkle Bakes)

Champagne Jell-O Shots

Turn your champagne into a shot! If you’re hosting a large party, these are a way more affordable option than a case of champagne. (via Feast + West)

Blackberry Gin Shooters

This shooter is *almost* too pretty to drink. Plus, we can all pretend that the blackberries are doing you some good. (via Dine and Dish)

Butternut Rum Lifesaver

A shot that tastes like candy is a sweet way to start your year off right. (via A Year of Cocktails)

Tipsy Spritzer Shots

Not every shot needs to be super strong. If you’re looking for something you can enjoy throughout the night, this sweet, bubbly and tart “spritzer” shot is low in alcohol content and big on flavor. (via Holly’s Cheat Day)

Sparkling Jello Jigglers

Swap out champagne for the grape juice in this recipe to make a fancy, adult version of a JELL-O jiggler. Sprinkles and edible gold stars required. (via Bubbly Nation Creations)

Champagne Jello Shots

Awww, Jello Shots are all grown up in this festive recipe. They have a nice flavor that won’t leave you wincing afterwards. (via Broma Bakery)

White Chocolate Champagne Cheesecake Shooters

This shot is delicious enough to be dessert. Top yours with edible glitter sprinkles to get even more festive. (via The First Year)

Cranberry Kamikaze Shots

NYE calls for a fancier drink than a go-to beer or wine. Ring in the new year with cranberry kamikaze shots that look pretty and taste delicious (via Cookin' Canuck)

Banana Split Shooters

This shot requires five ingredients that'll send your taste buds soaring. I mean, what could be better than taking a shot of something that tastes like dessert? (via Tablespoon)

Sparkling Cider Jello Shots (Non-Alcoholic)

If you want to be extra careful not to induce a hangover when you wake up in 2024, your best bet are these sparkling cider jello shots. They're made with unflavored gelatin, distilled water, cider and your choice of berries, cherries, or gummies! (via Something Swanky)

1. The Ritual – In Theaters June 6, 2025

This gripping horror-thriller, directed by David Midell, follows two priests, one of whom is wrestling with a crisis of faith while the other is battling a traumatic past. Together, they have to execute an exorcism on a possessed young woman.

Starring Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Abigail Cowen, Ashley Greene, and Patricia Heaton, The Ritual is a summer movie horror fans won't want to miss.

2. How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) – In Theaters June 13, 2025

The beloved animated saga that first debuted in 2010 is soaring to new heights in a live-action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon. Set on the isle of Berk, the film follows Hiccup, a clever young Viking who challenges generations of tradition by forming a bond with Toothless, a rare Night Fury dragon.

Then, when an ancient threat puts the peace between humans and dragons in danger, their friendship becomes the only hope for survival. This adaptation, which is rated PG, stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler.

3. Materialists — In Theaters June 13, 2025

Mark my words, Materialists is going to be the next great rom-com. The summer movie follows a matchmaker named Lucy who finds herself torn between a handsome (and wealthy) stranger and an ex she can't let go of.

That sounds amazing in and of itself but the fact the trio is played by Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans? Sign me up.

4. Bride Hard – In Theaters June 20, 2025

Everyone knows that weddings can be chaotic, but no one ever expects a full-blown hostage situation. Bride Hard follows secret agent Sam, played by Rebel Wilson, as she takes on the role of Maid of Honor in her best friend's wedding.

But when a ruthless mercenary group crashes the nuptials and holds the guests hostage, Sam is forced to take action. Directed by Simon West, this movie also features Anna Chlumsky, Justin Hartley, Anna Camp, and Stephen Dorff.

5. F1 – In Theaters June 27, 2025

This sports drama, directed by Joseph Kosinski, will star Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former F1 driver whose career was cut short by a devastating crash.

Now, decades later, Sonny is pulled back into the racing world by a struggling team owner who sees him as the key to turning their fortunes around. So, as he returns to the track, Sonny has to mentor a new generation.

6. Jurassic World: Rebirth – In Theaters July 2, 2025

Dinosaurs are back in Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest chapter in the iconic franchise. Scarlett Johansson stars as Zora Bennett, the leader of a covert team sent to an abandoned island facility, once home to the original Jurassic Park. Their mission? Recover invaluable genetic material that could revolutionize modern medicine.

Yet, as the team delves deeper into the jungle, they uncover a hidden secret. Directed by Gareth Edwards, Jurassic World: Rebirth will also feature Jonathan Bailey, Luna Balise, and Mahershala Ali.

7. Superman — In Theaters July 11, 2025

The new Superman movie is a new look at the iconic hero, and it features a bunch of other DC heroes too. The cast is incredible, and David Corenswet as Clark will make you believe that anything is possible.

Superman stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Sara Sampaio, Pruitt Taylor Vince, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, and Neva Howell. Wow.

8. I Know What You Did Last Summer — In Theaters July 18, 2025

This sequel tells the same story of five friends who cover up a death — and then have to pay the price. But this installment features a Gen Z twist that stars Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Madelyn Cline,Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer-King, and Chase Sui Wonders alongside Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Austin Nichols.

9. The Fantastic Four: First Steps — In Theaters July 25, 2025

Speaking of superhero movies, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally coming to theaters this July. The new movie will see Marvel's first family both tackle a global threat and parenthood.

Pedro Pascal is already amazing as Reed Richards, as is Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm. Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach round out the cast as Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm.

10. Happy Gilmore 2 – Streaming on Netflix July 25, 2025

Nearly three decades after he first teed off, Happy Gilmore has returned. Adam Sandler will star in Happy Gilmore 2, the long-awaited sequel that reunites the original cast, including Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, and Dennis Dugan.

The exact plot remains unclear, but one thing is certain: viewers can look forward to plenty of laughs. Don't miss the sequel's Netflix debut on July 25!

11. Freakier Friday – In Theaters August 8, 2025

The original Freaky Friday came out in 2003, and now, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are reprising their iconic roles as Tess and Anna in Freakier Friday.

In the sequel, Anna is actually a mother herself who's navigating life with a daughter and soon-to-be stepdaughter. Then, when tensions reach a breaking point, the universe decides it's time for another perspective shift. Freakier Friday will also star Chad Michael Murray, Julia Butters, and Sophia Hammons.

12. Caught Stealing – In Theaters August 29, 2025

Finally, Caught Stealing, directed by Darren Aronofsky, will transport audiences into the violent underbelly of New York City during the 1990s. It stars Austin Butler as Hank Thompson, a washed-up ex-baseball player whose quiet life is upended when he's dragged into crime.