“If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends.” Don’t forget about Galentine’s Day!
What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. While things get hot and happening with your SO on Valentine’s Day, 13 February is reserved for your gal pals. That’s right! According to Leslie Knope from the American sitcom, Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day is all about ladies celebrating ladies. Whether you’re single and proud, anti-Valentine’s Day or want to catch up with your girlfriends, this list of things to do on Galentine’s Day has you sorted.
Things to do on Galentine’s Day in Singapore
1. Sweat it out together at a fun fitness class
Do you find yourself constantly pushing back that gym sesh? Why not do it with friends who’ll drag you out of your slump and encourage you to do better? From yoga to barre, pilates to spin classes, many fitness studios offer couple and group deals. So don your best athleisure threads and ace that workout as a team.
2. Spend quality time with a unique activity or two
Have you exhausted your cafe-hopping list or are you just looking for something different to do? Sign the crew up for a cooking or baking class for some solid quality time. Or get crafty by jewellery making, gin distilling, and flower arranging workshops or art jamming sessions.
3. A crew that feasts together stays together
A show of hands if your gatherings revolve around food and drinks. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of it in Singapore. Maybe you’re craving some steamboat or KBBQ, Italian or a steak dinner. Or perhaps you’re looking forward to trying dishes at a new restaurant or bar? You’ll surely find something to suit everyone’s palates.
4. Slumber partay!
Have you been postponing a catchup sesh with your girls? Make it extra special by hosting a sleepover. Change into your comfiest PJs, order some takeout and host exciting card or board games. You’re guaranteed to have heart-to-heart talks and rebuild friendships along the way. Oh, and you have to add a sappy rom-com movie marathon to the agenda.
5. It’s brunch time
Ah, brunch. It’s probably one of the top reasons to dress your best on weekends. Work up an appetite for fantastic fry ups, eggs done your way, fluffy pancakes and the like. Of course, there’s a great excuse to meet up each month to check out new cafes in Singapore.
6. Staycays to chase your troubles away
This is probably the first idea that comes to mind for most of us. Booking a staycay at a boutique or five-star hotel is a no-brainer as it gives us the luxury of a getaway without actually getting away from the country. However, certain hotels require extra people to register and leave by a certain time so be sure to check with yours. Or avoid the hassle by booking adjoining rooms instead.
7. Get your nails done
You get a mani, you get a mani, everybody gets a mani! Nail salons in Singapore like The Nail Social offer a private lounge for an intimate soiree with your friends. Alternatively, home mani-pedi services are also offered by selected salons if you want to be pampered comfortably.
8. Have a picnic
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If the weather cooperates, dust out your picnic mats and make your way to a picnic spot (beach clubs included) for a relaxing day. It’s the perfect opportunity to play the fun rainbow picnic challenge that became popular on TikTok. All you have to do is bring one food item each to match the colours of the rainbow. How fun!
9. Pinkies up for high tea
No stress if brunch isn’t really your scene. The party can begin in the afternoon with a stellar high tea sesh. Luckily we’re got countless weekday and weekend afternoon tea options. Go ahead, book a table and spill the tea with the ladies.
10. Spa-date
Did someone say spa? You don’t have to tell us twice! Soak all your troubles away and achieve absolute bliss with a spa sesh. Travel to Japan with a traditional onsen experience at Ikeda Spa or enjoy the lush ambience of a garden at Aramsa Spa.
11. Explore the great outdoors
Here’s something for the adventurous bunch. Strap on your explorer shoes (sturdy ones!) and take a hike at one of the city’s lush nature trails. Or explore the road less travelled and uncover secret gardens and hidden parks. Remember to stock up on H2O and sunscreen.
12. Let’s go shopping!
If receiving gifts is your friends’ love language, look no further than amazing gifts for the ultimate present. Or go window shopping at a fab mall (our pick is Jewel Changi Airport or Marina Bay Sands). If you’re practising conscious shopping, get acquainted with our list of sustainable brands, too!
Of course, Galentine’s Day can be any day you want it to be, but isn’t it great to have a solid 24 hours with your ride or die?
