It's time to take back the sappiest day of the year.
Galentine’s Day (or Palentine’s Day) is a time to celebrate platonic love, free of forced romance and corny candy hearts. According to Leslie Knope, Galentine’s Day is Feb. 13th, but we believe that any time during the second week of February is an appropriate time to show your friends a little extra love. There’s no need to be in a relationship to enjoy the day — show your friends and yourself some love this year with these fun ways to celebrate the day.
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GALENTINE'S EVENTS 2024:
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Galentine's Day Sip + Shop @ The Austin Winery
February 13 from 10 AM - 1 PM
Celebrate Galentine's Day at The Austin Winery with some morning shopping and wine tasting. There will tons of amazing vendors such as Babe Blooms, Petite Paloma, Gems by SJ, House of Shan, Let’s Glow, NB Wellness, The Skirted Tree, Leslie Cheatham Design, The Rhinestone Brow Girl and SO much more!
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Sober And Funky: Galentine's Day @ Holiday on 7th
February 13 @ 5:30 PM
Sometimes it feels like all these fun events revolve around alcohol, but not this one! Sober and Funky is throwing their Galentine's party with the help of Seedlip NA spirits. This event is completely free to attend, and drinks and friendship bracelet materials will be provided!
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Estelle's Galentine's Party
February 14 @ 6:30 PM
Estelle's is pretty much girl heaven, so it only makes sense that they're having the ultimate Galentine's party. You'll need tickets for this ($25 each), but they'll include welcome co*cktails and free passedcanapés. At the event there will be tarot card readings, hair tinsels, nail art, a build your own bouquet station, and "you're like really pretty" neon photo op. End the night with your gals with a dance party with beats by DJ Cassandra.
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@ Hideaway Kitchen & Bar
February 16 from 6 PM - 8 PM
Become a charcuterie pro this year at Board Bae's special Galentine's event. Bring your friends along and you'll all learn to create your own charcuterie masterpieces with tips from their expert team. For $65 you'll get a welcome glass of bubbly, an assortment of fine cheeses, charcuterie, and additional accompaniments, a gift worthy bakery box to take home your creation, a list of ingredients to re-create your board at home, an additional drink ticket, palm leaf platter, and a surprise gift. There will also be a Galentine's themed photo booth for some photo ops! You can purchase your ticket here.
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Have a Picnic at Zilker Park
Where can you have a nice day outdoors AND see a bunch of cute dogs chasing after frisbees? Zilker Park. Gather up your friends, pack a picnic basket and head down to Zilker Park for a picnic. Enjoy great views of the Austin skyline and some quality time with your friends.
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Galentine’s Viewings at the Drive-In
500 VFW Rd
300 San Antonio St
Blue Starliteis celebrating Galentine’s Day with some classic romance movies like "The Notebook", "The Princess Bride", and "Casablanca" Get your girls together to drive over and enjoy one of the movies.
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Brunch With The Girls
Dressing up for a fancy brunch is a tried and true way to have a good morning with good friends. If the weather allows, enjoy brunch on one of Austin’s best outdoors patios, like Mattie’s at Green Pastures or The Little Darlin’. We know the weather in February is unpredictable, so you can always play it safe and pick an indoor option from our list of The Best Brunch Spots in Austin.
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Go for a Hike
Elle Woods wasn’t lying when she said that “exercise gives you endorphins; endorphins make you happy.” Get your endorphin fix with one of the many beautiful hikes in the Austin area. Hit up the Greenbelt, or drive out to Fredericksburg to hike Enchanted Rock.
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Get YourCraft On at The Art Garage
5501 North Lamar, A-225
11190 Circle Drive, Suite 202
Get ready to up your craft game with all of the options at The Art Garage. They have two locations where you're welcome to just walk-in and create whenever works best for you. Paint pottery, make mosaics, or create glass fusions. For more crafty friend-dates, check out CRAFT, Upstairs Circus, and The Contemporary.
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