Whether you’re single, or just want a reason to hang with your gal pals in February, Galentine’s Day gives you the perfect excuse to plan a fun outing with your best friends.
Mid-February tends to revolve around Valentine’s Day and love – but there’s more to life than that! Your girl gang is just as important (and often MORE important) than the current love of your life. These events are also great hangouts with your sisters, your mom, a favorite aunt, or co-workers!
What is Galentine’s Day?
While it’s not an “official” holiday, we think it should be! This unofficial, official holiday was more likely first introduced in a 2010 episode of “Parks and Recreation” by Leslie Knope (it’s such a good show!). In the episode called “Galentine’s Day,” Leslie gathers a group of her closest gal pals for a brunch full of waffles and love,
Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home and we just come and kick it, breakfast style,” Leslie says in the episode. “Ladies celebrating ladies.
Leslie Knope, “Parks and Recreation”
The unofficial Galentine’s Day is “technically” February 13, but there are lots of events in the upcoming weeks to celebrate your love of friendship. Sign up for one of the following Galentine-themed events, or plan your own! (perhaps involving brunch and mimosas!)
Galentine’s Day in Columbus
Galentine’s Weekend at Cherry Valley Hotel
February 4-6, 2022. Expect shopping, food, music, fun, DIY, fashion, beauty and more! Weekend, day, happy hour or evening passes are available! Make it a girl gang retreat, moms weekend off, or bring your significant other for an early Valentine’s surprise- we have fun for everyone! See full ticket options here.
“Galentine” Cookie Decorating with Our CupCakery
February 9 and February 11, 2022. Grab your favorite Gal Pal and create some heart-felt cookies. Our CupCakery’s cookies will be baked (recipe included) and ready for you to focus on decorating 12/person elegant custom sugar cookies using royal icing. Decorating kit to take home. This activity is appropriate for teens and older. Order additional dough to take home to bake more cookies with your family. Book now!
Red Hot Galentine’s Party
February 10, 2022 from 5:30-7:30 pm at THREAD Grandview (1110 Chambers Road). Your $25 ticket includes a wine bar, snack board, the complimentary Smoke City Margarita mini mixology class, hot sauce tasting and a special Galentine’s THREAD candle. Make your own flower bouquet for $30 (choose 7 flowers plus filler) with direction from Jaq, owner of Pick’d Flowers. Plus get a free personalized acrylic heart keychain with purchase in-store!
Drag Queen Cookie Decorating: Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 11, 2022 from 7-8 pm at Graduate Columbus. Drag queen Plenty O’Cookies will teach you how to decorate the cutest royal icing cookies. Plus, she’ll provide all the supplies and the laughs. Tickets are $55 and include 6 cookies and a signature cocktail from Graduate Columbus.
Galentine’s Day with The Lady Lounge
February 11, 2022. Celebrate with the ladies at Studio 614 (2487 Summit Street). Your $40 ticket includes a fun, interactive, gal pal hang out with candle making, local pop-ups, interactive hangouts and pen pal sign ups! Plus special treats including Bestie bags a.k.a. swag bags with goodies from local companies.
Oddfellows Presents: Studio 69
February 11, 2022 from 7 pm. Meet other like-minded singles for a party sponsored by Topo-Chico hard seltzer and Fat Tire from New Belgium. There are prize raffles throughout the evening, including tickets to a Columbus Blue Jackets game, and drink specials to keep you going all night. Where disco attire (if you dare) and DON’T bring a date!
Valentine’s Weekend Wine Tasting at Wine on High
February 11, 12, or 14, 2022; various times. Enjoy a Valentine’s Weekend Wine Tasting with a best friend, galentine, & wine lover. The guided tasting includes 4 delicious tastes that pair beautifully with cheese from Hubbard Grille. Tickets are $35pp. Health and safety measures will be in places and masks must be worn unless eating and drinking.
Penn & Beech Candle Co. Valentine’s Date
February 11-14, 2022. Enjoy a special date at Penn & Beech Candle Co. (formerly Candle Lab) with your Valentine’s date or Galentine fun. For $60-$90 per couple, each person will get a pour-your-own candle vessel, a glass of wine or beer, and a special sweet treat from a local bakery. Non-alcoholic packages are $10 less for $50 or $80.
The candle pouring experience takes about an hour, and the candles take 2 hours to set up before you can take them home. Go grab dinner, a drink, or catch a movie. You can also return to pick up another day within 2 weeks. It’s a great option to go out with a date, your best friend, or your sister or mom! Single options are available a la carte, if you want to treat yo’self! Reservations are recommended to ensure a spot at your preferred time, but not required.
Bizarket Free Love Market
February 12, 2022 from 6-9 pm. The Bizarket Free Love Market will feature 20 handmade, local vendors all with different products and services at Art of Republic (34 West 5th Avenue). The theme of this event is Valentine’s Day/Free Love. There will be gourmet vegan food vendors, local breweries providing drinks, amazing musical/artistic performances, masterful live painting, raffles and more. Attend Bizarket and enjoy the music free of charge. Purchasing advanced tickets or tickets at the door include food, drinks, gift bags and discounts on select vendors for $10-$24.
Bizarket is a strong BIPOC and all inclusive market featuring high quality handmade goods and first hand professional services from local small businesses and vendors.
Valentine’s Day at The Big Bang Columbus
February 12, 2022 at 7pm Purchase a Valentine’s Table for $40, and you will receive a reserved table that seats 4, One round of “Love Potion” shots upon arrival, One bottle of champagne for the table, Cover charge *Only one ticket should be purchased per 4 guests. Must arrive by 9pm to hold table. Perfect for double date or girls night out!
Galentine’s Day at Grizzlybird Brewing Company
February 13, 2022 from 12-3 pm. $40 ticket price includes mimosa bar, appetizers, desserts, crafting, and vendor tables.
Round II’s Galentine’s Day
February 13, 2022. Make reservations for Galentine’s Day, featuring a Bourbon Sweetheart cocktail for $8. The first 25 people who purchase special Bourbon Sweetheart cocktail will receive a complementary box of truffles featuring Woodford Reserve! Plus $4 mimosas, $15 bottles of champagne, and $5 strawberry waffles.
Galentine’s Day: Celebrating Women with YES! Columbus
February 13, 2022 from 11 am – 1 pm at COhatch Upper Arlington. Mingle, enjoy lite bites and a drink, learn about YES and make Empowerment Cards for Dress for Success Clients. Mimosas will be available at a cash bar. This free event will focus on making Empowerment Cards to be placed in the take home bags of women suited in the Dress For Success boutique. It’s fun and feel-good event, where you’ll more about how to get involved with YES Volunteering! Maximum capacity for the event is 30 people.
Magic Mike: Galentine’s Day at Cinemark Polaris
February 13, 2022 at 2 pm Head to the theatre with your friends to relive Magic Mike on the big screen for just $5. Buy tickets in advance so you can sit together!
Annual Valentine’s Day “Nailed it” Date Night at Our Cupcakery
February 14, 2022 at 6 pm. Bring your sweetheart, BFF or significant other for a fun night of cake decorating. See if you can replicate Valentine’s themed cake similar to our design, or create your own. Your cake will be entered in a drawing for a gift certificate. Cost is $98 for 2 people. Register here.
Gluten free or Vegan options available upon request for these classes for an additional $25 fee.
Galentines Glam + Glow with The Beauty Boost
February 17, 2022 from 6-9 pm at Haven Collective, 2025 Riverside Drive. Enjoy 2-3 Spa Sessions, grab cocktails by Simplicity Juice + light bites. Tickets are $25.
Galentine’s BFFF at The Melting Pot
February 28 – March 2, 2022. Enjoy our Best Fondue Friends Forever Menu – 3 courses of cheese, salad, and chocolate, with BFFF dippers for $29.95 per person. With entrée $39.95. Drink specials starting at $9.95!
photo: The Melting Pot
Other ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day with your Gals
Some of these “may” be part of Valentine’s celebrations, but aren’t as “couple” focused. Other options are great for any group!
Happy Hour!
Check out our big list of Happy Hours in Columbus. Most are only Monday-Friday, but some offer on weekends too!
Valentine’s Day with CMA
February 11 at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 PM
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at CMA! Explore the galleries at night, and experience unique, guided activities at your leisure. Connect with loved ones and enjoy a spread of light bites with refreshments. Tickets include a complimentary drink; cash bar available. There will also be live music and a pianist to set the perfect mood for you and your guest.
Tickets are $60 for nonmembers and $50 for members.
If this day doesn’t work, or it’s too expensive, admission to Columbus Museum of Art is only $5 on Thursdays from 5 pm – 9 pm, and is FREE on Sundays
Columbus Zoo 1/2 price Winter Admission
Bundle up and stroll hand in hand at the Zoo. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is offering 50% off admission discount through March 11, 2022 to show their appreciation for the great support they received in the last year. They are also offering free admission on President’s Day (Feb 21), in case Monday is a better day for you.
16-Bit Bar + Arcade
Throw it back at 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, which has more than 40 classic games like Ms. Pac-Man, Mario Bros. and more. The bar’s motto? “You drink, you play for free.” There are 3 locations – downtown Columbus, Dublin, and Easton!
Pins Mechanical Co.
Feeling competitive? Pins Mechanical Co. offers foosball, pinball, bowling, and ping pong along with a variety of local beers, cocktails and punches. Located in Dublin, Downtown Columbus, and Easton.
photo: Pins Mechanical
Metro Parks Winter Hike Series
Any Day! Take a hike for the Metro Park Winter Hike Series. The hikes aren’t guided this year, but there are a list of suggested hikes for each month. Grab a passport to fill out to earn a Winter Hikes patch!
Pedal Wagon Columbus
Pedal your way on your choice of tours through the city or at Easton. They offer a six seater bike and up to 15 seat wagons, as well as public and private tours. Hop on a public tour with just a few friends, or book a private tour for a larger group.
Throw Nation
Land a bullseye this Valentines Day and Throw Axes! Do something AXE-citing this year! Great for a date or the whole family. Several booking options are available.
Dublin Celtic Cocktail Trail
Make plans for multiple dates with the Dublin Celtic Cocktail Trail. Pick up or print your guidebook. Take your time visiting some of the 18 stops on this boozy beverage route. Try the featured drinks, or your favorite at each stop and get your guidebook stamped.
Complete 6 trail stops and redeem a commemorative koozie. Complete 12 stops and score an exclusive Celtic Celtic Cocktail t-shirt.
“Zero-Proof” cocktails are available as designated stops for those who are sober-curious. Redeem stamps from all “ZP” stops and turn in your passport for a t-shirt! See other Adventure Trails here.
Cafe Istanbul Celtic Cocktail Trail
Gahanna’s Herbal Cocktail Trail
Are cocktails more your beverage of choice? Head to the Herb Capital of Ohio – Gahanna – and visit the 6 stops along the Herbal Cocktail Trail. The unique herb-infused cocktails at the restaurants and bars on the list celebrate different flavor combinations, and pair well with the host restaurants’ menu offerings.
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Cherry Valley Hotel
2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE
Newark, OH 43055
740-788-1200
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