Galentine's Day is when women celebrate their female friendships. The day, which is a blend of the words “Valentine's” and “gals,” gained popularity in 2010 thanks to an episode of the TV show Parks and Recreation.
The faux holiday became a phenomenon both nationally and internationally. And we're here to help you celebrate Galentine's Day in Tampa this year.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Thanks to the pop culture reference, it's become a fun excuse to grab your best girlfriends and head out for a day of fun. While the actual date for Galentine's Day is February 13th, we think it's just fine to celebrate any time!
Whether you decide to spend an entire day or just an evening out, here are some fun ideas we think you'll love!
Working on ideas for Valentine's Day itself? We've got you covered there too, including Valentine's Day Events and romantic dinners for Valentine's Day.
Featured Galentine's Event
Galentine's at Ananda Farm
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Location: 579 Ken Hubbard Rd., Terra Ceia
Grab your girls for a cozy, feel-good Galentine’s Day at the Farm — no Valentine required! Admission is $10 per person and will feature food and drink specials, live music, u-pick flowers, and cute photo ops around the farm!
Make your Galentine's outing sweeter with $25 cake decorating and a free drink ticket. You'll even get to take home your creation when you're done!
Note: U-pick flowers and cake decorating are optional add-on activities.
Sips & Seals at Sunset
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend—or Galentine’s weekend—by spending time with the animals you love and experiencing something new! You can be among the first to meet Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s newest resident seals during a special after‑hours evening. Enjoy sunset views, full aquarium admission, and one complimentary drink ticket included with adult ticket purchase. Food will be available for purchase.
The evening also includes a special seal talk led by our animal care team, offering an inside look at the care that goes into welcoming these new residents.
Round out the night is a live performance by Dean Geyer, the South African‑Australian singer‑songwriter and actor known for Glee and Australian Idol.
More Galentine's Events in Tampa 2026
Galentine's HearT Wreath Workshop
- Date: February 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
- Location: The Roaming Petal, St. Pete
- Cost: $40.79+ per person
A cozy flower workshop for the girls! Make your own heart wreath, and all you have to do is show up; they'll provide all the materials!
Galentine's Paint + Sip with Practically Pikasso
- Date: February 4, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
- Cost: $38.68 per person
Celebrate your creativity with your favorite people and make a custom painted Valentines Day-inspired wine glass masterpiece! The instructor will provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a seasonal-inspired wine glass—the perfect addition to your next event or to give as a gift! Guests 21+ can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
Baddies Bingo: Pour Decision Galentine's Day Edition
- Date: February 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Location: 1717 S 50th St., Tampa
- Cost: $20 per person
Enjoy bingo with a twist!
Balance with Bella: A Mat Pilates Galentine's Flow
- Date: February 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
- Location: Seaplane Basin Park, Tampa
- Cost: $44.52 per person
Take to the mat with a thoughtfully curated outdoor pilates experience for a grounding and restorative morning.
Self Love for Galentine's Day
- Date: February 7, 2026, 2 p.m.
- Location: Saucin Wings
- Cost: $24.92 per person
Make a self-love jar and your own flower pot!
Love Letters & Lipstick
- Date: February 7, 2026, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Location: 341 Westshore Plaza, Tampa
- Cost: Free
Gather the girls and get ready for an evening of love letters, bold lipstick shades, and tons of laughs!
Galentine's Ladies Night Market
- Date: February 7, 2026, 5 p.m.
- Location: Clearwater Brewing Company
- Cost: $0-30 (ladies get free entry)
Enjoy a Galentine's Market with your girlies, with opportunities to shop women-owned businesses, sip, and unwind! The first five ladies get a free drink and a swag bag. There will also be giveaways throughout the night.
Heels and Hearbreakers — Galentine's Drag Show
- Date: February 7, 2026, 9 p.m.
- Location: Gemma Floral + Wine, Tampa
- Cost: $13.45
Bring your crew for a night of sequins, sass, and star power! This isn’t your average night out because this show will be delivering bold performances, electric energy, and larger-than-life personalities that command the room! Expect boundary-pushing looks, killer music, and plenty of moments that’ll have you screaming, laughing, and living your best life.
WiCyS Florida Brunch Bytes: Galentine's Day Edition
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Location: Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters, Ybor City Cafe
Celebrate Galentine’s Day by connecting with fellow WiCyS members! The Eventbrite RSVP is for the Tampa Brunch Bytes location only.
Valentine's Pet Bandanas
- Date: February 11, 2026, 6 p.m.
- Location: Tampa Wine Room
- Cost: $47.86
Join the Tampa Wine Room for an evening of relaxing creativity, making adorable Valentine-themed pet bandanas! No experience needed—just bring your good vibes and get ready to unwind and create something cute.
Rom-Com Trivia
- Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Location: Centro Asturiano de Tampa
- Cost: $17.85+ per person
Grab your girls and get ready for a trivia night covering all your favorite iconic rom-coms. They will have iconic movie moments playing all night, along with trivia that will test how well you really know the classics!
Galentine's Soirée
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Kendra Scott, Tampa
- Cost: $24.73 per person
This Galentine's Soirée benefits Allister's Compass Fund, celebrating sisterhood and the lyrical geniuses of Taylor Swift & Emily Dickinson.
Galentine's in The Courtyard
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
Enjoy a live DJ, 50% off Champagne Porch cocktails, permanent jewelry, and more for a vibrant night out!
Crown & Corked: Galentine's Girls Night Wine Tasting
- Date: February 12, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Location: Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour
- Cost: $76.55 per person
Grab your besties and put on your best outfits for a girls' night out wine tasting dinner experience! Enjoy a four-course meal with curated wine pairings, and good music!
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Annual “Voluntine's” Day Cleanup
- Friday, February 13, 2026, 9 a.m.
- Location: Lesley Miller Jr. All People's Community Park & Life Center
Help keep Tampa Bay beautiful with the Voluntine’s Day Cleanup, a volunteer appreciation event along with a park cleanup!
Crown & Corked: Galentine Girls Night Wine Tasting Dinner
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Location: Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour, Tampa
- Cost: $76.55 per person
Sip, savor, and celebrate friendship with vino and bites at the ultimate Galentine’s girls night out featuring curated wine tastings, chef-inspired bites, music, and great connections!
Galentine's Paddle Meetup
- Date: February 13, 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Weedon Island Preserve
- Cost: $9.96 per person
Enjoy an easy and relaxed Galentine’s morning paddle at Weedon Island Preserve! This is a community paddle, not a guided tour. The group will stay together, take breaks as needed, and leave space for conversation, photos, and quiet moments on the water.
Galentine's Heart Shaped Bouquet Workshop
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 6 p.m.
- Location: The Roaming Petal, St. Pete
- Cost: $45.65+ per person
Learn simple floral design tips, mix beautiful colors and textures, and create a heart-shaped bouquet that feels personal, playful, and love-filled! Perfect for a Galentine’s girls’ night, a cozy creative date, or a sweet evening just for you. No experience needed.
Galentine's Day Tox and Tini's and Top Shelf
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: Top Shelf Sports Lounge
- Cost: $24.92 per person
Grab your girls, your gloss, and your martini-loving spirit for a cocktail party made for besties, bubbles, and a little Botox! Guests will receive one complimentary martini and “girl dinner” vibes with Caesar Salad and Truffle Fries. There will be discounted boxtox, permanent jewelry, live music, and martini specials all evening long!
Galentine's Day Market at M. Bird
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: M. Bird, Tampa
Spend your Galentine’s Day at M. Bird with flash tattoos, cocktails, a dessert bar, a DJ, and vendors!
Romance & Rose: A Valentine's Eve for Romance Readers
- Date: February 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Oxford Exchange
- Cost: $32.64
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Eve with romance authors Kristin Wollett & Annabel Monaghan at Romance & Rose! This playful evening featured lighthearted games, audience participation, giveaways, and more.
Swamp Planners Galentine's Night Out
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Location: Rick's on the River
- Cost: Free
Gather with your favorite ghoulish gals for a SWAMP PLANNERS GALENTINES at Rick's on the River.
Galentine's Craft Night
- Date: February 13, 7 p.m.
- Location: 1613 N Franklin St.
- Cost: $35 per person (visit their instagram @heightscraftclub to register)
Wear your coziest glantine's outfit and grab your besties for a cozy night crafting bracelets, keychains, and bag charms! All supplies and snacks are included.
Galentine's Comedy Show
- Date: February 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Safety Harbor Art and Music Center
- Cost: $10-15 per person
Laugh with your gals on Galentine's Day with local comedians and headliner Catherine Maloney!
Galentine's Pilates Party
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 11 a.m.
- Location: 2053 Gregory Dr., Tampa
- Cost: $50.93 per person
Celebrate self love this Galentine's Day with a pilates party at DAVA Fitness & WEllness.
Galentine's Day High Tea at Lilac
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Location: Lilac at The EDITION
- Cost: $85 per person
Celebrate your girl group on February 15 with a Galentine’s Day High Tea at Lilac! Enjoy afternoon high tea inspired by southern tradition with a modern EDITION twist. Tickets include tea sandwiches, unlimited tea, and a glass of champagne.
Galentine's Brunch
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Location: HI-FI at Fenway Hotel
- Cost: $65 per person
Gather your friends and raise a glass to friendship at Fenway Hotel’s Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar. Join us for a festive Galentine’s Brunch, with bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys, and a curated selection of brunch bites designed for sharing!
All Queens, No Jokers Galentine's Day Party
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Location: 511 N. Fraklin St., Tampa
- Cost: $59.34 per person
The All Queens, No Jokers Galentines Day Party is celebrating friendship, love, and all things fabulous! Wear your crown and bring your besties for a day of fun and laughter. Everyone is welcome!
Other ways to spend Galentine's Day in Tampa
Tampa Food Tours
Tampa, Dunedin, & St. Petersburg
Enjoy food and culture on these 3.5-hour walking tours filled with food, wine, and craft beers around Tampa, Dunedin, and St. Pete! Savor local food and adult beverages as local experts guide small groups on a journey filled with history, flavor, and excitement. The Tampa tour takes you around downtown and the Riverfront and features four amazing restaurants including three that feature wine pairings. Dunedin's picturesque waterfront is the backdrop for their food tour, which stops at local seafood restaurants and a famed brewery. In St. Pete, stroll along downtown's Beach Drive while enjoying a variety of cuisines, wine, and sangria.
Cepas Wine & Tapas Bar
5330 Ehrlich Rd., Tampa, FL 33624
Tucked away in Carrollwood is this charming Spanish-inspired wine and tapas bar that acts as a perfect setting for a girls’ night out.
This tavern-like wine bar has a wide selection of over 400 wines from around the world sold by the glass or by the bottle. Their extensive menu of tapas includes freshly made ceviche, charcuterie, paella, and beef tenderloin. Though known for their wine, there is also a wide selection of beers.
Gaming with the gals
The Tampa Bay Area is full of great arcades, with and without bars! Find all kinds of great arcades with classic games like skeeball to new VR games, claw machines, bowling, and more!
Axe Throwing
Various locations in Tampa Bay
Axe throwing has gained a ton of popularity over the past year, and for good reasons! It's unique, stress-reducing, and provides a good time with some healthy competition. Places like 1 Up and Stumpy's Hatchet House provide safe and controlled environments, perfect for groups to hang out and release their inner lumberjacks. Most places sell food and drinks or allow you to bring in your own.
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The Cake Drip
Tampa (Hyde Park)
This Instagram and TikTok-worthy boutiques offer award-winning customizable desserts, chocolate bars, and more. Enjoy desserts on the patio or take part in an in-studio experience. Get creative with a DIY Cake Decorating Class, create your own chocolate bar with a Chocolate Tasting Flight, or immerse yourself in the Afternoon High Tea filled with sweet treats. All experiences are 21 and up and include a complimentary glass of champagne. The DIY Cake Decorating experience is available for 18 and up before 6pm.
Galentine's Day Shopping
Grab your girlfriends for a fun afternoon of shopping in Tampa Bay this Galentine's Day. While places like International Plaza and Hyde Park Village are great options with plenty of shopping and dining options all within walking distance, we have some other ideas as well.
Head to downtown Dunedin to explore the small shops in downtown. The area is dotted with restaurants and breweries as well.
The same can be said for downtown St. Pete. There are countless antique shops, independent boutiques and record stores along Central Avenue — plenty to spend a day shopping with friends for Galentine's Day.
If you're willing to spend a little time in the car, head to Tampa Premium Outlets in Wesley Chapel or Ellenton Premium Outlets. If you're already heading south on 75, The Mall at University Town Center offers some stores we don't have locally like Saks Fifth Avenue.
Galentine's Day Crafts
The Candle Pour
1619 W Snow Circle, Tampa, and 420 Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
This custom candle-making experience allows you to create your own candle from your choice of over 100 different fragrance oils, whether you’re into earthy or floral scents or unique scents like champagne and baked bread. Not only can you create the perfect scented candle, but there are also flameless options as well such as reed diffusers, linen and room sprays, and wax melts.
The process takes about 45 minutes, but the candles need to set for two hours, which is the perfect opportunity for you and your girlfriends to enjoy one of the many bars and restaurants in Hyde Park!
Pinot’s Palette & Painting With A Twist
Various locations in Tampa Bay Area
Channel your inner artist and create colorful memories at one of these studios for a crafty girls’ night out this Galentine's Day! They provide the art supplies, and you can bring your own drinks and snacks.
Although there are plenty of dates and paintings to choose from, both spots offer special Girls’ Night Out events.
Feel like staying in? Pinot’s Palette offers take home painting kits as well to host a paint and sip night in the comfort of your own home! Check their website for more information and to book.
AR Workshop Tampa
2414 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL
Gather up the gals for a night of crafting at AR Workshop. Each person in your group can choose their own project, size and colors. Make anything from wood trays to porch signs to a wood holiday countdown sign. As a bonus, you can bring in your own snacks and wine to enjoy while you craft!
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